Memos From The Middle East: Inside Gucci’s Ramadan Nojum Collection
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FASHION
Loewe’s First Flagship Store CASA LOEWE Opens In Dubai
LOEWE opened its doors for the first time with its flagship store in Dubai Mall. Inspired by other LOEWE stores — the Place Vendome and the Galleria — CASA LOEWE combines natural materials and industrial finishes to welcome visitors interested in laying their hands on any of the brand’s ready-to-wear garments, accessories, and more.
Gucci Unveils Its Nojum Collection
With a curated selection of men’s and women’s items in rich fabrics and glittering details reminiscent of the light coming from the night sky during Ramadan, Gucci unveils its Nojum Collection which includes a series of ready-to-wear designs, handbags, wallets, and more.
Levi’s Releases A New Ramadan Capsule Range
In a time of reflection and improvement of the self, what better way to welcome Ramadan than with a head-to-toe Levi’s outfit that is perfect for a day out with the family and Suhoor nights in? The classic American brand opens up its styles to the Middle East with its latest Ramadan capsule collection.
Anthropologie’s Exclusive Ramadan Release Has Everything You Need For The Holy Month
Catering exclusively to Dubai and Qatar is Anthropologie with its Ramadan collection that consists of a diverse mix of stunning designs inspired by artisanal techniques. The items ranging from opulent skirts to modest blouses not only include in-house styles but also carefully-curated brands including Pinnacle Shruti Sancheti, Kavita-Bhartia, Limerick, and Atsu.
TUMI Reimagines Its Iconic Voyageur Pieces With Reneé Rapp
Highlighting the multifaceted and reliable nature of its travel products with a new face — singer and actress Reneé Rapp — lifestyle and travel brand TUMI. The latest campaign features the young star in a relaunch of the brand’s well-loved Voyageur collection which at its core promotes sustainability within the nomadic travel movement.
Valentino Announces Balqees Fathi As Its New DI.VA.
Celebrating inclusivity, authenticity, and individuality more than it has ever before is the Italian Maison with its newest DI.VA. Balqees Fathi. The Emirati trailblazer is chosen to represent the bold and rebellious values that the house embodies in all its endeavours.
Malone Souliers Goes Bridal With A New Wedding Collection
Inspired by the promise of ever-lasting love, Malone Souliers launches its first Wedding Collection that consists of five intricate designs in blue, cream, and white. The opulent capsule includes styles that can be worn by the bride herself or her bridesmaids and other guests.
Welcome Ramadan With LaDoubleJ Kaftans And More
In honour of Ramadan, LaDoubleJ has just launched its newest styles of modest dresses, kaftans, and homeware that will be perfect for all your Ramadan festivities. This seasonal collection consists of elegant designs with intricate detail in rich fabrics that cater to the modern, modest woman.
Brunello Cucinelli Releases An Abaya Capsule Collection
The Italian Maison celebrates Arab culture with its rich and artisanal Abaya capsule that contains five distinct styles in luxurious materials such as silk crêpe and embroidered wool. Each one of the blazer-style Abayas launched by Brunello Cucinelli comes with a matching Shayla that has a stunning overlay of sequin threads, giving the garments a sparkling appearance throughout.
Max Mara Unveils Its New Season Ramadan Edit
Introducing its Ramadan selection with a curation of airy and gorgeous designs is Max Mara. A collection of dresses, jumpsuits, and accessories in a range of vibrant and neutral tones are available on the official website.
Giorgio Armani’s Ramadan Collection Highlights Tradition And Elegance To Its Best
Giorgio Armani dedicates its newest capsule to the period of Ramadan which focuses on comfortable elegance that pays homage to traditional values. The sophisticated collection features pieces in pastel hues with minimal detail and embroidery work as well as geometric pattern, all in rich linen, silky cotton, and other luxurious fabrics.
Gucci Revisits Its Emblematic 1955 Horsebit Campaign With Halle Bailey, Hanni, And Julia Garner
Gucci throws it back with a new Horsebit 1955 campaign featuring three pioneering women from diverse disciplines — Halle Bailey, Hanni, and Julia Garner. These distinctive personalities embody the values of the luxury house in a spirited campaign featuring each one of these women carrying the emblematic accessory against a vibrant backdrop.
JEWELLERY & WATCHES
Chaumet Celebrates Ramadan By Presenting Its Latest Regional Campaign
This year, the Parisian high jewellery Maison is celebrating Ramadan with a video featuring light, illuminating a passage through the region. This new regional campaign strives to celebrate unity and the rich architectural heritage within the region and will follow along the journey of a captivating young Arab woman through the region’s most iconic landmarks such as The Cultural Foundation in Abu Dhabi as well as the Qatar National Museum in Doha.
Boucheron Reveals A New Campaign Dedicated To The MENA Region
In a campaign starring Saudi Arabian actress Mila Al Zahrani who is the French luxury house’s Middle Eastern ambassador, the Maison pays tribute to the region with its latest campaign titled “Invent the future, Honour the past.”
Maison KORLOFF Announces The Reopening Of Its Flagship Boutique In The Dubai Mall
After closing its flagship boutique situated in The Dubai Mall two months ago for renovations, Maison KORLOFF opens its doors to the esteemed clients of the UAE to showcase its expert creations in diamonds and other jewellery. The upgraded boutique is sleek and modern, taking inspiration from the Art Déco movement.
Nadine Kanso Partners With W Dubai For An Immersive Ramadan Experience
Farrago, Dubai’s latest Arabesque restaurant in W Dubai – Mina Seyahi, is set to feature the work of Beirut-born and Dubai-based jewellery designer Nadine Kanso. The destination is welcoming esteemed clientele that can enjoy a spread of Suhoor meals and view signature designs from Nadine’s brand Bil Arabi.
Piaget Collaborates With Huda Al Nuaimi To Commemorate Ramadan
Fine jewellery and watchmaker Piaget is collaborating with the Emirati artist Huda Al Nuaimi to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan with two personalised prints created by the artist that narrate the Maison’s story.
BEAUTY
MAC Celebrates All Women With its ‘Empowering Me, As I Am Campaign‘
In a powerful campaign that encourages individuality and self-expression, MAC Cosmetics Middle East recently celebrated four local talents — Abeer Sinder, Nirvana Abdul, Ghalia Amin and Mashael Mr — by sharing their journey towards self-acceptance.
Pat McGrath’s Heavenly Celestial Nirvana Eyeshadow Palette Is A Must-Have This Season
Pat McGrath brings its transcendental Celestial Nirvana EyeShadow Palette, this time, featuring eighteen shades in a combination of highly-pigmented mattes, metallics, and sparkles that can provide the user with professional finishes. The latest launch consists of three colourways — neutral, warm, and cool — for individuals with different skin tones.
Kayali Launches Its Latest Fragrance Yum Pistachio Gelato
Exploring the love Mona Kattan, Kayali’s founder, has for pistachio gelato, the perfumery has recently released Pistachi-OH!, an exciting new fragrance that will have your taste buds and olfactory receptors wanting more. The indulgent KAYALI Yum Pistachio Gelato | 33 Eau de Parfum is available for those interested online.
CULTURE
Dior Develops AR Filter For Ramadan
In its third year of developing augmented reality filters to celebrate this holy time of year, Maria Grazia Chiuri’s studio wishes Dior’s followers on Instagram and Snapchat a Ramadan Kareem with its immersive and enchanting virtual experience. Users can share their images taken with the filter with the hashtag #DiorOR on social media.
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