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A Round Of Applause For A Week Of Foolproof Outfits From Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton
The Duchesses have been out and about this week, and both have served up sensation style as they attended events for both work and pleasure.
It’s been a busy week in the world of British royalty. Both Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex and Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, have been out and about in England’s capital, sporting envy-worthy outfits wherever they went. Here are the outfits that caught our eye this week…
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle attend Wimbledon together
Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle attend Wimbledon together
With Kate serving as the Patron of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club and with Meghan’s best pal Serena William serving up, well, serves, it would make sense that the two Duchesses would attend the Wimbledon Ladies’ Single Final side by side.
Both Prince William and Prince Harry’s wives stuck to their signature styles, acing their individual looks. The Duchess of Cambridge opted for a forest green Dolce & Gabbana dress that she first wore during a royal tour of Canada in 2016. The Duchess of Sussex donned a crisp white shirt tucked into a white and blue pleated skirt both from Hugo Boss for the event.
Kate Middleton and Prince William attend the Wimbledon Men’s Finals
Kate Middleton and Prince William attend Wimbledon together
The mother of three made a return the following day with her husband by her side. This time the Duchess donned a light blue dress by Emilia Wickstead. After sitting in the stands, the dress along with her nude Aldo heels were on full display as she presented champion Novak Djokovic with his Wimbledon trophy.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry grace the red carpet at The Lion King premiere
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry attend The Lion King premiere in London
A date night for the new parents, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex left baby Archie at home while they relived their own childhoods. The couple attended The Lion King premiere for the live-action remake, and Meghan wore a black semi-sheer gown by Jason Wu. While there, the former Suits actress finally came face to face with Beyonce, who has been open about her admiration for the Duchess.
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You Can Now Buy All Your Clean Beauty Products in One Place
Aspire Beauty Co launched recently in the UAE, and the beauty e-commerce site delivers clean beauty only.
From sustainable packaging to vegan beauty products and brands that are completely organic, many people are looking for more choice from their beauty routines.
Or, better still, more clarity – finding out exactly what’s in makeup and skincare on the shelves can be tricky.
Which is why we’re fans of Aspire Beauty Co, a newly launched e-commerce site in the region that brings brands that fall under the category of clean beauty in one place.
The Quick Flick is one of the brands stocked on Aspire Beauty Co
Launched by beauty veteran Claire Gittus, Aspire Beauty Co’s carefully curated products are a mix of vegan, organic, high end, affordable and cult brands. Brands such as Grown Alchemist, The Quick Flick, Salt by Hendrix and The Organic Pharmacy are just some stocked on the site.
The Fresh Start Kit is a great way to get introduced to the site and the brands it carries, as each box contained miniatures (perfect for holiday seasons) or hero products to help you get acquainted a find the product you want to invest in.
Coola is an organic sun-care brand
On launching into the region earlier this year, the Founder said: “As a full-time working mom of two, I personally have very little time, like many others to actually go to the mall and investigate the ingredients on the label.
“So we wanted to create a solution to make the lives of busy moms, professionals and all-round beauty lovers a little easier.”
See more at aspirebeautyco.com.
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One of Our Favourite Dubai Hotels Has Just Opened A Second Venue In DIFC
The Waldorf Astoria opened the doors of its DIFC branch this week, making it the third edition of the luxe hotel in the UAE.
Luxury hotel group Waldorf Astoria has opened a third branch within the United Arab Emirates, the second in Dubai.
Lobby, Waldorf Astoria DIFC
The Waldorf Astoria Dubai International Financial Centre finally opened its doors on July 1st, making it the third location for the luxury hotel group in the region. The DIFC hotel joins the Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah and Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah.
King Deluxe Room, Waldorf Astoria DIFC
Bathroom Corner Suite, Waldorf Astoria DIFC
The new edition, which falls under the Hilton worldwide luxury hotel group, boasts 275 luxury rooms, and plenty more to keep guests and luxury residences entertained in the form of bars, restaurants and pool and spa facilities.
Take eatery Bull & Bear that brings a slice of 1960s New York to Dubai with a timeless design or the rooftop bar St Trop (pool included) that possess a French Riviera feel.
Peacock Alley, Waldorf Astoria DIFC
Ballroom New York, Waldorf Astoria DIFC
Of course there is also Peacock Alley, the elegant bar that offers a hub for informal gatherings but with a sophisticated edge – it’s a constant throughout Waldorf Astoria hotels globally, and comes from the term that was coined to portray the daily promenade of people through the original colonnade connecting The Waldorf and The Astoria hotels in New York City.
Within the Waldorf Astoria Spa – which is located on the 18th floor – guests can indulge in treatments and try facilities such as a floatation tank, hydrobath, hammam and Vichy shower.
Consuming 18th to 55th floors of the Burj Daman (located on Dubai’s Happiness Street) the venue has incredible views of downtown Dubai, and is a stone’s throw away from some of the key attractions in that part of the emirate such as the Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall and the Dubai Fountains.
The Boulevard, Waldorf Astoria DIFC
Reception, Waldorf Astoria
On the edition, Rudi Jagersbacher – Hilton’s President for the Middle East, Africa and Turkey – said: “We are delighted to expand our luxury presence in the region with the opening of Waldorf Astoria DIFC which is located in an important economic hub within the region.
“Earlier this year, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum approved the launch of DIFC 2.0 which will add 13 million square feet of space to the Centre. We are pleased to be part of this rapidly growing district and look forward to delivering unparalleled experiences to guests staying in DIFC.”
Living Room Corner Suite, Waldorf Astoria
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Glimpse At Zuhair Murad’s Princess-Worthy AW19 Haute Couture Collection
Known for designs celebrating feminity and princess-esque glamour, Zuhair Murad didn’t disappoint with his Couture collection for AW19.
As Paris Couture Week almost reaches a close for another season, another designer bought to the forefront the power of Arab fashion. Zuhair Murad, who started his label in Beruit in 1997 has been presenting his couture collections in Paris since 2001, and his AW19 show 18 years later didn’t disappoint.
