Memos From The Middle East: Louis Vuitton Launches City Of Stars Fragrance, Carolina Herrera Unveils Campaign With Saudi Poet Amal Alharbi, And EL&N Opens In Riyadh
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FASHION
Bottega Veneta Hosted ‘The Square Dubai’ Last Week At The Concrete Alserkal Avenue
The luxury fashion house organised an exciting event that included an array of activities like a film screening, musical performances, storytelling, poetry, and cuisine. Designed by Lebanese architect Carl Gerges, the Square Dubai took place on April 12, 13, and 14 and will next be in Tokyo, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Sao Paulo.
For more information, visit bottegaveneta.com
BEAUTY
Louis Vuitton’s City Of Stars Perfume Is A Must-Have Product This Season
The French luxury Maison is back with another perfume, and we are obsessed. The ‘City Of Stars’ fragrance is an ode to Los Angeles and includes the following notes: Blood Orange, Lemon, Red Mandarine, Bergamot, Lime, and Tiare accord. If that’s not enough to get you excited, customers can engrave their initials onto each bottle, ensuring each one is unique.
For more information, visit louisvuitton.com
Carolina Herrera’s Latest Fragrance Campaign Features Saudi Arabian Poet And Author Amal Alharbi
The luxury fashion company releases their new campaign for their latest fragrance, True Oud. The campaign includes a spectacular video shot in Riyadh and a beautiful poem by Saudi Arabian creative Amal Alharbi inspired by the woody-floral notes of the Eau de Parfum. True Oud is now available across all Carolina Herrera stores in the region.
For more information, visit carolinaherrera.com/
CULTURE
Blue World Voyages: World’s First-Ever Sports, Fitness, And Wellness Focused Cruise
Yes, you read that right. Blue World Voyages is a one-of-a-kind cruise line that travels to various destinations in the middle-east like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, with a heavy focus on health and wellness. Launching in 2023, the cruise ship includes activities like fitness classes and spa services, which is the perfect combination of luxury and wellness.
For more information, visit blueworldvoyages.com/
DINING & SOCIAL
EL&N London Expands To Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Known as London’s most Instagrammable Cafe, EL&N launches its first-ever standalone location in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh. Located in the Zone, the new restaurant will feature the Cafe’s iconic pink flower walls, aesthetic interiors, and signature dishes. We can’t wait to visit!
For more information, visit elnlondon.com/
AURA Skypool Teams Up With RAISE Fitness On New Summer Classes
Located in Palm Jumeirah, the popular rooftop spot in Dubai partners with wellness and fitness company RAISE on a new range of classes for the summer. Beginning on April 19, the exciting events are followed by a wide range of breakfast dishes, smoothies, juices, and even an AURA swimwear pouch. So we know what we will be doing this summer.
For more information, visit auraskypool.com/