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ON THE COVER 66 Rosie Huntington-Whiteley A brand's best friend 69 Meet The Nominees The Emirates Woman, Woman of the Year Awards 80 Success Saboteurs What's really holding you back in the office 151 Kisses by Christian Louboutin lipsticks 166 Pretty Hurts Is your beauty regime bad for you?

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28 Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letter 44 Inbox 46 EW Diary 48 Manifest Hot picks from the EW team 51 Style Sightings 54 The Details Modern pearls 57 Closet Close-Up We rummage through one of the most stylish wardrobes in the UAE 60 Deconstructing Prada 62 Come On Barbie... Shoe queen Sophia Webster's most playful collection yet 64 Column Sergio's son Gianvito Rossi lets us in on the magic behind his cult designs

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FEATURES 66 Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Goddess and girls' girl 69 Fierce Females Meet the nominees in the 2015 Emirates Woman, Woman of the Year Awards 80 In A Career Rut? Sexism could still be to blame 87 My Fashion Treasure Four women on the one thing they can't live without 92 Just Saying Kerry McDermott on why Dubai plays havoc with a capsule wardrobe

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FASHION 95 All Change Please The new season starts right here 96 Urban Elegance Dior embraces a more masculine silhouette 104 A Fine Art Discover Alessandro Michele's 'new' Gucci girl 112 Home Grown The hottest designers in the region 115 Catwalk Report The mood for A/W15 is fun and fresh 128 Bag This Desirable arm-candy from the new collections 137 Capturing Champions Astrid Munoz collaborates with Jaeger-LeCoultre

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BEAUTY 141 She's Electric The 80s are calling this autumn 142 Blue Steel Switch up the smoky eye with a hit of Chanel blue 151 More Than Shoes Wear Louboutin red on your lips too 154 Beauty Bulletin 157 Catwalk Beauty 162 In The Mood A new beauty experience at Belle Femme

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Your pick of 'girl power' TV programmes to watch has been hugely helpful this summer. I love how there are so many ﬁery female leads these days. Daenerys Targaryen is my new girl crush. Sara, Abu Dhabi

A METHOD TO MADNESS WONDERFULLY ECCENTRIC, INSPIRINGLY PROLIFIC AND A LIVING LEGEND IN MANY WAYS, SHOE DESIGNER EXTRAORDINAIRE, MANOLO BLAHNIK, TELLS US EXCLUSIVELY ABOUT HIS FIRST EVER EVENING BAGS, WHY TRADITIONS ARE PARAMOUNT, AND HOW HE’S TOTALLY OVER QUINOA C O M P I L E D B Y: O L I V I A P H I L L I P S HANGISI CLUTCH DHS6,990

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esigning comes so naturally to me and I know that makes me very lucky. I’ve never followed fashion - it’s one of my biggest problems perhaps, and a selfish way of working, but it works because I’ve never done what others have! Sometimes it’s good and sometimes it’s bad, but I always just go with my imagination. I have to edit myself, NADIRA CLUTCH though, as I have too many ideas. It’s one terrible amount of luck. DHS6,690 I long for perfection – you can never achieve it, but it’s an aspiration for any designer. I’m so particular about how I do things; I never think it’s good enough. It’s why I use the best people in Europe – the embroiderers, the tanneries – they’re all disappearing and I want to maintain those traditions and do my best to keep people working. It sounds heroic but it’s not – to me it’s just natural. BORLAK SMALL CLUTCH DHS7,690 I like the best and that’s what keeps me going. I always want better – for my shoes, which I’ve been doing for 45 years, and for my bags, which I’ve done for the past four years. The extraordinary team in Bologna who are creating them are the pride of Italy – they have magical hands. This is the first time I’ve done bags for evening, though, in absolutely beautiful silks, ottomans, lizard, crepe de Chine… all the fabrics that people shy away from these days. I love them. I have an incredible fascination with past generations. Old films and books; I can’t stand Hollywood now – I’m tired of all this digital nonsense. That’s why I turn to Spanish and Egyptian movies – and old English movies I adore. They’re totally eclectic – but so am I. Last night I watched this exquisite Korean movie called The Royal Tailor. You must see it immediately! When I was growing up in the Canary Islands we didn’t have television and the “I ADORE OLD communication was by boat. The only thing I had was the cinema and the MOVIES. THEY’RE radio with flamencos, and mambos and cha chas from Cuba. I remember T O TA L L Y E C L E C T I C how all the girls in my time used to be absolutely perfect. That was the idea – BUT SO AM I!” behind the bags – to try and recreate it. And also because people kept asking me for them. “Oh Mr Blahnik, that buckle shoe – I simply must have the bag to go with it!” So here we are, ladies – I hope you like them. I’m going to carry on doing them – and carry on working ‘til I drop. I will be independent ‘til I die. I love what I do, and I wish that for everyone. But other than bags and shoes I’m not interested in making anything else – I just want to do the one thing I do best. I’ve never been tempted by huge amounts of money – I just need it to pay everybody and buy my books and films. What makes me happy is working hard, moving forward and experimenting. And when husbands come up to me and say, “Oh, I should hate you but I don’t because you make my wife so happy.” That, and sweets to kill! They’ve changed my diet “I WORK THE TRADITIONAL now because of my blood pressure. I’m eating peaches and two little quinoa WAY – W I T H W O O D ” salads a day and I’m really not happy about it. I keep dreaming of food.” Manolo Blahnik is available at The Dubai Mall. IMAGES: SUPPLIED

