Dubai Design Week 2017 Programme Revealed
Dubai Design Week recently announced Her Highness Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dubai Culture & Arts Authority, will be the lead sponsor one of the region’s largest design event.
Dubai Design Week 3rd edition will run from the 13th to the 18th of November 2017, hosted by d3 and within various designated locations across Dubai. This contemporary design event will witness the return of the Global Grad Show, Iconic City, ABWAB, and the design trade fair Downtown Design; including fantastic line-up programme of talks and workshops led by industry experts from around the globe.
“This year’s Dubai Design Week programme truly reflects the talent that is located across the region and within d3, with 50 Business Partners staging events. Visitors can enjoy an incredible programme throughout the event with workshops, installations and The Global Grad Show which showcases the works of young designers. Each year, this event is growing in size and reach and it will continue to be an anchor platform for the design community”- commented Mohammad Saeed Al Shehhi, Chief Operating Officer of d3.
This rich 6-day diverse programme, is a free-to-attend concept giving the opportunity to learn and discover more about the unique design scene found in the UAE region, through various design-dedicated events and exhibitions. Throughout the jam-packed week, many activities will be hosted by local retailers, restaurants,educational institutions, art studios and galleries; offering adults and children to enjoy all kinds of workshops, launches, film screenings and more. host a series of indoor pop-ups
Catch a glimpse of what DXBDW2017 has in store for you in the teaser video above!
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Paris Fashion Week SS18: Balmain
Taking place at the grand Opéra Garnier in Paris, Balmain’s creative director Olivier Rousteing has once again shed his army’s armor through another stunning monochromatic collection- full of chains, shimmery fringes, and big ruffles.
Model Natalia Vodianov opened the show in a patent leather jumpsuit with chain straps and a white cut-out shoulder shirt, followed by a big ruffled leather skirts paired with Balmain logo T-shirt; also Rousteing sends out a classic floor-dusting stripped trench worn as an evening piece.
The French fashion designer expressed a collection that was heavy on marine stripes, chain-accented tweeds, and heavier on PVC and vinyl textured materials. Rousteing is also no stranger to embellishments; we saw leather ensemble sets adorned with crystals, diamonds on fish-net sleeves, and glitzy beads on black floral mini-dresses.
This over the top collection was very much Olivier’s own way of dressing; the intricate embroidery, lace, beading and knitting work was completely extravagant. Looks like tweed sets were worn with knee-high leather boots, floral adored mini-dresses were paired with PVC transparent heeled boots, and dramatic ruffled skirts were seen with studded black clutch bags and peep-toe booties.
For the finale, Rousteing leads his army of models, as the applaud him for his very wearable rock’n’roll and glitzy feminine creations.
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Scent of the Week: Tornade Blonde by Christian Louboutin
As we wonder who is the Tornade Blonde woman, we enter Christian Louboutin’s mind to solve this great mystery.
The perfume is created to celebrate the many facets of every single woman. In his own words, Mr. Louboutin introduces a unique story behind the new Tornade Blonde, describing her as the trail of golden light and the essence of desire.
“I wanted to celebrate woman and her desires. I wanted these fragrances to enhance an aspect of her personality, or perhaps reveal something about her that no one knew before, maybe not even her, tell a secret, a story. In a way creating these fragrances is like being a film director, some directors want to control the acting process. Others want to reveal the power of character and personality. This is what I try to evoke with shoes and now with the alchemy of fragrance. I want to give women the means to express themselves and to delight in their femininity.” said Christian Louboutin.
This new sensual fragrance by Christian Louboutin opens with top notes of rhubarb, violet leaves and ambrette, and goes into the essence of Bulgarian rose, jasmin sambac and orange blossom; and ends with accents of gardenia from Brazil, cedarwoood and sweet patchouli.
Tornade Blonde by Christian Louboutin is now available across all beauty stands in the region.
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Best Beauty Backstage Moments from MFW
At Milan Fashion Week, season after season, we rely upon the Italians for the best hair and makeup moments, who are best known for having a wholehearted passion backstory. From the wildest hair and make up to the rarely seen action, here are our best beauty moments from the biggest shows in Milan.