As for his AW19 edition, he dazzled with the details as always with a collection that was mixed boho chic with high glamour, working busy patterns onto silk fabrics, creating sheer embellishment skin-tight gowns that were balanced out with a flowing cape and used feather hems and puffed hips to create volume.
As the show began in France’s Hôtel Potocki, scarlet red shades set a seductive glamour tone, as orchid purples, Champagne creams, vivid oranges and emerald green shades followed.
The final look was nothing short of show-stopping, with the model donning a full-bodied strapless bridal gown with delicate silver embellishments, complete with a pulled back vale.
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Elia Saab Draws on East Asian Style at Paris Couture Week AW19
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Elie Saab Draws on East Asian Style at Paris Couture Week AW19
The Lebanese fashion designer headed to Palais de Tokyo with his Couture show for AW19, and it delivered a collection that drew on Chinese and East Asian symbolism and culture.
For his Autumn/Winter 2019 collection, Elie Saab picked out the Palais de Tokyo – a modern art gallery that defines itself as anti-museum – to present a new twist on ancient styles and symbols from East Asian and Chinese culture.
Elie Saab AW19
Elie Saab AW19
Elie Saab explained that a wealth of inspiration was found in the drawings, symbols and stories that have been passed on from generation to generation over time.
Taking on traditional shapes such as the kimono gown, wide sleeves, waist shaping detail and haori jackets, Saab added his own flair with heavy embellishment, silk fabrics and a touch of sheer glamour.
Elie Saab AW19
Shades of midnight black and cherry red rules the looks to begin the show, while aubergines tones were teamed with murky silvers and hues of blue ranged from baby blue to sapphire.
As well as reworking traditional East Asian clothing cuts, the designer worked its inspiration onto feminine ball gowns that didn’t hold back on any the embellishment detail. Belt-like detail feature across many of the looks, too.
Elie Saab AW19
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Celine Dion Is the Real Queen of Paris Couture Week and Here Is The Proof
While we’ve been captivated taking in the stunning collections on display during Paris Couture Week – both on the ground in the chic city and reporting from our base in Dubai – no one is having as much fun at the fashion event than musical legend Celine Dion.
Being the height of fine fashion, it’s no wonder that Paris Couture Week brings in hoards of fashion admirers from around the world year on year. And one fashion fanatic (just ask her about her shoe collection) that has made her way from show to show with full vigour is Celine Dion.
And at each show, the French Canadian singer donned a different outfit that lived up to the spirit of Couture and ensured all eyes were on her. Working her way through a lifetime of looks, the My Heart Will Go On singer started with a black unitard from Chanel, closely followed up with a pale pink feathered Attico top with nineties jeans and matching sandals to open the outfit parade.
Since, she has also donned an Off-White blazer and leotard sporting an abstract, Kandisnky-esque pattern – san pants. Next, a tailored monochrome smoking jacket with a ruffled yellow skirt from Ronald van der Kemp was her outfit of choice.
The five-time Grammy winner also opted for a pink ruffled Miu Miu dress, a pleated black halterneck dress from Schiaparelli, a netted creation Iris van Herpen and a billowing cream dress from Alexandre Vauthier.
With still more outfits to be named and even more to come, we think it’s safe to say Dion is ruling the runway event to date.
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Clare Waight Keller picked out Paris’s museum of decorative arts and design – the Musée des Arts Décoratif located in the Palais du Louvre – to display her Couture collection that brought a modern edge to historic noble styles.
A long career in Ready-to-Wear, Givenchy’s Artistic Director has explored new territories deeper with her Haute Couture collections at the fashion house over the last few years.
Givenchy Haute Couture AW19
Givenchy Haute Couture AW19
But as Clare Waight Keller sent her models down the runway for AW19, she presented a high volume collection with both timeless touches and newness, creating a theatrical feel.
Dubbed the Noblesse Radicale collection, the 49 looks took inspiration from a mix of the aesthetic of the past of French nobility and a modern, rebellious edge. Givenchy took inspired from the settings and environments of this past and well as just the attire, and gave it a deconstructed update.
Givenchy Haute Couture AW19
Givenchy Haute Couture AW19
Traditional tweed was torn in full-length dresses, hound’s tooth was shredded and crossed over to take away from the order of pattern, while flyaway ribbons escaped from fitted bodices Feathers created excessive volume on black and white gowns while rounded shoulders with hourglass waists accentuated shape.
An undone glamour was the overall feel, still gothic and romantic but verging on chaos.
Givenchy Haute Couture AW19
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Happy Moments: You Can Finally Take a Glimpse at Tod’s Collaboration With Designer Alber Elbaz
Tod’s announced a collaboration with Alber Elbaz earlier in the year, and finally, the shoe expert has revealed a glimpse at the collaboration titled Happy Moments.
After months of waiting to see what Alber Elbaz X Tod’s might look like (the former Creative Director of Lanvin had teased sketches on social media) we can finally take a look at the edit.
Tod’s X Alber Elbaz
Tod’s X Alber Elbaz
The collection is called Happy Moments, and each item reflects a different joyous occasion, from birthdays to having a dance to yourself.
The Israeli designer used Tod’s driving show as his starting point on the collection, updating it to fit with the new era of Tod’s wearers. The collection includes bags as well as the iconic shoe shape.
Tod’s X Alber Elbaz
Tod’s X Alber Elbaz
Previously, the Italian shoemakers said on the project: “Tod’s is pleased to announce the collaboration with Alber Elbaz – one of the most visionary designers of our time, who interpreted the world of Tod’s accessories with his unmistakable creative genius.”
We can’t wait to see more from the duo.
Tod’s X Alber Elbaz
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With the passing of Karl Lagerfeld in February 2019, the fashion world is still adjusting to the loss – least not those at Chanel, for whom he served as Creative Director for some 35 years. But after a lavish exhibition in his memory during Men’s Fashion Week in June and as we explore his successor Virginie Viard’s first solo Couture collection – is it time to finally leave the Karl era of Chanel in the past?
