Bold & Bright our latest fashion editorial discovers pieces from the Spring/Summer Ready-To-Wear collection that will empower women and make them feel confident in their own skin.

Photography: Patrick Sawaya

Styling and Direction: Lindsay Judge

Models: Raquel and Georgia at Signature Element

Hair and makeup: Sophie Leach and Lina Dahlbäck

Location: Bluewaters Island, Dubai

 

GIORGIO ARMANI

 

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

 

HERMÈS

 

RAQUEL WEARS: MIU MIU GEORGIA WEARS: DIOR

 

RAQUEL WEARS: GIVENCHY GEORGIA WEARS: ALEXANDER MCQUEEN

 

LORO PIANA

 

LOUIS VUITTON

 

DOLCE&GABBANA

 

PRADA

 

MAX MARA
SHOES: TOD’S

 

VALENTINO

 

RAQUEL WEARS: BALENCIAGA GEORGIA WEARS: VALENTINO

 

Salvatore Ferragamo’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection “Intelligent Informal” was inspired by the world’s shift towards casual wear and comfort.

The brand deconstructs the codes of “casual” and rebuilds them in a spirit of liberated precision and fluid expression, with codes shared between the genders.

The aim was to demonstrate that clothes that are considered to be casual can be worn with as much care, discernment, craft and irony as any evening gown or tuxedo.

For the women’s collection, pieces featured dramatic ruffles an eveningwear staple, but this time expressed in versatile knit. A traditional evening wear shape is interpreted unconventionally in supple strips of shaved by-product shearling. A knit bodysuit, inherently simple, is worn underneath a bonded leather mini skirt. A trench incorporates a wrap belt and wrap scarf into its structure to create a versatile garment wearable in multiple ways.

In menswear, the skeleton of a formal silhouette is retained but unnecessary complexity pared back in softly constructed jackets with inserted gilets. Gancini quilted olive parkas, pullovers and sweatshirts in sustainable nylon integrate the codes of Ferragamo in material substance of technical garments.

Both genders feature upgraded athleisure wear with came hair wool sweatpants, cardigans and sweaters delivered with artisanal detailing. And both genders access an ironic and eye-opening playfulness focused on scale and proportion, in which wide-aperture exaggerated striping and unorthodox patching combine to replace the “smartness” of formality with the irony and intelligence of “informality”.

In accessories, the casual theme continues. The Ferragamo Studio bag is presented in new sizes and materials including blown-up crocodile-effect pressed relief, warping the onlooker’s sense of scale. A soft bucket bag is added to the line, featuring the signature Gancini closure and a studded base.

Woven cuoio and cord versions demonstrate the craft and know-how that is at Ferragamo’s core.  A new bag design comes in a half-moon shape with a selleria finish: this features the substantial leather-clad chain which also serves as a jewellery accent across the collection.

And in shoes, a new style of unisex running shoes features a rainbow-layer sole that refers to Salvatore Ferragamo’s iconic 1938 Rainbow shoe. Snow boots, moccasins and hikers feature ultralight lug soles, and subtly volumised proportions in richly tactile calfskin. The iconic Gancini hardware is applied to these and a new combat boot, placed for an ironic and surprising effect.

See more of the collection below:

Dior kicked off Paris Fashion Week’s latest Fall/Winter season with a bold presentation as it opened a new era. Futuristic designs combined the past and explored new aesthetics and technology while revisiting the Dior heritage.

Maria Grazia Chiuri presented her latest collection against the backdrop of The Next Era, an art installation by Mariella Bettineschi comprising of paintings of large female portraits borrowed from the history of painting from the 16th to the 19th century. Their eyes, cut and duplicated, question the judgment that has conditioned – and still conditions – women. Each of the portraits is signed by the artist.

For the collection itself, we saw a combination of old meets new. Classic Dior icons are reinvented with a futuristic twist for an overall aesthetic that combines the past, the present and the future.

The iconic Bar jacket is reinvented and dressed with technically innovative inserts created by the Italian start-up D-Air lab.

The corset, a trusted essential of fashion is transformed into outerwear as it is worn on top of jackets and coats, offering a 21st century way of dressing.

