Celebrations were held to honour Alice + Olivia’s renowned creative director and founder, Stacey Bendet, and the brand’s stand-alone boutiques, in the Middle East, which are at The Dubai Mall and Mall of the Emirates (in Dubai) and Villaggio Mall in Doha.
Alice + Olivia hosted a private cocktail event at The Dubai Mall boutique on behalf of Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, part of the NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, a premium forum for women business leaders in the country. Among those participating at the event were Sheikha Shayma bint Hashr Al Maktoum, HE Ameera BinKaram and Amira Al Fadhl. The evening soiree allowed the women attending to view and try on an exclusive kaftan, which had been designed and developed to promote and support the crafts of the MENASEA .
HE Ameera BinKaram said: “We were delighted to be able to attend the Alice + Olivia Boutique to view their beautifully designed new kaftan, which offers the region’s women a fashionable new addition to their wardrobes. Irthi Contemporary Crafts Council, serves to assist the women skilled in the making of traditional heritage crafts, as well as those designers that are able to move them into a contemporary context. Events such as these are extremely important, as they allow all those involved with the Council to witness the tangible results of the service we provide women entrepreneurs in the region.”
Stacey Bendet added: “Female empowerment and being able to inspire women around the world to do what they love and have a career is such an important part of our mission as is making beautiful clothing.”
The unforgettable party took place at the Peregrine Courtyard, within the One & Only Royal Mirage. The festivities were held under the Arabian starry night and decorated with an New York feel. Lining the dimly lit entrance walls were well known street signs and concrete buildings that catapulted guests to the heart of an underground NY bar. Decorations such as pool tables, street lamps, bar, and a phone booth transformed the room, to give guests a taste of the city life all the while transporting media into the alluring world of Stacey Bendet.
Guests of this evening included Dubai’s most prestigious and stylish influencers, bloggers, and media along with 200 of Alice + Olivia’s VIP clientele. A mix of sweet and savoury American-style canapés were served whilst enjoying the amazing performance of DJ-violin duo Mia Moretti and Margot known as “The Dolls”.