Fancy Hair Accessories
Dolce & Gabbana girls wore their hair straight and sleek, whilst adorned with crowns and jewelled hair clips. Makeup was kept minimal with winged eyeliner and lipstick in various shades of red.
Cool Waves
At Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, makeup artist Sam McKnight styled model’s hair in natural waves, using his own modern volume hair products.
Sleek and Glossy
At Bottega Veneta, Models had a perfected glowing complexion with their hair sleeks back behind the ears.
Electric Lines
Missoni exaggerated the eyes with bold electric colours in aqua blue, green shades and saturated lilac.
New Braids
For Jil Sander, hairstylist Eugene Souleiman knotted model’s hair in a five-strand low braid style, to make sure everyone will be copying this trend in the coming spring.
Lace Effect
Moschino fitted every model with a pixie crop wigs, and their nails were decorated with a net lace effect polish.
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Paris Fashion Week: Balenciaga SS18
Just two days ago Balenciaga, currently led by creative director Demna Gvasalia unveiled a new logo for the French fashion house. Since 2016, Gvasalia has been building Balenciaga’s profound aesthetic at such a high-speed, which proves that the Georgian designer clearly has it all fully down.
Today, Balenciaga’s Spring Summer 18 collection debuted in Paris showing Gvasalia’s ultimate work of art and new varying ideas that draw instant brand recognition. We saw plenty from pairs of printed skintight stiletto boots to forward-sloping tailored coats, retro floral dresses and of course Demna’s one and only giant Bazaar market bags, but this time he added leather fringes.
This happy escape collection was all about comfort and also featured the different ways you can layer staple pieces from a woman-horded closet. Models took over the runway with an array of bold statements such as money-printed leggings, cross-body fanny packs in brown monogram, and bright coloured giant platform crocs.
The workwear collection was heavy on contrast of various fabrics; where Gvasalia also sent out trench coats attached to denim jackets, lingerie bottoms stitched to turtlenecks, and lace tank tops stitched to chiffon dresses printed in polka dots.
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Top SS18 Trends from Milan Fashion Week
From romantic ruffles to sparkles and sequins, its been a season full of freshness and hope. Here are our edit for the top Spring Summer 2018 trends highlighted at the Milan Fashion Week runway shows.
New Romance
From Left to Right: Philosophy, Dolce and Gabbana, Etro
Many runways presented their front rows with new romantic offerings. From Philisophy’s glamorous frilly lace creations to Missoni’s airy party dresses in soft pastels, and to Etro’s wild paisley celebration of breezy one-shouldered dresses.
From The Archives
From Left to Right: Fendi, Prada, Versace
The huge throwback vibe was definitely happening across many shows in Milan, where designers mined through their archives for new inspirations. At Prada, Miuccia revived the ‘It’ bag of the ’90s, reimagining her best-selling nylon bag in a fanny pack design and a cross-body carry all decorated with studs and leather. Also, at Versace, Donatella paid tribute to her brother Gianni’s creations by bringing back the gold and black swirls from his Baroque series (first seen 22 years ago). Gucci decorated his rich looks with the brand’s archival monogrammed bags from the ’80s. And speaking of another throwback moment, Karl Lagerfeld introduced his logomania collection, by using Fendi’s iconic inverted Fs (he designed in 1965 for Fendi) that was found on skirts, jackets, hosiery and brown leather bags.
Pencil Skirts
From Left to Right: Fendi, Max Mara, No21
European designers are known for their ageless elegance. This time around the pillars of Milan Fashion Week revived the old time fifties favourite- the pencil skirt. Take a look at Fendi, Max Mara and No21, where the designers gave this sassy piece a bold revision as they paired it perfectly with kitten heels- turning it to one of season’s modern style statements.
