Diana Bell-Heather, Author at A&E Magazine

A&E Gift Guide: Something For You

Look no further than A&E gift guide to find the perfect present for one and only you.

Will a pair golden Aquazzura heels bring a sparkle to your eyes, or are you a homebody who appreciates the finest comfort in shape of cashmere blankets from Ralph Lauren? Model wannabe’s will love the latest Gigi x Tommy Hilfiger Barbie doll while the Chanel watch will keep you ticking on time well into the new year.

You deserve a treat so click through ultimate edit above.

The World’s Most Expensive Bags Are Going Up For Auction

Tomorrow some of the most expensive bags in the world will be going up for auction attracting serious collectors to Paris.

Christie’s have collated over 200 handbags and accessories from Asprey, Chanel, Hermès and Louis Vuitton as well as a single owner collection of 40 crystal evening bags from Judith Leiber and Kathrine Baumann with the prices ranging from €1,000-€100,000. But the one everyone will have their eyes on is the 1991 Hermes Jaune Courchevel Leather Mini Kelly 20, once owned by Elizabeth Taylor.

Originally sold at Christie’s in the 2011 auction the Collection of Elizabeth Taylor, Matthew Rubinger, International Head of Handbags & Accessories, believes it to be the most ‘most important handbag to ever be auctioned.’

“This museum-level handbag is not only important for its impressive provenance, but from a handbags perspective the Kelly 20 has been discontinued for over 15 years, the colour, Jaune, is discontinued, and the leather Courchevel is discontinued. This is truly an irreplaceable item.”

Other highlights include a rare matte white Niloticus crocodile Himalaya Retourné Kelly 28 with palladium hardware, as well as Chanel limited edition black plexiglas matryoshka evening bag with silver hardware from the Fall 2012 runway show.

Christian Louboutin x Star Wars Collection Is Out Of This World

In a galaxy far, far away, Christian Louboutin dreamed up a capsule collection inspired by the leading ladies in the latest installment of the Star Wars franchise Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Having previously worked with Disney on shoe lines for Cinderella and Maleficent, Louboutin reached for stars with the four designs dedicated to the film characters Rey, Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo, Captain Phasma and Rose Tico. He said:

“At first sight, the Star Wars universe and mine seemed far away from one another but when I saw the pictures of the red planet Crait, I instantly understood where it connected and why they had thought of me. Strong ideas and images spontaneously came to my mind.”

Each style is glamorous extension of the character’s costume and every shoe is embellished with a bespoke glimmering jewel inspired by the Tie Fighter. The designs signed by Louboutin as well as the actress portraying the character, will be auctioned until December 20 with a portion of the proceedings benefitting Starlight Children’s Foundation on behalf of Star Wars: Force for Change.

Etro Cruise 2018 Collection

A global citizen, Veronica Etro travelled round the world to bring a fusion of prints, rich fabrics and feminine silhouettes to her Cruise 2018 collection.

She re-imagined classic styles with oriental and African motifs, floral designs and paisley details that decorated sophisticated fabrics. Some of the pieces may seem flamboyant, but Etro manages to balance the wild designs with elegant proportions that makes everything work together in harmony.

Starting with the familiar, signature flowing dresses, that capture contemporary bohemia, have asymmetric hemlines providing easy movement and flexibility of how you style them. Other shapes were elongated especially in kimonos, robes and fluid cardigans, while eye-catching wallpaper prints were transferred onto jacquard coats.

The Rainbow bag is updated with new, bold prints while fabrics from ready-to-wear are reworked on other leather goods and shoes – over-the-knee red block heel boots caught our eye.

Walk through the paisley jungle above.

Top SS18 Fashion Campaigns So Far

Winter has only just kicked off, but we are already looking ahead to next summer with some of the best SS18 fashion campaigns.

Kate Moss For Saint Laurent

The original cool girl is back and this time she is the face of Saint Laurent latest campaign shot by David Sims. No one does Rock ‘n’ Roll glamour like Mossy.

