Shop the Best of Chanel as the Dubai Mall Re-Opens Revamped Boutique
Chanel has brought back its boutique store to The Dubai Mall, but this time the fashion outlet has undergone a makeover.
On June 14th, Chanel brought back its boutique pop up to the largest shopping mall in the world – The Dubai Mall, of course. But the location also marks the French fashion house’s largest boutique in the UAE, ensuring another reason to visit.
Ten years on from its original opening, the pop-up has returned to the first floor of Fashion Avenue, but this time the clothes and the accessories-adorned location is bigger than ever.
For its 2019 edition, the Chanel pop-up spans over 715 square meters. Shoppers can kit themselves out with ready-to-wear garments, bags, shoes, fragrances, fine jewellery and watches at the store. But there will be more to marvel over than just what can be purchased, and the set-up itself is a thing of beauty.
Shop the new Chanel collection at The Dubai Mall
The boutique is designed by New York-based architect Peter Marino who is renowned for his ability to seamlessly translate and reinterpret the aesthetic codes of the House. The structure leads with an interior mall façade featuring folded stone screens, visually graphic in its design and beautiful display windows introducing the latest collections – a highlight of the structure.
Elsewhere in the fitting rooms, specially-commissioned artworks by Shelter Serra, Martin Kline and Alasdair Cook hang in order to highlight the House’s continuous relationship and support of the arts.
Head there today to shop Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2018/19 collection.
The revamped Chanel boutique will see clothe and accessories as well as beauty products
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The Fashion Brands that have Designed Hijabs as Michael Kors’s Collection Hits Shelves
Michael Kors has created a hijab for its Spring/Summer 2019 collection, but it’s not the first high-end fashion house to open its doors to Muslim culture and modest fashion.
Michael Kors is the latest international brand to add a hijab to its collection. For SS19, the American fashion house created a regional capsule collection that features three pieces.
The feminine design sees white and olive floral patterns adorned onto black, lightweight fabric. Embracing the movement at large, Michael Kors’s capsule collection also features other modest designs.
But which other brands have added a hijab to their lines in recent years?
Dolce & Gabbana
D&G launched a hijab line in 2016
In early 2016, D&G became more exclusive of Muslim culture by including a range of hijabs and abayas in its collection. The line included floral designs and monochrome patterns.
Anniesa Hasibuan
In 2016, Indonesian designer Anniesa Hasibuan made history during New York Fashion Week. Her runway show featured models wearing hijabs.
Macy’s
In 2018, the American department store and retailers announced it would launch its own line of hijabs. The store united with Verona Collection the create the modest line. The move come in support of World Hijab Day which takes place on February 1.
Nike
Nike was the first major international sportswear brand to launch a hijab.
The sportswear brand tapped into the movement in 2017. While the campaign images were released the year before, the collection was actually available to buy in 2018.
Sporting hijabs had been on the market for several years, but the American brand was the first major international company to create a line.
Elsewhere, high street brands such as H&M, American Eagle and Mango have also increased their inclusivity.
Nike’s launch of a hijab collection made history
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There’s a New Tribute To Women Art Exhibition in Dubai
Dubai’s Art season is in full swing, and one gallery is holding a must-see exhibition titled A Tribute To Women.
As Art Dubai rolls around once again, we’re more inspired than ever to explore the city’s artistic pockets.
One of the key creative hubs is Askeral Avenue, an industrial corner of Dubai that houses many petite galleries, home-grown productions and one-work workshops.
One of the latest exhibitions contributing to this creative hub is the Tribute To Women collection held at the Aisha Alabbar Art Gallery.
The exhibition brings together artists from all over the world
The collection will shine the spotlight on artists from across the globe, each with a unique style and method. But what will unite the work on display will be the theme of progress, sheer determination and incredible passion that will run through.
The collations of paintings and sculptures will be on display until March 30, and the venue is open Monday to Friday between the hours of 10am and 6pm.
Meanwhile across the region, there are many more events taking place in honour of Dubai Art Season, which is taking place between March 1 and April 30.
Within that, Art Dubai – which is now in its 13th year – will run between March 20-23, and there will be a program of talks, performances, tours and workshops to attend.
Galleries Night at Alserkal Avenue will take place on March 18. Credit: Instagram/alserkalavenue
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The World’s Most Expensive Perfume Was Just Created in Dubai and You Won’t Believe the Price
Fragrance is often a little luxury for one’s self, but this new creation by a Dubai perfumer has taken it to a new level.
Ensuring Dubai never falls behind on its mission to be the biggest-tallest-fastest, a perfumer based right here in the UAE has created the most expensive perfume in the world.
Entitled SHUMUKH (which in Arabic translates to ‘deserving the highest’), the luxe bottle was unveiled at The Dubai Mall on March 13, 2019, remaining on display in the mall until the end of the month.
The entire creation, from the scent to the elaborate bottle, aims to pay tribute to ‘The Spirit of Dubai,’ merging together the rich mix of cultures and heritage the emirate embraces. And currently standing at 1.97 metres tall, it’s not easy to miss.
But how much is the world’s most expensive perfume?
Upon launch, the fragrance is valued at Dhs4.752 million – or $1.295 million.
There are seven core elements to the product that has seen its value skyrocket. These are the 3,571 diamonds that total up to 38.55 carats, topaz, pearls, 18 karat gold weighing in at 2479.26 grams and 5892.88 grams of pure silver.
Elsewhere, SHUMUKH’s hand-blown Italian Murano glass bottle can hold an entire three litres of fragrance and is dispensed through a remote-controlled spray mechanism that can be adjusted to suit the wearer’s height.
There are seven core elements to the bottle
And what does it actually smell like?
Creating the historical piece took over three years and nearly 500 perfume trials. But what did the local perfumers settle on?
Using only the finest natural ingredients sourced from across the globe, the luxe elixir contains notes of amber, sandalwood, musk, rare pure Indian agarwood, pure Turkish rose, patchouli ylang-ylang and frankincense.
So potent are the extracts, that the scent has the power to last up to 12 hours on the skin and 30 days on fabric.
On the innovative creation, Founder and Chairman of Nabeel Perfumes Group of Companies, Master Perfumer and Designer of SHUMUKH, Mr. Asghar Adam Ali, said: “With a history of passion for perfumery that has spanned 47 years and a keen eye for jewellery design, my dream was to bring to life a ‘history in the making’ concept with innovation at its core.”
And added: “My vision was not only to capture Dubai’s persona in one monumental piece of art but to also create a fragrance that embodied the pinnacle of luxury in the world of perfumery. Today, I am very proud of SHUMUKH, an evocatively stunning and bespoke creation which combines the disciplines of art, jewellery design and perfumery and, is concurrently also the holder of the highest number of Guinness World Records in the world of perfume industries.”
