Elie Saab has unveiled the brand’s first ever residence in Spain. The impressive Elie Saab Villas are located in Marbella on the Spanish coast and feature breathtaking panoramic views, surrounded by lush vegetation.

In partnership with Urbania, one of the country’s leading developers,  the Elie Saab villas will have the unrivalled aesthetic touch of Elie Saab’s exceptionally crafted interior design using exclusive pieces from the Elie Saab Maison collection.

The villas will be part of a high-security gated community with stunning outdoor areas. Each villa will occupy a total area of approximately 2,000 square metres. They will be home to an infinity pool from which to enjoy the unlimited view of the sea embracing the sky alongside gardens created in harmony with the surrounding nature and two lounges, one of which is equipped with an elegant and cosy fireplace.

Elie Saab Jr, CEO of ELIE SAAB Group, commented: “We are glad to start this new adventure alongside Urbania, a prestigious partner with great experience. Marbella is an evocative location, in which ELIE SAAB arrives with a design that reflects the peculiarities of the location, adapting to its characteristics, responding to the needs of an international clientele that wants something special, unique, but that lives in harmony with the environment. This is one of the strengths of our real estate projects: enhancing the beauty of the places where we arrive and translating the concept of well-being, according to the principles that have always inspired ELIE SAAB creations.”

The interiors are distinguished by the refined elegance, grace and balance of forms and materials, capable of immediately transferring, at first glance, the ideal of beauty proposed by the Brand. Special attention has been given to the finishes, delivering an exceptional level of quality, aesthetic and tactical performance in pure Elie Saab style.

An elevator connects the different floors, from the basement to the top floor, which houses four to five, bedrooms all equipped with an ensuite bathroom and a spacious “walk-in” wardrobe. The Elie Saab Maison furniture pieces are in harmony with the generously sized spaces, instantly conveying a sense of balance, peace and at the same time practicality and functionality. The colour palette proposes delicate shades of cream and grey enhancing the brightness of the rooms, indulging in the natural light that filters through the large glass surfaces, which frame the beauty of Marbella.

Tomas Gasset, CEO of Urbania said: “It has been clear to us for a long time that the international clientele we address is looking for something even more exclusive and distinctive. Our clients are increasingly knowledgeable, sophisticated, and in need of designs in which they can recognize themselves deeply. It is an honour for Urbania to have formed an alliance with such a prestigious Brand as ELIE SAAB. We are impressed by his stylistic ideal, his concept of elegance and the way these are transferred into his creations. His values are our values. The goal, for both of us, is to create a design that is truly iconic.”

Dolce&Gabbana’s Cruise 2023 collection celebrates the colour red with its Rosso line.

Power, sensuality, seduction but also extreme elegance are the key themes running through this festive offering. D&G classics are reinvented in deep red tones, complimented by Sicilian Black.

Sensuality is expressed through sheath dresses with striking necklines, influenced by the corsetry world through inlay and application reworking bustiers, splints, transparencies, and bras.

The colour red best explains the mix of the Dolce&Gabbana universe’s typical sensual romanticism through materials and shapes that caress the body. 

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Dior has unveiled DiorAlps, a capsule collection capturing the magic of the mountains and a winter escape. Designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri the collection features classic ski essentials, reinvented in the Dior way.

Statement fashion pieces combine functionality, innovation and distinction for unique total looks on the slopes, sublimated by Dior emblems.

Dior Alps © Estelle Hanania

Ski suits, down jackets, and matching pants – made from a special water-repellent fabric – are adorned with a motif that reinterprets Christian Dior’s lucky star in an entrancing golden hue, or with the House’s iconic houndstooth.

Dior Alps © Estelle Hanania

An exclusive line, a guarantee of striking, elegant and sporty winter style.

Prada has opened a new holiday pop-up store in The Dubai Mall to get you in the mood for the holiday season.

The store which is located at the Fashion Catwalk on the mall’s ground floor, features a special selection of bags and accessories as well as gift ideas. Women’s bags are covered in soft sheepskin – including a two-tone version with a triangle pattern – and an anticipated launch of soft nappa leather.

In addition, the classic Prada Galleria and Panier bags are adorned with sparkling crystal accents, perfect for the holiday season. The hats also feature soft nappa and sheepskin, alongside the essential Prada re-nylon. Other highlights include quilted bags and hats, small leather goods and hair accessories.

The pop-up has been designed with the theme of a traditional Christmas market, reminiscent of those you would find in European cities. Decorated with neon lights and a gold and white colour scheme, the purpose-built structure has a playful and modern festive feel.

Find it at The Dubai Mall’s Fashion Catwalk from 22^nd November to 12^th December 2022.

After much speculation over the last few days, it was announced on 23rd November 2023 that Alexandro Michele, Creative Director at Gucci will step down from his role.

Michele has been with the Italian house since 2022 when he first worked alongside Tom Ford, designing the brand’s handbags. In 2006, Alessandro Michele was named senior designer of Gucci leather goods, and in 2011, he was promoted associate creative director to Frida Giannini. In 2015, he was announced as the Creative Director of the brand. He has since gone on to revive the image of Gucci and has truly made his mark on the house.

Alessandro Michele said in a statement posted to his Instagram account: 

“There are times when paths part ways because of the different perspectives each one of us may have. Today an extraordinary journey ends for me, lasting more than twenty years, within a company to which I have tirelessly dedicated all my love and creative passion. During this long period Gucci has been my home, my adopted family. 

To this extended family, to all the individuals, who have looked after and supported it, I send my most sincere thanks, my biggest and most heartfelt embrace. Together with them I have wished, dreamed, imagined. Without them, none of what I have built would have been possible. To them goes my most sincerest wish: may you continue to cultivate your dreams, the subtle and intangible matter that makes life worth living. May you continue to nourish yourselves with poetic and inclusive imagery, remaining faithful to your values. May you always live by your passions, propelled by the wind of freedom” 

So what’s next for Gucci? And what’s next for Michele himself? In a week of surprising news in the fashion industry, anything could happen. Stay tuned for more as it’s revealed. 

Fashion Trust Arabia has partnered with Zuhair Murad to create sustainable and reusable tote bags to reduce the use of plastic bags around the MENA region.

Produced by Bags of Ethics, these eco-friendly bags are made by a 90% female workforce and sourced from certified organic and vegan material that is up-cycled and recycled from dead-stock material.

The bespoke design derives from Zuhair Murad’s latest Fall-Winter 2022/2023 couture collection “Les Arts Divinatoires”, inspired by the mystical arts and the enchantment of the cosmos.

I am so excited to be taking part in this project with FTA. It’s important to be encouraging a female workforce and to be giving back to our planet. The tote bag reflects sustainability and luxury at once. Let’s all participate in saving our planet.” Said  Zuhair Murad.

“I’ve been eager to launch this project in the region for quite some time, and I’m thrilled to see it come to life with Zuhair Murad whose continuous support to FTA has been unparalleled. Introducing this reusable bag is FTA’s small contribution towards encouraging eco-friendly habits that reduce the use of plastic in the MENA. We are grateful for Bags of Ethics’ expertise throughout the production process and hope to witness the positive impact of this collaboration in the region.” Tania Fares, Co-Chair, Fashion Trust Arabia.

Proceeds from the sale of this bag will go towards Fashion Trust Arabia’s mission to nurture and support designers from the MENA region.

The bag is available in Qatar Duty Free at Hamad International Airport in Doha.

Zenith has partnered with skiwear brand Fusalp on an exclusive capsule collection.

Highlighting a shared passion for technical innovation and contemporary design the limited edition collection combines the historical know-how of the two brands to produce two bespoke watches and a contemporary ready-to-wear offering. The capsule coincides with the 70th anniversary of the French iconic luxury ski and ready-to-wear brand.

The Zenith DEFY Classic Skeleton Fusalp watched offers new depth to the DEFY line. Designed with a black or white ceramic case the DEFY Classic Skeleton Fusalp features a new open dial. Zenith worked with Fusalp to develop this new open dial that combines the two universes of the brands, by retaining the signature five-pointed star of the Manufacture while incorporating a snowflake into its design. The dial is full of depth and contrast, highlighted by a rose gold-coloured lower open layer and surrounded by a ring in the French tricolour tones of blue, red and white, a nod to the tailor’s French origin and a recurring design element in its sought-after creations.

The rubber strap has also been designed to incorporate elements inspired by the clothing capsule collection designed by Fusalp exclusively for this collaboration. As durable as it is stylish, the rubber features a fabric-like structure, featuring a raised motif consisting of concentric rectangles providing a bold graphical element in line with the open dial.

Zenith CEO Julien Tornare said of the collaboration, “This is an exciting new kind of partnership for Zenith, and one that is very close to our hearts. More than just a fashion House, Fusalp are innovators. Their never-ending quest to produce highly technical yet fashionable clothing is something that Zenith totally relates to.”

The Fulsalp ready-to-wear collection is a capsule offering of skiwear for men and women designed with the same ethos as the watches. The designs are effortlessly chic, taking on a couture look while boasting technical materials, without compromising on performance and freedom of movement.