Miu Miu

A star lineup of Elle Fanning, Kesewa Aboah, Anna Ewers, Doutzen Kroes, Lily Nova, Joan Smalls and Slick Woods take fast track racing to a whole new chic level with the newest campaign from Miu Miu.

Calvin Klein

For Calvin Klein’s SS18 campaign titled Our Family, well known musical artists like Solange Knowles posed in a dreamy denim-on-denim photo by Willy Vanderperre.

PSWL (Proenza Schouler)

When Proenza Schouler announced a sister collection featuring laid back every pieces, we knew that they will still carry unmistakable cool edge of the lead brand. For SS18 they cast Chloë Sevigny to model some of the items on offer.

Smudge Free Gel Eyeliners

For makeup that stays put day and night, nothing comes close to smudge free performance of a gel eyeliner.

If you find that the pencil fades too fast, or lack a steady hand for liquid eyeliner, gel is a perfect balance of both offering holding power while also managing to help you create lines of various thickness and lengths.

We have gathered our top gel eyeliners to give you a fierce cat eye effect, minus the smudge.

Da Vinci Painting That Broke Auction Records Comes To Louvre Abu Dhabi

Louvre Abu Dhabi has announced that they will display one of the most famous Leonardo Da Vinci’s paintings that has recently broke auction records

Christ, titled ‘Salvator Mundi’ (Saviour of the World) was recently acquired by Abu Dhabi’s department of culture and tourism at an auction in New York for an impressive Dhs1.65 billion ($450 million). Reflecting on the 19-minute bidding war, Loic Gouzer, co-chairman of post-war and contemporary art at Christie’s, said:

“Salvator Mundi is a painting of the most iconic figure in the world by the most important artist of all time.”

We are yet to learn when the painting will be on display but it’s clear that Louvre Abu Dhabi is becoming one of the must-visit destination for art lovers.

Emirates Tips For Hassle Free Travel From Dubai

Want to avoid festive travel hell of an over crowded airport and busy check in desk? Emirates Airlines share their tips for a hassle free journey from Dubai.

Numbers Game

More than 420,000 travellers will be passing through Emirates Terminal 3 during the weekend period, according to the airline’s latest booking figures. The busiest day for the airline is expected to be on Friday 15 December so make sure to plan ahead. Arrive at least three hours before scheduled departure to guarantee a stress-free check in and time to enjoy some Duty Free shopping. Customers who check in less than 60 minutes prior to their scheduled flight departure will not be accepted for travel which would seriously dampen your Christmas spirit.

Get your snacks and head to the gate 90 minutes before departure with the actual boarding starting 45 minutes before each flight.

Get Online

In addition to online check-in services, Emirates also offers convenient car park check-in facilities equipped with 16 check-in counters. Customers can use these to check in and drop off their luggage. Easy peasy.

Watch The Weight

Along with checked in baggage, passengers are strongly advised to adhere to carry-on baggage weight limits, which are 7kg for Economy Class and 14kg for Business and First Class. That seems plenty unless, you have decided to pack all your party shoes covered in jewelled embellishment in one bag.

Drop It Down

Anyone heading to Emirates Terminal 3 can choose to drop their luggage at one of the 46 dedicated bag drop counters in Economy Class or separate counters in First Class and Business Class from six hours to 90 minutes prior to departure. Families travelling with small children can use dedicated Family counters in Check in Zone 2. Now that’s some serious pre-planning.

Luxury Gift Guide For Him

Make Christmas shopping for the special men in your life easy with our curated luxury gift guide.

Whether you have a tech-obsessed brother, dad who likes to keep his shoes polished or you’ve spotted your other half navigating towards the Rolex store window to check out the Submariner, we have you covered.

Chanel Métiers d’Art Pays Tribute To Karl Lagerfeld’s Birthplace

Hamburg looked particularly stylish yesterday with guests from around the world arriving for the latest Chanel Métiers d’Art show.