See the fragrance on display until March 30, 2019.
The chairman of the perfumers poses with world’s most expensive perfume
Dolce & Gabbana Has Launched a Quirky Candle Collection
If you’re used to luxe candles looking a certain way, it’s time to shake off that expectation as Dolce & Gabanna step up the game.
The Italian fashion house has created six unique candles to launch the line, each featuring a unique scent and design.
The scents featured are; Il nostro Giardino (Our Garden), Neroli, Gentiluomo (Gentleman), Pino Mediterraneo (Mediterranean Pine), Incenso (Frankincense) and Alloro (Laurel).
But what’s more initially striking are the unique vases encasing the wax that D&G have opted for. Each scent is presented in a precious Caltagirone ceramic vase which has been made and hand-painted by local artisans with drawings and decorations. Each tells a story which is as vivid as the scent it offers.
And each one of these tales in the new line relates back to the story of Italy – of love and passion – while paying homage to ancient craft traditions.
The only problem is deciding which one to take a match to first.
Special Episode: Morning Coffee with Mr Pascal Raffy, Owner of Bovet Watches
For a special episode of Morning Coffee, A&E TV sits down with Mr Pascal Raffy, who took over the iconic brand Bovet Watches in 2001.
While the Swiss brand has been established since 1822, Mr Pascal Raffy has been the owner of the luxury watchmaking company since 2001. Yet his passion for it and the industry at large is inescapable, and he even considers the house of Bovet as another one of his children.
Sitting down with A&E over Morning Coffee, he chatted through everything from his personal motto to the true meaning of luxury.
Watch the full interview video with him above, and see what we discovered talking to him below.
Five Things We Learned Talking to Mr Pascal Raffy Over Morning Coffee
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The meaning of true luxury
As the owner of such a brand, Mr Raffy should know. He said: “With true luxury, I think nowadays people get confused. Luxury is only three things; a clear identity with a small quantity, absolutely handcrafted… and all implanted to a philosophy.”
On dealing with competition
When asked what sets his brand apart from the rest of the watchmaking houses, he said: “When you are solid on your values, you don’t need to compare your house to anybody else. You respect absolutely everyone. ” He added that each house should respect everyone’s projects and values while they stick to their own.
A sincere smile is something you can’t buy
When speaking about his biggest challenge taking over Bovet, Mr Raffy: said “The only thing you can never finance with your wealth is a sincere smile.”
Mr Rafffy continued: “A sincere smile that translates to a house with 102 artisans, who must all share the same values that you want to defend in your watchmaking – this is the biggest challenge. The first asset of the house is this victory.”
Challenges are the oxygen of life
The entrepreneur’s motto? “We need challenges every morning. It’s much better than the contrary. Challenges are the oxygen of life.”
Generosity is strength
When speaking about the legacy he wants to leave behind, the owner of Bovet Watches felt it was important to be remembered for his generosity as well as all the things he’s achieved.
He said: “To be generous does not mean you are weak. It means the contrary.”
Mr Pascal Raffy talks through his mottos in life
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Is This the Best Time of Day to Exercise?
A new study has thrown what we know about when to hit the gym out of the window.
For many of us — or at least the gym bunnies among us — getting our workouts in before actually arriving at work is our approach to fitness.
The thought behind many people’s early morning routine is that getting a calorie-burning session in early kickstarts your metabolism for the entire day.
But a study published by Experimental Physiology has put some serious weight behind waiting until the evening to get your endorphin kicks.
Working out in the evening can suppress hunger hormones, a new study has found. Credit: P.E Nation
The research found that late evening sessions might actually reduce appetite, and will not disrupt your evening sleep, as has previously been theorised.
The Researchers at Charles Sturt University in Australia made the findings after conducting investigative trials on 11 males, focusing on their sleep and appetite responses to exercise performed in the morning between 6-7 am, the afternoon between 2-4pm and evening between 7-9pm.
The results overall demonstrated that evening exercise did not have a negative impact on sleep, and that afternoon and evening high-intensity exercise lead to a reduction in ghrelin, the hunger-stimulating hormone.
While it may be better for reducin your appetite, previous studies has pointed to some of the perks of being an early riser and shaker. A 2013 study by Northumbria University demonstrated that working out before breakfast could help you burn more fat, for example.
There are perks to working out both morning and evening. Credit: D5 Executive Gym
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These Influential UAE Figures Just Curated Your New Reading List
A Twitter challenge asking people to share images of their favourite books over seven consecutive days has caught on in the UAE.
While the Seven-Day Book Challenge isn’t a new concept, it’s once again gaining momentum on social media. The idea is to share an image of one book every day for a week, explaining why it’s had an influence your life.
And recently, the challenge has caught the eyes of some inspiring figures within the region. If you’re keen to know which books Noura Al Kaabi, the Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, and novelist Dubai Abulhoul love, just take a look below.
After the Prophet by Lesley Hazleton
Noura Al Kaabi, the Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, recommended After the Prophet by Lesley Hazleton
Noura Al Kaabi, the Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development, shared a picture of After the Prophet by Lesley Hazleton. The narrative history book tells the tale of the rivalry between Sunni and Shia branches of Islam. It was first published in 2010.
Living To Tell The Tale by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Saudi native Saeed Al-Wahabi is known for his own writings, working with both local and international publications. But what’s on his reading list? He recommended the autobiography of Gabriel García Márquez’s, a Colombian novelist, screenwriter and journalist. Well, at least the first volume of it which was originally published in 2002.
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
Admit it, this 2011 book has been on your reading list for ages, hasn’t it? But now it has come highly recommended by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, maybe it’s time to bump it up the list. The book looks into the the history of humankind.
David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants by Malcolm Gladwell
Shamma Suhail Al Mazrui, the Minister of State for Youth Affairs, offered up this non-fiction book during the Seven-Day Challenge. This 2013 book spring-boards from the tale of David and Goliath to delve into the probability of improbable events occurring, and underdog that rise above and beat the odds.
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
After finding success with his 2003 novel The Kite Runner, Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini followed up with this number in 2007. The story details the lives of two characters from different generations living polar opposite lives until an incident forces their worlds to intersect. And this comes under the recommendation of local talent Dubai Abulhoul. The author penned Galagolia: The Hidden Divination, the first fantasy novel penned by an Emirati author in English.