The Fusalp x Zenith ski jackets feature a special “storm cuff” sleeve with a zippered opening, designed to be able to comfortably wear and view your watch between the outer shell layer and the soft, fine knit fabric underneath that’s adorned with the blue, white and red stripes, representing Fusalp’s French heritage.

Fusalp CEO Alexandre Fauvet added, “Fusalp and Zenith have respectively revolutionized their industries. The mastery of time and movement, embodied by Zenith, as inventor of the world’s first automatic chronograph movement in 1969. Two years earlier Fusalp invented the first competition ski suit, with France’s national ski team going on to win seven gold medals at the Portillo Alpine World Championships in 1966. These feats shape Fusalp and Zenith as pioneers, who nurture the precision for exceptional products, which are designed with refined modernity, accuracy and craftsmanship.’’

The fourth edition of the Luxury Innovation Summit took place in Geneva on 21st October 2022. The annual event organised by the Luxury Venture Group, a Swiss-based venture capital company focused on venture capital investment in startups from the luxury industry, together with eBay as a Co-Presenting Partner, and under the Chairmanship of Stanislas de Quercize was an insightful celebration of successful companies and individuals under the theme of Creativity – Innovation – Sustainability.

This year’s event witnessed a record participation of over 400 in-person and online attendees, more than 35 speakers, 30 exhibitors, 100 startups and nine academic institutions, as well as an international audience from 20+ countries physically in Geneva and digitally from around the globe. Attendees and participants ranged from startup companies to established brands and heritage Maisons, all coming together to showcase and celebrate works falling under this year’s chosen theme.

This year’s event programme included a series of discussions of the topics that matter to the global luxury industry. These included: Sustainability and Circular Economy, Trends, Innovation, and Creativity, Private Equity and Venture Capital in luxury and more. Speakers included a wide range of prestigious figures including Josh Pullan, Head of the Global Luxury Division at Sotheby’s, Michala Chatel, Partner at Ultima Collection, Patrick Hoffmann, Senior Director at Watchbox Switzerland, Chabi Nouri, Private Equity Partner, Mirabaud Asset Management, Pierre Denis, Former Jimmy Choo CEO and Tirath Kamdar, Senior Director and General Manager of Luxury at eBay.

The series of talks were followed by Pavilion Talks, a new concept that provided a personal, welcoming and inspirational space in which speakers had a dialogue with the attendees. Key themes of the Pavilion Talks included; Luxury and Tech, Sustainable Luxury, and Academic – Industry Dialogue. Companies taking to the stage to join in the discussion include Richemont, Digital Luxury Group, The Watch Library Foundation and more.

The event culminated in the Awards Ceremony where five winners were chosen from over 120 entries from 21 countries. The winners were selected by an international jury of experts through a rigorous three-month process. The final pitching session took place on 20 October in Geneva at the Luxury Innovation Summit. Under the patronage of the President of the Jury, Alain Dominique Perrin – the attendees of the Summit and the jury members selected one winner for each of the five award categories.

This year’s winners are:

Category Lifestyle / Design / Art: Winner: iota soft living (Israel).

Category Watches and Jewellery: Winner: Aether (USA)

Category Fashion / Beauty / Wellness:Winner: MycoWorks (USA)

Category NFT / Metaverse / Live Shopping: Winner: Smartzer (UK)

Category Circular Economy / Pre-Loved:Winner: Reflaunt (Singapore)

Each of the winners was chosen for their inspiring concepts, whether a startup or small business. Luxury Venture Group supports them to grow and makes them investment-ready, as well as helps to provide them with new investors or co-investors.

For more information visit www.lvg.swiss.

FENDI has announced the reopening of its renovated boutique in Dubai Mall’s Fashion Avenue.

After originally opening in 2018 the boutique has now undergone a huge renovation including a vertical expansion allowing it to double in size. The store embodies the entire FENDI universe with women’s and men’s full collections showcased in a grandeur atmosphere.

Designed by FENDI’s internal architecture department the flagship store opens with a silver and champagne-coloured metal façade offers a modern reinterpretation of classic Roman patterns, with the two floors connected by a geometric diagonal and glass windows emphasized by LED arches, an iconic FENDI signature recalling those of Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana – FENDI’s Rome headquarter. The glass windows are embellished with iconic Karl Lagerfeld sketches, bringing colour and life to the entrance.

The ground floor features a gallery-like space, showcasing the latest bags and accessories. Find exclusive limited edition pieces and rare leather goods. The interior emphasizes FENDI’s design codes and distinctive dualism, alternating materials and patterns through elements of marble, pink steel and ivory Pequin backdrops. Italian Arabescato Vagli marble is also present throughout, elevating the space.

The furniture features classic pieces by FENDI Casa and bespoke brass and Marmo di Rima display tables by Italian artist Roberto Sironi. In the centre of the room, an avant-garde handmade 3D glass focus with gold leaf inside, a luxurious and innovative first-time installation exclusive to the Dubai Mall boutique.

The women’s ready-to-wear area is illuminated by a soft palette of ivory and pink, accentuated by hues of warm champagne tones and featuring precious Cristallo Tropicale marble tables. The men’s space opts for more masculine tones, with green and camel shades, featuring a green Patagonia marble table and a handmade silver plaster back panel with FF motif. The boutique presents exclusive leather goods for men, including the Soft Trunk Baguette.

Moving upstairs, an impressive elevator made of glass and gold specks will take you to the second level where you will find a series of exclusive rooms. The Yellow Diamond Room offers a golden display of exotic leather goods and iconic FENDI Fur pieces, the White Diamond Room showcases the latest Couture collection and boutique-exclusive Japanese-inspired pieces. The Amber Room hosts an exclusive MTO service and the Sapphire Room offers a special display for the FENDI Gems.

The store is also currently housing the Fine Jewellery collection designed by Artistic Director of Jewellery Delfina Delettrez Fendi exclusively for FENDI The Dubai Mall Boutique re-opening. Nuanced with the FF logo, a House icon sketched by Karl Lagerfeld in 1965, the capsule is a bodily expression of graphic lines in movement reinterpreting the symmetry of the double ‘FF’ and FENDI First single inverted ‘F’  in 18k yellow gold and diamonds.

As a homage to both the boutique reopening and the 25^th anniversary of the iconic Baguette bag, FENDI launches another exclusive set: a silver Baguette with matching FENDI First slingback heels, solely available at the Dubai Mall.

The FENDI boutique is now open at Fashion Avenue, The Dubai Mall.

Guerlain’s Orchidée Impériale Black The Cream is revealed in an exceptional edition as a result of a collaboration of the work of a Chinese artist.

Brought to life by the know-how of porcelain manufacturer Bernardaud the iconic jar was reimagined with a drawing of the Black Orchidee, interpreted by Li Hongbo.

The artist has drawn it down to the finest detail and created a three-dimensional sculpture using his technique of choice – paper. Based on the artist’s sketch, Bernardaud has reproduced the drawing in 24-karat gold on the black porcelain jars.

An ode to nature, Orchidée Impériale Black The Cream is made up of 86% naturally-derived ingredients. Efficacy that boosts the skin’s self-defence mechanisms is paired with a deliciously silky smooth texture, like a balm. The quintessence of luxury, the ultimate beauty talisman, the promise of a rejuvenating effect in an exceptional cream and sustainable luxury.

The special edition collection features three exceptional creations:

The Exceptional Piece: Summum of creativity and a work of art in its own right, a paper sculpture by Li Hongbo serves as the pedestal for the cream in a version even more embellished with the 24-karat gold floral motif, a quasi-integral creation hand-painted with grand feu painting.

The Trilogy Case: A precious lacquered wood box offers the Orchidée Impériale Black trilogy for a complete routine: The Cream in its artistic version designed by Li Hongbo, The Symbioserum and The Eye and Lip Contour Cream. A trilogy case in 500 copies.

The Art Edition Cream: The art edition Orchidée Impériale Black Cream sets off the porcelain jar with the addition of floral motifs designed by Li Hongbo. The 24-karat gold leaf decoration is delicately placed as a contrast on the shiny, deep black enamelling. The precision and perfection of a series of exceptional iconic pieces in a limited edition. An art edition cream in 1,000 copies.

Bulgari has partnered with UAE-based developer Meraas to create The Bulgari Lighthouse Dubai, an exclusive luxury residential destination.

Setting a new standard for luxury living the Bulgari Lighthouse will be a residential tower located on Jumeira Bay Island, overlooking the city’s iconic skyline and the Arabian Gulf.

Developed by Meraas in partnership with Bulgari and Designed by world-renowned architecture firm, ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, Bulgari Lighthouse offers intricately designed homes providing protection, privacy, and peace.

Residences will be cocooned in horizontal layers of architectural coral that serve as a filter for light, and air, creating open, yet secluded, living spaces.

The luxurious residential project comprises 31 penthouses over 27 storeys topped with a three-level Sky Villa. Homes range from 4 to 5 bedrooms with the Sky Villa housing 9 bedrooms and a 13,000 square feet terrace.

The tower’s pièce de resistance is the Bulgari Sky Villa, crowning the top three levels of Bulgari Lighthouse, enriched by rare and lavish materials, and custom-built details. It symbolizes luxury and exclusivity and is positioned to be the city’s most coveted ‘inner’ urban environment.