From clothing to accessories, the creations combine aesthetics and technology, revisiting the Dior heritage. A fascinating exploration between past, present and future.

See more of the collection below:

Dior is launching today an exclusive edition of its La D De Dior Satine watch, exclusively for the Middle East.

This new special version features an aragonite dial, is embellished with an elegant yellow gold bezel and crown.

Designed like a “satin ribbon”, La D de Dior Satine features a Milanese mesh steel bracelet, whose flexibility and shine make it a real metallic fabric.

With its precious dial, bezel and crown, this timepiece plunges us into the heart of Swiss watchmaking know-how and the poetic universe of Dior fine jewellery.

The new special edition timepiece is available exclusively in the Middle East from today, 1^st March 2022.

For their Fall/Winter 2022 show Dolce&Gabbana invited guests to discover a new futuristic vision. Their image of Sicily and the iconic black that is synonymous with the brand are reinterpreted into the digital cyber world of the metaverse.

The show took on the form of a video game with models as the heroines as they marched down the runway. Dolce&Gabbana have been concerned with embracing the future and the Metaverse for a number of seasons now and this show reinforced that message.

The designer duo chose to use modern and technical fabrics that reflect the modern world and catapult fashion into the future. Iridescent surfaces, crocodile prints, shiny materials with eco fur, laminated, a new type of jerseys, and nylon are all examples of materials that have been taken to extremes in terms of image.

Proportions and silhouettes were taken to the extreme with a new sculpted and geometric silhouette where everything is amplified taking the lead. Classic D&G pieces take on new oversized forms and everything feels a little extreme. Iconic designers were reinvented with technical materials and feature new volumes.

There was a hint of masculinity with oversize shoulders and sharp lines, while typical feminine styles weren’t forgotten with dresses offering a new attitude. Combining the past and the future the designers took classic eighties elements and gave them an uber-modern twist.

The colour palette offered a lot of black, one of the house’s signature colours with flashes of bold block colour and metallic accents.

See more of the collection below:

Award season is back! Stars turned out in style on the red carpet for the 2022 Screen Actors Guild Awards awards yesterday evening. Scroll down to see some of our best dressed celebrities from the night.

Selena Gomez wearing Oscar de la Renta

Nicole Kidman wearing Saint Laurent

Lady Gaga wearing Armani Privé

Reese Witherspoon wearing Schiaparelli

Salma Hayek wearing Gucci

HoYeon Jung wearing Louis Vuitton

Hailee Steinfeld wearing Miu Miu

Vanessa Hudgens wearing Versace

Sandra Oh wearing Carolina Herrera

Elle Fanning wearing Gucci

Kerry Washington wearing Celia Kritharioti

Giorgio Armani closed Milan Fashion Week with a silent show. The designer to the decision to remove any music as a sign of respect for those who are suffering in Ukraine due to the conflict with Russia.

The terrible events in Ukraine have been an underlying issue throughout the weeks shows with many demonstrations taking place across the city in support of Ukraine. Armani, who is known for his sensitivity around global events (he was the first to cancel his runway show during 2020 when the pandemic hit), wanted to highlight that this is not a time to celebrate. The eerie atmosphere in the show space highlighted the immense scale of this tragedy and offered a moment of the harsh reality those affected are going through.

The collection which was quite fittingly titled “Signs of Light”, saw Armani return to the signs that identify his style. Softness was expressed through fluid and elongated silhouettes, while precision and a sense of elegance came from the sharp cuts and understated detailing.

Giorgio Armani has always had a passion for Art Deco and this was reflected in the set design which saw everything sparkling with silvery lights and brilliant colours and a sense of geometry.

This too was reflected in the clothing with saw jackets and trousers drawing clear-cut figures, touches of faux fur and lashings of velvet which really became the fabric that defines this collection. As the light catches this elegant fabric we see the glamorous side of the designs take its rightful recognition.

For the men’s collection, there was also an elegant glow thanks to the choice of fabrics. Again velvet offered softness and cashmere created a luxurious effect. Tailoring was relaxed and fluid offering comfort and style. Accessories came in the form of lug shoes and architectural bags. The colour palette was rich ranging from deep blue to dense grey to black with flashes of green throughout.

An unforgettable moment that will make this Milan Fashion Week one to remember forever.