Well, according to the edit from the new Creative Director presented within the Rmn-Grand Palais Museum in Paris – yes and no. While, understandably, Viard didn’t try to reinvent Chanel’s Couture aesthetic, there were some eye-catching pieces across the 70 strong looks of day and evening wear that demonstrated the French designer’s worth.
The show opened with a series floor length coats with a familiar feel thanks to tweed textures and decorated oversized buttons, just the asymmetric cut throwing us off. Designs with detached pockets and accentuated shoulders followed in hues of purple, orange and (naturally) black, and looked were finished with a clean belt around the waist.
Eveningwear came in the form of velvet blazer jackets that morphed into full-length gowns to sleek silky halterneck likewise finished with a belt.
See more of our favourite looks above.
A dress from Chanel’s AW19 Couture collection
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The London Academy of Freelance Makeup Has Landed in Dubai
The world-renowned makeup artistry academy is due to make its way over to the emirate very soon, which is great news for budding makeup artists and industry insiders in Dubai alike.
When it comes to recruiting for an upcoming fashion show, London’s Academy of Freelance Makeup is one of the go-to destinations.
After all, the training school takes its students from the classroom (which are taught by talented makeup artists from all over the world) to the catwalk year on year so they can, first hand, see what happens backstage in London, Paris, New York and Milan.
Opportunities to work alongside the biggest brands in the industry are coupled with work placements and aftercare – making the world-renowned industry of the most coveted when it comes to earning a place on the course.
The London Academy of Freelance Makeup is coming to Dubai
And if distance has been the only thing holding you back to date, budding makeup artists will be glad to know that the Academy of Freelance Makeup is soon to set up shop here in Dubai.
Once it arrives, it will become the only school in Dubai to offer courses that focus on gaining employment directly after. Moreover, graduates will also be offered refresher courses with the likes of Armani, Charlotte Tilbury and Chanel.
Find out more details at aofmakeup.com.
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Maria Grazia Chiuri Presented with France’s Legion D’honneur During Paris Couture Week
Dior’s Artistic Director was awarded for her contributions to the fashion industry by France’s Secretary of Equality Marlène Schiappa in the setting where Maria Grazia Chiuri presented her Haute Couture collection earlier that day.
Not long after presenting her Haute Couture collection in the French capital for AW19, Dior’s Maria Grazia Chiuri was presented with something very special herself. Returning to the set of her Ancient Greece-inspired collection, Chiuri made history herself by being granted the Legion d’Honneur award, the highest French order of merit for military and civil merits.
Maria Grazia Chiuri ‘s family joined her onstage as she accepted her Legion D’honneur award
Surrounded by family – husband Paolo, son Nicolo and daughter Rachele – friends and industry peers, Chiuri accepted the award after a ten-minute speech from Marlène Schiappa, the country’s Secretary of Equality. The carefully-researched performance cited the fashion designer’s feminist take on fashion. Not only is Chiuri the house’s first female Artistic Director, but she has made feminism a constant throughout her collections.
Her first collection in the role read the slogan ‘We Should All Be Feminists’ as a homage to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s essay from 2014, and earlier this year the Italian designer was inspired by feminist poet Robin Morgan with a tee that read ‘Sisterhood is Global.’
In her speech, Chiuri sent a message to young girls to believe in themselves and follow their instincts.
Sisterhood is Global tee from Dior’s AW19 Ready to Wear collection
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Heading to one of the most famous streets in Paris, Ralph & Russo’s Creative Director Tamara Ralph presented her Autumn/Winter Haute Couture collection in the British Embassy of France, located in the Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
The location is described as a romantic, architectural pearl, and the collection that followed from Ralph & Russo’s Creative Director was perfectly fitting.
For her Haute Couture collection for AW19, Tamara Ralph pulled inspiration from the Art Deco era of the 1930s, taking further inspiration from the creative works of artist Erté, who captured the period within his work.
Ralph & Russo AW19
Ralph & Russo AW19
Evening gowns accentuation an hourglass gshape, and a touch of elegance was added with pearl jewellery and embellishment details with a geometric feel – a characteristic of the aesthetic of the art and fashion movement.
And the majestic gold and silver details were worked over daring, show-stoping shades of pillar box red and vivid pink, sunshine yellow and sea blue. Meanwhile, sharp shapes on black and white ensured the neutral shades we just as impactful.
Ralph & Russo AW19
Ralph & Russo AW19
The collection worked as a celebration of modern femininity, working classic looks onto new designs, and evoked the life and joy of the era.
Ralph & Russo AW19
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The Best of Arab Designers at Paris Couture Week for Autumn/Winter 2019
From the likes of Elie Saab to Rami Al Ali, the French capital has never been so flooded with designers from the Arab world making a splash during Couture week.
Not only were so many of our favourite designers present, but many of the collections were better than ever for Autumn/Winter 2019, and we can already predict famous faces donning them to award shows and red carpet events over the coming months.
If you missed the shows as they happened, here are some of the highlights.
Rami Al Ali
Rami Al Ali, Haute Couture AW19
From the first look to the very last showcased by Rami Al Ali, a seasonal collection was presented that was both glamorous yet incredibly wearable. Born in Syria with his label based in Dubai, the local designer took his inspiration from the Cafe Society of the nineteenth century – those who met in elegant cafes in cities from London to New York to socialise and organise glamourous balls and parties for those who moved in such circles. See more here.
Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad Haute Couture AW19
Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad has been presenting his Couture collections in Paris since 2001, and his AW19 show didn’t disappoint. Inspired by the colours, patterns and motifs discovered after a recent exploration of Marrakesh, Murad’s designs worked busy patterns onto silk fabrics, creating sheer embellishment skin-tight gowns that were balanced out with a flowing cape and used feather hems and puffed hips to create volume. Intricate embroidery was as the heart of it, the final bridal gown, which was truly princess-worthy, being the show-stopping piece. See more here.