The birthplace of creative director Karl Lagerfeld, editors and celebrities were welcomed to Elbphilharmonie concert hall, a striking location that seated 1,400 fans of the house, including Lily-Rose Depp, Kristen Stewart and Tilda Swinton.

The models descended through the auditorium while five musicians from the Ensemble Resonanz played a soundtrack created by Oliver Coates, a British composer. For those who may have struggled to see some of the details would have appreciated a pair of Chanel opera glasses.

This was the second time Kaia Gerber graced the Chanel runway showcasing the collection that focused on a nautical theme reflecting the heritage of Hamburg with a 60’s twist. Tailoring, sheer fabrics, heavy-duty coats, chunky knitwear and sailor caps dominated. For evening there was plenty of embellishment, rich fabrics like velvet and lace as well as tulle scarves worn round models’ heads. But it were the bags that remained a talking point after the Lagerfeld took his leave. Continuing with the Hamburg’s maritime heritage theme, Chanel’s new it-bag, the Duffel, is designed from canvas trimmed with leather and is based on the totes traditionally carried by sailors.

A chic tribute that will inspire a sailor in anyone. Now where can we find a Chanel yacht? Click through our top looks from the show above.

Escape: Six Senses Zighy Bay

For a getaway that is a mixture of adventure and relaxation, Zighy Bay might be the unique experience for the festive period you never knew you needed.

Location

Set among the dramatic mountain peaks of Musandam peninsula in Oman in its own secluded bay, you really feel like you’re on another planet, although you have driven a mere two hours from central Dubai. Once you cross the border and drive through a quiet town, you end on a very rugged path. Don’t panic, this is the adventurous part of your route which slowly leads you past a security checkpoint. If you have come in a 4×4 then you carry on up ‘slowly, slowly’ at recommendation of the staff, or leave your wheels behind and jump in the back of their own transport to finish the last stretch of the journey to the resort.

The hill climb is nerve wracking, but as you reach the top and admire the blue waters of the Arabian Sea stretching up past the horizon and spot the resort at the bottom, you’re filled with relief and excitement. Once you enter the reception area, you are rewarded for your extreme driving with a date smoothie and a refreshing towel by a group of very friendly staff. Their attentive and kind nature is a permanent fixture, they clearly love to look after their guests with a number of them working there since the resort opened in 2008.

Rooms

We were lead down a sandy path to our two-bedroom villa situated among the palms and a couple of rows from the sea. It is one of 82 at the property with ample of space that includes a large outdoor area including a pool heated to a perfect temperature. The split-level design is ideal for families and offers all the facilities you may possibly need, including you own butler. There are also villas situated directly on the beach.

Style

The resort itself charms a large number of international guests for its traditional Omani design with modern comforts, as well as plenty of space so you never feel like any part of the hotel is too crowded.

Food & Drink

The food is another highlight with great menus at all the restaurants, including nightly buffet at the Spice Market and spectacular views from Sense on the Edge.

Something Extra

To make the festive experience even more special, Zighy Bay has recently introduced a very special Dhahab cruise on a traditional Omani dhow. The modern interior design is seen throughout the outdoor and indoor communal spaces with three bedrooms for 6 guests. The three-day and two-night cruise to neighbouring villages and sites is completely tailor made to your wishes, be it fishing, snorkeling or simply having your all-time favourite cuisine prepared by the on-board chef, served morning, day at night.

Need to Know

Guests have an enormous bay entirely to themselves.
Every single villa has its own decent sized swimming pool.
For the view and good food, dine at Sense on the Edge.
Plenty of activities including spa, tandem paragliding, and diving.
The Dhahab cruise is available now.

A&E Edits: Most Popular Fashion Trends Of 2017

With another year coming to a close, we have decided to look back on the last 12 months of statement pieces and bold combinations to gather our top five most popular fashion trends of 2017 that we will still be wearing next season.

