Memos From The Middle East: Moynat, Chanel Beauty and Clinique La Prairie Are Making Their Way to Doha
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Highlights from Arab Fashion Week Men’s Spring Summer 2023
Arab Fashion Week is officially underway at Dubai Design District, the perfect landscape for regional and international designer’s to showcase their men’s Spring/Summer 2023 collections.
Maison du Mec
The Lebanese brand kick started Arab Fashion Week with a collection that questioned who a Maison du Mec man is. A unique combination of futuristic elements and contemporary tailoring stands at the heart of Joseph Achajian’s designs. Hints of the Mediterranean were embedded within the royal blue, bordeaux and cream colour palette, making it a must-have summer collection with deconstructed tuxedos, sleeveless vests and cropped trousers. The show closed with a robotic cyber dog to celebrate their collaboration with Ferronato, a Swiss tech accessories brand.
For more information, visit maisondumec.com
Permu
The London-based brand presented a collection that embraced individuality. Permu, derived from the mathematical term “permutation” perfectly encompasses the brand’s ethos of finding multiple ways to mix and match the pieces. From laser cut shirts to exaggerated shoulders and blazers worn backwards, Permu’s latest collection pushed the boundaries of traditional mens fashion.
For more information, visit Instagram/@permu_official
Rian Fernandez
Rian Fernandez’s SS23 collection is best summed up as this: where safari meets royalty. The Filipino designer takes pride in his heritage, weaving in traditional Filipino craft, flair and love for pageants to his pieces – a fresh take on mens dressing.
For more information, visit Instagram/@rianfernandez888
KA-1
A homegrown brand, KA-1 appeared on the streetwear scene with a mission to change the country’s streetwear identity with a heavy focus on the industrial skill of the Emirates. Comfort and functionality were the two main components of KA-1’s earth toned SS23 collection, ideal for the laid-back jetsetter.
For more information, visit ka-1.com
AMATO Couture
Taking inspiration from India’s bright and bold colours, AMATO Couture closed Arab Fashion Week Men’s Edition with a collection that was a complete 180 from Furne Amato’s last but maintained their experimental silhouettes, a core identity of the brand. The mix of textures, fabrics and colours in the SS23 collection was the perfect ode to the celebration of life and its diversity.
For more information, visit amatocouture.com
FASHION
Moynat Paris Opens Their Doha Boutique in Place Vendôme
Moynat Paris has officially landed in Doha’s Place Vedôme. In honour of their new Qatar boutique, the Parisian Maison will has a selection of special pieces, rare exotic Crocodile Natura bags, alongside their iconic leather and Canvas 1920 designs.
For more information, visit Moynat.com
Rosenthal Meets Versace 2022
The German porcelain manufacturer has teamed up with Versace to add a little bit of glamour to your home. The collection of vases come in two designs, La Medusa – available in three sizes and colours – and La Medusa Studded – available in two sizes and colours – and are inspired by the Italian fashion house’s iconic emblem.
For more information, visit versace.com
OKHTEIN Opens A New Store In Cairo
The Egyptian fashion company expands its lineage with a new boutique in Cairo at Garden 8, that showcases the brand’s signature pieces along with their latest creations. In honour of the new location, OKHTEIN and Misr Italia Properties hosted a “Clan Party” celebrating the occasion with the brand’s clients, partners, family, and friends.
For more information, visit mr.okhtein.com
BEAUTY
Chanel Opens a Fragrance and Beauty Boutique in Doha’s Place Vendôme
For the beauty junkies, Chanel has opened the doors to their fragrance and beauty boutique in Doha. The store has everything from iconic scents and eyewear to skincare and make-up, as well as a treatment room to get your glow back, making it the go-to for Chanel beauty enthusiasts.
For more information, visit chanel.com
EX NIHILO’s New Quintessence Collection is the Ideal Eid Gift
The perfect Eid gift, EX NIHILO has revisited the original collection of scents to elevate them just in time for the auspicious holiday. The collection consists of two perfumes, each uniquely divine in their own right. Fleur Narcotique Extrait de Parfum is the perfect floral and fruity scent, heightened by notes of peony. Looking for a warmer, spicy scent? Outcast Blue Extrait de Parfum is the one for you with its woody base notes.
For more information, visit ex-nihilo-paris.com
Elie Saab Launches Their New Fragrance, Girl of Now Lovely
All about celebrating epicurean youth, Elie Saab’s latest floral, fruity fragrance is the perfect rendition for women who live in the now and seek out life’s adventures – never letting go of their youthful spirit. If that isn’t enough to convince you, according to Master Perfumer, Dominique Ropion, “Girl of Now Lovely has that classic je-ne-sai-quoi although sparkling with elements of youth.”
For more information, visit eliesaab.com
Clinique La Prairie Announces a New Longevity Hub in Doha
In partership with Alfardan Group and The St.Regis Marsa Arabia Island, The Pearl, Clinique La Prairie’s health & wellness clinic is set to open this summer. With a foundation in longevity science, the Swiss skincare brand is constantly innovating in medicine, preventative medicine, wellness and health to give guests revitalising, immune-boosting and rebalancing treatments.
For more information, visit clinique-me.com