Georges Hobeika
Georges Hobeika, Haute Couture Collection AW19
For AW19, Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika created a colourful collection inspired by birds of paradise, paying tribute to their majestic nature and natural flamboyance. Vivid pink, orange, blue and yellows were the hues of choice, and feathers and embellishment featured heavily. See more here.
Tony Ward
Tony Ward, Haute Couture AW19
Lebanese designer Tony Ward was inspired by what he calls the “most ancient and mysterious creatures” of the universe. The infinite shapes and patterns of fungi, as well as the earthy tones, were explored, while the Blossoming Fibres collection introduced 3D printed garments for the first time. See more here.
Elie Saab
Elie Saab, Haute Couture AW19
Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab headed to Palais de Tokyo with his Couture show for AW19, and it delivered a collection that drew on Chinese and East Asian symbolism and culture. Elia Saab took on traditional shapes such as the kimono gown, wide sleeves, waist shaping detail and haori jackets, Saab added his own flair with heavy embellishment, silk fabrics and a touch of sheer glamour. See more here.
Nicolas Jebran
Nicolas Jebran, Haute Couture AW19
Nicolas Jebran presented his collection titled My Golden Odyssey at Les Invalides in Paris. The Lebanese designer who established his fashion house in Abu Dhabi in 2000, curated a collection that was daring in shapes and cut-outs and deep in ink navy and orchid purple shades. Embelshiement reigns – ranging from accentuating sheer fabrics to creating mosaic effects – and a waist-clinching wrap cut was prominent in the collection.
Elie Saab, Haute Couture AW19
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Adding a lease of life to the runway shows for Haute Couture AW19 to date, Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika created a colourful collection inspired by birds of paradise.
If there’s one thing that people universally associate with birds of paradise, it’s high voltage colour. Which is why Lebanese designer Georges Hobeika’s collection (which was titled after the winged animals) was not only highly saturated when it came to the garments themselves, but was presented on a candy pink runway.
A near quarter-century on from opening his label in Beruit, Hobeika still presented a collection in Paris that was fun and full of life. The sleeves of grey button jackets were switched out for full-bodied yellow and black feather sleeves, while pink blended into coral on a fully embellished gown that came complete with feather detail on both the shoulders and hem to match.
Vivid pink, orange, blue and yellows were the hues of choice.
Georges Hobeika AW19
Georges Hobeika AW19
The overall feel was of fun and vibrancy – more is more and nothing is too much.
Of course, the accessories lived up to Hobeika’s theme, too. Handbags actually mimicked the bird of paradise that inspired the collection.
Georges Hobeika AW19
Georges Hobeika AW19
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Feel Moved as Iris Van Herpen Teams Up with Artist Anthony Howe on AW19 Haute Couture Collection
Reflecting patterns in nature and playing with symmetry and asymmetry, Iris Van Herpen presented a hypnotising, calm-inducing collection of natural beauty in Paris.
The Dutch designer is known for her unique aesthetic and approach to clothing; her designs always take an overtly artistic form, making her selection of runway models appear more a moving sculpture than simply donning a pretty dress. In the run-up to the show, the fashion house teased that the new collection would “explore the evolution of fabrics and pattern.”
For its AW19 collection, the fashion house teamed up with artist and kinetic sculptor Anthony Howe – and the partnership certainly brought flow to the collection.
Iris Van Herpen AW19
The fashion house also, once again, drew inspiration from patterns and shapes seen in nature – from the layering of feathers or the ripple of water.
After the reveal, the designer took to Instagram to reveal: “Today Iris van Herpen presented her latest Couture collection for Autumn-Winter 2019/20, titled ʻHypnosisʼ, at Élysée Montmartre in Paris. Inspiration was found in the manifolds within our ecologies through the work of American artist Anthony Howe. The meditative movement of the spherical ‘Omniverse’ sculpture served as a portal for the collection and the models, encircling a state of hypnosis through the ‘Infinity’ dress.”
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Iris Van Herpen AW19
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The Lebanese-Italian fashion designer is known for feminine designs, but today he took inspiration from the fruit of the earth when presenting his Autumn/Winter 2019 collection in Paris.
After teasing clips of different fabrics on Instagram – each with the hashtag #BlossomingFibers – in the days running up to the presentation, Tony Ward’s guests sat down in Paris to await his collection.
Tony Ward AW19
Tony Ward AW19
And after followers of the Beirut-based designer had been guessing what his clips of mushrooms and paper mazes, the light was shed and model took to the airy, bright runway. Both the texture and hues of the collection took were reminiscent of the fungi. Post-show, the account revealed: “The infinite shapes of Fungi…”
Tony Ward AW19
Tony Ward AW19
First came set gowns in red and white – the colours offtimes associated with the caricature image of a mushroom, technically the fly agaric variety. Thee rippled texture of the cup was utilised to create pattern and texture across the gowns.
Mushrooms in the wild were imitated across the azure blue designs, with spontaneous clusters of fabrics protruding from the shoulders.
Tony Ward AW19
Shades of taupe, beige and chocolate brown brought an earthy feel to the feminine gowns, while the show-stopping moment centred around the pristine white gown with a ‘cup’ shape to it. How the designer took such elegance inspiration from the earthy ingredient we’re not sure – but we are impressed.
Tony Ward AW19
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See Schiaparelli’s Haute Couture Collection for AW19
A collection of contrasts that played out like a dream sequence, see more from Schiaparelli’s AW19 offering.
Appointed Artistic Director of the Parisian Haute Couture fashion house earlier this year, Daniel Roseberry’s first independent collection was highly anticipated.
And for the Schiaparelli show, he took centre stage sitting at an art desk as the lights raised – headphones on and head down as models began to circle around him, moving as delicately as the music played gently.