Residents will be able to enjoy uninterrupted access to the exclusive facilities of the neighbouring Bulgari Resort Dubai, including state-of-the-art pools, landscaped gardens, and a host of dining options on-site.

The tower’s façade reflects artistry, inspired by the natural gentle movement of marine coral, creating, and breathing light patterns that are timeless and traditional.

Anuradha Harish, Chief Commercial Officer, Meraas, said “our journey with Bulgari continues with this iconic project, strengthening our legacy of bringing to life some of the city’s – and region’s – most luxurious developments. Echoing Bulgari’s promise of exquisite design and quality, Meraas is proud to play a key role in thoughtfully curating a collection of unparalleled residential and hospitality offerings.”

Silvio Ursini, Bulgari Group Executive Vice President said, “we are proud to unveil our newest project at the Bulgari Resort and Residences Dubai. An extraordinary location for this stunning tower that offers unparalleled luxury reflecting the Bulgari standard of service and elegance. Bulgari Lighthouse’s striking architecture marries tradition with a contemporary design to enhance the dynamic spirit of this city.”

For the first time, Italian watchmaker Panerai has introduced a watch with a gold case and bracelet, elevating it offering of elegant timepieces.

The new Panerai Luminor Due TuttoOro collection features slim contours and a tailored, uncomplicated style that allow the watch to be worn from day to night.

The 38mm case and bracelet are forged from Panerai GoldtechTM, incorporating high copper content and platinum. Panerai GoldtechTM is a material that is integral to the Panerai identity. Copper contributes to the deep, red tone of the metal, while the platinum content ensures the colour will remain radiant and true.

It features a sun-brushed sandwich dial, and is available in two colours, white and deep marine blue, making them wearable for all genders.

The watch is powered by an automatic calibre P.900, measuring only 4.2mm thick, making it the first Panerai movement of its size to combine the date function and a three-day power reserve.

In keeping with Panerai’s diving heritage the watch is water-resistant to three bar (about 30 meters) and includes a tool to allow interchangeability of the bracelet.

The Panerai Luminor Due TuttoOro collection is available at Panerai boutiques.

Moynat is celebrating the holiday season with an exclusive collection. The “Le Jardin Anglais” (“The English Garden”), was created in collaboration with British artist Mark Hearld and features colourful works inspired by the flora and fauna of the British countryside.

The festive collection is available in a limited number of pieces with images of birds, plants and leaves presented across exquisite leathers using Maison Moynat’s leather marquetry technique.

Using Hearld’s paper-cut designs the House uses seemingly spontaneous shapes connect to form enchanting artworks.

A series of crossbody and tote bags in colourful tones will offer an uplifting addition to your wardrobe.

Available at all Moynat boutiques worldwide and on www.moynat.com from November 2022.

“Lagerfeld, the Chanel shows” a travelling exhibition, is celebrating the life and work of the late Karl Lagerfeld.

Having previously travelled to Paris and London the exhibition by Simon Procter is showcasing a series of the most influential runaway images paired with an exclusive afternoon tea experience at Palm Jumeirah’s Jumeriah Zabeel Saray hotel.

In collaboration with 7 Art Gallery, the exhibition will showcase a series of images from Lagerfeld’s Chanel shows over the years, capturing the energy and essence from the behind the scenes taken by the lens with images by renowned photographer Simon Procter.

The prints will are now on display at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray’s central lobby. Inspired by Lagerfeld and Chanel’s timeless fashion, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray has created, a limited-edition special afternoon tea titled “The Expression Afternoon Tea”, which will be curated for guests across the duration of the exhibition to celebrate this special art event.

Simon Procter said: “It’s a great pleasure to have my work exhibited at Jumeirah Zabeel Saray. I thank them for the support and hope you enjoy the artwork that I compiled through my 16 years of work with Karl Lagerfeld, a fascinating and interesting man who worked hard and inspired many.  The images you’re going to see are a celebration of his work with Chanel which showcases the highest level of luxury just like the location that is exhibiting them”

Mark Hehir, Jumeirah Zabeel Saray General Manager, added: “As we continuously work to craft unique and memorable experiences for our guests, we’re happy to be hosting this first of its kind exhibition in partnership with 7 Art Gallery to showcase some of the most import work in the fashion history. Hosting Lagerfeld, the Chanel Shows will give our guests the chance to be part of the captivating history of a key fashion icon and discover a one-of-a-kind exhibition in a truly unique setting. We’re also happy to support the art scene in the Emirates with this special event and with many exciting plans and partnerships coming in the pipeline.”

To find out more about the exhibition or book The Expression Afternoon Tea contact: +971-44530444.

DREAM is back for a third season in Dubai, a new “dinner and a show” concept is bringing the party atmosphere of Vegas to the UAE.

After its first season earlier this year, the late-night show returns with a new performance and dining experience. Expect to be entertained and surprised as you prepare to party in style.

Your evening will start with a relaxed, laid-back atmosphere as you discover delicious dishes. Inspired by Mediterranean cuisine choose from an array of starters, mains and desserts that are perfect for sharing. Highlight dishes from the menu include the Smoked Truffle Beef Tartare, Grilled Octopus, Seafood Risotto, and the Coffee Caviar Tiramisu for dessert.

The evening show starts to kick off around 10pm and you won’t be disappointed! As the lights go down the music is turned up and you’ll be transported into a fantasy world. International acts and artists will perform dances, songs, acrobatics and impressive showcases that will amaze you.

As the night goes on the party atmosphere increases as the audience is transported to a Vegas party land. DREAM brings magic and fantasy to life with spectacular 3D visual mapping and captivating performances.

Operating Hours: Wednesdays to Sundays | 08:00 PM until late, Location: Address Beach Resort – JBR, Contact and Reservations: 04 220 0224 |  reservations@dreamdxb.com

As the weather cools down, we reveal the best locations to sit back, enjoy a mocktail and watch the beautiful sunset in the UAE

1. The Jetty Lounge

Arguably the best place to watch the sunset in Dubai, The Jetty Lounge at One&Only Royal Mirage is the perfect destination for a laid-back afternoon basking in the golden sun. Kick off your shoes and unwind as your feel the sun between your toes. Enjoy a chilled-out vibe with a large selection of drinks and light bites.

2. NOÉPE

NOÉPE at Park Hyatt Dubai offers stunning views of the Dubai skyline as you overlook the marina. With a New England-inspired menu guests can relax and escape the business of the city and enjoy fresh dishes and a colourful drinks menu. Try the oysters, Korean-style fried chicken and the king lobster – you won’t be disappointed!

3. Aura Skypool

See the sunset from above the clouds at Aura Skypool. The world’s highest infinity pool offers 360-degree views of the city and is the perfect place for a photo opportunity. The swimming pool is open all day and also has a new sunrise deal with early access between 6am and 9am. Early risers can kick-start their day with a tranquil leisurely swim, before relaxing over a freshly prepared lunch.

4. Buddha-Bar Beach

Buddha-Bar Beach in Abu Dhabi is the perfect place for catching up with friends and family as you relax and watch the sun meet the sea. The idyllic day-to-night destination on Saadiyat Island offers a diverse selection of dining and lounge areas accompanied by eclectic music and impressive mocktails. The perfect place to transition from day to night.

5. Koko Bay

Located at the trendy destination of West Beach, Palm Jumeirah Koko Bay is inspired by the beachside bars of Bali. Its boho design and laid-back atmosphere is the perfect place to chill and soak up the panoramic views of Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island and Ain Dubai. On the menu, you’ll find freshly prepared healthy dishes as well as healthy juices and vitamin-boosting smoothies.

6. Beach Deck Ritz Carlton Al Hamra Beach

The Ritz-Carlton Ras Al Khaimah, Al Hamra Beach has relaunched its beachside restaurant Beach Deck, inviting guests back to make the most of the stunning views of the sun-kissed shores of powdery sands and cool azure waters. The open-air beach deck offers a decadent menu of premium seafood dishes and refreshing mixed drinks, making it the ideal venue for guests and residents to enjoy a relaxed alfresco dining experience while catching the golden hour.

7. The London Project

The London Project at Bluewaters Island has just opened a new terrace making it the perfect destination to watch the sun go down against the backdrop of the Dubai skyline. On Sunday afternoons unwind with chilled music, tasty bites and a vast array of drinks on offer.

8. Shimmers

Set against the backdrop of spectacular Burj Al Arab Jumeirah views and nestled on the stunning beachfront at Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, Shimmers offers the ultimate casual alfresco dining experience and the ideal spot to enjoy a late weekend lunch or catch up with loved ones over dinner. Sink your toes into the golden sands of Dubai’s longest stretch of private beach and enjoy a chic Greek dining experience with six brand-new menu items.

9. ZETA Seventy Seven

ZETA Seventy Seven is an outdoor oasis located on the 77th floor of Address Beach Resort. Featuring a huge pool area for hotel guests as well as the recently reopened restaurant, ZETA Seventy Seven is a truly iconic destination. Enjoy the picturesque views extending across the Arabian Gulf and Palm Jumeirah as you try dishes from the Asian fusion menu as you say cheers to the daily sunset.