Glitter Bombs
From Left to Right: Gucci, Bottega Veneta, Dolce and Gabbana
For the Spring season there was a great abundance of glitter and sparkles. It first started with Gucci, who bedazzled everything from boxy blazers to accessories, Bottega Veneta progressed into a phenomenal display of sequins fitted-gowns, and Dolce and Gabbana once again goes mad for milennials with their high-shine iconic body-conscious garments.
Colour Blocking
From Left to Right: Pucci, Marni, MSGM
Colours don’t seem like they are going anywhere, the next season is all about an energetic celebration of saturated hues. Designers like Pucci, Marni and MSGM went in full speed as they paired their unfiltered colourful ensembles to make one solid statement look.
Best Jewellery From SS18
In the upcoming Spring/Summer season there is something for everyone; across all Fashion cities designers revisited big hoop earrings, clear-glass crafted pieces, and embellished hair-clips with precious details, and many more.
At New York Fashion Week, exaggerated hoop earrings stole the show at Fenty x Puma by Rihanna, while Christopher Kane in London introduced bling bling jewellery sets, and accessories were fully embellished with pearl drops at Simone Rocha’s. At Milan Fashion Week, Dolce & Gabanna went all-out with overwhelming encrusted head-pieces and gilded barrettes at Versace. At last in Paris, models cascaded the Chanel show in water droplet shaped plexi-glass earrings and chunky ornate bangles at Saint Laurent.
Here’s our edit of the best jewellery trends seen across SS18 runways, you will want to rock in the next six months.
Clear-glass Earrings
Left to Right: Altazurra, Balenciaga, Chanel
Big Hoops
Left to Right: Balenciaga, Sally Lapointe, Fenty X Puma by Rihanna
Adorned Hair-Clips
Left to Right: Gucci. Simone Rocha, Versace
Iced Out Bracelets
Left to Right: Christopher Kane, Dolce & Gabbana, Saint Laurent
Pearl Drops
Left to Right: Valentino, Miu Miu, Alexander McQueen
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We Found The Best: Italian Restaurants in Beirut
In the spirit of Milan Fashion Week, we decided to bring to you the world’s finest antipasto, traditional pizza and pasta and more of our top best trattorias in Beirut city and beyond. You would be surprised of how many Italian eateries you may find around!
Gavi
Located in the heart of the city, Gavi is considered one of Beirut’s most upscale and trendiest Italian restaurants, which is also owned by the fine Japanese restaurant Kampai (go figure). It comes with a colourful ambiance and garden seating, enjoy our favourite that we highly recommend the divine Gnocchi with truffle and satisfy your sweet cravings with their flourless chocolate cake.
Mario e Mario
When it comes to Italian food in Lebanon, Mario e Mario never fails to disappoint. It’s heartwarming authentic touch can’t be missed, especially their flavourful Seafood Risotto and creamy-sweet Tiramisu.
Marinella
Beirut city urban chic spot, Marinella is a contemporary Italian eatery located in the middle of Mar Mikhael street. This trattoria only serves during lunchtime, hoping one day they will reconsider and open during evening. Don’t miss their fresh Ravioli stuffed with cep.
Popolo
An Italian Kitchen famous for making fresh pasta from scratch and remarkable pizza! Head over to Popolo on a nice sunny and enjoy savory Italian dishes over a spectacular view of the Mediterranean Sea.
Tavolina
If you are longing for a good Italian Margherita pizza, then Tavolina is the right place to visit. Enjoy your meal in an outdoor or indoor seating with super causal and cozy ambiance. Opens 7 days a week and doesn’t take reservations, it is a first come, first served kind of thing!
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Milan Fashion Week SS18: Etro
Celebrating 50 years of paisley prints, voile dresses and vibrant runways!
In celebration of the brand’s 50th anniversary, for the very first time creative directors Veronica and Kean both unite to present one collection for both Women and Men.
For their Spring Summer 18 collection, the two siblings come together to design a regal and sumptuous collection that explains the brand’s trademark with a very rock’n’roll and pop approach never seen before.
