Memos From The Middle East: Tiffany & Co Unveils its New Landmark Store In NYC’s Fifth Avenue
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FASHION
AMI Announces The Launch Of Its New Capsule Collection Collaboration With South Korean Artist Novo
The collection — which is a part of AMI’s annual collaborations with artists — reinterprets the brand’s famous symbol, the Ami de Coeur. Novo made the decision to create a monkey with a red beret, the character is depicted in a series of drawings carrying a paintbrush or AMI shopping bags, sometimes standing by the Eiffel Tower. To celebrate the launch of the AMI x NOVO capsule collection, a giant balloon structure of the monkey will be set up next to the Seoul flagship store and will be available in AMI stores and points of sale exclusively in South Korea and Japan.
The collection will also be available to purchase on AMI’s online store at amiparis.com
Jacquemus Launches A Larger-Than-Life Pop-up At Level Shoes
Following the French luxury brand’s founder and designer, Simon Porte Jacquemus’ quirky and playful approach to fashion, the experimental space offers a playful poke at the mico-sized bag with a massive blown-up version made from natural raffia fibres, housing the Jacquemus “Le Raphia” SS23 collection of bags available for purchase. The pop-up will run from April 18 to May 18 at Level Shoes, Dubai Mall.
Sabyasachi Opens Up Their New Flagship Store In Mumbai
Making this Sabyasachi’s largest flagship store yet, the store is sprawled over 25,862 sq ft and housed in the majestic neo-classical landmark built in the Italianate revival tradition. The building which was built in 1913 by Chambers & Fritchley was originally built for the British Bank of The Middle East. Bringing the ideals of fine culture back to this heritage structure, Sabyasachi has reimagined the interiors into an immersive retail space that merges the house’s signature cultural savoir-faire with Indian decadence, craftsmanship and history.
Loro Piana Releases Their Spring Summer 2023 Resort Collection
With the Resort Collection, Loro Piana echoes the inimitably Italian spirit of vacation living. A spirit expressed through a unique, evocative taste; an easy-going style with relaxed silhouettes that glide over the body, letting the wearer savour the freedom of summer. All thanks to the savoir-faire and sartorial canons of the Maison, which, master of finest fibres, transforms precious, impalpable and fresh yarns into original fabrics that combine silk, cotton and linen, the absolute protagonist of different textures, from the lightest to tweed. The palette ranges from the colours of dawn to sunset, from dynamic striped and floral prints to subtly shaded ones.
Burberry Unveils Reimagined Childrenswear Store In Dubai Mall
The Burberry childrenswear store has re-opened in Dubai Mall, reimagined in the spirit of a children’s play area. The store concept features playhouse-style structures and multicoloured building blocks — offering an assortment of childrenswear from the latest Spring Summer 2023 collection as well as a selection of clothes, shoes and accessories.
Tom Ford Releases His Archive Autumn Winter 2023 WRTW Collection
For Tom Ford’s final collection for his eponymous brand, the creative has turned to his archives and reissued his favourite looks from the past 13 years. In 2010, Tom Ford launched his first womenswear collection and today, more than a decade later, for his final collection, he pays homage to the TOM FORD woman with limited re-editions of his best-known iconic signature looks.
Adidas Launches ‘Club Originals’, A New Campaign Celebrating The Next Generation Of Creators In The Middle East
The campaign strives to put the spotlight on the latest trailblazing talent including Disco Misr and Almas as well as inspire a new generation of future-gazing creatives. Headlining the Club Originals campaign is a line-up of standout talent known for breaking boundaries while proudly paying homage to their heritage. Cairo-based Egyptian DJ trio, Disco Misr’s choice of music transports listeners to a nostalgic era of oriental, disco and funk tunes combined with electronic sounds. Also headlining the campaign as a vocalist is Almas, an Emirati- Egyptian singer and songwriter making waves across the region.
CHANEL Introduces A Twin Boutique At The Mall of the Emirates
The luxury designer’s latest launch includes the brand’s recent collections in ready-to-wear, handbags, shoes, small leather goods, eyewear, jewellery, and others, making this a must visit. Bazaar Arabia shares a first look into the new location:
For more information, visit chanel.com
Florence Pugh Is The Newest Face of Maison Valentino
Appointed by Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli , award-winning actor Florence Pugh is the newest face of luxury designer Valentino. The new campaign features a stunning pink handbag and slogan, “I mean…it’s a Rockstud!” Bazaar Arabia shares a visual from the latest campaign shoot here:
BEAUTY
Charlotte Tilbury Has Announces The Middle Eastern Celebrity Make-Up Artist Of The Year
Aya Abdelhamid has been named the lucky winner and has been given the opportunity to create her version of Charlotte’s ICONIC Pillow Talk Look on a surprise celebrity guest who would later be revealed to be Tunisian supermodel and actress, Rym Saidi Breidy. Aya Abdelhamid is one of Egypt’s top make-up, and SFX artists and beauty experts and has studied and gained her certification from Hollywood and London. Aya has done the make-up of some of the biggest names in the industry such as Mona Zaki, Ruby, Youssra, Shereen Reda and Hend Sabri.
JEWELLERY & WATCHES
Tiffany & Co Unveils its New Landmark Store In New York City’s Fifth Avenue
Tiffany & Co. is pleased to announce that the newly transformed flagship on 57th Street and Fifth Avenye, now known as “The Landmark,” has opened its doors again to the world this week. Reimagined by the legendary architect Peter Marino, the new Landmark is defined by custom artwork, never-before-seen jewels and immersive displays. The ceiling installation spans nearly the room’s length and is composed of an abstraction of facets, a tribute to Tiffany’s heritage and authority as the purveyor of the world’s finest diamonds.
Integrated throughout the Landmark’s 10 floors are nearly 40 artworks, including never-before-seen Tiffany-commissioned pieces. The curation features works by renowned artists including Damien Hirst, Julian Schnabel, Rashid Johnson, Anna Weyant and Daniel Arsham.
Dedicated museum and exhibition spaces on floors 8 and 9 will offer a rotation of compelling concepts and unique storytelling experiences.
To commemorate the reopening of the store, Tiffany & Co. is also set to debut a range of exclusive designs and one-of-a-kind creations. This offering will include everything from extraordinary diamond watches and limited-edition home objects to eyewear inspired by the Tiffany® Setting engagement ring.
Chaumet Revisits Its Hortensia Watch In Time For Spring
A tribute to the beauty of nature, the Hortensia jewellery watch marks the return of sunnier days with a revisited model and new variations, to be discovered in the spring. With this poetic jewel, Maison Chaumet affirms its naturalistic side and celebrates Joséphine’s renowned passion for botany.
CULTURE
Istituto Marangoni Dubai And Global Fashion Exchange (GFX) Have Joined Forces To Launch The First Large-Scale Clothing Swap Project In The UAE
On May 4, 2023, Patrick Duffy, the founder of the Global Fashion Exchange will attend the school for the unique swap event, giving individuals the opportunity to come together, learn and take action towards creating a more sustainable future.
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