10. Sobe

Sobe, the rooftop bar at W Dubai – The Palm is the perfect setting for an unforgettable sunset moment. Each day as the sun goes down guests will be treated to the sunset ritual, performed by the venue’s staff members. With 360-degree views of Dubai, it is the perfect spot to indulge in delicious food and drinks with friends and enjoy laid-back music while you relax.

Valentino has revealed the latest edition of its Party Collection getting us in the festive spirit.

Shimmering fabrics and shining hues are spread across ready-to-wear and Valentino Garavani accessories.

Set in luxurious purple and golden rooms, the campaign centres around a group of friends as they prepare for a night to remember.

Joy is in the air this holiday season, all wrapped up in shimmering fabrics and shining hues.

See more of the collection below:

Dior is reviving the iconic mini Lady Dior carried by Lady Diana for the 1996 Met Gala.

The Lady was named after Princess Diana after she visited Paris for the opening of the Paul Cézanne retrospective at the Grand Palais. Diana wore the bag on several occasions and it soon took her name to be known as the Lady Dior.

The bag has since become an icon of the house, being reinvented in many ways over the years. This however is the first time the exact bag carried by Diana herself has been reinvented.

The bag has been specially re-edited in a limited edition number of pieces. Celebrating the virtuoso skills of the Dior ateliers, the essential piece is brought to life in Italy.

Its leather, delicately stitched with the emblematic cannage, enhances its architectural lines, while each detail, conceived with infinite meticulousness, marks its uniqueness, such as the “DIOR” charms – a tribute to the magical thinking of the founding couturier – which punctuate it with a finishing touch of refinement.

As we age and the production of the ‘scaffolding’ proteins within our skin starts to reduce. The effects are multiple: the skin experiences laxity, which in turn means that wrinkles are more visible and there is also significant volume loss.

In addition, there is a negative impact on the skin’s appearance in terms of tone and texture. But thankfully, there are a range of injectable treatments that can not only keep these signs of ageing at bay but actually stimulate the production of collagen and elastin to offer skin rejuvenation, leading to increased firmness, improved texture, tone and elasticity and enhanced radiance.

We sat down with Dr Dany Kayle, Founder of Dr Kayle Aesthetic Clinic, which was named Best Aesthetic Clinic in the GCC in February this year, to get the lowdown on injectables and find out why you should never get a permanent filler.

Dr Dany Kayle

Botox

This is a drug that is injected into the muscle itself to paralyze it with the consequence that it diminishes the wrinkles on the skin that overlies that specific muscle. It’s mainly used to soften lines and does this to great effect. In recent years, to avoid the frozen look of the past, Baby Botox has become increasingly popular. This treatment uses tiny doses of Botox. The result is an ‘au natural look, which is very subtle and ensures that you look refreshed and rejuvenated. You can even take it one step further – for example, if the treatment is combined with micro-injections of skin boosters made of antioxidants, vitamins, and hyaluronic acid – to improve, maintain, and protect the skin of the face.

Fillers

Fillers have multiple uses. In the face, they can be used to improve the area around the mouth and enhance the cheeks and the jawline’s definition. The most important thing when it comes to fillers is that you take a slow and steady approach. The most successful filler treatments are when a patient improves on their look while maintaining harmony among the different structures of the face. I always recommend to my patients to place a small amount of filler and then increase it, if required, in subsequent appointments, so the results are as natural as possible.

Temporary fillers are made of crosslinked hyaluronic acid and serve to give volume to the area into which they are injected. These can be used in a very controlled way and are absorbed completely by the body within six to eight months. Most importantly, if the patient doesn’t like the outcome, they can be dissolved using a special enzyme, hyaluronidase.

There are also long-lasting fillers comprising substances such as polylactic acid. This will make the filler last longer because it can’t be absorbed by the body and its role is to stimulate collagen production. I would never, however, advocate their use as once injected, there is no way to remove them or to reduce their volume smoothly and non-invasively.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that there is another alternative to synthetic products, which is their own fat. Amongst experts, fat is the Rolls-Royce of fillers: it is longer lasting, and patients can never react negatively to it as it is their own fat.  Fat can be harvested using a small syringe from an area of excess fat in the patient and reused as filler for the same patient. You can upgrade this treatment by transferring stem cells at the same time. This will improve further the area treated and give the face an additional glow on top of volume replenishment.

All fillers have some possible complications. These include infection, hematoma (blood under the skin) and to a lesser extent skin necrosis, which is the death of an area of the skin due to blockage of the artery feeding that area by the filler. The most important sign of the problem will be skin discolouration, happening even in an area remote from the injection site, as well as issues relating to vision.

It is vital that fillers are only done by experienced plastic surgeons or dermatologists as otherwise, you risk not only a poor result but severe and sometimes irreversible complications.

Profhilo

Derived from 100% pure non-crosslinked hyaluronic acid, Profhilo is a completely natural injectable that helps to improve the quality of the skin.  As we age, skin becomes dull, dry and lacklustre. Profhilo is a treatment that will tackle these problems through effective skin bio-remodelling in just two sessions at a four-week interval and then one maintenance session twice a year.

Specifically targeting a two-centimetre radius of the injection site, there are just five injection points on each side of the face to ensure optimal distribution and absorption of the slow-release Hyaluronic Acid formula.

Unlike fillers, it works to improve the quality of the tissue itself rather than a mere volume replenishment.  By injecting into specific anatomical points it can remodel and enhance the skin quality, as well as moisturise and rejuvenate facial skin, thereby restoring its glow and firmness. In essence, this injectable treatment stimulates the production of collagen and elastin to offer skin rejuvenation. Results include increased firmness, improved texture, tone and elasticity and enhanced radiance, with the effects lasting up to 6 months.

One of Profhilo’s biggest advantages is that it distributes smoothly and evenly without the formation of any lumps – a potential risk with traditional fillers. This allows it to be used on areas which are difficult to treat with traditional fillers, such as the neck and forehead but it can also be used for the décolletage, hands, arms, knees and abdomen area.

Profhilo can be used as a stand-alone treatment if the target is to achieve a healthier appearance of the skin, enhance hydration and see a mild lifting effect. However, if volume loss or skin laxity is already advanced, then other modalities such as fillers or energy-based treatments can be done in conjunction with Profhilo.

Words by Dr Dany Kayle, Founder of Dr Kayle Aesthetic Clinic

Boucheron brought its Parisian elegance to the Middle East with the second edition of its “La Maison” event in Riyadh.

The jeweller celebrated the bridge between Parisian and Middle Eastern cultures and showcased the Carte Blanche, Ailleurs High Jewellery collection for the first time in the region.

The event consisted of a visionary experience at Aseel Resort in Riyadh from 7^th to 10^th November 2022. The resort is located in Diriyah, the birthplace of the first Saudi state, a historical crossroads of pilgrims and traders, and home to one of the kingdom’s most ambitious heritage developments.

“The Middle East is a historic and crucial region for Boucheron from a business standpoint, as it still holds tremendous potential. In Saudi Arabia, as in the rest of the region, we operate at the very top of the market, selling to highly educated and savvy collectors. This is something I am proud of, which is why Boucheron returned to Riyadh to host the second edition of our ‘La Maison’ event. What made this event even more special is that it is the first time our newest Carte Blanche, Ailleurs High Jewelry collection was shown in the Middle East. Through this unique experience, we reassert who we are: the most stylish, innovative, and cutting-edge High Jewelry Maison,” said Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, CEO of Boucheron.

Portrait Mila Al Zahrani

Boucheron also unveiled its new local ambassador actress Mila Al Zahrani. A leading figure of the new generation of actresses in Middle Eastern cinema, Mila’s bold career choices challenge the position of Arab women in society and have established her as an outstanding advocate for women’s empowerment. With her free spirit and audacity, Mila brightly embodies the values of Maison Boucheron and will be part of the Maison’s upcoming campaigns.

Hélène Poulit-Duquesne ©Maximilan Gower

The experience explores the four pillars of Boucheron’s DNA: Heritage, Innovation, Style, and French Art de Vivre.

Jaguar’s F-Pace SVR combines style, performance and innovation.

Jaguar’s history of sports cars and fine design make it a go-to choice for car experts, but its SUV range also opens up the automotive manufacturer to a new audience, designed for those looking for functionality as well as the best in design and performance. The F-PACE SVR is now faster than ever with a motorsport-inspired exterior design, a luxurious interior and the latest connected technologies. The F-PACE is the perfect solution for all, combining the best of both worlds for motorheads, businessmen and families alike.

Exterior

From the outside, the car’s sleek curved design is inspired by the brand’s motorsport experience but offers an elegant appearance that will appeal to all. The new design has been upgraded from the original, with the enhanced airflow and aerodynamic benefits delivered through new apertures and vents for improved powertrain and brake cooling. The changes deliver superior aerodynamic performance including 35 per cent reduced lift and drag reduced from 0.37Cd to 0.36Cd.