See more of the collection below:

Gucci made a triumphant return to the runway in Milan yesterday evening after a two-year hiatus to present his latest collection “Exquisite Gucci”.

And Alessandro Michele took this and an opportunity to unveil the House’s latest collaboration with Adidas originals. After the success of its Balenciaga takeover and North Face collaboration late this year, partnerships seem to be the way forward for the house which has well and truly jumped on the logomania trend.

The front row saw a heavily pregnant Rihanna and her Babby Daddy ASAP rocking stealing the limelight as the pair glided in dressed head-to-toe in Gucci ensembles.

On the runway itself, the collection offered an array of Gucci icons emblazoned with the instantly recognisable Adidas Originals logo and three stripes as smart tailoring was given a sportswear twist.

There was a sense of gender fluidity with men wearing tartan skirts and blouses and women dressed in masculine oversize cut suits. The whole collection in fact was about freedom of dressing with pieces mixed and matched in a way only Gucci could get right.

See more of the collection below:

Donatella enlisted the help of her “Versace family” to put on a spectacular presentation to showcase the Fall/Winter 2022 Versace collection in Milan.

A stellar line-up of models included Gigi and Bella Hadid, Vittoria, Adut Akech, Precious Lee, Emily Ratajkowski and more.

The collection was an offering of looks for the modern “It Girl” worn by today’s “It Girls”.

Inspired by the house’s designs of the late nineties and early 2000s we saw nods to the iconic clubbing era that defined a generation of Versace girls. There were replicas of nineties bustiers, latex leggings, slinky and fitted dresses and the unmissable scent of sex appeal.

Oversized tailoring offered a masculine element to some of the looks which keep their sexiness with skin-tight tops and low-rise ruched skirts. We also saw the return of the legendary cargo pant which hasn’t seen the light of day since the 2000s.

The hair and makeup look was also all about the nineties and seemed to be inspired by the look of Donatella Versace herself. Super straight hair, smudged eyeliner and accentuated cheekbones even had Gigi Hadid transformed into a “Mini Me” Donatella.

The show features a bold red runway, pumping music and an impressive front row, proving this is still THE ticket to have during fashion week.

See more of the collection below:

Tod’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection “Italian Beauty” is inspired by the country’s beautiful landscapes.

Celebrating Italian style and beauty and the way it is found in monuments and landmarks and Creative Director Walter Chiapponi reimagines the countries traditions in new ways that relate to the women of today.

Employing a stella lineup of models including Bella and Gigi Hadid, Chiapponi impressed his audience with a creative backdrop using works of the digital artist Andrea Maria Colombo.

Knitwear takes centre stage with female looks being given a touch of masculinity in their cuts and fits. Voluminous and heavy yet soft and sensual to touch, knitted fabrics combine with leather for a bohemian effect.

Pure uniform-like lines and the luxury of Italian tailoring come together in a contemporary streetwear spirit offering a cool boyish attitude. The trench coat and bomber jacket are key pieces offering new volumes and surprising material combinations such as quilted nubuck, padded leather and shearling-effect jersey with rubber weave detailing.

In accessories, the famous Di bag gets a new look as it is deconstructed and transformed into a multifunctional handbag, crafted from the finest of leather.

The T Timeless bags return this time featuring crochet workmanship and knitwear elements combined with leather to provide a modern take on traditional craftsmanship.

In footwear, the W.G. ankle boot with rubber sole has been updated revealing new proportions and suede elements in warm, natural hues for a masculine-inspired style.

See more of the collection below:

Prada’s Fall/Winter 2022 womenswear collection is a tribute to the world’s models and more specifically their profession. Embracing fashion essentials and giving them an elegant touch, this collection offers the ultimate wardrobe for today’s modern woman.

Titled “An Ideology of Prada” the collection by Miuccia Prada and Raf Simons is “a commemoration of life and living – of the occasion of the every day, affording importance to each moment”, according to the show notes.

The designer duo are inviting us to embrace life and our freedom, something which we have all come to appreciate over the past years. It is a sign that fashion is indeed back, but nothing is as it was pre-pandemic.