Khaled Hosseini Wrote The Kite Runner and A Thousand Splendid Suns
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Inside the World’s Most Expensive Hotel Suite Headed Up by Damien Hirst
Most famed for his artwork that explores his fascination with death, British artist Damien Hirst has unveiled his latest project in the form of a hotel suite brought to life with some of his most iconic pieces.
One of the richest visual artists of modern times, Damien Hirst has, in turn, designed the most expensive hotel suite in the world.
The 53-year-old artist took over creative control within one of the suites located within the Palms hotel, based in Las Vegas.
And a night’s stay at the Nevada-based hotel would set you back approximately $100,000 – or Dhs 367,300 – a night.
Damien Hirst’s creation within the Nevada hotel features six original pieces inspired by his earlier work. Credit: Palms
Working with architectural studio Bentel & Bentel, Hirst created a suite that included six original pieces of work by himself.
One of the hotel room’s key features is a supersized aquarium featuring two sharks suspended in formaldehyde, inspired by his 1991 work, The Physical Impossibility of Death in the Mind of Someone Living.
The suite also boasts panelling that is adorned with butterflies and medicine cabinets taken from his 1991 exhibition In and Out of Love and early works Medicine Cabinets.
Damien Hirst is known for his medicine cabinet creations over the decades. Credit: Instagram/damienhirst
Elsewhere, the so-called Empathy Suite features home-theatre facilities that can accommodate 52 guests, an eight-seater dining table and a bar area with 17 bar stools. The suite is a revamp of the hotel’s existing two-storey, 9,000-square-feet abode.
As well as soaking up contemporary Britart, guests’ stay will also include 24-hour butler service, access to all the on-site entertainment and chauffeured car services. Art buffs will be offered a private Palms art tour with the room, too.
Damien Hirst rose to fame in the 1990s as a pioneer of the Britart movement. Credit: Instagram/damienhirst
In May 2018, the same hotel featured Hirst’s The Unknown (Explored, Explained, Exploded) piece –which included three tanks showcasing a dissected shark – in its bar area. Hirst then complimented its setting there with addition original artwork running through the restaurant.
The Nevada-based hotel in the USA first opened in 2001, and was owned by the Maloof family, who own several business enterprises in the Western side of the United States. However, it was sold in 2016 to Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta, billionaire art collectors. Subsequently, The Palms underwent an estimated $620 million renovation.
Previously, Palms in Las Vegas featured Damien Hirst’s dissected shark art in the bar area. Credit: Palms
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Lady Gaga is Obsessed With This Emirati Designer
Lady Gaga has been spotted sporting Emirati designer Khyeli on more than one occasion of recent.
If there’s a woman of the moment, it’s without a doubt, Lady Gaga.
After landing the lead in A Star Is Born which was released in 2019, the singer-turned-actress became the first person in history to win an Oscar, Grammy, Bafta and Golden Globe award in one year.
Meaning all eyes are on the American singer at the moment. And within this period, there’s one designer in particular that Lady Gaga has decided to champion; Khyeli.#
The fashion house was created by Emirati designer Ahmed Alkhyeli. Formerly a student of architecture at the American University of Sharjah, he went on to set up his fashion business and his home in London.
And Lady Gaga is clearly a fan of the designs, and she wore the label for her appearance on the Jimmy Kimmel Live Show in late February. And now just a few weeks later, she was spotted donning a black cape from the brand’s SS19 collection while out in LA.
But she’s not the only high profile person to be seen wearing the brand of recent. Lili Reinhart wore a red couture creative by the label for the Golden Globes red carpet, too.
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Dubai Art Season 2019: The Moments Not to be Missed
Everything art is taking over Dubai over the next two months, from unique exhibitions to themed dining nights, here are some of the events not to be missed.
Between March 1 and April 30 2019, Dubai will come alive with flair and creativity as the emirate celebrates art in all its forms.
Last month, it was announced by the Art and Culture Authority that Dubai Art Season will take over the city for an entire two months.
The theme for 2019 is to ‘take a walk on the art side,’ with international exhibition ‘Streets of the World’ being one of the key components of the celebrations.
But between the Art Dubai festival – which will take place between March 20-23 – and Alserkal Avenue’s special Gallery Nights, there’s plenty going on.
Here are some of the moments not to miss.
Andy Warhol themed dinner
A pioneer of the Pop Art movement, Andy Warhol is one of the most influential – and instantly recognisable – artist of the twentieth century. Some of the American artist’s most popular work includes his vibrant silkscreen painting of Marilyn Monroe and his Campbell soup canvas.
Tapping into the later, INKED – Alserkal Avenue’s creative culinary hub – are hosting a dinner themed around the artist’s work.
For six nights between March 17-22, INKED will hold a pop-up five-course dinner that aims to explore Warhol’s relationship with food. Because as well as an artist, Warhol also penned Wild Raspberries, an illustrated cookbook published in 1959.
A dinner themed around Pop Artist Andy Warhol’s relationship with food
Galleries Night at Alserkal Avenue
On March 18, the creative hub will be opening up its galleries in the evening, allowing art-lovers to browse collections free of charge.
Warehouse galleries such as Grey Noise, Ayyam Gallery and Green Art Gallery will not only keep their doors open as the night falls but will display new collections for the event.
Not only will a diverse range of artist be exhibited, but a wide range of artistic form. The event will take place between 6-10pm.
Galleries Night at Alserkal Avenue will take place on March 18. Credit: Instagram/alserkalavenue
Art Dubai
In 2019, Art Dubai will celebrate its 13th year. This year, exhibition-goers will be able to marvel over the work of over 500 contemporary artists. But as well as the art exhibitions, there’s plenty more for connoisseurs to get stuck into.
Between March 20-23, there will also be a programme of talks, performances, tours and workshops. One exhibition we’re counting down to is the UAE now, which will showcase the UAE’s independent artist-run projects.
Art Dubai will take place between March 20-23 in 2019. Credit: Instagram/artdubai
DIFC Art Nights
Another free event, this brings together the art of music and entertainment to the season, too. Over 4,000 creatives, collectors and admirers are expected to attend the event in DIFC which aims to highlight the multicultural art within the region.
Expect live music and entertainment as well as outdoor installations and never seen before exhibitions.
The event takes place on March 18 from 7pm and is free of charges.
The next DIFC Art Night will take place on March 18, 2019
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Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle Have Delivered a Week of Incredible Outfits
We always look to Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle for style inspiration, and this month royal fashion followers have been spoilt in the wardrobe department.
With plenty of royal engagements happening all over London – from an International Women’s Day celebration where Meghan joined a panel at King’s College London to the National Portrait Gallery Gala graced by Kate – Prince William and Prince Harry’s other halves have been dressing up to the occasion to perfection.
