Memos From The Middle East: Dior Will Show Its Autumn 2023 Collection in India
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FASHION
La DoubleJ Unveils Its Ramadan Collection
The Milanese brand has returned with its Ramadan Collection and in their own words, the collection is a special new-season style. The collection features stand-up collars, long sashays at the back and draped waterfall sleeves that effortlessly guide you through rooms with ease and elegance.
Dior Announces Their Fall 2023 Show In India
Dior’s Creative Designer, Maria Grazia Chiuri, has carefully chosen the historic site of the Gateway of India in Mumbai to be Dior’s Fall 2023 show destination. The show will take place on March 30, 2023, and is a tribute to the visionary spirit of Christian Dior and his successors who had a profound admiration for the country.
Level Shoes Launches By Appointment Personal Shopping
Level Shoes are inviting tastemakers, industry movers and top clients to celebrate the launch of their all-new personal shopping service suite in-store. As part of its Dubai Mall store, the personal shopping suite will provide a serene setting for clients to get further style advice and offers a chic space to allow brands to host clients and events.
Dubai Fashion Week Makes Its Debut In The Region
Regarded as the beginning of a long legacy Dubai Fashion Week (formerly known as Arab Fashion Week) has quickly become the prime event on the region’s fashion calendar. The exciting five days of fashion festivities, a true celebration of craftsmanship and creativity, took place on March 10-15, held in partnership with Dubai Design District – the city’s hub for the ecosystem of regional creatives.
Versace Launches An Exclusive Ramadan Collection For The Middle East
Just in time for the holy month, the Italian luxury fashion house revealed its series of exclusive ready-to-wear, bags and shoes via its dedicated campaign. Only a select number of ready-to-wear is available in matching children’s sizing.
BEAUTY
Amouage Unveils The Third Chapter Of Its Odyssey Collection
High perfumery house, Amouage, has revealed four new fragrances as the fragrance brand ushers in a new era within its storied legacy. Its third chapter titled, Escape breathes new life into the house’s story – each fragrant creation is infused with Royal Frankincense, a note which seamlessly blends into a broad palette of rare ingredients in a deft display of modernity.
JEWELLERY & WATCHES
Tiffany & Co. Are Celebrating Mother’s Day 2023 With The Iconic Tiffany Blue Box
The luxury jewellery house is more than pleased to announce the debut of its Mother’s Day 2023 campaign, featuring its iconic Tiffany Blue® Box. The campaign will showcase the house’s Tiffany icons such as Tiffany T, Tiffany HardWear, Tiffany Knot and the Tiffany Lock to celebrate the special connection with mothers in all its forms.
CULTURE
Cartier’s Travelling Ephemeral Installation Opens At Dubai Design District (d3)
The French luxury jewellery company proudly present its newest exhibition, dedicated to its iconic Panthère – titled “Into The Wild”, which takes visitors on an enthralling journey through the evolution of the iconic symbol throughout the past century and features a blend of Cartier’s exquisite craftsmanship and innovative technology.
Reclaim Mallorca Partners With Iranian Organisations On Limited-Edition Collection To Support The Female-Led Revolution In Iran
The sustainable luxury brand Reclaim Mallorca is launching a collection of limited-edition pouches in collaboration with Sherazade Benet & a fellow creative in answer to the call of the Iranian people and to help keep the female-led revolution in the news cycle. All profits will go to the Norooz Foundation which is a non-profit public charity organisation that provides relief to the Iranian people facing sustained human rights violations which have arisen from social, political, religious and ethnic persecution by the fundamentalist regime in Iran.
The Royal Commission For AlUla Signs Partnership With Centre Pompidou
On March 13, 2023, The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) signed an agreement with the leading French cultural institution, the Centre Pompidou which will significantly enrich AlUla as the leading global destination for cultural and natural heritage. Centre Pompidou will become RCU’s key partner in developing a contemporary art museum at AlUla as a world centre for regional global 21st-century art.
#CHICEATS
Break Your Fast In Style At CÉ LA VI Dubai
Enjoy authentic dishes as you enjoy breathtaking views of Dubai’s skyline this holy month. The Michelin guide restaurant offers a unique three-course menu curated by Chef Howard Ko featuring some of the spot’s most-loved dishes like Gem Lettuce Salad, Hummus, and Smoked salmon spread served with seaweed parker rolls.
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