Before the presentation teasers showed flashbacks of some of the show’s models in 2005, consequently fast-forwarding to today. Prada wanted to offer a glimpse of tradition and how it passes between generations and creates a story of people’s lives. When it comes to clothing this story is reflected too, classic Prada pieces that have become a key part of the House’s DNA were given a new upgrade, not taking away from their tradition but elevating them for today.

Colliding traditions in unexpected ways the designers offered a new juxtaposition of materials, strong and masculine, paired with elegant and feminine to highlight this sense of a universal gender. Kim Kardashian who sat front row at the show was in fact wearing a menswear look from the House’s Fall/Winter 22 collection further highlighting this theme.

Geometric prints are translated to jacquard knits while embroideries and flashes of bold colour add an uplifting element and pay homage to the brand’s heritage. Layering is key, especially when placing complementing materials together. A simple wool knit is layered with a heavily embellished skirt, or a classic vest worn with a feminine pencil skirt to tell a story of two sides.

See more of the collection below:

Giorgio Armani made a return to the runway yesterday evening to present his Emporio Armani Fall/Winter 2022 collection in Milan.

Titled “Rhythm of Colour” the collection takes the idea of glamour back to its roots with a sense of “personal charm”.

Armani plays with an electric equilibrium of contrasts with looks for men and women, accentuated by the use of bright colours for women and subtle grey styles for men.

The feminine silhouette is clean and minimal, curve trousers offer a statuesque look, jackets feature peak shoulders, high buttons and insignia, and a touch of masculinity, echoing uniforms with gentle strength. Waistcoats are placed underneath light puffer jackets, fastened with rubber buckles, while vivid tones and velvet fabrics give fluidity to abstract motifs.

Dresses are short and sweet with plunging necklines, while embellishment and a touch of sparkle offer glamour in the Armani way. Light knitwear is accented with printed scarves and brightly coloured leather accessories. Shoes come in the form of boots with buckles and cute Mary Janes.

In menswear, things are a lot more subtle. A colour palette featuring varying shades of grey is punctuated by touches of bold colour. Jackets have strong shoulders, wide lapels and embossed surfaces. Elegance is achieved by smart layering with varying materials paired together. Shirts are collarless for a relaxed feel. Bottoms again are much more relaxed either in the form of wide-leg trousers or Bermuda-style shorts that are worn over high sock boots.

Macro and micro fabric patterns are combined and enhanced by touches of velvet. Those same patterns are also applied to puffer jackets and technical ski suits as well as on large graphic bags.

See more of the collection below:

Max Mara’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection pays homage to Architect, dancer, textile designer, painter and sculptor, Sophie Taeuber-Arp. The modernist gave life and excitement to even the most mundane of objects.

This season Artistic Director Ian Griffiths took wardrobe classics and gave them exaggerated volumes, and lengthened silhouettes. He was inspired by Taeuber-Arp’s most famous work “King Stag” and its improvised costumes and the marionettes. In all the hues of a Taeuber-Arp tapestry, the collection explores playful contrasts of mini and maxi, micro and macro, skinny and outsize.

Part boot, part legging, Max Mara’s crêpe-soled knitted cuissards feature anatomically placed quilting. Mohair sweaters feature similarly articulated sleeves. Paired with a quilted nylon micro-skirt, those boots express a new dynamic. If not thigh-high, skirts are regal, bell-shaped and full length and perfect with a skinny turtleneck and a balaclava. The volume is turned up on trousers too; in winter white with the widest legs ever, they appear in tailored cavalry twill and jersey-backed techno-nylon.

As expected coats were a key focal point of the collection; perfect in form, function and finish, fit for a fairy-tale queen. Either long of short, Zippered pockets and side splits pop up in unexpected places. Oversized puffa jackets, Teddy Bear coats and classic jackets combine elegance and comfort. Completing the collection is chunky knits and furry accessories.

See more of the collection below:

Alberta Ferretti’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection “In a New Light” looks at the new possibilities of today and a new interpretation of femininity that allows us all to dream.

Ferretti examined the recent changes in our lives and how the feminine wardrobe takes on a new personality that is expressed through layering and transparencies with a new sensuality to it. Rich jewelled tones combined with grey and metallic silver for a combination of subtly and boldness.