While the Duchess of Sussex has continued to don striking maternity gowns made by Victoria Beckham and Reiss, the Duchess of Cambridge took a step back from her go-to attire this week with a vivid purple Gucci shirt.
Meanwhile, mum-of-three Kate also reworked an Alexander McQueen gown in the simplest yet most striking way. She simply had the sleeves pulled up over her shoulders, giving an entirely new feel to the gown she first donned at the BAFTAs in 2017.
Calvin Klein to Close its Ready-To-Wear Business
The American fashion house announced the closure of its ready-to-wear business in March 2019.
As Calvin Klein takes a step back from the ready-to-wear runway, the PVH-owned brand will instead focus its energy on other existing categories.
In particular, Calvin Klein will work on expanding its denim and underwear range. Both lines generate the most profit for the company but are produced by third party licensing partners.
As the ready-to-wear line ceases, the Milan based offices will see closures in the coming months and staff in the New York headquarters are expected to be let go, too.
Previously in January 2019, it was announced that the fashion house would close its flagship store in New York, which is located at 654 Madison Avenue.
Calvin Klein will no longer produce ready-to-wear collections
Later, Calvin Klein revealed that would not be presenting an Autumn/Winter collection at New York Fashion Week.
This news came shortly after Raf Simons resigned from his position as Chief Creative Officer from the brand in late 2018, eight months before his contract was due to finish.
Raf Simons stepped down from his position at Calvin Klein in late 2018
While the next steps for the fashion house are undefined, it is thought that Calvin Klein might emulate Tommy Hilfiger, which is also owned by POV.
Calvin Klein, named after the American fashion designer, first opened in 1968. After featuring coats and dresses in its flagship store, the brand expanded its collection over the decades.
Now, the 50-year old brand is known for everything from leather goods and lifestyle accessories to perfume and jewellery.
Calvin Klein, known for everything from fragrance to luxury leather goods, will now close its ready-to-wear line. Credit: Instagram/calvinklein
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Special Episode: Morning Coffee with A&E’s Editor in Chief Lara Mansour Sawaya For International Women’s Day
A&E’s very own Founder and Editor in Chief Lara Mansour Sawaya chats through her mission to inspire people through her work and what she’s still got planned for the future.
As International Women’s Day rolls around for 2019, we decided to sit down with our very own Editor In Chief, Lara Mansour Sawaya.
Having founded A&E Magazine 13 years ago, her mission is to continue to grow her platform without compromising her values and ethics.
In this weekend edition of Morning Coffee, Lara chats through everything from finding work life balance to lessons she’d share with her younger self.
Watch the full interview with Lara above, and read the five things we learned talking to the editor and entrepreneur below.
Five Things We Learned Talking to Lara Over Morning Coffee
Lara Mansour Sawaya, Editor In Chief of A&E Magazine
Empowerment starts from within
While it’s the mission of A&E Magazine and A&E TV to empower and inspire people, Lara explained that this all starts from within. She said: “I think we all need all need sources of inspiration, we all need empowerment. But let’s start – before we say how do we empower others – let’s just dig in and start empowering ourselves from within… The first and foremost thing that should be done is listening to your inner power.”
Work-life balance isn’t a magic formula
Many of our successful entrepreneurs we talk to at A&E TV name finding that balance between their personal and professional lives one of the biggest challenges they face. But as Lara points out, there really is no secret formula, and we could all do with putting a little less guilt on ourselves. She said: “What I believe is that every woman should do what she feels comfortable with, there’s no handbook you can follow to get it right. Once you are satisfied with what you are giving between your life, your family and your friends, then you are already on the right track.
“Don’t wait for anyone to dictate how much time you should spend, and what’s right and what’s wrong… Follow your intuition and capabilities and do what makes you feel comfortable as a mother.”
The challenge is to sustain success
Lara said that sustaining what she has achieved is her biggest challenge professionally. She elaborated: “The challenge is not reaching to be successful, the challenge is once you’re there to maintain everything that you’ve done… You need to keep up with the pace.”
Travel with an open heart
As a busy Editor in Chief, Lara naturally is always on the move. But rather than tiresome, she continues to see it as an invigorating experience full of life lessons and inspiration. She said: “I’m a person that always travels with an open heart and fresh eyes.”
And continued:“Travel is a major form of cultivation. It exposes you to different cultures and different people from different walks of life… It really educates you on how universal and global your thinking should be. First and foremost, the acceptance of others and the bridging of cultures. I believe that if more and more people travelled around the world, we would have fewer problems, fewer wars, because you would really understand people from their own culture and perspective.”
Believe to achieve
… Is Lara’s personal motto. And we think it’s pretty great.
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Hair Accessories Underwent A Chic Update On The AW19 Runways
When it comes to presenting their new season collections, designers are meticulous about every single detail from head to toe. And one of those details we’ve been obsessing over while watching the Autumn/Winter 2019 shows unfold is range of stunning hair accessories that were worked into the overall looks.
From perfectly-tied bows and colourful motif clips to jewel-adorned Alice bands that added a touch of glamour, the accessories of choice were vast. What they did have in common however was that each design was far from childish, despite the common association. Instead, they were chic and worn with subtle, office-appropriate outfits just as much as the final touch to glamourous evening wear.
For Chanel, hair guru Sam Mcknight swept back the top half of models’ hair and pinned it in place with range of clips and bows. For Balmain, Sam also worked hair accessories into the look, this time playing into Olivier Rousteing’s vision of the Balmain woman who has an attitude, but also has softer side. He captured this by taking a girlish Alice band, and toughening it up with a chain.
Stella Jean teamed up with Boccadamo to grace models with an opulent pearl halo headband, while Versace used vibrant sliders to inject a playful element into to looks.
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Morning Coffee With Modest Fashion Week Founders, Ozlem Sahin and Franka Soeria
The lifestyle choice is only growing in momentum, and thanks to the founders of Modest Fashion Week – Ozlem Sahin and Franka Soeria – wave-makers within the industry are uniting and being inspired like never before.
For the second time around, Modest Fashion Week is coming to Dubai in March 2019. Having launched in 2016, the fashion movement has already unfolded in places such as London, Jakarta, Istanbul, and New York.
And all that is possible thanks to two creative and determined minds coming together – Ozlem Sahin and Franka Soeria.
Joining us over Morning Coffee, the inspiring duo chatted with A&E about where they want to go next with their business, what inspires them the most and how they’re bridging cultures with Modest Fashion Week.
Watch the full interview with the duo above, and see the five things we learned talking to them below.