Frilled

Gucci, Michael Kors and Mulberry.

Nearly every single designer delivered their interpretation of a frilly trend. Alessandro Michele for Gucci went to the maximum, while Michael Kors and Mulberry presented a grown-up take on a flirty style. Don’t hurry to pack these away next year, there will be plenty to be frilled about just with a touch more structure.

Mellow Yellow

Emilio Pucci, Chloe and Tibi.

It was yellow’s time to shine – an optimistic hue that offers variety of brightness and tones to suit any style. At Chloe we saw boho feminine silhouettes and preppy layering, while Tibi and Emilio Pucci were more about the sophisticated woman with subtle pleats and clean shapes. Wear head to toe or look for pastel shades next season.

Hello Kitty

Dior and Prada.

Kitten heels are having a moment and are still trending well into 2018. For SS17 designers like Celine and Dior chose a modern take on ladylike style while Prada injected some sporty decadence with feathers and velcro strap. Meanwhile, Balenciaga created must have Knife kitten heel mules that were snapped up by all street style stars.

Millennial Pink

Valentino, Bottega Veneta and Fendi.

It was virtually impossible to avoid the term ‘millennial pink’ that kept cropping up in many collections and trend reports. Despite initial reaction of it being overly-girly, this sorbet hue is incredibly versatile, modern and slick. Valentino, Marni and Emilia Wickstead show how diverse it can be. Next season, look for tailored pieces in this bubble gum shade.

Ring On It

Simon Miller, Chloe and J.W. Anderson.

We have stopped counting how many times a Chloe Nile, J.W. Anderson Pierce or Simon Miller Bonsai bags have come up in all fashion week or runway roundups. What do you they all have in common? A metal ring. Ring bags have been a hit this year that will retain their appeal well into the next season with Chloe adding new colours to it’s sell out line up.

Top 3 Things To Do In Dubai This Weekend

Fashion, film and street art – check out our top 3 things to do in Dubai this weekend.

Modest Fashion Weekend

Celebrate style without compromise during the latest addition of Modest Fashion Week held at Burj Park in Downtown Dubai on Friday and Saturday. Top hjiabi models, Halima Aden and Mariah Idrissi will be attending along with leading designers like the Turkish brand Annah Hariri.

Halima Aden.

DIFF Screenings

Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) is in full swing with prominent names in all spheres of the film industry already enjoying the Dubai sunshine. With variety events and screening happening throughout the city, make sure to catch some of the top Arabic movies including The Journey directed by Mohamed Al Daradji and Stories of Passers Through from Koutaiba Al-Janabi.

DIFF and IWC watches teams with international cinema icon Cate Blanchett.

Sole DXB

If you’re an urbanite and a fan of streetwear then you should head down to the biggest celebration of sportswear, Sole DXB. Now in its sixth year, the three-day festival brings together top street culture across art, food, music, sport and style. Make sure to check out limited edition Dior Homme sneakers and the Andy Warhol exhibition; Letters to Andy Warhol.

A&E Party Edit: Evening Turbans

New era glamour calls for a rebirth of an old party classic and there is something decadently now about an evening turban.

It may have been started by Cleopatra, she was fabulous after all, and then carried through the years and perhaps lost it’s way, but evening turbans are having a resurgence. Whether you choose opulent velvet, sensual satin or disco embellishment, the simple accessory will act as an instant outfit enhancer.

Click through the gallery above for our top picks of evening turbans to mystify this party season.

First Look: Fendi Pre-Fall 2018

You can always rely on Karl Lagerfeld to make you look fabulous head-to-toe and for Fendi Pre-Fall 2018 collection, that is exactly what he does.

It seems that Lagerfeld was particularly feeling the love with a heart theme dominating most of the pieces. Titled ‘Open Your Heart’, the collection strikes an elegant balance between style and extravagance with a sense of empowerment and modern femininity.