From day to night, metallic fabrics added a special sparkle to the offering and created a sense of preciousness and confidence. Workwear was given a feminine touch and new light, while evening wear oozed confidence and sophistication.

New textures come into play and work together for an all-rounded softness: felts, faux fur and opaque wools, combine with lurex, raw chiffon and luminous satin for a contrasting yet perfectly suited finish.

See more of the collection below:

Since joining the House Kim Jones has taken great pleasure in being inspired by Fendi’s history and its archival designs. This season he openly looked to designs of the House’s past in order to bring them into today but also highlight their timelessness and continued relevance.

He looked to the 1986 Memphis collection and its light blouses and elegant two-pieces and the 2000 prints and jackets designed by Karl Lagerfeld and gave them a new lease of life in the Fall/Winter 22 collection.

If last season was all about loungewear and staying home, this season is about life resuming in a more stylish way than ever. Jones offers the perfect work wardrobe in a sugar-coated colour palette, putting some hope back into life and some fun back into dressing.

Materials were light and feminine while sharp tailored suits offered sophistication and some structure to the silhouette. There was a juxtaposition between classic styles and modern cuts, perhaps in an attempt to represent the full scale of the generations of the Fendi customer today.

When it came to accessories, Silvia Venturini Fendi reinvented her iconic Baguette bag which turns 25 this year. While new modern shapes were carried under the arm.

This is a new generation of Fendi but as Jones makes clear with his references to the past, no generation has relied more on those of the past in order to justify its relevance.

See more of the collection below:

The classic animal print was given a sophisticated update by Fausto Puglisi for the Roberto Cavalli Fall/Winter 2022 collection.

The designer has well and truly cemented his version of the Cavalli label over the last few seasons and it’s great to see it coming into a new era. This is an era that offers the young generation a cool yet sophisticated look but doesn’t forget the traditional Cavalli client.

There are of course elements of the brand DNA throughout, animal print is still a key part of the collection, although its sophisticated twist makes it seem more grown-up and elegant than in the past. This season Puglisi also introduced new floral prints and for the first time plaid which was created in partnership with Queen Elizabeth II’s tartan maker.

This was truly a collection of two sides. This elegance and understated minimalism was juxtaposed with sultry silhouettes and lingerie details, ensuring that there is and always will be a sexy side to the Cavalli woman, even when she is at her most sophisticated.

See more of the collection below:

Breitling introduces the latest watch in its Top Time collection as it partners with British motorcycle brand Triumph.

Inspired by the 1060s café-racer culture this new eye-catching timepiece combines style with functionality.

The unconventional chronograph combines the expertise and knowledge of Breitling’s watchmakers with the history and design embodied by Triumph.

“Triumph’s heritage and modern-retro aesthetic are just two of the many things we have in common,” said Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling. “Their blending of tradition with technology is completely in sync with what we do.”

The Top Time Triumph watch features a 41mm dial and distinctive brushed finish in the bow-tie motif nicknamed “the Zorro dial” by Top Time collectors. A collection of two watches, both of which feature an eye-catching ice blue dial and calfskin leather strap.

The Breitling and Triumph logos sit at the 12 and 6 o’clock points while oversized mushroom pushers allow for easy control of the chronograph’s stop-start and reset functions. The watches are powered by the Breitling Caliber 23, a COSC-certified chronometer with a power reserve of approximately 48 hours.

And to finish the look, the casebacks are etched with a detailed design sketch of Triumph’s parallel-twin engine.

Aside from the watch, Triumph will produce a limited edition number of exclusive motorcycles named the Triumph Speed Twin Breitling Limited Edition. Only 270 of these motorcycles will ever be made.

On 2/2/22; a date carefully chosen because of its uniqueness, Dubai’s Museum of the Future open its doors with a spectacular ceremony.

The building which has been dubbed “the most beautiful on earth” is a one of a kind architectural marvel that stands out amongst the Dubai skyline with its impressive façade covered in  Arabic calligraphy.

Inside the museum, three floors will pay tribute to futurists, innovators and will discover some of the world’s most forward-thinking, game-changing inventions, as well as becoming a destination to visualise the future of humankind, foster talent and shine the spotlight on key subjects including sustainability, technology and a greener future for the coming generations.