Surrounding the new SVR-badged grille, the revised bumper design features an X-shape and blade-like elements intersecting the lower side air vents and intakes. An enlarged lower intake improves airflow, to cool the F-PACE SVR’s 550PS powertrain. While the new-look design delivers performance benefits, it also provides a more athletic appearance by visually lowering the front of the vehicle.  New diagonal blades below the lower bumper, shaped in partnership with the SV aerodynamics team, ensure every design detail has a functional purpose, while also helping to visually plant the F-PACE SVR closer to the road.

At the front of the car, the super-slim all-LED quad headlights feature a ‘Double J’ Daytime Running Light (DRL) with the option of Pixel LED technology for increased resolution and brightness. Adaptive Driving Beam capability evaluates the road ahead and automatically adapts the high beam light to mask oncoming traffic or traffic signs. This specialised system can create varying light beam patterns by selecting different LED segments to optimise visibility and minimise the risk of distracting other drivers. New slimline rear lights feature Jaguar’s trademark double chicane graphic which accentuates the width of the vehicle. The new look is completed with the addition of the updated SVR logo.

The F-PACE SVR features large 22-inch forged alloy wheels with a five-spoke design finished in gloss black with satin grey inserts. The new SVR logo is printed on the wheel for a stylish finish.

Interior

The sleek interior of the F-PACE SVR features a new refined design with luxurious materials to elevate the appearance and feel. Luxurious leather seats once again combine sports inspirations with and chic design. Seat and door inserts are finished in Alcantara, with elements such as the central cubby and leather midroll wrapped in luxurious Windsor leather. The seats feature heritage logo-inspired diamond embroidery across the front shoulder section, and features a unique perforation across the backrest, while the same pattern is used on the leather on the seatbacks. An embossed SVR logo on the headrests adds a final touch. The outer rim of the bespoke SVR split-rim steering wheel wears the same leather finish, while the inside of the wheel features a unique Mars Red SVR stitch detail. Tactile zinc-alloy shift paddles provide heightened driver engagement when making manual gear changes.

The HD Interactive Driver Display is wrapped in Alcantara with ebony stitching, while aluminium patterned finishers feature as standard with open-pore carbon fibre available as an option. The car’s technology system is of the highest standard with a new sporty centre console, incorporating an optional wireless device charger and improved console stowage. This is seamlessly integrated through a centrally-mounted 11.4-inch curved-glass HD touchscreen, which sits within an elegant magnesium alloy casing and provides access to the intuitive new Pivi Pro infotainment.

A series of advanced technologies ensure the health and wellbeing of all occupants. Cabin Air Ionisation improves interior air quality through Nanoe technology, which removes allergens and unpleasant odours. The system now also features PM2.5 filtration, which captures ultra-fine particles to improve occupant health and wellbeing. Customers activate the system simply by pressing the ‘Purify’ button within the infotainment.

Cutting-Edge Technology

The F-PACE SVR features Jaguar’s advanced Electronic Vehicle Architecture, with a range of new technologies to ensure this vehicle is ahead of the game with every detail. The latest Pivi Pro infotainment technology is accessed through the all-new 11.4-inch curved glass HD touchscreen, meaning enhanced clarity, a larger and brighter display and a simplified menu structure that allows drivers to access or view up to 90 per cent of common tasks from the homescreen in two taps or less, keeping both safety and simplicity in mind.

The system is also compatible with Apple CarPlay® as standard and allows customers to connect two phones simultaneously via Bluetooth. Optional wireless device charging with phone signal booster allows occupants to fast charge their compatible smartphone – perfect for long journeys. The collection of new convenience technologies includes Software-Over-The-Air (SOTA) capability, which ensures the performance SUV is always using the latest software, meaning that the technology automatically updates without the need to visit retailers to receive software updates for the vehicle.

The new F-PACE SVR also benefits from a selection of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. This includes the Clear Exit Monitor, which alerts both front and rear occupants to the presence of an approaching car or cyclist when exiting the vehicle. Adaptive Cruise Control automatically maintains a set distance from the vehicle in front.

Jaguar’s latest 3D Surround Camera technology delivers advanced 3D functionality using the latest camera technology to deliver more detail and a choice of real-time viewing when manoeuvring the vehicle. The selection of settings includes Junction View, 3D Perspective View, and ClearSight Plan View.

Performance

The F-PACE SVR is designed exclusively with Jaguar’s 550PS 5.0-litre V8 Supercharged petrol engine. The engine now has a 700Nm torque – an increase of 20Nm which delivers enhanced performance capable of 0-60mph in just 3.8 seconds (0-100km/h in 4.0 seconds). As well as the improved torque and acceleration, CO2 emissions are also reduced from 281g/km to 275g/km with fuel economy now up to 23.1mpg (12.2l/100km).

The car features Jaguar’s Electronic Vehicle Architecture, which features unique tuning, delivering a focused and honed driving experience, making it easier to handle than before and improving performance. Jaguar SV’s engineers have recalibrated the software to provide sharper throttle response, stiffen the suspension set-up, optimise steering weighting and enhance the exhaust mapping.

A new Dynamic Launch feature also uses driveline inertia to maintain power to the wheels during gear changes, contributing to the SVR’s sharper acceleration from a standstill. At the same time, F-PACE SVR is now more comfortable and enjoyable to drive at a relaxed pace, without compromising its high-speed dynamics, further underlining the new model’s duality of purpose. The steering system is enhanced with a new electronic power-assistance system delivering greater immediacy, and providing a heightened connection between the vehicle and the driver.  All of the car’s improvements are aimed to combine performance and comfort.

The 5.0-litre V8 Supercharged petrol engine is paired with Jaguar’s ultra-responsive, smooth-shifting eight-speed automatic transmission which delivers rapid gearshifts for effortless performance while adapting the way power is delivered to suit the driving situations. Jaguar’s All-Wheel Drive with Intelligent Driveline Dynamics is fitted as standard. The technology has a rear-wheel drive bias for enhanced driver engagement and performance.

In conclusion, the high-performance design is a perfect way of combining the finest in motorsport with luxury, comfort and delivery for all. Now available across the Middle East.

Hermès is celebrating the best of craftsmanship and creativity with its Petit h Souk in Dubai.

Located at the Maison’s Dubai Mall store the workshop brings life and meaning to unique, hybrid objects with a playful dialogue between object creation, the reuse of materials, and sustainability.

Petit h was established in 2010 under the creative direction of Godefroy de Virieu to showcase the art of creation. Here creation takes place in reverse because work here does not start with a preconceived idea or grand design, but with materials such as leather, silk, crystal and porcelain for which the other métiers have no further use, and with which artisans, artists and designers improvise by combining, assembling and altering them in a thousand and one ways.

The petit h workshop gives life and meaning to unique, hybrid objects whose aesthetics and function are faithful to Hermès’ spirit of ingenuity, high-quality materials and exceptional know-how. Its creations are as surprising as they are fun.

In Dubai, the petit h objects are staged in a space reminiscent of a souk. Designed by Emirati architect and designer Abdalla Almulla, it is infused with the architecture of these traditional places of conviviality and trade.

The earthy tones of its walls and floors and the openwork ceilings help diffuse soft light, minimise exterior heat, and create a welcoming atmosphere where visitors can browse, take their time and chat over tea. The colour palette of the petit h souk reflects the local terracotta, clay, fabric and wood used to construct it.

These materials were worked according to ancestral know-how, echoing the very essence of petit h, where ingenious objects are created from diverse and varied materials in often unusual combinations.

A falcon stand which combines terracotta with leather, porcelain and crystal, and an incense burner consisting of a fine terracotta dish elevated on a green and white crystal base are two examples of vernacular creations that pay homage to Dubai.

The Petit H Souk will run from 11 to 27 November 2022, at Hermès, The Dubai Mall.

By Basma Chaieri, Founder, Etika Jewels

With the new generation of conscious luxury shoppers, the onset of lab-grown diamonds and precious stones has been well-received globally. Cultured diamonds are chemically and visually identical to their earth-grown counterpart with the sole exception of their originating source. Even experts in the field find it challenging to decipher a mined diamond from the sustainable alternative with the naked eye, loupe, or a microscope. However, like many new discoveries, misconceptions about the process and makeup of the stones still remain, leaving many luxury consumers with mixed viewpoints. Reassuring science-based details bring knowledge to the topic at hand.

A Carbon Copy of Chemical Properties

Engineered using the latest industry technology replicating extreme heat and pressure from the earth’s surfaces, identical chemical structures and properties develop from a diamond seed through two main methods:

• High-Temperature and High-Pressure (HTHP): high heat and pressure, conditions forcing a diamond crystal to grow.

• Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): Microwaves of heat and pressure are used to break down gas molecules from a vacuum chamber. The carbon atoms from the gas remain turning it into a growing diamond.

A diamond, regardless of how it is made, is a solid form of carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystalline structure – a diamond cubic. This organized pattern is the result of extremely high temperatures and pressure, resulting in crystallization. Although development takes place in a controlled lab setting, the result is identical to a mined, pure crystallized carbon. In a less scientific approach, whether you can get ice from a freezer or from a glacier – frozen water is the result, making the place of origin, the difference.

Duplicate Key Physical Properties

Hardness and Density: A gemstone’s durability and scratch resistance are determined by its ranking on the industry’s profoundly used Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Diamonds are notorious for holding a score of 10, the highest making them the hardest and most durable mineral. The Mohs scale and ranking process apply to mined and lab-grown diamonds equally.

