Memos From The Middle East: Inside Guy Bourdin’s First Middle East Exhibition
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FASHION
Les Benjamins FW 23 First Wave Collection
Designed by Bünyamin and Lamia Aydin, the collection combines futuristic motifs with classic Eastern symbols to set a dystopian tone.
Shopping Redefined As Level Shoes Launches Pre-Loved Buyback
Shoe lovers can buy rare accessories and also sell some of their own pre-loved items through the shopping destination’s website.
Luxury Activewear Brand Maeya Celebrates Its Third Year Of Success
The brand focuses on female fitness in the region by elevating active fashion for women. Being a fitness enthusiast herself, Somaiah hopes to use her passion to help other women feel strong and beautiful at the same time.
Saudi Couturier Mohammed Ashi Makes History During Paris Fashion Week
The ESMOD graduate started his career at the House of Givenchy where he worked alongside Ricardo Tisci and then served in the role of creative director at Elie Saab. Pieces from his SS’23 couture collection, Moonlight and Dust, are described as high-drama and glamorous, embellished with crystal appliques and pearls.
LOEWE Brings Out A Collection Featuring Howl’s Moving Castle
The newest LOEWE collection features motifs from the popular anime film Howl’s Moving Castle. Sophie, Howl, the fire demon Calcifer and more characters decorate the bags and shirts. The collection will only be available at The Dubai Mall pop-up from February 2nd to 14th.
Inside Alaïa’s latest Spring-Fall 2023 Collection
The latest Spring-Fall 2023 Alaïa show by Pieter Mulier perfectly embodied the maison’s spirit via its simplistic yet extraordinary silhouettes and clean tailoring.
Louis Vuitton Introduces First Baby Collection
The French couture house will debut its first collection for newborns in March 2023.
Adidas And IVY PARK Release A New Range
The newest collection of adidas and IVY PARK is called PARK TRAIL and is inspired by spending time in nature. The street-style pieces have exclusively pre-launched at the adidas Originals flagship store at Dubai Mall on January 24 and will be globally released on February 9.
Lacoste Unveils Its L003 NEO Shoe Collection
Lacoste has unveiled a new collection, called L003 NEO, which merges fashion and sport.
Hermès Hosts Kite Festival In Dubai
Ever since they were first created in 1937, the Hermès silk scarves have been nothing short of a success story, representing the prestigious french luxury house. For the Hermès Kite Festival, the iconic accessory has been made from technical fabric instead of the iconic silk to be able to transform into kites to fly over Dubai. The spectacle can be seen and attended from February 10 until February 12 at Sunset Beach View, Jumeirah 3.
FITNESS
A New Wellness-Workout Classes Sanctum Comes To Dubai
The Amsterdam-born wellness-workout Sanctum entails 50-minute classes where each participant is given a pair of headphones playing an uplifting soundtrack to which cathartic movements are to be executed. The workout is mixed with breathing exercises and designed to reduce stress within participants, whilst encouraging them to break a sweat.
JEWELLERY & WATCHES
Vacheron Constantin Introduces A New Middle East Exclusive Patrimony Editions With Mr Porter And Net-A-Porter
The Vacheron Constantin Patrimony collection has been enriched with two limited editions. The unique timepieces are exclusively available on Mr Porter and Net-A-Porter for customers in the Middle East since February 1st. This marks the first time the Swiss luxury watch manufacturer has collaborated on an exclusive Middle East edition with a retail partner.
Gucci’s Hortus Deliciarium High Jewelry Collection Announced During Paris Haute Couture Week
Translating to ‘Garden of Delights’, new pieces have been added to Hortus Deliciarium, Gucci’s High Jewelry collection, that was celebrated at a private dinner among renowned guests such as Carla Bruno, Diane Kruger, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and others. Necklaces, earrings, rings, and bracelets emphasize themes from within the animal kingdom, taking on a magical appearance. The artistic pieces feature Gucci’s iconic Lion Head and Tiger Head motifs, representing courage and strength.
Audemars Piguet Brings Out Its Best With Four New Exciting launches
The Swiss Haute Horlogerie reveals four exciting collections. Crafted in stainless steel for the very first time, the Code 11.59 timepieces combine technical ergonomics and intricate craftsmanship to create the ideal watch. The limited edition Royal Oak “Jumbo” Extra Thin is powered by the Calibre 7721 and is placed in a White Gold case. Designed entirely in yellow gold and adorned with a turquoise blue dial is the Royal Oak Selfwinding. An updated version of the Royal Oak Offshore Selfwinding Chronograph is Audemars Piguet’s most recent monochromatic timepiece that will be housed in a black ceramic case.
BEAUTY
Lancôme Goes Digital With Its First Handheld Computerized Makeup Applicator
Known as a trailblazer in the beauty industry, Lancôme has made beauty accessible to all women with state-of-the-art technology. Developed with high innovation by L’Oreal scientists, the HAPTA is a smart make-up applicator that can help users with limited mobility. For now, the technology has been used to enable lipstick application but will soon be upgraded for mascara application as well.
CULTURE
9th Edition Of Reel Palestine Is To Begin At Cinema Akil
The 10-day film festival begins on January 27 and will provide visitors with a variety of fun activities to take part in. Ranging from exciting film screenings to creative workshops, visitors can book tickets to the festival on Cinema Akil’s website.
City Centre Deira Introduces A Sustainable Pop-Up Market
The popular mall’s new one-of-a-kind pop-up market is on now until February 7 and includes an array of sustainable brands like F5, Call it Spring, Boho Crafts, and others. Shoppers can visit the space to discover a variety of eco-friendly products, from handbags and accessories to vegan skincare and gift items.
THAT Concept Store And AP8 Exhibit Guy Bourdin’s Work At The Mall of the Emirates
Guy Bourdin, also known as the God of Fashion Photography, counts as one of the most influential photographers in fashion. His images have revolutionised the way people perceive fashion in ad campaigns and editorials. Now THAT Concept Store and AP8 have curated a selection of his most powerful works, marking his first time exhibiting in the Middle East. The exhibition will run from February 2nd until March 7th at THAT Concept Store at the Mall Of The Emirates.
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