The ceremony invited Royal family members, UAE dignitaries and VIP guests to attend this special evening which saw an impressive light show to mark the moment.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai (centre)

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai officially inaugurated the iconic landmark.

Upon the official opening, His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi Chairman of the Museum of the Future offered a keynote speech to guests in which he addressed how the museum reflects the initial visualisation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed when the project first began nine years ago.

His Excellency Mohammed bin Abdullah Al Gergawi

“The Museum reflects His Highness’ passion for the future. Sheikh Mohammed taught us that understanding the future and envisioning it before others, generates the greatest opportunities and impels nations towards development.” He said.

The museum will be a “living museum” that is constantly changing and moving forward, much like the world we live in. It will be the centre of many live discussions, specialised forums and futuristic seminars, inviting some of the world’s greatest innovators, entrepreneurs and futurists to share their visions and philosophies.

It will embark on a continuous “search to discover and showcase the latest technologies the future holds for us and it will become the largest laboratory for the technologies of the cities of the future, the communities of the future and the governments of the future.” Explained Al Gergawi.

The impressive façade of the museum features one of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s most famous quotes: “We may not live for hundreds of years, but the products of our creativity can leave a legacy long after we are gone.”

The Museum of the Future is now open to the public with many events activities already scheduled. Find out more at museumofthefuture.ae

Tory Burch celebrates its T Monogram with the launch of a new campaign; “A Window Into Our World.”

Taking a journey around the world the campaign discovers the destinations that influence this iconic design including Marrakesh, Shanghai, Amalfi and Valley Forge, the beautiful Pennsylvania countryside where Tory grew up.

The campaign stars models Liya Kebede, Lara Mullen, Sherry Shi and Ajok Madel as they travel around the world discovering the history of this iconic motif that has been with the brand since the beginning.

When Tory launched the brand, she created a logo that was a design element: A classic serif T and its mirror image encased in a circle, inspired by the geometry of Moroccan architecture and interiors by David Hicks. Using digital collage and bold colours, the graphic T Monogram campaign reflects the artisanal allure and timelessness of the brand’s logo.

Tory Burch, Executive Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of Tory Burch LLC and Founder of the Tory Burch Foundation said: “Our T Monogram jacquard reminds me of the cross-stitch patterns on Pennsylvania Dutch quilts I loved growing up. The geometry, handwork and artistry.”

The designer is launching new accessories featuring the new T Monogram Moon as part of the Spring/Summer 22 collection. Evoking travel and adventure, the circular shape of a vintage canteen bag for wherever the road leads you. Its structured frame is rounded out with stitched leather trim, a top zipper and protective brass feet on a flat base.

Gisou, the haircare brand founded by Negin Mirsalehi has revealed a new hero product.

The Honey Infused Leave-In Conditioner is the ultimate treatment for damaged hair and a multi-tasking spray for women in all walks of life.

Designed to nourish all hair types the leave-in spray is a blend of honey, baobab extract, Argan Oil and panthenol which softens and tames frizz whilst improving the hair’s strength and shine.

It will detangle hair to improve manageability and elasticity as well as protecting your locks from UV rays, heat, pollution, brushing and abrasion. It helps to strengthen and fortify the hairs to prevent breakage.

This leave-in treatment can be used after and between washes for silkier, stronger and healthier looking hair. Use it before bed to lock in moisture overnight and use it before styling your locks for a frizz-free super shiny look.

Now available at Sephora stores in the UAE.

We bring you the latest makeup looks straight from the runway to try this season.

Touch of Colour

Giorgio Armani

Versace

Lanvin

Bold Liner

Valentino

Dior

Power lip

Sportmax

Giambattista Valli

Valentino

Clean Beauty

Roberto Cavalli

Louis Vuitton

Body Glitter

Del Core

Blumarine

Etro

Dior has released a new book showcasing iconic images from John Galliano’s memorable days as the Creative Director of the brand. Dior by John Galliano presents images of some of the designer’s most creative designs, created between the years of 1997 and 2011.

Dedicated to the designer’s audacious passion this vibrant retrospective showcases designs that are both timeless and unforgettable. By restyling codes and playing with references, the English designer invented a new, contemporary fashion, a convergence of his dreams and travels — either real or imagined — and Dior’s abundantly rich heritage.