Schiaparelli AW19
Schiaparelli AW19
The collection mixed high glamour with formality, as models donned highly embellished caps and sheer embellished bodies under black blazers buttoned under the breast. These were worn with ankle strap stockings in sheer, laced and gem-adorned varieties.
Schiaparelli AW19
With tight-leg trousers being teamed with billowing fabric cuts that tucked in at the waist and left a flowing train flowing behind it, and gem-encrusted bandeaus worn with off-shoulder puffed up sleeves, shapes were contrasted and unbalanced.
Schiaparelli AW19
But as the tempo of the dream-like sequence began to pick up, model’s picks up the pace allowing for more impact at the fabric of black silky gowns followed behind them.
Schiaparelli AW19
Glamour was added to dark-hued suits with embellished scarfs and jewel tassels, while model’s eyes were hidden under loose fabric hats. The show finished by bringing explosive colour onto the stage – from rainbow designs to neon yellow.
Schiaparelli AW19
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WATCH: Live Stream Givenchy’s Haute Couture Runway Show in Paris for AW19
As part of Paris Couture Week for Autumn/Winter 2019, French fashion house Givenchy will present its collection on July 2nd.
As Paris Couture Week unfolds, all the Haute Couture biggest fashion houses gather to the capital to showcase their latest masterpieces.
And on July 3rd, 2019 Givenchy will present its offering for AW19 – and you can watch it live with A&E.
The show will begin at 8pm in Paris (Central European Standard Time) and 10pm Dubai time (UAE standard time.)
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Dubai-based designer Rami Al Ali took to Paris yesterday to present his Couture collection for Autumn/Winter 2019 that took inspiration from the elegance and style of Cafe Society fashion.
From the first look to the very last showcased by Rami Al Ali, a seasonal collection was presented that was both glamorous yet incredibly wearable, and we can already envision the likes of Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid donning such gowns on the red carpet.
Rami Al Ali at Paris Couture Week AW19
For the AW19 collection, the Syrian fashion creative took inspiration from the fashion scene of the ‘Cafe Society’ of the 19th century – those who met in elegant cafes in cities from London to New York to socialise and organise glamourous balls and parties for those who moved in such circles.
As well as their influential style, it was their nonchalant attitude that was also channelled in the collection.
Rami Al Ali at Paris Couture Week AW19
Rami Al Ali at Paris Couture Week AW19
Working from a small palette of hues – Champagne, beige, olive green, copper orange and citron gold – the collection had an overall feel of chic elegance but with a distinct attitude.
Ali worked with strapless designs, voluptuous ballgowns and cascading full-length cuts that fells way from the models, but worked modern twists onto these timeless silhouettes – think delicate transparencies and radiant overlays.
Rami Al Ali at Paris Couture Week AW19
Rami Al Ali at Paris Couture Week AW19
A traditional feminine form was highlighted with strong architectural shapes using fabrics such as satin, crepe, organza, tulle and chiffon to create softness and gentle movement.
Another subtle nod to the effortless elegance of the decade was the use of translucent Swarovski crystals and pearls in the designs, which added another dimension and paid homage to the decadence of the era.
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Victoria Beckham Beauty: What We Know So Far as Launch Date Nears
Victoria Beckham announced earlier this year that she will be launching her own beauty range in late 2019.
Since launching her self-titled designer label in 2008, Victoria Beckham has solidified her role as a fashion icon. And the former Spice Girl has refused to slow down ever since.
In 2016, Victoria teamed up with Estee Lauder for a limited edition makeup collection, In 2017, she collaborated with American high street store Target to create an affordable range for all ages. In 2018, the fashion designer worked with streetwear label Reebok on a capsule collection channelling nineties sports aesthetics.
And for 2019? The British designer will be delving into the realm of beauty. Currently being referred to as VBBeauty, here’s what we know about the brand so far ahead of the launch.
Victoria Beckham’s beauty line is set to launch online in the Autumn of 2019
1. Victoria Beckham’s beauty line will include makeup, skincare, fragrance and wellness items
If Victoria is going to launch a beauty line, she is going to do it right. When announcing the news, she said: “I want to take care of women inside and out, providing them with the must-have items in makeup, skin care, fragrance, and wellness that I feel I need in my own life.”
More recently, the fashion designer shared a picture of herself ‘skin prepping’ on set using eyes masks – a tease at what’s to come?
2. Everything VBBeauty will be available online
And online only. While the head offices will be in New York – unlike her fashion label which is based in London – there will be no physical store. Proving she’s digital savvy, Victoria is aiming to create an online empire with her beauty range.
Currently, there is a beauty tab on her victoriabeckham.com where the line will presumably sit.
3. There will be online tutorials on Victoria’s YouTube channel
Once again proving that she knows her stuff, Victoria previously announced she will now be sharing styling tips and makeup tutorials on her YouTube channel. And we’re sure this will segway into tutorials featuring her own line of beauty goods.
4. Sarah Creal is Co-Founder and CEO of the line
Sarah and Victoria worked together on the latter’s collaboration with Estee Lauder in 2016. Previously, she has worked with brands such as Prada and Bobbi Brown, too.
5. It will be cruelty-free and inclusive of all skin tones
After the initial buzz of the news, Victoria took to Instagram to clear up some queries. She wrote: “For all of you asking #VBBeauty will be cruelty-free, inclusive for all skin tones, and available at an accessible luxury price-point.”
She has used the hashtags #CleanBeauty and #NotPerfect when referring to here collection online, too.
Victoria Beckham has assured her beauty line with be cruelty-free
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This London Hotel Has Created A Bedtime Reading List to Cure Your Insomnia
In a bid to help guests have the best night’s sleep possible, UK hotel Sheraton Grand London Park Lane has created a new library filled with books that are proven to help people fall asleep.
We all have our moments when nodding off doesn’t come easily – especially when we’re in unfamiliar surroundings and/or on another time zone. Which is exactly why the Park Lane edition of the Sheraton Grand hotel has created a library for its guests to use that is filled only with books that possess sleep-inducing powers.