Etro is best known for its paisley patterned designs, and clearly the designer planted the paisley seed across, blossoming to take root into the new season. Through Etro’s bohemian lens, the collection opens with a series of cotton voile dresses in white, cream, ivory and taupe. Colours later become more saturated as they degrade into hints of yellow and delicate floral patterns rendered on pyjama sets for both women and men.
Cuts and silhouettes were free and loose, as the female models walked the runway in backless kaftas and long-bell sleeves with patchwork patterns. Men wore colourful silk-cotton blazers and double-breasted jackets paired with crinkled casual trousers. We also saw lightweight knit sweaters and both men and women displayed high-waist pleated cotton jodhpurs paired with wide-legged loose pants.
For a relaxed image, accessories were kept minimal yet vibrant. Female models pranced in jewel embellished silk sandals with metallic leather straps; and men wore casual woven leather loafers in white and brown. Finally, the iconic Etro Rainbow Bag is heavily adorned and reimagined in velvet, while men carried leather duffle bags printed by the brand’s signature paisley motif.
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MFW Roundup Day 2
Milan Fashion Week Roundup Day 2
Max Mara’s monogram madness opens Day 2 at Milan Fashion Week, then Fendi gives us a taste of the tropics and Moschino ends the night with a glamorous escape.
Bold brows, a red pout and sharp cheekbones was the beauty message at Max Mara’s Spring Summer 2018. Also presenting a multi-functional wardrobe suitable for every independent woman with a sophisticated taste.
Kaia Gerber joins the rest of the Blue-haired models, as she opens the Fendi show, marking her first catwalk at the Italian runways.
Luisa Beccaria unveils the “Wild Dreamer” collection at Galleria d’Arte Moderna, showcasing divine dresses with petal art and feminine details.
Comic art inspired the latest Prada SS18 collection, and Mrs. Miuccia Prada is particularly referring to the female superheroes of today’s time as she admits backstage saying: ““In our condition as women I feel we should really stand combative.”
Jeremey Scott flexes his design muscles for Moschino Spring Summer 2018, and puts a smile on our faces as he transforms his models into a bunch of walking bouquet of flowers.
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Milan Fashion Week SS18: Tod’s
Tod’s turns the ultimate “Italian Dream” to reality.
Think “Italian Lifestyle” the first sentence reads on the press release at the Tod’s show. Enchanted by the magical beauty and naturalness of the label’s home-country, the Spring Summer 2018 collection pays tribute to the true Italian summer taste.
Tod’s is a brand that never seems to forget the pure quality of authentic Italian design; and once again this year models walked out in timeless silhouettes of sport-chic bomber and biker jackets and double-breasted blazers, paired with dyed napa leather skirts, shorts and trousers.
Suitable for the independent woman of today, this collection represents the “daily luxury” showcasing pieces in the smoothest craftsmanship, like a micro-shirt in techno nylon layered underneath leather pyjama sets.
What’s a Tod’s show without moccasin shoes? Just like every season, Tod’s also reinterprets their handmade bestsellers, such as the Winter Gommino, Gommino Double T for the summer and defies street codes with the new Yorky Gommino. A new addition to the Tod’s family is the latest soft and light Tod’s Sella bag, while the classic Gommino handbag recalls the beauty of summer with a brighter colour palette.
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Exclusive World-Wide Reveal: Roger Dubuis and Lamborghini Powered by Raging Mechanics
Roger Dubuis and Lamborghini to enter the world of precision in seconds.
Our exclusive editorial story with Roger Dubuis is finally out in our September issue, just in time for the Swiss watch brand’s big announcement for their partnership with the legendary Lamborghini Squadra Corse. Sharing the same values, the two brands are infamously known for their “breathtaking technology” and “daring customer experiences”; inspired by the high-powered Aventador S engine together they introduce the extraordinary Excalibur Aventador S powered by Raging Mechanics.
Dazzling for the eye and equally remarkable on the inside, we had the honor to be one of the first in the region to capture the brand’s daring timepieces against the Italian high-speed car, in the heart of Dubai- the pinnacle of luxury.