Photographs of Galliano’s collections taken by legendary photographer Laziz Hamani as well as images by Richard Avedon, Peter Lindbergh and Paolo Roversi are showcased in the book which reveals to its readers each piece and its intense contrast, revealing to the reader its essence, reliefs and textures. Images of iconic pieces that mark memorable moments throughout the designer’s tenure are sprawled across the pages of this coffee table book.

Published by Assouline, Text by Andrew Bolton, Photography by Laziz Hamani.

Dubai-based couturier Rami Al Ali has launched a digital customisation experience inviting users to personalise and modify elements of their chosen down to create a unique look, just for them when they shop online.

This unique system is designed to reflect the in-person shopping experience, allowing shoppers a more exclusive service and inviting them to become part of the craftsmanship experience.

Embracing Al Ali’s longstanding spirit of innovation and artistry, this step into the digital realm beautifully bridges the fashion designer’s tailor-made element of his couture collections with the instant gratification that his ready-to-wear line offers.

The concept is the first of its kind in the region and offers a new kind of e-commerce that combines convenience with expertise and attention to detail of luxury service.

As one of the very few fashion houses that has full control over their production line, this has allowed for a harmonious relationship between the designer and client resulting in a seamless and luxury experience.

For more on how to start customising your own chosen pieces visit ramialali.com

Mosques around the Emirate of Sharjah are offering a glimpse into Islamic designs and patterns as they host enchanting light shows during the Sharjah Light Festival which kicked off this week.

The event will continue this weekend, transforming Sharjah’s landmarks into a canvas for dazzling shows that reflect the emirate’s history and chart its path for the future. The displays highlight the architectural aesthetics of Sharjah’s mosques, famed for their stunning Islamic designs.

Al Noor Mosque

The renowned Al Noor Mosque is hosting a show titled ‘Beauty by Contrast’, which recounts how art – and particularly, Islamic art – has been a universal language and a powerful tool for communication throughout history. The show culminates in a modern and digital interpretation of the universal language, dramatically contrasting shapes and sequences to explore art’s role in the future.

Meanwhile, Sharjah Mosque serves as the backdrop for ‘The Harmony of Islamic Motifs’, a show that brings attention to the beauty and harmony of timeless Islamic motifs, underlined with fast digital designs that infuse the show with a contrast of evolution and speed.

Rashid bin Ahmed Al Qassimi Mosque

The Rashid bin Ahmed Al Qassimi Mosque in Dibba Al Hisn, has been selected to host a show titled ‘Islam + Architecture + Heritage’, which celebrates the heritage, legacy, and progress of a nation, showcasing the emirate’s past, present, and future. The show overlays letters, light, and glitter on the façade, combining traditional symbolism to evoke the values of trust, integrity, intelligence, power, knowledge, and stability.

The Sharjah Light Festival shows are scheduled to continue across the emirate until February 20 and sites included in the festival will be welcoming visitors from 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm on weekdays and until midnight on weekends.

We bring you the latest Fall/Winter 2022 looks from the front row on the third day at New York Fashion Week.

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera

Carolina Herrera

Coach

Coach

Coach

Coach

Coach

Coach

Tory Burch

Tory Burch

Tory Burch

Tory Burch

Tory Burch

Tory Burch

Tory Burch

Tory Burch

On a glorious Sunday in New York, some of the city’s popular designers showcased their collections on the city’s runways. We bring you some of the highlights below:

Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson’s latest collection brings out the hippy in all of us! Floral prints, embroideries and wide-leg trousers, crochet, suede and patchwork materials created a mismatched collection that so perfectly came together.

Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson

Altuzarra

Joseph Altuzarra was inspired by the sea, more specifically the transformation of a sailor into a mermaid. Uniform influenced designs, military-wear, and underwater-inspired prints.

Altuzarra

Altuzarra

Altuzarra

Altuzarra

Rodarte

Rodarte presented an exclusive exhibition as part of New York’s schedule. The multimedia experience titled “The Art of Rodarte” showcases costumes and pieces from throughout the designer’s history.