Five Things We Learned Talking to Modest Fashion Week Founders Ozlem Sahin and Franka Soeria Over Morning Coffee
Modern Fashion Week Co-Founder, Ozlem Sahin
Modest fashion is for everyone
As the duo explain, the idea of dressing modestly isn’t a new idea. The concept is just breaking free of its associations purely with religion or culture. What they’ve done is re-branded the concept to make it accessible to people in all walks of life.
Dubai is the perfect place for the modest fashion movement
Franka told us: “When we choose a country we really do our research. Which country is international and diverse… The way we speak about modest fashion isn’t just fashion, it’s actually a lifestyle. It’s not related to religion, so it has to be a city that is tolerant and diverse and very open so we think Dubai is perfect.”
Leonardo Da Vinci is still an inspiration
When asked who inspires her the most, Ozlem named the artist. She explained: “He’s really holistic – he’s a doctor, an artist and an architect. He did everything, it shows me that everything is possible actually. Just change the way you are thinking.”
Modern Fashion Week Co-Founder Franka Soeria
Approach your business with heart
Is Franka’s professional motto. She elaborated: “Do everything with heart. Some people told me when I started that I’m too much ‘heart’, and that I should be a businesswoman. More iron… But I do it my way, and when you do it with a heart – a personal touch – people can feel it. Why do they want to stay with me, why do I get clients? It’s not because I’m the best but because they know I’m listening. I speak with the heart.”
It’s okay to be a misfit
After telling us she was bullied a child, she said the attitude she learned to adopt and the skills she picked up for that led her to be the successful person she is today. Which is why she would tell her younger self to ignore what people think about them and realise that sometimes being a misfit is okay. She said: “Don’t worry what people think about you, you’re doing good things. It’s a phase for you to be a stronger person. Sometimes as a leader, you need to be alone, even if it can feel painful now… Sometimes it’s okay to be a misfit, maybe God is preparing you for something. To be something, you need to be a stand out.
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Givenchy Launch New Summer Essential Whip Handbag
The chic new bag design for SS19 is available in a range of shades to suit any style.
A new season surely means a new excuse to shop. And as summer edges nearer, we’re looking to revamp our accessories as well as our wardrobes.
Our latest handbag obsession comes from Givenchy. Just in time for the new season, the French fashion house has launched the Whip bag, named so after the heritage art of whip-making.
The new Givenchy Whip bag comes in a range of colours
The bag was first debuted on the runway for Givenchy’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection and is now available for purchase.
Tapping into Creative Director’s military trend within the collection at large – from army trousers to khaki hues – the new bag aimed to act as a shield to the wearer. It sits close to the body, playing into the notion of how comforted women can feel holding the accessory – which likewise holds their prized possessions– so close to them. To be void of the accessory is often to feel lost.
The Givenchy Whip comes in three sizes, too
The graphic-shape bag is comprised of both leather and snakeskin. These luxurious fabrics are brought together with details such as metallic rings and a hand-knotted leather tassel. The leather knotted and braided strap is reminiscent of a whip, too.
The design is available in seven shades, such as pale coral and pistachio, and is also available in three sizes.
While we’re getting ready to finally don the SS19 collection by Clare Waight Keller, we’ve already begun to think about our favourite items from Givenchy’s Autumn/Winter line.
Givenchy’s AW19 collection
Taking to the runway in Paris, the new collection was themed the ‘Winter of Eden.’ The aim was to reconcile geometries with an innate softness; a more seductive side to the brand.
Givenchy made its own mark on the AW19 trends with a collection of winter-ready florals. Delicate florals designs played out on ruched plissé fabrics with a silky finished. With high-neck ruffles and pleats down the ankle, the overall look was modest yet chic.
Florals played into Givenchy’s show at Paris Fashion Week
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Three Female Emirati Authors You Need To Know About
Afra Atiq, Roudha Al Marri and Amna Al Mansouri are just some of the talented authors whose work is currently being applauded at the Emirates Literature Festival.
While the Emirates Literature Festival 2019 will be taking place in Dubai until March 9, the works of the talented writers will endure to entertain and influence long after the festival wraps up.
For the 10th edition of the festival, authors from many different backgrounds and of all different ages conducted talks, Q&As and workshops across the city. As many as 185 authors from 37 countries turned up to the event attended to by over 44,000 people.
Within that list of celebrated authors including many local, homegrown talents. As the event starts to wrap up, here are three Emirati authors you need on your radar.
Afra Atiq
Afra Atiq is a local spoken word poet
Having won the ADMAF (Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation) Creativity Award in 2017, Afra Atiq became the first spoken word to be granted the award.
But the Emiriti poet has also become a name on the global scene. She has performed everywhere from the US to Kuwait, and has even been published within the International Journal of Research in Humanities and Social Sciences. Giving back to her community, Atiq has contributed to the world of literature by holding workshops with Untitled Chapters – a platform that aims to bring together female Emirati writers of all ages – and conducted social research involving literature and education.
Her work often focuses on what the Emirati identity means in a contemporary context. Some of her most applauded work includes poems We and Nightfall, but she previously admitted she often improvises when performing her spoken poetry.
Roudha Al Marri
Roudha Al Marri teamed up with her neighbour to write a book culture in the UAE
While she was born here in the United Arab Emirates, Roudha Al Marri finds passion and inspiration through travelling the world. A vegan and yoga teacher as well as a successful author, she leads a holistic lifestyle.
Previously she belonged to the corporate world, but she left to pursue her creative side a decade ago. Most recently, she paired up with expat Ilaria Caielli to pen UAE 101, which explores the region’s multicultural society.
A traditionalist, Roudha Al Marri carries a pen and paper wherever she travels in case inspiration strikes.
Asma Kalban
Asma Kalban’s writes children’s books in the region
Another local talent, Asma Kalban focuses her energy on creating stories for children. In her work, she combines her love of nature with her dedication to preserving both the Arabic language and the Emirati culture.
Her first book, named Weaving A Square, tells the story of a girl who is diagnosed with Autism. So successful was the story, that it was chosen for the previous two years to feature on the Ministry of Education’s Arabic curriculum in UAE for fourth grade.
The inspirational author donated any profits to help fund education programs for Autistic children.
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The Spring/Summer 2019 Fashion Trends It’s Time to Start Wearing
From the runway to your wardrobe, these are the summer-ready looks you will be sporting this season.
While some of the more sensible themes of Autumn/Winter 2018 shall prevail into the warmer months – nude shades galore and powers suits – this summer is all about clothes and accessories that scream carefree fun and wanderlust.