Aiming to ensure its guests get the best rest, the hotel teamed up with Sleep Expert and Chartered Psychologist David Lewis as well as the oldest bookseller in London, Hatchards, on the project. Between them, they conjured a library that is filled with 30 different fiction and non-fiction titles (with more than one copy of each title, naturally) that have been scientifically selected to help people unwind and switch off.
The Sheraton Grand London Park Lane teamed up sleep Expert and Chartered Psychologist David Lewis and the oldest bookseller in London, Hatchards
A set of guidelines that the titles selected must follow in order to induce drowsiness was created by the team of experts. These included the use of short sentences that are easy to digest and chapters with strong conclusions satisfying the brain’s desire for ‘completeness’ allowing it to shut off. Books included in the ZZZ-list library were also categorised into age brackets such as Generation Z, Millennial and Generation X.
Explaining the project, Dr Lewis said: “A leading theory suggests that sleep may provide the brain with an opportunity to ‘rebalance’ itself. Falling asleep in a bed that isn’t your own can be difficult and the ever-growing use of smartphones and tablet computers during evening hours can cause sleep disturbances – meaning those staying in a hotel can sometimes find it harder to get to sleep.”
The books selected have been proven to help induce drowsiness
While General Manager at the hotel, Justin Pinchbeck, said: “Adding ZZZ-list access to our Club Room offering was a natural step for us to elevate the hotel experience for our guests. We are also lucky enough to have a number of international guests, so it was really important for us that the ZZZ-list included stories relevant to all cultures.”
The project comes out of the research that founds that one of the biggest challenges travellers face is falling asleep in an unfamiliar bed – despite all those fluffy hotel pillows and tightly tucked sheets.
Pick a short story by age range and let the expertly selected pages send you to sleep
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Let Dolce & Gabbana’s New Sunlight Makeup Collection Brighten Up Your Day
The apple of your cheeks glowing with a slight hint of bronze and the light reflecting off your cupid’s bow and cheekbones; there’s nothing quite like the alluring climate of the sunny Mediterranean to naturally bring out your greatest features.
Something Dolce & Gabbana has taken inspiration from with its new makeup collection for the summer of 2019. Called the Sunlight Collection, the latest beauty drop features awakening bronzers and warm, glow-inducing highlighters to ocean-blue nail polish cinnamon bronze lipstick to complete the look.
The star product within the new seasonal collection in the new Sunlight Liquid Highlighter, which switches out the go-to, icy pink highlighter for an alternative that’s reminiscent of a warm sunset glow. The dazzling illuminator should be traced from the arch of the brow around to the upper cheekbones, and just between your cupid’s bow for a sunlight kissed glow this season.
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Naomi Campbell Finally Awarded for Her Iconic Status in the Fashion Industry
She hardly needs an award for the world to know her iconic fashion industry status, but the British Fashion Council has gone ahead and given her the gong she deserves for 2019.
With some 35 years in the business, barely wafering from being at the top of her game, Naomi Campbell is no doubt one of the most successful, recognisable and of course iconic people within the world of fashion.
Which is why it’s no surprise that the British Fashion Council has decided to award her with the Fashion Icon title for 2019.
As the announcement was made by the institute, the 49-year-old model took to her 7.3 million Instagram followers to thank the BFC. She stated: “Thank you to the @britishfashioncouncil @97crush and to everyone who made yesterday a very special day. Such a beautiful event and I’m so honored to be receiving this award. Looking forward to December.”
Naomi Campbell has had a career spanning four decades within the fashion industry
Likewise, the 1983-established institution commented on the announcement on its page, firstly quoting Naomi writing: “This is an emotional award for me- this is from my peers in the industry, people I’ve grown up with since I was 15 years old”.
And then added: “In December the BFC will host the annual Fashion Awards at the iconic Royal Albert Hall to celebrate the exceptional individuals and influential businesses that have made significant contributions to the global fashion industry in the past year.
“This year the BFC will honour Naomi Campbell with the 2019 Fashion Icon Award for her outstanding contributions to the fashion industry.”
And we can’t wait to hear more about the celebrations come December.
Naomi Campbell will accept the BFC award in December 2019
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A&E Beauty Editorial: Explore The New Dior Prestige Skincare Collection Infused with Rose Ge Granville
Dior Prestige is the latest skincare launch from the French beauty house, Rose De Granville being the crucial ingredient that promises to illuminate skin and give it a new lease of life.
Descendant of a wild rose that was discovered on the cliffs of Normandy, the Rose De Granville holds a special place within the world of Dior beauty. It holds a strong ability to draw micro-nutrients (vitamins and minerals required for optimum health and growth) from the environment around it. From this, Dior has developed a new skincare strategy: skin micro-nutrition.
And the skincare range that follows, Dior Prestige, uses this powerful extract to target dermal fatigue, encouraging skin to be forever in bloom. See some of the new skincare range below…
Dior Prestige La Lotion Essence de Rose
A comforting yet fresh texture, the La Lotion Essence de Rose moisturises and protects the skin, and should be the first step in your morning skincare routine after cleansing.
Dior Prestige La Crème Texture Essentielle
Fine in texture without skipping on rejuvenating powers, this moisturiser encourages cells to regenerate a regular cellular architecture while instantly providing a silky-soft texture.
Dior Prestige Le Micro-Sérum De Rose Yeux
Recharge the delicate skin that surrounds your eyes with this rose-infused serum that’s enriched with micro-nutrients and comes with an awakening and stimulating applicator.
Dior Prestige La Micro-Lotion De Rose
This micro-nutritive lotion is likewise enriched with minerals and Rose de Granville extract to both purify and hydrate skin for an entire 24 hours.
Styling and Direction: Lindsay Judge
Photography: Henry Pascual
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Say Hello to IWC’s New Global Brand Ambassador
American Football Player Tom Brady has joined as the face of the iconic aviation watch brand, IWC Schaffhausen.
