Memos From The Middle East: Lacoste Unveils Fall-Winter Campaign 2022 Starring New Ambassador Venus Williams
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FASHION
Adidas Reveals New Federation Kits For The FIFA World Cup 2022
Adidas revealed the brand new Home and Away Federation Kits for the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, designed exclusively for the national teams of Argentina, Germany, Japan, Mexico and Spain. The sportswear brand collaborated with young, UAE-based football fans, taking a sustainable approach to the production by using recycled polyester and Parley Ocean Plastic.
For more information, visit adidas.com
Lacoste Unveils Fall-Winter 2022 Campaign With New Brand Ambassador Venus Williams
Following Spring-Summer 2022, Lacoste’s Fall-Winter 2022 collection is finding it’s place in more unexpected encounters, with tennis royalty Venus Williams and Saniyya Sidney, who played a young Venus in King Richard, starring in the new promotional film for the line. The pair, dressed in pieces from the range, can be seen meeting by chance and jumping into a dance battle inspired by Venus’ iconic courtside dance moves.
For more information, visit lacoste.com
JEWELLERY
Boucheron Launches New High Jewellery Campaign Titled ‘Icons’
Polish supermodel Anja Rubik and one of the top male models of Germany, Ludwig Wilsdorff, are the feminine and masculine stars of this brand new campaign by the French luxury jewellery brand. In celebration of Boucheron going XXL, the jeweller is presenting it’s iconic collections inspired by five different ‘worlds’ once again, but bigger, bolder and better.
For more information, visit boucheron.com
Van Cleef & Arpels Hosts Press Event For Perlée High Jewellery Collection
The luxury French jeweller held a press event in the Palais Bulles for the iconic Perlée Collection, with several showstopping pieces on display. The collection is a tribute to golden beads and incorporates them, in yellow , rose or white gold, into designs embellished further with precious stones and mother-of-pearl.
For more information, visit vancleefarpels.com or @vancleefarpels on Instagram
Bulgari Opens Virtual Pop-Up Shop on Metaverse Platform Zepeto
The Italian luxury jewellery brand launched a virtual version of their physical pop-up store and cafe ‘Bulgari Sunset In Jeju’ located at Parnas Hotel in Jeju in their virtual world onone of Asia’s largest metaverse platforms, Zepeto. Onlne visitors can access the 2022 Resort Collection and win pieces from it to dress their virtual avatars.
An exclusive virtual world — #Bulgari @zepeto_official — opens in the #Multiverse today, featuring a digital “Bulgari Sunset in Jeju” store. Join #Lisa for the live, virtual opening event. pic.twitter.com/b36PBmsF5x
— Bulgari (@Bulgariofficial) August 31, 2022
For more information, visit bulgari.com
Fabergé Announces New Additions To It’s Collection With James Ganh
The luxury jeweller is adding brand new pieces to the capsule collection designed by James Ganh and launched in 2020. The new pieces feature precious emeralds and rubies responsibly sourced from Gemfields, Fabergé’s parent company. Inspired by art and nature, the highlight of the pieces is their multi-purpose use; brooches can become bracelets and pedants can become rings
For more information, visit faberge.com
CULTURE
Istituto Marangoni Opens Its Campus At The Dubai International Financial Centre
One of the world’s leading fashion and design schools, Instituto Marangoni, has opened its doors in Dubai at the DIFC in Gate 8. The Italian institute will be providing a variety of short and three-year undergraduate course including Interior Design, Product Design, Fashion & Accessories Design, Fashion Business and Fashion Styling. The state-of-the-art facility was designed by Italian architect Giulio Cappellini down to the tables and chairs. Classes commence on September 19.
For more information, visit istitutomarangoni.com
M7 And Printemps Doha Collaborate On A Retail Incubator Program for Qatar-Based Fashion Designers
M7, Qatar’s fashion and design entrepreneurship hub, and Printemps Doha, slated to be the largest luxury department store in the region upon opening, are launching ‘The Collective’, a retail incubator for Qatar-based designers. The three-month program will shortlist seven local upcoming names and provide them with 360-degree creative and industry support, ultimately displaying their collections in a dedicated space.
For more information, visit m7.org.qa/
FITNESS
Barry’s Is Coming To Abu Dhabi
It’s time to break a sweat with world-renowned fitness chain Barry’s, as it prepares for the opening of it’s very first branch in Abu Dhabi, complete with the signature red room, new FLEX strength-training workout concept, a fuel bar and a reatil shop. The studio is set to be the biggest one in not just the UAE but also the region, and will be located in the luxury wing of The Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island. It will open it’s doors to the public on September 3.
For more information, visit barrys.com
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