Hearts popped up on a wide range of signature garments, from the easy-chic sweatshirts and the cozy sweaters, to the upscale fur coats. They also appear in the jacquard motifs of a voluminous outwear and as fluffy love-hearts on a leather cape. There is plenty of tailoring, mix of prints, sharp silhouettes and bold shoulders.

As for accessories, Fendi updated some of the favourites like the Kan I F bag and the Runaway graphic tote with a reworked Madras pattern. The FF logo squared pattern is worked in shearling on Baguette and Peekaboo bags or in shiny paillettes on Micro Peekaboo. Rockoko boots are presented in a combination of leather and knitted fabric showing the squared FF logo while the signature sock-shoes get a Western makeover into cowboy boots featuring a combination of Madras jacquard and a patchwork of exotic skins.

Are you feeling the love? Click through the gallery above to see the full Fendi Pre-Fall 2018 line up.

Fresh Way To Part Your Hair

For a glamorous transformation with minimum effort, it’s time to move your hair parting a little further down.

As seen at SS18 Dries Van Noten and Max Mara, a slick and modern approach to evening glamour can be achieved by sliding your hair slightly lower off center. Not only it delivers a contemporary look that will compliment anything from a sparkling gown to a tailored tuxedo, you’ll only need a few essential tools for a polished finish.

Second day hair is best as it’s fluff free but there’s nothing that some texture spray can’t achieve. Once worked into your locks grab a comb and play around with where the parting feels best. It may seem slightly unfamiliar but try and move it as low as you can so the final result has a purpose rather than a slight shift from your usual style. Tip: using the cold setting on the hair dryer can help set it.

Once happy with the positioning use some lightweight gel for a wet finish, or setting spray to fix it. Wear straight or tie in a pony tail and use pins to control any unruly strays. Need inspiration? Click through backstage beauty looks above.

New Exhibition Opens Today At Opera Gallery Dubai

Pascal Haudressy

From today you can head down to Opera Gallery Dubai to explore the contemporary artworks of two artists.

A curated space in DIFC are hosting Opposite Attracts exhibit from Pascal Haudressy and Alfred Haberpointner. The duo that have created a total of 25 artworks that look at contemporary art through modern technology and organic material wood.

Haudressy, a French artist who is distinguished by his unprecedented artistic approach, explores different media of painting, sculpture and video. He has pioneered a new image format – video installations that forensically focus on the nature of movement, light, shadow, and merging virtual and physical space. Haberpointner’s medium of choice is spruce wood. He grew up surrounded by trees and the artworks he creates are a long lasting testament and tribute to the environment of his childhood.

Alfred Haberpointner

Sylvain Gaillard, Director of Opera Gallery Dubai said: “This exhibition is a journey for viewers and we are really proud to present two impressive artists who are unique and extremely talented in their own right”.

Opposites Attract at the Opera Gallery Dubai, DIFC, 6 – 21 December.

Balenciaga Is The Next House To Combine Men’s And Women’s Shows

Balenciaga Menswear Spring 2018.

After recent news of Salvatore Ferragamo making their future runway show co-ed, Balenciaga is the next brand to follow suit.

Joining fellow Kering-owned brand Gucci, the Paris-based design house will unify men’s and women’s collection from March 2018 that further indicates a change moving through the fashion industry. Be it for cost reasons, pressures on designers to churn out a series of collections every year or to further unify the brand identity, it seems more are reconsidering their model.

However, Balenciaga will also deliver a men’s specific pre-collection from January next year. Kenzo, Burberry, Calvin Klein and Bottega Veneta are some of the other names that have recently revamped their runway showcase.

New year, new changes.

A&E Ultimate Beauty Gift Guide

From classic Chanel No.5 fragrance kit and the most indulgent makeup set from Victoria Beckham for Estee Lauder, to Diptyque’s limited edition candles and the shimmering cosmetics from Dolce & Gabbana, we have selected the top Christmas hair and make-up ideas to satisfy any beauty taste.

