Memos From The Middle East: Ramla Ali Wins First Professional Women’s Boxing Match In Saudi Arabia and Sonam Kapoor Welcomes A Baby Boy
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CELEBRITY
Ramla Ali Wins The First Ever Professional Women’s Boxing Match In Saudi Arabia
British-Somali boxer Ramla Ali knocked out Dominican Republic’s Crystal Garcia Nova to win the first ever professional women’s boxing match held in Saudi Arabia on August 20. The historic bout saw the two competing on the undercard of the Osyk vs. Joshua event in Jeddah. This match is the latest addition to Ali’s undefeated streak of career wins.
Sonam Kapoor Welcomes A Baby Boy With Husband Anand Ahuja
Bollywood actress Sonam Kapoor gave birth to a baby boy on August 20. The global fashion icon, who was expecting her first child with fashion entrepreneur-hubby Anand Ahuja, announced the happy news via her Instagram, posting a heartwarming message on her story. Congratulatory messages and well wishes have been pouring in from family and friends ever since.
FASHION
FILA And ROKSANDA Collaborate Over Sportswear Inspired Collection
The FILA x ROKSANDA collection is sporty chic meets colour explosion and it looks like a reinvention of what activewear is. Featuring parachute-inspired leisurewear, huge wrap-around duvets and a range of leggings, sports bras and jackets, the line is an interesting representation of the merge between the two brands identities of practicality and striking femininity.
For more information, visit fila.com
BEAUTY
Lancôme Releases Its First Serum-Infused Volumizing Mascara
The French beauty brand’s first serum-infused mascara has a unique formula, with 8 amino acids in a black caring balm for healthier and denser lashes. The product is wax-free so that it’s easy to apply, doesn’t harden after application and feels weightless on your lashes. It also comes off easily with minimal lash loss. That sounds like a win-win to us. The mascara is now available to purchase in Sephora stores.
For more information, visit lancome.com
Gucci Beauty Introduces New Products To The #FloraFantasy Range
The luxury label is making two new additions to the #FloraFantasy line- a fragrance and a makeup set. The Gucci Flora Gorgeous Jasmine Eau de Parfum is the second part of the #FloraFantasy campaign, which stars Miley Cyrus. The makeup set is inspired by the same aesthetic and comes with the Gucci Palette Beauté Des Yeux Gorgeous Flora eye palette and the Gucci Rouge De Beauté Brillant Flora lipstick.
For more information, visit gucci.com
Peacefull Partners With UNHCR For Month-Long CSR Campaign
Homegrown luxury skincare brand Peacefull is pledging 50% of all sales for the full month of August to UNHCR as part of it’s efforts to uplift the lives of refugees and stateless persons. The joint endeavour is aiming at adding value to the ongoing work done by the UNHCR towards fulfilling the basic needs, such as food, shelter and human rights, of forcibly displaced communities.
For more information, visit peacefull.com
Emma Watson Is The Face Of Prada’s New Women’s Fragrance Campaign
Actress and UN Goodwill Ambassador Emma Watson will front the campaign for Prada’s new yet-to-be-revealed women’s fragrance. The Italian luxury fashion house announced the news on August 19, adding that the women empowerment activist embodies the essence of the new fragrance completely. We can’t wait to learn more about it.
For more information, visit prada.com
WATCHES AND JEWELLERY
Audemars Piguet Unveils Two New Versions Of The Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph
The Swiss luxury watch-manufacturer is releasing brand new versions of the iconic Royal Oak Selfwinding Chronograph with a design evolution to mark the collection’s 50th anniversary. The models come in two varieties – 18 carat white or yellow gold, with a Grande Tapisserie dial to match the case and bracelet in Frosted Gold. Looks like a luxury watch splurge is coming our way.
For more information, visit audemarspiguet.com
Hublot Escapes To The Mediterranean For The Launch Of Three Special Edition Models
Swiss watch house Hublot is releasing three new special editions in shades of blue, aqua and turquoise inspired by the beaches and the skies of go-to summer vacation destinations St. Tropez, Ibiza and Capri. The wrist candy for this season will be available at the brand’s pop-up boutiques in the iconic party cities. The waters are calling and we’re taking these beauties with us.
For more information, visit hublot.com
Lead Image Courtesy/ @sonamkapoor on Instagram