Reflection and Dispersion: Along with a high reflection index, diamonds disperse and refract light visually. This is more commonly expressed as ‘fire’ and ‘brilliance,’ and is applicable to both mined and lab-made diamonds.

Identical Grading and Certification

Anyone who’s purchased a diamond or done some research knows the 4Cs – Colour, Cut, Clarity, and Carat, the universally approved system of diamond quality evaluation. Both lab-grown and mined diamonds undergo the same rigorous grading process evaluating the four aforementioned parameters. A perfectly cut and internally flawless diamond is expensive, whether traditional or lab-made.

Similar to natural diamonds, lab-created diamonds have varying amounts of internal flaws or ‘inclusions,’ affecting their grading. These inclusions result from chemical elements entering the dense structure of the strong crystalline bonds across both types of diamonds affecting the diamond’s clarity and colour. Both the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and the International Gemological Institute (IGI), prominent industry organisations that assess and grade mined and lab-grown diamonds.

Equivalent or Higher grade for Colour

Industry experts have cited that lab-grown diamonds might be higher in quality even if the chemical structure is the same. Naturally, the earth holds additional elements and due to this, mined diamonds are more suspectable to traces of nitrogen, which is responsible for a yellowish tint in many mined diamonds. On the other hand, lab-made diamonds, especially those created with the Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) method contain hardly any nitrogen impurities in their structure and therefore are colourless. They are categorized as Type IIa diamonds, the purest, and only two percent (2%) are formed from natural mining. In most cases, lab-grown diamonds are not only identical but also better in quality than the majority of their mined counterparts, according to the official grading system.

The Outcome: Identical Precious Stones with Different Origins

Cultured gems possess the same chemical and physical properties making them indistinguishable to the naked eye, equally strong, and scratch-proof, and undergo the same grading protocol.

While laboratories and industry associations with state-of-the-art equipment, like IGI or GAI, can differentiate, the two both gravitate to end-consumers with their allure and sparkle.

The only differentiating factor is the source and scientific method to produce a diamond in a sustainable fashion and without political or social conflict.

A certified diamond grader from IGI, Basma Chaieri, has always had a passion for science and believes in its ability to establish facts. Combining her digital marketing experience, technical expertise, and conscious mindset, she launched Etika Jewels in 2022 to cater to the GCC’s growing demand for ethical and mindful fine jewellery options and fulfil a personal passion.

The Carolina Herrera Resort 2023 collection by Wes Gordan takes us on a journey under the Mediterranean sun. Inspired by the sensual glamour of 90’s Supermodels and languid summer nights from Ibiza to St. Tropez, the collection evokes sophisticated whimsy and playful insouciance.

For the day, there is a playful yet polished approach ranging from leopard print dresses in eco-chiffon and cherry print separates in cotton shirting makes for an unexpected mix-and-match approach. A mini coated cotton trench in flamingo pink recalls a modern Belle de Jour, while a minidress in bubblegum pink houndstooth is the perfect destination look.

A feminine poppy print is blown up across day dresses and evening wear while floral details and embroideries shimmer against perfectly tailored gowns. A dramatic strapless gown in hot pink and Herrera red boasts a sensual slit and voluminous faille train, in an ode to the joyful frivolity of 90’s runways. Oversized hats by Parisian milliner Laurence Bossion in stripe cotton oversize sunglasses give the looks a dramatic finish.

See more of the collection below:

The Baby Dior Spring 2023 collection is full of sparkle and colour to bring joy to your little ones.

The new collection features two capivating themes: Sparkling and Snow, which are punctuated with magical details and classic elements of Dior’s style. Perfect for boys and girls who know style from a young age!

See the collections below:

Sparkling

The Sparkling series unveils dresses and skirts in entrancing colours. The emblematic toile de Jouy is illuminated with touches of pink and anise green, while garments for little boys are revealed in timeless shades, such as denim and white.

Snow

Punctuated with magical details, A tribute to the delightful moments of winter, the Snow line celebrates gentleness according to Dior. As if traced in snow, the graphic curves of the cannage are reinterpreted in faux fur, embroidered on a technical toile or flocked on tulle.

As we approach a new season it’s time to find some suitable arm candy to see you through the winter. With many luxury brands presenting new key accessories for this season we’ve done the hard work for you by finding our favourites. All you need to do is take your pick and head to the stores!

1. Balenciaga Crush bag

Balenciaga’s Crush bag has become a go-to accessory for celebrities since it first launched at the brand’s Winter 2022 show. The bag features a soft-shaped box, held by one or two handles on opposite edges and is available in a variety of finishes and colourways. The bag has been worn but the likes of Kim Kardashian, Bella Hadid and many more and is set to be one of the most in-demand bags for winter.

2. Schiaparelli Facebag

This season Schiaparelli has expanded its much-loved bag offering. The iconic Facebag is a conversation starter and a piece for those women who like to make a statement. The new Facebag comes in a range of colours including a bold red and glistening unmistakable gold. These bags will not be easy to get your hands on so start shopping now!

3. Bottega Veneta Sardine

Bottega Veneta’s iconic Intrecciato weave returns this season in the form of the new half-moon-shapes Sardine Top Handle bag. The Sardine features a soft leather body and a strong sculptural handle in micro-cast aluminium and brass. Much like the brand’s iconic Jodie bag, the Sardine doubles up as a jewel, a piece of arm candy you can’t leave the house without. The Sardine is available in Bitter Chocolate, Barolo and Bone colourways.

4. Dior Lady 95.22

Dior’s Lady 95.22 bag revisits the House’s heritage as it reinvents the lines of the iconic Lady Dior bag with a design that connects the past and the present. Its name references the year when the bag was first created (1995) and the year of this new revival (2022). The bag features a contemporary silhouette, subtly curved, combing the emblematic macrocannage with the new graphic maxicannage pattern, further enhancing its architectural shape. The two handles are dressed in leather and metal, punctuated with “Dior” lucky charms, evoking Monsieur Dior’s grigris. Available from January in three sizes and two shades of black and latte.

5. Louis Vuitton Capucines

As part of the Cruise 2022 collection, Louis Vuitton introduces two new iterations of its iconic Capucines bag. Reflecting the desert and metal colour palette from the ready-to-wear designs these two statement pieces are designed for the fashion-conscious woman. Each piece features the classic top handle, a compact, trapezoid-shaped body, and a v-shaped incision on the bag’s lip encased in distinctive Louis Vuitton hardware.

6. Tod’s

For Fall/Winter 2022-23 Tod’s presents a bold new take on its most iconic bag style the Di Bag. Giving new life to the style that was first introduced in the nineties the new Di Bag has been enlarged, its lines deconstructed and its silhouette modernised. Expertly crafted from soft leather this genderless accessory has become a multifunctional, essential. The artisanal techniques used to create the Di Bag are similar to those used by ancient saddle makers and the leathers are some of the finest in the world. Key features include the signature central-stitched seam and rolled handles, with an “almond-shaped” end, all with hand-painted raw-leather edging. On these, the top zip is adorned with a graceful long leather loop that adds a touch of convenience. It is available in a number of sizes and comes with an adjustable shoulder strap. Upon purchasing a Di Bag customers can request personalisation with their chosen letters or initials.

7. Fendi Baguette

For Fendi, this season is all about the Baguette Bag which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. After its recent celebration in New York, the new editions of the Baguette will soon be in stores, offering fans multiple ways to express themselves. Choose from new interpretations designed by Kim Jones and Silvia Venturini Fendi, as well as special editions from Marc Jacobs, Tiffany & Co, Sarah Jessica Parker and Porter as they pay tribute to the history of the accessory.

8. Miu Miu Leather shoulder bag

This season Miu Miu is bringing back the nineties style with its leather shoulder bag with a snap hook. The Snap Hook which has become an iconic element of the collection offers a retro appeal with modern femininity. Available in Sand/Coffee and Sand/White tones the bag also features a removable strap.

9. Chanel 22

The Chanel 22 bag returns this season as part of the Cruise 22 collection with an eye-catching tie-dye design. The Chanel 22 has become a key element of the collections since its first debut this year. Imagine by Virginie Viard and named after the year it was created its slouchy design and supple yet resistant leather make it a bag for multiple occasions. The bag features signature quilted leather and a metal chain interlaced with leather and the CHANEL Paris medallion.

10. Prada Supernova

Prada’s Supernova bag has become an icon of the season. With soft leather and various colourways including a unique two-tone gradient design, the Supernova is a timeless accessory to invest in not just for this season, but for many to come. Its elegant silhouette is emphasised by the zipper closure with a sinuous effect and is finished with an enamelled metal triangle logo.

11. Loewe Goya Puffer

Loewe’s puffer bag is a playful approach to expressing the brand’s craftsmanship. This bold design sees the Goya bag transformed with a new puffer effect. Its shiny nappa lambskin body is puffed up with natural goose feathers and finished with a gold Anagram fastening to give a cushioned effect. The bag is available in clay green, black, dark chocolate, camel, and plumrose hues.

