Katie Trotter | May 16, 2013
Ever wondered who is behind the costumes of some of the world’s biggest stars? We catch up with Aldene Johnson, Florence’s stylist and contributing fashion editor of Vice magazine to find out… 1) How did you begin working with Florence Welch? The very first thing I did with Florence was when I styled her for her debut album cover ‘Lungs’ … the rest as they say is history. 2) How do you choose the designers you work with? It all really depends what I’m working on, in that it’s event specific. I look at which designers work best for either [...]
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Nadia El Dasher | May 9, 2013
Model of the moment, Cara Delevingne, was spotted at this years Met Gala wearing a studded crêpe plunge-neck column dress, clutch bag and shoes all by Burberry. As the face of the brand Delevigne also wore Burberry Make-up. Her smoky eye and contoured cheeks added drama to her punk-inspired look. To get the look use Burberry Beauty’s Fresh Glow base, Light Glow Earthy Blush in No. 7, Complete Eye Palette in Smokey Grey No.1, Effortless Mascara in Midnight Black and a heavy dose of Eye Definer in Midnight Black.
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Nadia El Dasher | May 7, 2013
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute Gala is referred to as the Oscars of the fashion world. The event is hosted by American Vogue’s editor-in-chief Anna Wintour and this year’s theme was punk. With some attendees sticking to the theme of the night and others disregarding it completely (including Wintour herself who wore a floral Chanel piece)- here’s a look at some of our best and worst dressed. Were you as impressed by the gowns? Did others make you shudder in fashion-pain? Let us know in the comment box below. BEST DRESSED: WORST DRESSED: DIDN’T [...]
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Nadia El Dasher | May 5, 2013
Designer Dries Van Noten has teamed up with fragrance expert Frédéric Malle to create a new perfume. Dries Van Noten par Frédéric Malle, was created by Bruno Jovanovic and has heavy hints of Sandalwood evocative of classic fragrances. Available exclusively at Harvey Nichols, Mall of the Emirates, 04 409 8888
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Nadia El Dasher | May 2, 2013
A recent trip to Mall of the Emirates ended with a quick visit to the Fashion Dome- home of some of the glossiest designer stores in the city. While going up the escalator we saw the Gucci window out of the corner of our eye and had to do a double take- the bright monochrome display was absolutely genius! On closer inspection we noticed that the mannequins were, in fact, clad in a fabric of the exact same tone as their outfit. The concept behind the windows was Avatar- which coincides beautifully with Gucci’s S/S 2013 runway show. The [...]
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Nadia El Dasher | April 29, 2013
Sarah Burton’s S/S 2013 collection for Alexander McQueen was heavily influenced by insects- in particular, bees. The accessories in particular were inspired by the structure of honeycombs, in the form of perspex and leather boots as well as stunning beekeeper headpieces. Both runway pieces are now available at The Dubai Mall store. Headpiece, Dh7,300; shoes, Dh16,000, Alexander McQueen, Dubai Mall, 04 339 8760. What do you think of these pricey showpieces? Let us know in the comment box below.
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Nadia El Dasher | April 25, 2013
Ultra-cool French label Sandro is all about minimalism. Their signature includes understated, tailored pieces with just the right amount of trendiness- the kind that shows that you’re not trying too hard. Their S/S 2013 collection is now available at Harvey Nichols. Will you be buying Sandro’s latest pieces? Let us know your favourites in the comment box below.
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Nadia El Dasher | April 24, 2013
What happens when luxury leather goods label, Coach, meets high-end audio? These artfully designed, leather wrapped radios from Tivoli. A great piece for your living space that brings fashion into alternative home decor with the added bonus of functionality. Available at Coach, Marina Mall, 02 681 3997; Dubai Mall, 04 339 8670 and elsewhere
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Nadia El Dasher | April 23, 2013
The A/W 2013 collection by Lebanese jewellery designer, Noor Fares, is available to pre-order on www.modaoperandi.com. Fares’ pieces are inspired by wings and architectural shapes with a strong emphasis on geometry. The earrings, bangles, pendants and rings are made of gold, turquoise and jade and set with diamonds.
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Nadia El Dasher | April 18, 2013
Reebok has partnered with Elite Model Look for an event this Friday. In the past, Elite Model Look has discovered some of the biggest names in the fashion industry such as Cindy Crawford, Stephanie Seymour and Gisele Bundchen. Interested in modelling? Swing by Dubai Festival City from 2pm to 5pm where you can register in the hope of becoming the Elite New Face from the Middle East region. Girls must be between the ages of 14 and 22 and at least 5’8. Boys must be between the ages of 16 and 28 and at least 6’0. If you’re just curious [...]
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