Adding another title to his already impressive resume – he boasts six Super Bowl titles, four Super Bowl MVP Awards, three League MVP Awards, and 16 Division titles – American Footballer Tom Brady has joined IWC Schaffhausen as Global Brand Ambassador.
Already a fan of the 1868-established company, Brady’s current collection includes the Pilot’s Watch Chronograph TOP GUN Miramar and the Portugieser Perpetual Calendar.
On joining the luxury Swiss watchmakers, Brady said: “I am honoured to be partnering with IWC Schaffhausen, a brand I’ve long admired, not only for their timeless design but their precise engineering and attention to detail.
“I am excited to be part of the IWC family and look forward to collaborating with their talented team to share the brand’s unique heritage globally.”
IWC’s CEO Christoph Grainger-Herr commented on the partnership saying: “Tom Brady is arguably the best quarterback of all time, but also an admired role model.
“On the field, his focus is on performance and precision; off the field, he is a true gentleman, incredible father and husband while also embodying elegance and style.”
IWC has teased that several projects between the two forces are already in process. Grainger-Herr elaborated: “Tom Brady is a world-class athlete with a sense of style and an appreciation for fine watchmaking. Working with him will enable.”
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Discover Luxe Fragrance Brand EX NIHILO with Co-Founder Benoit Verdier
From the birth of the boutique Parisian perfume house to how it’s influenced by the trio of founders’ love of vintage, Co-Founder Benoit Verdier chats to A&E about everything EX NIHILO.
Taken from Latin expression which translates to ‘out of nothing’, the name EX NIHILO symbolises the creation of a completely new approach to fragrance – not formed or inspired by the history of perfumery and products that came before it – something referred to as a “disruptive vision of perfume.”
And speaking about how such a brand came to be is Benoit Verdier, one of the Co-Founders that make up EX NIHILO – Olivier Royère and Sylvie Loday being the remaining two. Together, the trio founded the luxury perfume house in 2013, establishing their styles and scents as an alternative to both the stereotype of luxury fragrance and mass personalisation.
From how they all meet to their shared love of vintage, Verdier talks us through everything we need to know about the fragrance house that has finally made its way into the region.
A&E Interviews EX NIHILO Co-Founder Benoit Verdier
EX NIHILO Co-Founder Benoit Verdier talks to A&E about the perfume house
Tell us about how EX NIHILO came to be?
Olivier and I met 15 years ago on the benches of Sciences Po in Paris six years ago, we were introduced to Sylvie. We soon decided it was time for us to quit our respective jobs and do something more exciting on our own in the fragrance industry. It really was an entrepreneurial adventure from day one. We were always fragrance lovers and just wanted to create the brand of our dreams. Trying as much as we could to bring a new energy to it. We wanted to bring back this idea of super exclusivity with a twist of irreverence and a funky French twist. We had the opportunity to find this amazing space Rue Saint-Honoré and Et voilà! One day we took everybody by surprise as EX NIHILO means created from scratch in Latin.
We had no specific plans, and, in our dreams, we wished to have a flagship store in Paris located in the most popular and buzzing neighbourhood. We also wanted to be distributed in the finest and most exclusive stores in the world including Harrods and Bergdorf Goodman. Just under two years after our first creation, this has finally come true. We are now sold across 19 countries, with almost 90 points of sales including Bloomingdales Dubai and Kuwait City and soon to be in more stores and locations in the region!
The three of you have a love of vintage cars, watches, fine art and ’80s furniture… How has your love vintage shaped the brand?
We love Concorde or Citroen SM and all the golden era in France during the ’70s, we want to bring back some French Panache today. The whole idea is to revisit the past with innovation and disruptive ideas. This is beyond just taking formal inspirations; we like to twist them using the greatest materials such as like Rose of May and timeless glass bottles placed into a recycled foam box. The art graphic design is a mixture of marble and a stunning deep blue colour. We want to be unforgettable, in the mind of our clients, we want to give them the chance to be fully entwined into the brand and get a full EX NIHILO experience.
EX NIHILO fragrances have now launched in the Middle East
As collectors, is it important to you to create collectable items? How do you do so?
As collectors, we have diverse tastes and interests – for example, Olivier loves flashy items from the Seventies-era and Eighties Post Modernism. We like to create collectable items mainly through collaborations on exclusive editions with the finest artists of the new generation. We like to create magic between the artists and our team consisting of amazingly talented master perfumers.
We also like to collaborate with strong personalities, people that have a big universe and strong points of views to create beautiful juices such as the CUIR CELESTE which was created with photographer Mathieu Cesar. We also currently have a secret project with an amazingly talented woman from Dubai, which we will be able to reveal more details about this coming September.
What is the philosophy behind the brand?
Revisit High Perfumery through a unique Parisian “Avant-Garde” Prism. It means focusing on the best of French craftsmanship as well as bringing the best of technology with a focus on personalization. If we were a car company, some of our competitors could be easily Bentley or Rolls Royce. We envision ourselves to the ultimate version of Tesla.
EX NIHILO Boutique
What makes EX NIHILO different?
We try to challenge stereotyped luxury and bring in a whole new luxury experience. Surprisingly not being perfumers helped us think out of the box and bring fresh and disruptive ideas about the fragrance experience being a full 360-degree journey.
We found that the classic image of the omnipotent creative director is quite outdated. We believe that you are more creative and efficient when you work with people who complete your own skills. The term Collaboration is in our DNA core and we draw our inspiration from many fields in the artistic community such as fashion, architecture, design, photography…
How does it feel launching in this region?
We are super excited about our growth here. Customers are very sophisticated and know exactly what they want, but they also like to be surprised. Agarwood is still strong culturally, but people are open to exploring new olfactory creations such as our Fleur Narcotique which is based on peony.