Enjoy the video from our regional exclusive shoot with Roger Dubuis and Lamborghini above.
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Milan Fashion Week SS18: Fendi
Where Italian Futurism meets the tropics.
Fendi looked to the deep blue sea for a source of inspiration. Full of colouful sheer fabrics including coral, green, pink and sand, where models cascaded in airy silhouettes draped off the shoulder with full skirts. Checkerboard patterned fur coats, organza blouses, and rugby polo shirts paired over with striped bras were also part the collection.
Kaia Gerber opens the show in a feminine satin ensemble with multi-directional stripes, however, the talk of the moment were the delicate nude shimmer separates crafted with beaded organza and palm leaves (a true Caribbean flavor). Once again we saw the stocking boots trend, but this time they were pasted all over with the double F logo and this season’s futurist florals.
The logo-mania collection marked the first appearance of the Mon Trésor Bag- a mini bucket bag in exotic leather and embellished with metallic pearls, also the new Runway tote comes to life in tartan mesh with a big rounded handle; handbags were accented with monkey and banana logo charms for the ultimate tropical feel.
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Milan Fashion Week SS18: Max Mara
Max Mara’s Ian Griffiths escapes back to the city.
Last year was all about athleisure, and today Max Mara decides to reemphasize the values of the brand by going back to the late 1950s. Creative Director Ian Griffiths explains his collection backstage “Max Mara was always about the city and about living in the city, the idea of the collection is about the hard-working and ambitious Max Mara woman, who really wants to succeed; but when the sun comes out, she is someone who likes to mix business with pleasure.”
The Max Mara runway carried out black and camel colours, and what seems to be inspiring this season the most are the more natural and indigenous wildflowers in tones of lilac and mauve; what Griffiths defines as “sophisticated colours” which sends the right message of this fresh urban collection, perfectly suitable for working women with a modern taste.
From lavender suits to floral prints, this streetsmart collection fully embraced everything about Spring, while featuring a streamlined jumpsuit in mauve organza, a crisp linen trenchcoat; we also saw understated mannish coats and denim jackets to pair with boy-cut pants. Some looks were completed with soft oversized bags and sleek clutches decorated with ditsy floral prints of the collection.
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Ashi Studio Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary
Deeply attached to his Arab roots, the couturier is a modern storyteller of today’s time. Ashi Studio’s designer, Mohammad Ashi re-imagined the the Haute Couture world by presenting refined sculpted dresses transformed with adorned fabrics, creating timeless wearable art.
Today, the brand turns 10 years, and for this occasion Ashi Studio celebrates its decade of success by throwing an exclusive event in the middle of the desert, at Qasr Al Sarab in Abu Dhabi- a location that best describes the brand’s heritage. Invitees enjoyed a private dinner, as the couture house debuted its new Ready-to-wear Spring Summer 2018 collection combined with the Fall Winter 2017 couture collection.
Ashi Studio 10th Anniversary event
For the very first time, the designer seeks bold colours like yellow and emerald green, as well as voluminous silhouettes; rather than body-hugging designs. Inspired by the Saharan jackets, his choice of fabrics represented the various earthy hues of the desert and sand dunes.
For the latest SS18 collection, Thai runway models pranced down the catwalk in Poise Design shoes, created by the Lebanese shoe designer Emma Boutros. Featuring two different footwear styles, chic satin pumps and slippers. In this occasion, Ashi also collaborated with Maison Chaumet, who debuted three of their icon lines: Josephine, Liens and Jardins; which were showcased across the designer’s Haute Couture looks.
Also introduced in a collaboration was a new line of bags with the exotic Thai based label, Pellevah; which gave Ashi’s collection the perfect final touch.
Click through the gallery above to see the full Ashi Studio RTW SS18 Collection.
Milan Fashion Week SS18: Alberta Ferretti
Tonight in Milan, models oozed down the catwalk in complete sex appeal sporting wrap-around bikini tops, and understated bathing-suits that clung tightly to their slim silhouette.