12. Dolce&Gabbana DG Logo Bag

Featuring a linear shape, the new DG Logo Bag enriches the accessories offering of the FW 22/23 Collection. Entirely made of calfskin, the bag, characterized by an all-over stitched logo with a three-dimensional effect, has an adjustable and removable shoulder strap. The DG Logo Bag is available in different sizes, from small, medium, to large and comes in various models: shopping, shoulder and crossbody.

13. Moynat Gabrielle Bag

Moynat’s Gabrielle bag is for an elegant understated woman. The bag owes its clean, graphic lines to the subtle play of the curves of the Limousine vintage trunks that are an integral part of the history of the House. These curves are a trompe-l’oeil effect created by the seams on the top and bottom of the bag and the twist lock closure is shaped like an abstract M in palladium metal. The complex construction of the handle and the emphasis on painted raw edges so characteristic of the House establish this creation as a representative of Moynat’s craftsmanship.

14. Saint Laurent Shaggy Bag

Saint Laurent’s new shaggy bag is the accessory of the season from the Parisian House. Its exaggerated volumes bring modernity to this bag while the choice of materials makes this a winter essential. The bag’s imposing handle allows it to be carried on the shoulder or in the hand. The bag comes in black and is available in fur or with animal-free fur.

15. Celine Matelasse

The Celine Matelasse has become a cool girl’s go-to accessory over the past few months. Featuring quilted leather and a chain shoulder strap, this bag would be perfect for those who like to add edge to their style. Available in nude and black.

Lebanese couturier Zuhair Murad has joined forces with UAE-based property giant DAMAC to present Elegance Tower in Downtown Dubai. This impressive 25-storey luxury tower will combine the best in real estate with the finest in luxury design.

Located in the heart of the bustling downtown area Elegance Tower will offer prime views of Za’abeel, Dubai Canal and Burj Khalifa.

The tower will comprise of one and two-bedroom apartments featuring interiors designed by Zuhair Murad. With refined gold and white design the residential units will ooze elegance as the name of the tower suggests.

Among the unique features of the tower is the “secret” door in all units, which appears as a decorative shelf display in the living room but opens up directly into the master bedroom, giving the homes a sense of privacy and singularity.

“We continue to responsibly bring unique products to market, and Elegance Tower stands out with its beautiful design, luxury offerings and incomparable central location. The demand has already been massive, and we are overwhelmed by interest from customers — many of whom are repeat customers who trust our brand and love our products,” Niall McLoughlin, Senior Vice President of DAMAC Properties said.

The tower features luxury amenities, including a swimming pool overlooking the Dubai skyline, a pool bar, sunbed zone, lagoons, a kid’s play area and a fully-equipped gym.

“It’s been an incredible year at DAMAC with our new launches such as SAFA ONE by de GRISOGNO and SAFA TWO by de GRISOGONO, Chic Tower in Business Bay and new cluster launches in our thriving DAMAC Hills community as well as our new DAMAC Lagoons community in which we launched last year,” McLoughlin added.

“The future looks bright for the Dubai property market, and we are so happy to be contributing to the city’s thriving development.”

For more visit www.damacproperties.com

Nobu will open its first-ever pool and beach club at Atlantis The Royal in 20223.

Building on the success of Nobu restaurant at Atlantis, the Palm the hospitality chain will launch Nobu the Beach when the new luxury resort Atlantis the Royal opens next year.

Nobu the beach will blend cool luxury with minimalistic Japanese traditions into a one-of-a-kind pool and beach club experience. Located in an iconic location with sweeping views of the Palm Island and Dubai skyline, Nobu by the Beach will feature a lagoon pool, a Nobu restaurant and an expansive outdoor bar and terrace overlooking the ocean. The destination will have a live DJ, as well as luxury air-conditioned cabanas with private plunge pools.

All guests are treated to an array of luxury amenities on rotation, including Nobu popsicles, fruit ceviche, monaka and mochi ice cream and ultrasonic jewellery and sunglasses cleaning. Whilst guests with a reservation for one of Nobu’s luxury daybeds or cabanas can expect a curated array of exclusively designed amenities, including a Nobu branded beach bag, hat, fan and water bottle, as well a Nobu toiletry bag with travel size-skin care. Exclusive VIP experiences also include in-cabana spa services and floating food and beverage.

Nobu by the Beach

The menu will be inspired by Nobu’s much-loved Japanese Peruvian cuisine, this time served in bitesize pieces. With a focus on sharing and lighter bites, along with some mouthwatering updates guests can expect bento boxes, sandos and bitesize black cod and tacos. Guests can also enjoy a live Robatayaki counter, literally translating to ‘fireside cooking’, featuring a fresh fish and meat display, as well as charcoal grilled skewers.

At the helm of Nobu by the Beach is Chef de Cuisine, Belkacem Boubekeur. With more than 20 years of international experience and having worked at Nobu since 2018 in both Monte Carlo and at Atlantis, The Palm, Chef Boubekeur will lead the kitchen at Nobu by the Beach, working alongside Executive Chef Damien Duviau on menu development.

Timothy Kelly, Executive Vice President and Managing Director, of Atlantis Resorts and Residences, comments: “Nobu Hospitality is an incredibly valued partner for the Atlantis brand. Having opened at the resort in 2008, the brand has established itself consistently as the authority on Japanese cuisine in Dubai and we look forward to evolving this offering into a pool and beach club experience. As the leading culinary and entertainment destination in Dubai, Nobu by the Beach at Atlantis The Royal will be a simply unrivalled pool and beach experience and we look forward to unveiling this incredible experience to our guests and visitors in 2023”.

Celebrity Chef Nobu Matsuhisa Said “We knew we wanted to continue growing in the hospitality scene and after Nobu Dubai’s huge success at Atlantis, The Palm we were very excited to continue expanding within the destination. Nobu by the Beach is an exciting new concept that we created to offer guests somewhere to relax and enjoy their Nobu experience for longer than just a meal, in a beautiful, casual setting.”

Nobu by the Beach will open at Atlantis The Royal in Q1 2023. Stay tuned @nobubythebeach for more details. To be one of the first to stay at Atlantis The Royal, guests can make a reservation at  www.atlantistheroyal.com. Reservations will open from 31^st October 2022, for stays from 2023 onwards.

Louis Vuitton presents the fourth edition of its art project, reinventing the iconic Capucines bag.

Louis Vuitton celebrates its iconic Capucines bag through an artistic collaboration. In the fourth wave of Artycapucines, the brand collaborates with six contemporary artists who were invited to create their own version of the Capucines. The six artists were given complete creativity and freedom to reinterpret the bag in a way that expresses their style and personality and captures the femininity, modernity and timelessness of the bag. Each bag in the exclusive collection will be limited to 200 pieces and will be available in Louis Vuitton stores worldwide. Turn the page to discover more about the artists and their unique designs.

Amélie Bertrand

Amélie Bertrand by Christophe Coënon

Known for her bright and bold imagery, French contemporary artist Amélie Bertrand combines abstract motifs of chains, camouflage, tiles and tropical plants, all in bright and gradated colours. Combining nature with fantasy, she creates images that feature almost mystical landscapes. Her design for the Artycapucines collections features a rainbow of colour and a phosphorescent handle.

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“I immediately thought, a bag’s an object, so let’s treat it as a sculptural work.” She explained. “This made me consider how the light would hit its surfaces, and how the bag itself would throw light back, perhaps onto the owner’s clothes. I wanted a bag that illuminated the night, like a nightclubbing bag, or like those scooters that people “pimp” using those bright artificial-light panels. You could say I wanted to pimp my bag! The bag’s phosphorescent handle and surface components “charge up” using daylight in order to lighten the night, evoking the internal light that a computer emits.”

She explains the process of working with Louis Vuitton on this project: “It was like a highly creative laboratory. The process itself mirrors my own work: the gradual adding of different layers, finding the best possible application of those elements to the surface. As an artist you can be quite free form, whereas the Louis Vuitton artisans are more structured, so we pushed each other in different directions and landed on a final product that feels unexpected and exciting.”

Park Seo-Bo

Park Seo-Bo by Jaehoon Kim

Park Seo-Bo is one of South Korea’s most celebrated artists. He is the founder of Dansaekhwa, a movement that began in the early 1970s and altered the course of Korean art with its ideas of the purposelessness of actions and the spiritual benefits of endless repetition. In the late 1960s, Park began working on his ongoing Écriture series, originally composed of pencil lines drawn on paint-covered canvas. Since the early 1980s, the work has used the specific properties of Korean Hanji paper, which Park soaks for weeks, applies to canvas, and works on in pencil and acrylic paint. He considers his painting method as a creative meditative exercise.

His now iconic methods are used as the inspiration for his take on the Louis Vuitton icon for which he bases the design on a red painting of his. He explains: “When I later started using colours in my painting, I did so by searching for “natural colour” instead of “ideological colour”. One time, I was looking at a valley by Mount Bandai. The valley was aligned with the sun, so it appeared to be almost neon red. The colour was so intense that it felt like I was looking at a flame that was chasing me to my death. That moment acted as a reminder that I’m only a tiny being in front of the vastness of nature. As the wind blew the clouds and the sunlight shone, one side of the valley remained neon red, while the other side became shaded and much darker. I thought I should paint this “harmony of nature”; my red painting came from this moment – from nature.” 

