Memos From The Middle East: Chanel Takes Over Saint Tropez With A Summer Pop-up
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FASHION
Chanel Summer Tour
This summer is all about celebrating fashion and music at Chanel. House ambassador, Caroline de Maigret hosted model Blesnya Minher and singer Angèle for the first Mediterranean summer tour stop at the villa La Mistralée in Saint Tropez. Chanel’s seasonal boutique in Saint Tropez will be open until the end of September 2022.
For more information visit chanel.com
Burberry Opens Two New Stores In Doha
The British luxury fashion house has opened two stores in Doha’s Place Vendôme, with one focusing on menswear, womenswear and accessories and the second dedicated to childrenswear. The new stores mark the second space in the region that showcases their new global luxury design concept that was created in collaboration with architect Vincenzo De Cotiis – the new interiors are an homage to the evolution of the brand’s trademark Burberry Check.
For more information visit burberry.com
Gentler Monster x Moncler Genius Is Here
For the statement makers, this collaboration is right up your alley. Seoul’s most experimental and contemporary frames have collided with Grenoble’s most technical and elegant outerwear to create a collection like no other. From eyewear to puffer jackets and accessories, Gentle Monster and Moncler Genius’ monochrome black collection is inspired by the ‘swiping’ of digital culture with the Moncler logo on the sunglasses elongated as though it has been swiped over.
For more information visit gentlemonster.com or moncler.com
Dior Introduces Its Lucky Capsule Collection
In honour of Christian Dior’s love for signs of destiny, Maria Grazia Chiuri has designed an astrology-inspired capsule collection. The Zodiac Pixel print reimagines the star signs in brightly coloured designs featuring on the house’s most iconic styles.
For more information visit dior.com
Prada Launches A New Flagship Store In Doha
Prada has found itself a new home in Qatar at Doha’s Place Vendôme. The flagship store is a creative take on the Italian luxury fashion house’s heritage and it’s modern designs – featuring the classic black-and-white checkerboard marble floors and green velvet touches with crystal and metal finishings by Italian designers from the 1950s. The store will carry everything from menswear to womenswear and accessories.
For more information visit prada.com
Calvin Klein’s Latest Naturals Collection Is All You Need This Season
Crafted with sustainably sourced materials, the Naturals collection is all about comfort and oh-so soft clothing and underwear.
For more information visit calvinklein.com
Les Benjamins Unveils Its Resort 2022 Collection And We Are In Love
Appropriately named Electric Desert, the Istanbul-based brand’s Resort 2022 collection is the perfect place to revamp your summer wardrobe. From acid-bright pieces and saturated colours to psychedelic prints and cut-outs, the line is all about forgoing fashion rules and having fun by clashing your prints and colours.
The collection will be available in-store at Mall of the Emirates and online from July 6.
Maison Margiela Expand To The UAE With Their First Ever Store In The Region
Maison Margiela has finally landed in the UAE with their first store in The Dubai Mall. The store is a visual message of the brand’s identity as reimagined by Creative Director John Galliano in his Autumn/Winter 2018 show. Known for breaking fashion and gender rules, the inviting interiors are a reflection of their message to be who you are and dress as you like. The store carries both menswear and womenswear alongside accessories, shoes, jewellery, small leather goods and fragrances.
For more information visit maisonmargiela.com
BEAUTY
Givenchy Beauty Teams Up With Emirati Fashion Designer Yasmin Al Mulla
Blending Emirati culture with a French twist, Givenchy Beauty and Yasmin Al Mulla have created a limited-edition packaging inspired by the brand’s icons – Architectured, Noble, Forged, Icon, and Gold Leaves and merged with Khaleeji soul. The artwork is only available at Givenchy Beauty at Harvey Nichols, Mall of the Emirates.
For more information visit shopgivenchybeauty.ae
Giorgio Armani’s My Way Floral Eau De Parfum Is A Must-Have This Summer 2022
Giorgio Armani’s latest fragrance is all about reliving that thrilling feeling of a new encounter that makes you bloom. With its floral notes, the scent captures all the possibilities that a chance encounter can bring, from new beginnings to self-discovery through connections with others. A feel-good perfume, all the ingredients are natural and sourced with the intention to support local communities. An added bonus is that the fragrance achieves carbon neutrality through its refill system.
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EKAI: Your New Go-To Weekend Spot in DIFC
The Southern French and Mediterranean inspired cuisine where dining meets nightlife is enough to make EKAI your next night out reservation. The open-space lounge aims to refresh the notion of ‘dine and unwind’ with multi-sensory night stage performances and DJ sets all while enjoying tantalising dishes such as a Black Truffle Paccheri Pasta or for those with a sweet tooth, the Chocolate Moelleux. EKAI brings the best of the Mediterranean and beyond to the heart of the city.
Location: Podium 5, Burj Daman, DIFC
For reservations please call 04 422 4589 or visit ekaidubai.com
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