The Art of Rodarte

The Art of Rodarte

The Art of Rodarte

The Art of Rodarte

The Art of Rodarte

It was a busy weekend of shows as New York Fashion Week got back into full swing for the Fall/Winter 2022 season. We reveal some of the highlights from the runway on the second day of shows.

Jason Wu Collection

For his Fall 2022 collection Jason Wu was inspired by fashion illustrations from the 1950s. Elegant, feminine silhouettes and oversized blurry floral prints were accented with bows and tulle layering. Classic nipped-in waistlines and high hemlines offered glamour and elegance. The prints were juxtaposed with monochrome tween looks featuring thick fringes.

Jason Wu Collection

Jason Wu Collection

Jason Wu Collection

Jason Wu Collection

Jason Wu Collection

Alice+Olivia

Bold block colours, animal print, luxe leather, sequins and more, Alice+Olivia’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection has it all! As the brand celebrates twenty years in fashion this collection is about “women feeling powerful together.”

Alice+Olivia

Alice+Olivia

Alice+Olivia

Alice+Olivia

Alice+Olivia

Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano wanted the world to know that New York Fashion Week is back so he decided to stage his Fall 2022 show at the iconic location of The Empire State Building. The collection revolved around the colour blue with varying shades and tones of the primary colour making up the offering. Models of all body shapes and styles reaffirmed the designer’s commitment to inclusivity.

Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano

Brandon Maxwell

Brandon Maxwell’s Fall 2022 show was dedicated to his grandmother who is now suffering from Alzheimer’s. The designer highlighted with the collection the influence that his grandmother has had on his life. His choice of fabrics and motifs reflected those that remind him of home and this very personal collection was his way of combining the past and the present.

Brandon Maxwell

Brandon Maxwell

Brandon Maxwell

Brandon Maxwell

New York Fashion Week kicked off this weekend, showcasing the Fall/Winter 2022 collections from luxury brands.

Below we round up some of the highlights from day one on 11^th February 2022:

Proenza Schouler

Proenza Schouler started fashion week with a physical show at the exhibition space of the Brant Foundation. The collection was focused on loungewear and a new style of tailoring that we all need post-pandemic. Comfort was key with soft materials and relaxed fits in a colour palette of neutral tones and khaki green.

Proenza Schouler

Proenza Schouler

Proenza Schouler

Proenza Schouler

Proenza Schouler

Helmut Lang

Helmut Lang’s Fall/Winter 2022 collection was showcased via private appointments. This season the designer put his own take on tailoring with a streamlined and minimal silhouette. Resembling a military uniform the collection features Lang’s trademark touches such as the parka jacket, blazers and multiple fastenings.

Helmut Lang

Helmut Lang

Helmut Lang

Helmut Lang

Hervé Léger

Hervé Léger’s Fall 22 collection showcased its iconic bodycon style in a new way this season using knitwear in ways it has never been done before. Knitted bralettes were paired with matching skirts and long knitted gloves, while knitted dresses were shredded to give the illusion of fringing. A bold colour palette of pinks, purples and lime green offered the colour we are all longing for in winter.

Hervé Léger

Hervé Léger

Hervé Léger

Chopard is celebrating Valentine’s Day with a special edition collection of its Happy Hearts line.

A joyful edition of the Happy Hearts Bangle is crafted using ethical 18-carat rose or white gold and pink mother-of-pearl and is dedicated to Chopard’s support for the Naked Heart Foundation, the charity Natalia Vodianova launched in 2004 to help underprivileged children.

This special edition of a Happy Hearts icon is adorned with dancing diamonds and a pink mother-of-pearl heart. This material is a symbol of the protective cocoon with which every child should be surrounded.

Its pink shimmer reflects the tenderness of Natalia Vodianova and Caroline Scheufele’s vision of the indispensable need to help those most in need. A portion of the proceeds of this collection is donated to the Naked Heart Foundation in support of its actions.

This season, denim made a grand return to the runway, and it is possibly the easiest trend to adopt for Spring. In many cases you won’t even have to purchase any new pieces, just rework old denim looks to give them a modern twist.

Try new ways of styling denim or even new colours to add an updated touch to your look. Scroll down to see some of our favourite looks from the Spring/Summer 2022 runways.

Louis Vuitton

Loewe

Dolce&Gabbana

Etro

Bally

Max Mara