One collection that is a hit in the Middle East is the Babylone Collection. With the fragrances being created by perfumers Olivier Pescheux and Shyamala Maisondieu. The new fragrance Atlas Fever is linked to Arabic heritage (with woods, ambers, oriental notes) and is also linked to the contemporary Arabic world with modern and futuristic ingredients mixed with the Parisian heritage.
EX NIHILO perfumes
What’s the ultimate goal for EX NIHILO?
We want to be the go-to brand for scents lovers. We want to continue to offer an unparalleled experience to our customers that helps them dream and experience the brand firsthand by deeply discovering our fragrances through the use of our raw ingredients, creating their own scents.
Which other fragrance brands do you admire?
To be honest, we admire the work of some of our competitors do, but we try not to be influenced by others and like to separate ourselves from other brands. We like to do things differently in our own unique way. Not being perfumers in a way helps us be extremely creative, which pushes us to work harder to reach our goals.
Other than your own scents, what’s is your favourite fragrances of all time?
It’s a cliché but Eau Sauvage by Dior is my favourite. This fragrance is widely loved in the French community, with the majority of our fathers having worn it. I also like the Eau d’Orange Verte by Hermès. Olivier has also strong childhood memories of the Arnys fragrance, a fashion house his family has founded back in the days and a cologne his grandfather used to wear.
EX NIHILO perfumes
What is your motto when it comes to your work?
We have some but I would say “Rules have been made… to be broken”
And what is the one thing you would say no to?
To sell our soul or to accept to downgrade our brand. For us, exclusivity is key. We want to offer the most exceptional experience without ever compromising our brand’s values.
See more at ex-nihilo-paris.com.
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Lady In Red: See Valentino’s Playful Rosso Edit
Featured in Valentino’s Pre-Fall collection for 2019, for the Rosso edit (which is Italian for red) the fashion house took to the labyrinth of Villa Pisani near Venice.
Valentino Rosso
Valentino Rosso
In Valentino’s pre-fall collection for 2019, the collection worked on balancing two opposing ideals of beauty; balance with harmony, and asymmetry and chaos.
Each piece aims to explore the relationship between perfection and imperfection.
Valentino Rosso
And in this capsule selection from the Valentino collection, its the passionate, romantic, energizing hue of red that is showcased.
Taking to the Villa Pisani in Venice, Italy, the model ran around the labyrinth to explore the playful, spontaneous nature of the garments.
Valentino Rosso
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This Beauty App Lets You Try Makeup At Home Before You Buy It
Golden Scent is the first beauty app within the region to launch an augmented reality feature that allows you to see what a certain lip shade of check shimmer might look like on you – without having to go to the store or order it online first.
Founded in 2014, Saudi Arabian beauty app Golden Scent is only growing and expanding across the GCC. And the latest feature on the platform will surely see its popularity soar, too.
Golden Scent has recently announced a new augmented reality feature that allows for users to try before they buy when it comes to beauty – kind of.
Test the latest products and colours with Golden Scent
Titled the ‘Virtual Try-On’, the new platform allows users to select from products available for purchase on the e-commerce app and test the makeup it beforehand to see what the final look would appear like. The feature offers the opportunity to experiment with hundreds of colours and products within seconds. It’s the first in the region to utilise the technology is such a way.
Co-Founder and CEO Malik Al Shehab said on the innovation: “We are thrilled to introduce the Virtual Try-On feature within our Golden Scent app and we are confident that the beauty customer will enjoy, engage and appreciate a more immersive experience.”
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Charlotte Tilbury Pays Tribute to World-Changing Women With New Lipstick Collection
Upon the launch of 11 new lipstick shades, makeup artist turned beauty entrepreneur Charlotte Tilbury has taken inspiration from female icons within her life.
Ten out of the 11 new hues are named after women that the London-born makeup artist defines as “world changing” from Amal Clooney and Jennifer Aniston to JK Rowling and her very own mother, Patsy Tilbury.
Charlotte Tilbury’s new lipstick collection pays tribute to world-changing women
Others who received a shout out within the line include Susan Sarandon, Sofia Vergara, Alessandra Ambrosio, Olivia Palermo, Carina Lau and Kylie Minogue. The one male included in the collection is Edward Enninful; Editor of British Vogue who was granted a sheer moisturising lip bullet.
Tilbury will donate profits of the lipstick sold to Women for Women International. She has worked as an ambassador for the charity that works to help female survivors of war rebuild their lives on multiple levels since 2016.
Taking on board more sustainable practices, the new packaging for the Hot Lips 2 collection will be refillable, too.
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The Latest Step in Burberry’s Sustainability Plan
London born fashion brand Burberry is consciously making an effort to contribute towards a more eco-friendly and sustainable fashion industry.
Moving with the times as the fashion industry begins to make changes in its production methods, raw materials and overall ethics in a bid to become more sustainable, Burberry Headquarters has been thinking of ways to adapt with the movement.
Burberry Group Plc has revealed that it has set targets within the company to reduce its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions. In fact, the fashion house aims to become carbon neutral – a balancing method that results in no net release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere – by 2022.
Burberry AW19
This will take into consideration both its internal method and its global supply chain, as Burberry stated on its website that certain parts of the business are already operating in a way that makes it carbon neutral.
Previously, the 1856-established company came under the spotlight as it was revealed that out of season stock was set alight in a bid to protect the value and prestige of the brand. It was estimated the value of the goods that was set ablaze was over £28 million – or Dhs 130million. While the practice isn’t uncommon with luxury fashion houses, the wastefulness of perfectly appropriate items didn’t go unnoticed.
Credit: Instagram/Burberry
But since the reveal, Burberry has been making a conscious and vocal effort to make systematic, positive changes. In September 2018, not only did it announce a ban of the annual bonfire, but also revealed that Burberry will no longer use fur in its designs, and will reuse cut off leather.
Burberry’s chief executive Marco Gobbetti said at the time: “Modern luxury means being socially and environmentally responsible… This belief is core to us at Burberry and key to our long-term success. We are committed to applying the same creativity to all parts of Burberry as we do to our products.”
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