Click through our ultimate beauty gift guide above, who knows, maybe you’ll find a little treat for yourself too.

Trending: Pendant Necklaces

Pendant necklaces have been updated in sculptural shapes and set with diamonds making them a grown up trophy, without the boundary of seasonal trends.

Long chains and large pendants look great with low necklines or layered over knitwear, but especially when worn in tandem with shorter chains. Medallions are sleek and classic but are more attention grabbing than you think. Simple gold pendants appeal to a minimalist and enhance a classic no-frills white T-shirt or a v-neck blouse, while multi-coloured stone designs are ideal for sunset lounging by the beach.

Explore our edit of the best pendant necklaces to shop now for the ultimate no fuss statement.

Style Hits: British Fashion Awards 2017

Last nights British Fashion Awards in London welcomed the finest from the world of style and design with Adwoa Aboah and Christopher Bailey among the big winners.

Aboah was crowned Model of The Year while Bailey received an accolade for Outstanding Contribution To British Fashion and Donatella Versace & House of Versace took home the Fashion Icon prize. There were plenty of winners on the red carpet too with flowing gowns, bold embellishment and frills.

Naomi Campbell paid tribute to the late designer Azzedine Alaïa in a speech:

“Everyone in this room knows that Azzedine was able to transform a woman’s body into something special; make you look great and still like a woman. He captured the essence of femininity. But beyond his work as a designer, from the second day I met him, he became my papa.

He was the most generous, kind, compassionate and humble man I have ever known, with a mischievous sense of humour in the glint of his eye, and he filled my life – and the lives of the women on this stage, and all of you in the room who met him – with light and joy.”

Click through our favourites above and scroll down for the full list of winners.

Designer of the Year: Raf Simons

Model of the Year: Adwoa Aboah

Outstanding Contribution to British Fashion Award: Christopher Bailey

Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator: Pat McGrath

Special Recognition Award for Innovation: Stella McCartney

Swarovski Award for Positive Change: Maria Grazia Chiuri for Dior

Fashion Icon Award: Donatella Versace

Accessories Designer of the Year: Jonathan Anderson for Loewe

British Designer of the Year – Menswear: Craig Green for Craig Green

British Designer of the Year – Womenswear: Jonathan Anderson for JW Anderson

Model of the Year: Adwoa Aboah

Business Leader: Marco Bizzarri for Gucci

Urban Luxe Award: Off-White

British Emerging Talent – Womenswear: Michael Halpern for Halpern

British Emerging Talent – Menswear: Charles Jeffrey for Charles Jeffrey Loverboy

First Look: Chanel Neapolis Makeup Range

Chanel brings warmth of the Mediterranean to SS18 Neapolis makeup range.

Chanel’s Global Creative Make up and Colour Designer, Lucia Pica, looked to her home city of Naples and the ever-changing landscape and history. It provided the mood for colours and techniques that offer a warm and rich approach to sunkissed beauty.

The name Neapolis – or ‘New City’ – reflects Naples’ origins as an ancient Greek colony clashing with contemporary lifestyle that Pica reflects in her choice of greens, yellows, golds, reds and blacks. She said: “My hope is that women will be open and spontaneous with colours. They are buildable, so you can wear a subtle wash of color or create a more intense effect.”

Central to the collection is the limited edition Les 9 Ombres eyeshadow palette. Get those summer flushed cheeks with the help of Joues Contraste blush in Foschia Rosa while the nails have a choice of pastel hues or bold shades of orange and yellow.

Our top pick is the Poudre A Levres – a tinted lip powder, inspired by the tempera technique of Pompeiian frescoes, mixed by hand and applied fresh to the lips every time you apply. Each palette contains a clear, moisturizing balm and a tinted pressed powder pigment. Using your fingertips, apply the balm to moisturize lips, then pat on the powder using one of the two applicators.

It’s never to soon to start planning your vacation beauty look. In stores worldwide as of January 2018.