This is most epitomised in the comeback of neon shade, tie-dye, surfer chic style and acid-wash denim. So prepare to throw caution to the wind as you embrace the runway trends of the month ahead.
Lace Details
Christopher Kane
The ofttimes provocative fabric is being utilised in a whole new manner for SS19. But rather than a delicate material reserved for evening wear, this season is adding a casual flair to the fabric by using the silk or cotton knitted material as a smaller detail on garments. Erdem Moralioglu embraced a romantic Victorian flair while Victoria Beckham and Alexandra Wang gave it a masculine edge patching onto shirts and T-shirts. The latter used the garments to add a luxe feel to sporty garments too, while Christopher Kane clashed shades of lace to give it a new feel.
Clashing Prints
Etro
Already being a strong favourite in AW18, clashing prints are going nowhere this season. From polka dot jackets over striped tees to animal print dresses topped with a checked blazer, the combinations are limitless. But there are two key ways to work the trend; either purposefully picking opposing designs, such as mixing horizontal and verticle lines, or unleashing chaos with an array of designs and colours. With this trend, she who dares certainly wins. On the runway, Paco Rabanne layered different floral patterns while Etro laced patched together suit jacket and trousers with a different hue after ever seam.
Grown-Up Neon
Henry Holland
Here’s one eighties takeaway we never expected to have a grown-up renovation. Neon ruled the runway for SS19 on Bluemarine, Ashish, Emilia Wickstead, Natasha Zinko and Jasper Conran. But of course, it was ever-vivacious Henry Holland who owned the movement this season. The English fashion designer styled his models in full-length dresses and clashing three-piece suits. But the grown-up neon trend also merged with other takeaways from the SS19 shows with Off-White creating a snakeprint neon design and Emporio Armani working it into the colour power suits trend.
Tie Dye
MSGM
From designer giants to smaller but just-as-worthy player, tie dye garments reigned on the runways. Both Prada and Dior used faded tie die print as the backdrop to more complex designs such as floral patterns and bold embroidery. Stella McCartney toned down the trend with muted, faded shades for a worn-in feel. On the other end of the spectrum, R13 overlaid fun motifs onto high-volume prints. Basically, however, you want to wear tie dye this season, you can.
Surfer Chick
Calvin Klein
Once again nodding pack to fashion trends that represent free-spiritedness, the surfer chick look is making a comeback this spring too. Riding the wave this season is the likes of Calvin Klein, Richard Malone and Michael Kors. The first of which tapped into the beachy aesthetic with scuba suits and Jaws tees, while the second send models in ash-guard reminiscent looks down the runway. Kors, on the other hand, tapped into the nonchalant, beachy style with short-shorts and sun hats galore.
Acid Wash Denim
Balmain
First the 90s ‘mom jeans’ made a return, and now its time for 80s denim to see a resurgence on the runway. And for ss19, switching out your go-to denim jacket or lazy-day jeans for an acid-washed version is the way to quickly update your look. Faded denim graced the runways during Balmain, Alto, Isabel Marant, Celine and more. Balmain doubled down on the look pairing together loose-fitting shorts with oversized jackets while Celine merged the comeback with the utility trend, styling oversized pockets onto faded fabric designs.
50 Shades of Nude
Marc Jacobs
From court heels to nail polish shades and evening dresses, so-called ‘nude’ has been a wardrobe style staple throughout the 21st century. But over the last few years, the fashion trend has gone from a neutral look to a loaded term, with the industry’s idea of what’s classified as ‘nude’ being thrown under the microscope. Hence why for SS19, the trend it being adapted to be deemed nude for every skin shade. This season, brands such as Burberry, Max Mara, Balmain, Chanel and Marni explored the colour wheel, from peachy-pink nudes to deep beige hues.
Off-White
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Is This British Hair Colour Brand About to Erupt in the UAE?
The companies behind Glossier and Farfetch have invested into British hairdresser Josh Wood’s e-commerce business, and they’re making promises to go global.
Whether you’ve been to his London salon or not, you’re bound to have heard Josh Wood’s name within the world of hair.
Born in Yorkshire in the UK, the famed Hairdresser has travelled everywhere from Paris to New York to work backstage on models’ hair for the likes of Burberry, Miu Miu and Marc Jacobs.
But as well as running a salon located within Holland Park, London, and working the backstage operation during fashion weeks runways, Josh Wood also as an online e-commerce site to his name.
Josh Wood creating looks backstage at Marc Jacobs. Credit: Instagram/joshwoodcolour
Seeing as he is most famed for his hair colouring artistry, the hair care line offering a range of home colour kits.
And now the stylist has secured a £6.5 million investment – or Dhs 31.2 million – to help him grow his direct to consumer business. The majority of those investments have come in from Index Ventures, the firm that works with beauty brand Glossier, Farfetch and Net-A-Porter. Index ventures wrote on Twitter that they have plans to “build a global brand that will redefine the at-home hair colour market.”
Currently, Josh Wood Colour line offers a specialist online customer experience proving shoppers with a personalised home colour kit. There are four steps to finding your ideal shade, beginning with a consultation over live chat, even offering the service to assess your current colour by emailing over pictures to the specialists. Customisations and hair care recommendations follow. The line was launched in February 2018 and saw immediate success.
Josh Wood’s e-commerce site focuses on specialised home colour kits. Credit: Instagram/joshwoodcolour
The aim is now, with new investments, to expand and improve upon this personalised consultation service.
Currently, the product line also includes a range of root concealers and washing and styling products.
While the UK-based company do not offer international deliveries, the product line is available at desertcart.ae. The e-commerce site states, however: “We’ve got some big plans for Josh Wood Colour so watch this space.”
Meaning we can only hope that it will make its way over to the UAE soon.
Some of the British hairdresser’s care products and root touch up line is available currently in the UAE. Credit: Instagram/joshwoodcolour
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Chanel at Paris Fashion Week 2019: Inside Karl Lagerfeld’s Chalet Inspired Final Collection
Karl Lagerfeld’s final collection for the French fashion house took inspiration from a ski chalet, and the snow-adorned runway was just as picturesque.
As Paris Fashion Week rolled around for 2019, there was one Ready-To-Wear collection that the entirety of the industry was eager to see.
Chanel’s AW19 collection would be the final one by the late Karl Lagerfeld, who sadly passed away in February of this year, aged 85. The iconic German fashion designer had worked for the luxury house since 1982, last serving as Creative Director.
Colour came in the form of red knitwear and bright purple jackets at Chanel’s AW19 show
With models lined around the decking of the so-called Chalet Gardeni at the Le Grand Palais, the Autumn/Winter show started with a moment of silence before the models took to the snowy path to showcase their looks.