The artist enlisted the help of his grandson a fashion graduate in order to adapt his work for the bag. “My talented grandson is a graduate of London College of Fashion, and he was instrumental in adapting my painting to the Artycapucines’ bag design. When I received the first prototypes, I was in awe of the incredible leather craftsmanship, achieved by the hands of Louis Vuitton’s artisans. Honestly, I think it is impossible not to respect Louis Vuitton for its level of savoir-faire.” He continues; “ultimately, I think this bag collabo- ration and my original artwork should be exhibited together, as a whole, as one object.”

Peter Marino

Peter Marino by Sean Davidson

Architect Peter Marino founded his New York-based architecture firm in 1978 and has since worked on some of the most recognised architectural projects of the modern day. As a confessed art lover, Marino has commissioned more than 300 site-specific artworks that have been integrated into his architectural designs, and in 2021, he opened the Peter Marino Art Foundation, based in a restored public library in Southampton, New York.

His Artycapucines design is a solid black creation, inspired by a 14th-century Venetian building. “I’m chairman of Venetian Heritage and we were raising funds to restore a 14th-century building in Venice called Scuola Grande San Giovanni Evangelista. One time when I was visiting, I noticed a medieval box near the monumental staircase designed by [Italian architect] Mauro Codussi. This box had straps and a medieval key. I was inspired by these elements, which I translated into this new Artycapucines bag.”

Daniel Buren

Daniel Buren by Christophe Coënon

French artist Daniel Buren has had a career spanning over 60 years. His works explore the relationships between art and its physical and intellectual structures, and our perception of light and space. His works feature graphic lines and often use his now-trademark vertical stripes. Showcasing his works at over 3,000 exhibitions throughout his career Burren has become one of the most successful contemporary artists of his time. ln 2016, he created Observatory of Light at the Fondation Louis Vuitton, a large-scale, in situ work that covered every other panel of the building’s 12 glass “sails” with brightly coloured transparent self-adhesive vinyl sheets, following a rhythm of every 10 glass panels alternating white stripes and empty spaces of 8.7cm each, all the way long.

His Artycapucines designs feature bold colours, graphic lines and his trademark stripes. The unmissable designs are timeless yet modern. “The subject of this work is not a specific space or precise environment, which are usually at the heart of all my work; rather, it’s a fixed object with which I “compose”. The Artycapucines has a really simple design: a trapezoid as a base and the arc of a circle as a handle. Everything starts from there. My initial sketch was rather abstract, but the object’s function was still clear. By making the handle an exact semicircle, and transferring it to the body of the bag itself, two shapes emerged: a trapezoid and a circle.” He said of his creations. “I was so impressed by the Louis Vuitton artisans’ ability to implement such high-quality solutions in such a record time. They constantly amazed me. Just three weeks after showing them my thumbnail sketch, they presented me with a prototype, which became the basis of our shared reflections on improvements.”

Ugo Rondinone

Ugo Rondinone by Sean Davidson

Swiss artist Ugo Rondinone is known for his ability to give new light to the vision of human nature through a wide range of two-dimensional and three-dimensional objects, installations, videos, and performances. His hybridised forms, which borrow from ancient and modern cultural sources alike, exude pathos and humour, going straight to the heart of the most pressing issues of our time, where modernist achievement and archaic expression intersect.

His colourful design for Louis Vuitton is bright, vibrant and joyful and with a clear inspiration taken from the circus. “I knew the bag had to please and chose to use colour as the main attraction.” He said. “So I took two archetypal symbols that I often use in my work: the clown and the rainbow. The clown with its recognisable nonbinary character and outlandish costumes, distinctive make-up, colourful wigs, and exaggerated footwear, is designed to entertain large audiences. In my work, though, I have turned it into a character who doesn’t entertain, but instead just sits in contemplation. The rainbow is a communal archetype of unity and peace, while also referring to the gay-liberation movement. For example, in my first public work, in 1996, I made an illuminated neon rainbow sign that spelled out “Cry Me a River”.”

The artist saw the process as a collaboration between himself and the brand. “The collaboration was amazing. The team at Louis Vuitton’s ateliers really made sense of what I wanted, and then went out of their way to develop the ideas even further, and so create different possibilities. Working with a bag requires an appreciation of the functional “end use” that my artwork never does.” He said.

Kennedy Yanko

Kennedy Yanko by Sean Davidson

American artist Kennedy Yanko offered a more abstract take on the accessory. Her artworks are found in metal and “paint skin”, a material she makes by pouring large amounts of paint, letting it dry, and using the sheet-like form to create new sculptural compositions. The flowing, yet solid result is described by the artist as an “abstract expressionist-surrealist work with an anthropomorphic quality”.

By replicating the “paint skin’ in her design, the Capucines bag is giving an extraordinarily unique identity. “When the Louis Vuitton team first came in, I shared an idea of what I wanted to do. The next time I saw them they presented me with so many different options to choose from. It really expanded my mind of what this bag could be. Once we’d figured out the colours and style and how to create the bag itself, I was particularly interested in making something that was functional. I wanted a bag that you could use at any event and with any outfit; for example, the handle comes off, and there’s a pouch underneath it, so you can slide your hand and then carry the bag as a clutch.”

“They [the Louis Vuitton team] were super experimental about recreating my paint-skin effect; it actually incorporates a rusting process that takes place using bacteria. They also experimented with over 20 different colour samples, using a spectrometer to get the exact shade. It was an intensive process, which I enjoyed a lot. It gave me new ideas of how I could sculpturally add volume and texture to my own work using different materials.” The artist spoke of her excitement to see the bag in stores. “I’m excited to see it out in the world, like seeing a lady at the airport who’s chosen to take the bag on a trip with her. You’d never get that with a piece of work on a gallery wall.”

Talel Paris was founded by Moroccan designer Leila Roukni in 2019. The brand offers Italian-made leather handbags and accessories with a strong focus on sharp designs and unconventional shapes and concentrates on sustainable production.

Each piece is developed in Paris and made in Italy, with the highest attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. Designed for those who live an urban, modern life, Talel’s designs are bold, bright and unique. After she was nominated for the accessories award at Fashion trust Arabia, we talked to Leila Rouki to find out more about her experience.

How does it feel to have your work recognised by the FTA Prize?

I feel very proud to be part of this family and proud to represent the MENA region.

It was a beautiful experience and an amazing opportunity to share my work with so many people from the industry.

Tell us about your brand and your journey to where you are today as well as the materials you work with?

Talel is a contemporary luxury brand founded in 2019. The brand offers leather handbags and accessories with a sharp design and a focus on unconventional shapes, considering details and sustainable production.

I personally have more than 10 years of experience in the leather goods industry, all of it accumulated in Paris. Worried about having to do the same work over and over again and needing more freedom and creativity in my work, I took the decision to launch my own brand.

I work a lot with leather. Talel bags are handcrafted with the finest materials and built around the best manufacturing practices, continuing the transmission of specific know-how at every step of the production process.

What can you tell us about your latest collections?

A lot of novelties! A new small leather goods offering and new materials such as fake fur and metallic leathers.

Can you share a little about how the FTA prize is helping emerging designers worldwide?

This is an amazing opportunity for the designers from the MENA region to share their work. There is so much beautiful craftmanship and rich and diverse cultural heritage that is perfectly represented and thanks to this prize and it allows us to share it with the rest of the world. This event has been covered by so many people from the industry: by the judges, by the press, by the influencers, by the stores.. it is a great window, and it will help for sure the designer’s exposure.

What is a message you would send to the organisers and also to the industry in the Middle East?

Thank you Fashion Trust Arabia you are giving a lot of hope and opportunities to Arab designers. It’s a beautiful example of transmission and support that you are giving to young designers like us and we are very grateful for that.

What has been the highlight for you?

To show our work to this incredible panel of judges and board members who took the time to listen to each of us.

Where would you like to see your brand in five years?

I hope to be still there creating and being represented across the MENA region and all over the world.

Tell us about your creative process?

There is no compromise in my creative process! I just want to express myself and my mission is to propose a creative model, not a business model. I have this irrepressible desire for freedom in my work, at the service of a generation that sets its own rules.

What’s the biggest challenge you face with your own brand?

It’s not an easy thing to create a brand, and this asks for a lot of work and investments. The big challenge is to separate the business side from the personal side.

Where did your passion for design begin?

I have a lot of memories of my mother sewing for me when I was a child, she used to sew a lot and make me custom pieces. That’s how it started. I have always loved handbags. Whenever I had money to treat myself, I preferred to invest in a beautiful accessory, rather than clothes. A bag can tell so much about your personality and what you want to express about yourself.

Who or what inspires you the most?

I greatly admire Martin Margiela, for being avant-garde and unconventional. I like the way he breaks the rules and codes of fashion, transforming, reinterpreting and deconstructing classic wardrobe pieces often with explicit humor and irony. Also, I love that he had never wanted to be a public figure, I love his humility and his discretion. A common point with Azzedine Alaia, in addition to his very known talent.

What is the motto that you live by?

Whatever you decide to do, make sure it will make you happy.