Memos From The Middle East: Galeries Lafayette Unveils SS23 Collection Inspired By The Mediterranean Sea
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FASHION
Dubai-Based Luxury Brand Atelier Zuhra Shows At London Fashion Week
Atelier Zuhra presented its newest collection “Lily of the Valley” on February 18th at London Fashion Week. The designs were inspired by the beauty of the delicate flower, representing the elegance of the house.
MCM Collaborates With Sony Music Entertainment’s FILTR For Its SS23 Campaign
The German luxury fashion house MCM partnered with Sony Music Entertainment’s FILTR music platform to launch its Spring-Summer 2023 campaign with singer and songwriter Tate McRae. The MCM’s SS23 collection is now available at MCM stores and mcmworldwide.com.
Galeries Lafayette Unveils SS23 Collection Inspired By The Mediterranean Sea
For its new collection, Galeries Lafayette embraces the charm of the Mediterranean coastlines, art and culture, creating a carefully curated mix of brands like Rejina Pyo, Coperni and Erdem. One of the highlights of the so-called “Mediterranean Vibes” is the department store’s collaboration with local artists to hand paint Galeries Lafayette’s facade and in-store arches.
BEAUTY
Molton Brown Launches “Oudh Accord & Gold” Collection For Ramadan
To celebrate Ramadan, the British fragrance makers Molton Brown launches an “Oudh Accord & Gold” collection for which the house also collaborated with Emirati calligrapher Alya El Sand to create stunning illustrations highlighting the beauty of the celebration.
Bloomingdales Predicts Future Beauty And Skincare Trends
The famous department store recently hosted a panel discussion and immersive beauty experience under the name “The Future is Beautiful” with local media, beauty experts and representatives of L’Oréal Middle East. The discussion covered topics ranging from technological developments in beauty to TikTok as an effective marketing tool for beauty brands.
JEWELLERY & WATCHES
Jewellery House Garrard Announces The Opening Of A New Store In The Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia
The new boutique of the jewellery house will soon open its doors in the exclusive Kingdom Center in Riyadh, presenting a stunning selection of Garrard’s breathtaking collections, including “Fanfare” and “Wings”. For the official opening, Creative Director Sara Prentice will be welcoming local media and clients to share the house’s rich history.
CULTURE
“Hermès Heritage” Exhibition Comes To Qatar
The “Harnessing the Roots” edition which is part of the “Hermès Heritage” exhibitions, will come to the National Museum of Qatar. The series of objects highlighting iconic themes, colours and motifs from the luxury house will be open to the public from March 4th to April 1st.
#CHICEATS
Billionaire Dubai Invites For Bubbles & Bowties
On the evening of Monday, 27th of February, Billionaire Dubai, near the iconic Burj Khalifa is inviting to a soiree with luxurious dining and live entertainment starting at 9 pm. To book, guests are asked to WhatsApp +971 (0) 56 678 3357
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