Once again, designer Alberta Ferretti goes back to her brand’s DNA of elegance with presenting a new unexpected range focused on lightness and refinement.
“I wanted to give my signature sense of lightness an added depth of sensuality, the surprise of the unexpected and the simplicity of a bright, luminescent attitude,” says the Italian dressmaker. “This is how this quasi-sentimental collection that describes my current state of mine began. A moment of creative reflection, through which my aim was to pursue the renewal of my authenticity.”
Ferretti’s renewed realization, a “new gaze” was born. The collection featured silhouettes in black, nude and beirge with adorned backless jersey gowns and geometric embroidery. We also saw, pastel hued chiffon dresses and fluid glittering gowns.
The new Alberta Ferretti woman look was modernly recreated with an urban attitude, by easily putting together a gowns with a nylon parka, silk slip-ons, or casual suede jacket, paired with leather flats or pumps.
Best Beauty Moments from London Fashion Week SS18
Much like the optimism that defined New York’s catwalks, London’s Spring Summer 2018 shows celebrated joy with sparkling lips, metallic shadows, re-imagined ponytails and perfected skin. From Ashley Williams to Simon Rocha and Topshop Unique, here’s our edit of top beauty picks from London Fashion Week- to help put some playfulness back into your daily beauty looks.
It is by no surprise that one of the top trends would involve sparkles; and at Hannah Weiland’s Shrimps presentation she proved that lips full of glittery gems are not just for the runway.
Reminiscing over the late ’80s and early ’90s, Topshop Unique represents today’s effortless cool girl trend. With a very DIY approach, models backstage were allowed to choose two colours to create the right smudgy glitter eye look to go with their casual side-parted waves.
Charlotte Tilbury gets bolder and edgier at Versus Versace with winged eyeliner and nude lips, complimented by the model’s natural textured curls.
While makeup at Ashley Williams was kept minimal, hairy stylist Soichi Inagakie gave the models gritty textured hair, accessorized with hair-clips that read “GIRLS”, “BOYS”, “HATE” and “LOVE”.
Inspired by old-romance, makeup artist Sam Bryant created a flushed cheeks and lightly tinted pink lips for a doll-like look at Simone Rocha. Hair was adorned with stacked pearl-embellished clips.
At Roksanda, hair was blow-dried in soft waves with perfected skin and berry or pink satin lips.
Erdem takes on the classic ’50s with re-imagined curl-side ponytail hairstyle and old Hollywood winged bold eyeliner.
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London Fashion Week Day Four
Once again designers at London Fashion Week delivers a massive fashion exploration. London’s classic designers such as Christopher Kane and Roksanda are back for the Spring Summer season in full force.
Similarly to last season, Christopher Kane presented us with various forms of high-shine textiles such as vinyl and latex. But this time around he went to the unseen side with a kink culture, displaying classic tees featuring graphics of girls in glamorous lingerie, excessive shiny and rainwear.
Inspired by romanticism and historical couture, over time Erdem Moralıoğlut studied style archives of Queen Elizabeth II. This royalty fit collection, with lots of tweed, argyle cardigans and jacquard gowns is specially created to drawthe line between the well-planned and the effortless.
At Roksanda’s runway we saw poplin blouses, ruffled dresses and silky shirts in earthy tones of camel, ivory and navy. This collection offered flattering classical silhouettes with draped waists perfect for pure elegant spring dressing.
Emilia Wickstead presented a pure reflection of the African-American culture, as she pays tribute to this season’s Spanish couturier, Cristóbal Balenciaga. Inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, the designer kept her signatures of ladylike dresses such as a crape dress in pistachio green with blouson sleeves tied into a bow at the back, floral dresses with a balloon skirt, also turtlenecks and high-waisted trousers to create a dramatic look.
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Ageing is inevitable, and no one can do anything to stop from getting older. Today, the men’s grooming industry is growing with anti-aging products, ones of which are taking up a big chunk of the market; from hydrating creams preventing wrinkles to skin-nurturing exfoliating products. So now, it is worth reconsidering to bring anti-aging products into your daily grooming regimen.
