Memos From The Middle East: Dior To Unveil “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams Exhibition” in Qatar; Regional Influencers Can’t Get Enough Of This Loewe Bag; BeautyTribe Launches With Three-Hour Delivery Time
Every week Bazaar brings you the latest news in fashion and beauty, luxury and lifestyle, straight from our desks to yours — from across the region and beyond.
FASHION
Dior Shares A Closer Look At the Savoir-Faire of The ‘Toile De Jouy’ Silk Scarf
In a recent YouTube video, the French fashion house shares an intimate glimpse at the creative yet hi-tech printing process that goes into the making of each scarf – a key accessory from the ready-to-wear Autumn-Winter 2021-2022 collection. From hand drawn illustrations to an elaborate production, take a closer look at the making of Dior Silk Scarves here.
La Perla Launches New Conscious Collection, Expands in the Middle East
La Perla will launch their new sustainable collection made of recycled lycra and acute green cotton on August 6. The new collection will be available at their new boutique store in Dubai’s Mall of Emirates, as well as on their e-commerce website.
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For more information, please visit www.uae.leperla.com
Loewe Unveils New Upscale Goya Statement Bags
The compact structured bag comes in a variety of vibrant colours and is beautifully handcrafted in fine calfskin and lined with soft nappa lambskin – making it to the top list of most stylish bags for this summer. Influencers are a big fan of the new Loewe Goya bag and we totally understand why.
For more information, visit loewe.com
The Nike Jordan Store In Dubai Mall Makes A Huge Splash
While it’s been over a month since their launch, Nike Jordan has managed to keep up with the buzz over their first-ever concept store in the Dubai Mall, Middle East. The sport-focused layout complements the intuitive solutions of digital shopping – resulting in a refined, sensory space that connects fans of the brand to artistic traditions within the region.
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For more information, please visit nike.com
L’Couture’s New Collection Is The Stuff Athleisure Dreams Are Made Of
This Dubai-based female athleisure brand offers the most comfortable and stylish clothing that are perfect for every body type. The new ranges will include a wide variety of sets that come in fun colours perfect for the upcoming season.
For more information, lcouture.com
Indiska Has Arrived In The GCC
Indiska, is a Scandinavian lifestyle brand offering women’s fashion with a unique design language, recently arrived in the GCC this week – Indiska is led by Saalt & Co and will manage business all across GCC. Shop the collection on Namshi.
For more information, visit www.namshi.com
Concept Store Alert: Beyou Boutique
Dubai-based, Beyou Boutique was founded in 2012 by two Emirati sisters, Sheikha Wafa bint Hasher Al Maktoum and Sheikha Maytha bint Hasher Al Maktoum. While this luxury haven is a one-of-a-kind concept store that promotes designer wear, accessories, and beauty products from across the world, over the course of time they have managed to absorb more than 100 local and international designers – making it to our list of unique stores!
For more information, visit @beyouboutique
BEAUTY
New Online Beauty Store BeautyTribe Promises Three Hour Delivery Time
Curated by salon experts and industry professionals, this online platform promises to deliver your order to our door within three hours.
Gucci Unveils New Fragrance
The Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau du Parfum is the latest addition to the family of luxurious sets of perfumes from Gucci. Shop the fragrance at bloomingdales.ae
For more information, please visit www.gucci.com
CULTURE
Introducing Al Bon: A New e-Commerce Marketplace Created to Promote Saudi & Arab Artisans with the World
Al Bon, a new digital marketplace, allows design enthusiasts to discover curated and selected creations directly from the hands of some of the most sought-after producers and designers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and throughout the Arab world. To bring more light to the Arab world, the platform would only sell a variety of products such as furniture, artwork, fashion and gifts.
For more information, please visit albon.com.sa
Dior To Unveil “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams Exhibition” in Qatar This November
Following its success at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris and several prestigious museums around the world, from London to New York, Dior and Qatar Museums announced today that the exhibition ‘Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams’ will be presented at M7, the design and innovation hub located in Msheireb Downtown Doha, from November 2021 to March 2022 – the exhibition will be adapted specifically for Qatar.
For more information, please visit dior.com
DINING & SOCIAL
Why we can’t get enough of Brasserie Boulud
Nestled in the bustling healthcare city of Dubai, Brasserie Boulud is an opulent dining hotspot, helmed by the French-born chef Daniel Boulud. While the interiors echoes mirrored ceilings, mosaic marble flooring, burgundy upholstered seating and luminous chandeliers stretching across the dining area, the restaurant has so much more to offer when it comes to the mouthwatering food – the delicious dishes influenced by the European cuisine, ensuring that your overall culinary experience is surreal with those added bespoke elements.
Crumb & Co. Has Added Gourmet Cookies to Their Specialty Bakehouse
Local bakery Crumb & Co. has added gourmet cookies with three flavours: Dark chocolate + Sea Salt , Creme Brulee and Sesame Chocolate Chip. These are currently available and can be ordered through their website.
For more information, visit crumbandco.me
Expo 2020 A Culinary Experience For Food Lovers
Visitors to Expo 2020 Dubai are invited to enjoy a world of cuisine where taste knows no borders – a foodie’s paradise featuring internationally acclaimed restaurants and local favourites, superstar chefs and Expo-exclusive eateries. The exclusive list highlights restaurants like Long Chim, Kutir from London, Mediterranean-inspired Kojaki and Arabian tea House are a few to name.
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For more inforamtion, please visit expo2020dubai.com
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