You’ll Soon Be Able To Buy A Céline Trapeze Bag Online

Celine Spring Pre-Collection

There is no avoiding the demand for ready-to-shop items online, and rumour has it that Céline will finally be joining the e-commerce game.

There has been much resistance from the current Artistic Director Phoebe Philo to migrate her collections online as she believes the store experience is what makes purchasing the must-have handbags and minimalist pieces so special. However, LVMH-owned fashion label will be offering online sales of bags, shoes and clothing as early as next week, according to Business of Fashion.

It is hard for designers to deny the boost of revenue that a website can bring with brands such as Gucci growing because of their e-commerce strategy. With a growing number of savvy millennial shoppers who look for luxury at a swipe of their finger has further increased the urgency for luxury labels to reconsider their digital structure.

According to the BOF, Céline will be testing the waters in France first before expanding to the rest of Europe and the US. The three-tone Trapeze bag can soon be just a click away.

A&E Personalised Gift Guide

How do you shop for the special someone who has everything? An individual touch takes something from ordinary to extraordinary and we have selected some of the best personalised gifts to buy this festive period.

Click through the gallery above of monogrammed, engraved and customised present ideas and never worry about purchasing the same thing again.

Chic Lounging With Olivia von Halle

The festive period is not all about dinner parties and glitzy events; it’s also the time to unwind in style with luxe loungewear from Olivia von Halle.

Inspired by laid-back silk outfits worn by Coco Chanel in the 20’s, former brand consultant von Halle launched her elegant nightwear collection in 2011 which was immediately snapped up by editors and style stars, with many wearing her pieces beyond the boudoir.

After studying Fashion and Textile Management at Leeds University, she worked for the Future Laboratory in London as a trend forecaster for clients including Louis Vuitton, Gucci Group and Lamborghini. In 2008 she moved to Shanghai, China, where she continued her career. After evenings events with friends, she would long to ditch her sky-high heels and constricting outfits for something glamorous enough to enjoy a nightcap and this ritual inspired her to head back to London and launch the brand.

Now, the range includes delicate silk pajamas, robes, kimonos, nightshirts and eye masks; all beautifully cut in a variety of prints and colours. There are also tracksuits that could transition from loungewear to daywear that Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez as well as Gigi and Bella Hadid are firm fans of.

Comfort and style delivered on a chic level that even Coco herself would snap up? We’re sold.

Hermès Exhibition Opens In Kuwait

Time, A Hermès Object exhibition at Al Hamra Luxury Center in Kuwait City gives audiences an indulgent hour of exploring time through performance and scenography.

Besides showcasing key Hermès timepieces, the all-new show devised Gandini Juggling will immerse guests into a playful side of the brand. The performance is then followed by a scenography circuit that adds to the unpredictable journey, complete with two-way mirrors, human-sized interactive screens and videos.

Instead of just displaying the watches, Hermes are keen to appeal to the emotional side of their shoppers and make them escape into their time space – even if it’s just for 60 minutes.

The exhibition will be open in Kuwait until December 18.

Le Temps, un objet Hermès.

Delpozo Creates Capsule Collection For Stylebop.com

From this month you can shop Delpozo’s one-of-a-kind capsule collection exclusively with STYLEBOP.com.

The selection of pieces including dresses, bags and shoes all carry Delpozo’s unmistakable signature design that has been slightly subdued making the whole collection feel wearable and timeless. The dresses are feminine – from a delicate silk handkerchief style with balloon tulle sleeves, a strapless navy midi with pale pink detailing, through to a V-neck gown of cascading tulle in layers of navy and pink. Separates include a crisp cotton poplin top with a tailored waist and voluminous white peplum, as well as a pale pink mini skirt with oversize bow detailing.

Architectural silhouettes can be found in the shoe design that come in three shades. Creative Director Josep Font said:

“The essence of Delpozo is femininity, freshness and modernity, and each piece of this capsule represents a bit of each.”