For youthful and healthy-looking skin, here are the top 5 anti-aging creams every man should own.
Kempinski Summerland Hotel Celebrates Their One Year Anniversary
Kempinski Summerland Hotel & Resort Beirut turns one year this month, and hosted a big celebratory event at their one and only Jet Bar Lounge.
The luxurious resort hosted the event across the Mediterranean Sea underneath the starry night over the city of Beirut, in an enchanting ambiance gathering guests from loyal clients to the region’s top artists, celebrities, socialites and press.
General Manager of Kempinski Summerland, Mr. Daniele Vastolo welcomed the many guests with a speech that promised more achievements in the many years to come; while invitees enjoyed a live entertainment and a dazzling fireworks show, over a fine-dining buffet setup prepared by the renowned Chef Georges Mansour and his wonderful team.
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New York Fashion Week SS18: Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs takes us to the tropic in silence. At the Park Avenue Armory, Jacobs closed New York Fashion Week with SS18 collection that was full of colours, floral prints, and sparkles. The ordinary range, had the least distractions with no dimmed lights, blinding flashes- just 56 models cascaded down the runway wearing his designs, allowing guests and fans to fully focus on the energetic ready-to-wear collection.
The collection nodded to the ’60s, introducing chiffon flowy dresses with psychedelic patterns, matches with modern turban headpieces. It also included plaid prints, oversized silhouettes and fringe. This season the designer was focusing statement accessories, from purses to fanny packs and classic long opera-like gloves.
All fashion weeks icons walked for the Jacob runway, but closing the show and the week in New York was newcomer daughter of Cindy Crawford, Kaia Gerber, in in a dazzling yellow gown that we will remember for ever.
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On Our Radar: Jacquemus
He has a child-like spirit, known for introducing asymmetrical designs, tough silhouettes, and over-sized garments. Today’s change-maker is already diving into strong currents within the fashion industry.
Now with a studio of his own off the Place des Vosges in Le Marais, Simon Porte Jacquemus, constantly takes inspiration from Southern France, where he spent most of his childhood. At only 19 years old, this Parisian designer expanded his own brand, so has his artistic talent; and ever since he has been showcasing his collections on the very first day of Paris Fashion Week every year.
The Jacquemus brand is heavily influenced by Comme des Garçons, and this copy-and-paste approach is mostly seen with his over-sized stiff garments and ballooned silhouettes, which minted him a whole lot of commercial success. Today, the french brand can be found at numerous retail stores plus on global e-commerce websites like Net-A-Porter,Mytheresa, Shopbop and many more!
The designer is also famous for adding a touch of theatrics in his fashion presentations; and with this playful approach is what has earned him an award at the LVMH Prize consecutively in 2014 and 2015.
For SS17 Simon celebrated the “Provençal Woman” discovering the 20th century, while clutching to the symbols of this old-time era. In keeping faithfulness to his own generation, we can’t wait to see what kind of love letter the French designer will be sending with his SS18 collection tonight at Paris Fashion Week.
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Hermès Twilly Fragrance Launch in Downtown Beirut
Hermès introduced their new feminine fragrance “Twilly d’Hermès” by staging a colourful event at their iconic boutique store in the heart of Downtown Beirut.
The French brand celebrated the latest millenial-targeting perfume, with the presence of a selective group from the Lebanese press, socialites and artistic figures.
This unique scent is created by Christine Nagel for the prestigious Parisian house, with an olfactory combination mixing three classical ingredients: Ginger, Tuberose and Sandalwood; resulting in an extraordinary sensual attraction.
Twilly d’Hermès Fragrance Launch at Beirut Boutique
With an attention to detail, the lively and youthful fragrance is decorated with the iconic Hermès printed narrow silk scarf as it wraps around the black bottle cap, and can be turned into a cherished accessory to wear as a necklace or a bracelet.
“Twilly d’Hermès” is now available at all Hermès Fragrance stands across Lebanon.
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