Thick knits of houndstooth in creamy-beige clashed with black and white check designs, and chunky monochrome knits gave an overly-cosy feel to the opening looks. Pearl jewellery and jewel embellishment brought a touch of glamour to the looks, however, and fedora knit hats and touch of formality.
Elsewhere, models dressed for the cold in bold puffer jackets in shades of deep purple and royal blue or capes draped from the neck and flowing behind them.
The show closed with a series of somewhat angelic outfits, epitomised with a feathery white gown.
But the clothes themselves were only one aspect of the show. As the likes of Penelope Cruz and Cara Delevingne walked the runways, muses of Lagerfeld from over the years such as Naomi Campbell, Kristen Stewart and Claudia Schiffer graced the front row.
Chanel presented Karl Lagerfeld’s last collection for Autumn/Winter 19
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Morning Coffee With Katia Samra, Global Marketing Director for Versace Fine Jewellery
Katia Samra’s love for jewellery started from a very young age, and now she’s not only a passionate expert but a key figure within the regional jewellery scene.
Global Marketing Director for Versace Fine Jewellery, Board Member for SAMRA International and Board Member for the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group. These are just Katia Samra’s official titles.
But outside of her formal roles, Katia also plays an important role by helping and inspiring budding designers and hopeful entrepreneurs every day.
Chatting to A&E over Morning Coffee, Katia opened up on everything from her earliest jewellery-related memory to how Amal Clooney is her biggest inspiration.
Watch the full interview with Katia above, and see the five things we learned talking to the designer below.
Five Things we Learned Talking to Katia Samra Over Morning Coffee
Katia Samra chats everything jewellery with A&E over Morning Coffee
Mornings equals ‘me time’
Not many people would say that early morning is their favourite part of the day. But for Katia, it works out as her only real time to herself. She said: “I love styling my outfit, applying my makeup putting together a special outfit for the day. And that’s like my zest for the whole day.”
Donatella is her favourite thing about Versace
The Global Marketing Director for Versace Fine Jewellery explained: “I love Donatella Versace‘s vision, which is to empower woman through her designers. It’s one of those cases when you see a woman with a dream or a vision and it’s so perfectly translated into her designs.”
Amal Clooney is her inspiration
Why? “I love her cause and her motivation to fight for women’s rights in conflict areas,” Katia explains, and we can hardly argue with that.
Love conquers all
… Is not only her personal motto, but plays into her professional motto, too. She elaborated: “Love what you do, and do what you love. I believe that if you don’t love what you do or there’s no passion there you won’t succeed at it.”
She says no to manmade diamonds
And gems and stones, on that matter. Katia said: “I would recommend and advise to always go with authentic products, authentic stones, authentic gems.”
Katia Samra named Amal Clooney as one on her inspirations
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Morning Coffee with Fashion Designer Arwa Al Banawi
The Saudi-born designer talks through why her fashion line has made waves in the region as she shares her personal and professional mottos.
While her designs appeal to people all over the world, Fashion Entrepreneur and Designer Arwa Al Banawi doesn’t hold back from infusing her Saudi Arabian routes into her designs.
And while she was born in Jeddah, her fashion label of the eponymous name was birthed right here in Dubai.
Since launching her debut collection of ready-to-wear suits and shirts in 2015, Arwa’s brand has grown exponentially. But while talking to the A&E team over Morning Coffee, we find out that she’s got no plans of slowing down on that expansion rate anytime soon.
Watch the full interview with Arwa above, and see the five things we learned talking to the designer below.
Five Things we Learned Talking to Arwa Al Banawi Over Morning Coffee
There’s magic in action
And it’s one of the mottos she lives by. Arwa explained that the second you take action rather than just say that you will do something: “The universe starts to send you people or support. It all flows to the right direction.”
Menswear is next on her agenda
The local fashion designer revealed that menswear is what she wants to conquer next. She said: “I already do have pieces that are genderless. We do have male clients but I defintetly want to do more. “
Her personal motto is hard word
Arwa explained that she reminds herself of the saying ‘When you work hard, you will receive’ every day while at work. She said: “If you put the effort and the hours in, and when your hearts in it, you will receive.”
This is how she wants to be remembered
“I want to be remembered for showing so much pride for my own country and my culture in my fashion label, and that I let the whole world celebrate that and wear it.”
There’s one thing she always says ‘No!’ too
… Decaf! And we can’t blame her.
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Alexander McQueen at Paris Fashion Week 2019: Inside Sarah Burton’s AW19 Collection
The Creative Director headed back to her British routes when designing the Autumn/Winter collection for Alexander McQueen.
Although the show unfolded within the Lycée Carnot in Paris, the heart of Alexander McQueen‘s AW19 collection was located in the North of England.
When conceptualising the show for Paris Fashion Week, Creative Director Sarah Burton took her designers back to the UK for inspiration.
And one of the garments that most explicitly referenced this – the silk taffeta dress of a rose in full bloom that represented the Red Rose of Lancaster – reflected the aesthetics of the collection at large.
But as the fashion house found its own way to tap into the floral trend and toughen up the feminine design, not every item was as theatrical as the deep red gown above.
Some of the more wearable items that played into the same theme included a white denim dress with a sweetheart necklace and open bloom flower detail at the shoulder and a black and red one-piece that mixed cuts and fabrics as chaotically as colour.
Throughout the show, feminine florals were toughened up with touches such as bulky boots, choker necklaces and studs and earrings that crawled all the way up models’ ears.
On her inspiration, Burton said: “I went home for this collection, back to where I grew up in the North of England, surrounded by mill towns and wild countryside.
“I took my team to those mills, to a landscape that I remember from my childhood. The heart of the collection is inspired by the bolts of cloth we saw woven both by man and machine.”
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Givenchy presents Autumn/Winter Ready-To-Wear Collection at Paris Fashion Week 2019
Giambattista Valli at Paris Fashion Week 2019: Inside the Autumn/Winter Collection
The Italy-born designer put delicate florals and fanciful fabrics at the forefront of his AW19 collection.
As the show unfolded, Giambattista set the tone of his latest collection in by sending his first model down the look in a chic grey blazer adorning delicate white floral designs.
And as the catwalk went on, the floral motifs only became more elaborate and vibrant. Ruched dresses featured tight-knit peach and coral designs, while baby blue and pink flower prints mounted a black dress. Lilac and maroon patterns melted into one another on floaty chiffon dresses.
Less traditionally feminine looks came once again in the form of two-piece fitted suits and wet-look trousers in shade on noir and blazer-style playsuits.