The collection will be available on STYLEBOP.com from December 2017.

Bulgari Unveils New Dubai Resort In Style

Bella Hadid at Bulgari Resort, Dubai.

Nothing shined brighter last night than the Bulgari Resort Dubai that celebrated it’s opening with a star studded guest list that included Bella Hadid and Alicia Vikander.

The hotel, fifth and biggest property, invited guests to explore the facilities through a series of experiences including ballet performances, light show, live music, and exceptional cuisine created by Michelin-starred chef Niko Romito.

Alicia Vikander at Bulgari Resort, Dubai.

Bulgari brand ambassadors and VIPs including model Hadid and Oscar-winning actress Vikander as well as model Jasmine Sanders, Lebanese star Nadine Nassib Njeim and Tunisian actress Hend Sabry enjoyed the Italian flair brought to the seahorse shaped island.

bulgari resort dubai Jean-Christophe-BABIN

CEO Jean Christophe Babin and H.E Abdulla Al HABBAI.

Bulgari CEO Jean-Christophe Babin, said: “This is a momentous day for us here at Bulgari, to launch in one of the most talked about cities in the world. We hope this architectural masterpiece, not only the stunning design of the resort by our architectural team, but the magnificence of a seahorse-shaped island, will truly put The Bulgari Resort Dubai on the map as being one of the city’s most iconic desti-nations”.

Shop Now: Chic Ski Wear

Heading to the snowy peaks this winter? We have selected the best ski wear to keep you chic and warm.

Whether it’s Courchevel or a local ski-dome, looking good in the snow is made easier with some of the leading designer brands creating runway-worthy duvet coats and fur trimmed jackets. Moncler is always the first stop for luxe Apres-ski but don’t forget Fendi and Canada Goose for the perfect balance of stylish and cosy, as well as sporty favourites like Roxy.

Click through our edit above and we’ll see you on the slopes.

How To Get Dior Haute-Couture Beauty Look

CREDIT: HAUTE COUTURE SPRING SUMMER 2018, DIOR SHOW BACKSTAGE DIOR MAKE-UP CREATED AND STYLED BY PETER PHILIPS PHOTOGRAPHY: VINCENT LAPPARTIENT FOR CHRISTIAN DIOR PARFUMS

For Dior Haute-Couture SS18 collection, Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director for Dior make-up, designed a strong look echoing the surrealist inspiration behind Maria Grazia Chiuri’s line, based on the character and works of Leonor Fini.

He explains: “Their artistic freedom inspired an extreme, excessive eye design. Using quotations chosen by Maria Grazia Chiuri, I also wanted to emphasise the surrealist sense of humour and taste for subversion with temporary black tattoos drawn straight onto fingers, ears and around the neck. The chosen words and messages celebrate the creative free spirit of surrealism, for example: ‘Clef’, ‘Liberté’, ‘Contradiction’ ‘L’art’ and Bal Masqué’.”

CREDIT: HAUTE COUTURE SPRING SUMMER 2018, DIOR SHOW BACKSTAGE DIOR MAKE-UP CREATED AND STYLED BY PETER PHILIPS PHOTOGRAPHY: VINCENT LAPPARTIENT FOR CHRISTIAN DIOR PARFUMS

The eyes were the stars of the show (besides the clothes) and to achieve the needed drama Philips used the new matte black Diorshow On Stage Liner to draw the lasges onto the upper and lower eyelids, framing the eyes and stretching excessively towards the temple. The brows were polished with Sourcils Poudre Pencil and Diorshow Bold Brow for a beautiful finish.

To balance the artistic eye, the complexion was kept natural and glowing with the use of Diorskin Forever & Ever Wear Primer and Diorskin Forever Undercover Foundation and set with light veil of Diorskin Forever & Ever Control Loose Powder. Lip Maximizer kept the lips natural which were then given a slight hint of colour with Lip Glow in pink or matte pink.

This couture look is not for every day but there is always a chance of a dramatic occasion.