Once again, snake skin was the animal print of choice by Giambattista Valli, and he reinvested the design by experimenting with the colour palette of the animal skin.
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Dior Beauty: Makeup Artist Peter Philips Reveals How To Recreate Teddy Girl Eyes
Christian Dior’s AW19 show saw dramatic dark eyes on the models as they took to the runway in Paris.
As Dior took to the runway for its Autumn/Winter 2019 show, making a statement seemed to be at the heart of Artistic Director Maria Grazia Chiuri‘s collection.
But that didn’t start and finish with the Sisterhood Is Global slogan T-shirt donned by the first runway model, as statement eyes were a major feature of the look, too.
Backstage, Creative and Image Director for Dior Makeup Peter Philips created a striking look that accentuated the models’ eye. He encased the upper lids in strokes of black, and fanned out liner on the lower lids in a Twiggy-style.
Philips said: “I was inspired by the sassy style of English Teddy Girls in the late 1950s. Their avant-garde style, very Londoner. The result is a very graphic and intense black eye, in a rock style reinterpreted with a bit of a punk feel.”
Dior’s Teddy Girl Eyes: Get The Look
Philips explained how he created the look by firstly covering the entire upper eyelid in black using Dior’s Waterproof Eyeliner crayon in NoirTrinidad. “Then, with Diorshow On Stage Liner in Matte Black, I drew a series of short, straight spaced out to create a ‘star’ effect around the eyes.
He added that these were drawn imperfectly for a more authentic, rough feel.
“Next, to accentuate this very black eye, I coated the lashes first in Diorshow Maximizer 3D, and then curled them using Diorshow Pump’N’Volume Mascara Black Pump.”
He added that for the final touch, he redefined the brows with Diorshow Brow Styler for a natural finish.
As for the rest of the look, Philips created a “pure and natural” complexion using Dior Backstage Face & Body Foundation as coverage and a touch of highlighter.
Lips meanwhile were exfoliated with a sugar-based scrub and topped with Dior Addict Stella Shine in Mirage to complete the look.
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Stella McCartney at Paris Fashion Week 2019: Inside the AW19 collection
Stella McCartney mixed utility style with free flowing fabrics during its Autumn/Winter 2019 show in Paris.
Known for her feminine tailoring with an edge, the London-born designer tapped into signature Stella McCartney style for her latest collection.
Taking to the runway at Paris Fashion Week at the Opéra Garnier, she presented her ‘Winter Défilé’ collection (which translates to Winter Parade) that she tied in with her #ThereSheGrows campaign.
Across the line, billowing fabrics with loose strands were worn over skin-tights, knee-high platform boots. This dynamic also played out on floating gowns with rigid bib-like panels down to the shoulders, and loose-fitting suits paired with tight fit Wellington boots.
Details came in the form of excessively long belts that fell down to models’ ankles. These were worn over dresses and coats. From one-pieces to oversized pocket details, McCartney played into the utility trend, too.
Accessories meanwhile came in the form of dangle earrings that finished just above models’ chests and cylinder bags in a variety of sizes.
Colour wise, autumnal shades of forest green and amber were the most striking across the range, but greys, blacks and even the odd multicoloured garment featured, too.
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Givenchy presents Autumn/Winter Ready-To-Wear Collection at Paris Fashion Week 2019
Clare Waight-Keller’s described the theme of her AW19 collection as the ‘Winter of Eden.’
As Givenchy’s Creative Designer sent her models down the runway, they both echoed the trends seen by other designers across the fashion weeks so far, and added her own personal touch.
Firstly, Clare Waight-Keller tapped into the exaggerated shoulder trend. Models donned camel coats with fabric protruding outside of the seams, accentuating the shoulders and arms in a rounded fashion. Pointed shoulders were seen however red snakeskin print coats and muted tartan jackets.
The aim according to Givenchy was to reconcile geometries with an innate softness; a more seductive side to the brand.
Givenchy then made its own mark on the AW19 trends with a collection of winter-ready florals. Delicate florals designs played out on ruched plissé fabrics with a silky finished. With high-neck ruffles and pleats down the ankle, the overall look was modest yet chic.
Elsewhere, Waight-Keller tapped into the animal print trend with snakeskin jackets and tartan prints in shades of grey.
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WATCH: The Live Stream of Valentino’s Paris Fashion Week For AW19
Valentino will take to the runway at 8pm Gulf Standard Time on March 3.
And if your keen to watch the action unfold as it happens, now you can as A&E TV will stream the runway show live from Paris
https://valentino.iwebcasting.it/wfw1920/?src=ext
While the show will unfold at 5pm in France, the time of the show will in Dubai will be 11pm.
Stay tuned for our review of the show.
Morning Coffee With Maya Toubia, Wedding And Event Planner
Maya Toubia talks through how she began a career in event planning and what inspires her both professionally and personally.
With a particular passion for crafting beautiful table settings, Maya Toubia knows what it takes to ensure every detail of a couple’s wedding day is perfect, from the big picture to the tiniest of details.
But while she’s crafted out a successful business for herself, that doesn’t mean she doesn’t face the same career worries and struggles that the rest of us deal with, as she explained to A&E over Morning Coffee.
Watch the full interview with Maya above, and see the five things we learned talking to the talented wedding planner below.
Five Things We Learned Talking To Maya Toubia Over Morning Coffee
The one thing she’d change about the wedding industry
Maya told us: “Honestly, I would simplify the whole concept. With the recent oversized weddings we have been seeing, I personally think that weddings are becoming more of a show and that they are losing their main essence.” So there is it from the expert – sometimes less really is more.
Successful careers can come out of coincidence
Rather than a lifelong dream, Maya explained her amazing career happened more organically. She explained: “[I got into event planning] really by coincidence. When I was 18 years old, I used to work as a hostess at weddings so it was a summer part-time job. And then after a year I started my own hostessing agency that led me later on in 2004 to plan a wedding from A to Z.”
Maya explained that, after she executed the challenge with success, she naturally pursued the wedding planning path and her career began to snowball.
We all struggle with work life balance
When we asked Maya what her biggest professional challenge is, she gave us an answer we can all relate to. The busy mum said: “To me, the most difficult part is to keep a good balance between my family and my work.” Previously, Maya told us that her biggest achievement to date was her family.
Self-starters are inspiring
What inspires Maya that most? People that make something incredible out of nothing, never losing patience in their dream. She said: “Any successful person that started from scratch… I really respect people who started from nothing and who were patient and built their own career and became successful entrepreneurs.
Life is too short not to be happy
… Is Maya’s motto she lives by. Short, but spot on.
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