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Loved the insight into Manolo Blahnik in A Method To Madness. Growing up in the Canary Islands and listening to ﬂamenco music on the radio – it’s no wonder he went on to create such incredible, ﬂamboyant shoes! Nour, Dubai

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Mortiﬁed to learn that the air in the UAE is the most polluted on the planet! I thought SPF was enough, but I’ll deﬁnitely be investing in some more intensive products to protect my skin from chemicals as well as sun in the future. Natalie, Dubai

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MUCH TO OUR HORROR, A STUDY HAS REVEALED THE UAE TO HAVE THE WORST, MOST POLLUTED AIR ON THE PLANET. THERE'S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO START PROTECTING YOUR SKIN WORDS: FLEUR FRUZZA

ands up who’d happily puff away on a cigarette, knowing full well the harm it was doing to your skin? Or build a house facing the billowing extraction pipe of a factory? It seems like an absurd question and yet, shockingly, every time we step out onto the mean streets of the UAE (Sheikh Zayed Road, we’re looking at you), airborne toxins are having an identical effect on our skin. The streets are even meaner than we thought. One report that would agree is the latest study by the World Bank, which has shown the UAE to be the most polluted region in the world. That’s right – above China, India and all the usual suspects, it’s our own small corner of the desert that’s faring the worst. It’s time to take a deep breath (not too deep, though. It’s smoggy out here), and wise up. According to Dr Robert Davis, Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Virginia, this dubious accolade is down to the UAE’s atmospheric conditions, 58

combined with pollutants being emitted into the air. “High temperatures enhance chemical reaction rates,” he says. “Add to this a lack of wind so that the air is stagnant for days, and air quality will deteriorate.” While we’ve long since realised that this kind of pollution is detrimental to health, we’re only now starting to consider its full implications for our skin. “As well as problems like asthma, heart disease and diabetes, we now also understand that exposing the skin to air pollutants can speed up the ageing process,” explains Dr Christopher Crosby, Civil Engineering Research Associate at the UK’s Loughborough University. But how precisely is pollution ageing us? And what can we do about it? In simple terms, pollutants exist in two forms. The first is ground-level ozone gas, which occurs when toxic emissions combine with sunlight. “The toxins destroy the skin’s natural oils that make up its protective barrier,” says consultant cosmetic dermatologist Dr Rachael Eckel. “Once this is broken down, tissue is exposed to free

radicals.” In turn, these damage the proteins and lipids of the skin, which can lead to collagen degradation, loss of moisture, cell damage, and irritation – none of which make for good news. The second source of nasties is particulate matter (PM), which is a mixture of solid and liquid dirt particles. These range in size – many 20 times smaller than a pore – and the tinier they are, the more dangerous they become. “Particles less than 10 microns in diameter (finer than that of a human hair) are considered among the most harmful,” Dr Crosby says. “This is because they are highly reactive to human skin, causing inflammation and breaking down proteins that can lead to oxidative stress. This, in turn, can result in pigmentation, as well as wrinkles.” It’s been a worry for Chinese women for years, knowing their country is among the worst affected. It’s little wonder, then, that Procter & Gamble chose Beijing to conduct a clinical study of 200 women last year. It found that the ones living in the most highly-polluted district had

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significantly worse skin hydration and barrier function than those in the least. Meanwhile, in Düsseldorf, Heinrich Heine University conducted a study of 400 women which showed that high exposure to PM increased pigmentation between 20 and 22 per cent, while also causing more pronounced deep wrinkles from the nose to mouth; an indicator of age that we could all do without. Fear not, though, the experts are busy working on a cocktail of solutions. The most important advice they have? Cleanse, cleanse, and cleanse again. By removing the toxins, we minimise the harm they can do. Clarisonic’s travel-size Mia Sonic Cleansing Brush is an excellent place to start because – thanks to its oscillating head that works like an electric toothbrush – it removes 30 times more pollution than manual washing. Follow with a tailored cleanser like Clarins’ Extra Comfort Anti-Pollution Cleansing Cream; reformulated to specifically target pollutant residue and remove up to 94 per cent of dirt particles. To combat any damage that has been done, invest in products that can repair and replenish the skin’s barrier function. “Antioxidants, vitamins and Coenzyme-Q10 will help suppress inflammation and quell pollutiongenerated stress,” explains Dr Eckel. Estée Lauder’s been banging this drum since 1997 with its DayWear line. Its latest formulation, DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Crème, sees five potent antioxidants combined for eight hours of enhanced barrier protection, while fighting free radical damage. Impressive. After night-time cleansing, we need products that optimise the all-important skin cell repair cycle. Lavera’s Basis Sensitiv Anti-Ageing Night Cream Q10 is rich in restorative antioxidants and deeply-hydrating organic

shea butter. Kiehl’s new Iris Extract Activating Treatment Essence is similarly high-achieving, with Lipo Hydroxy Acids activating the skin’s natural exfoliation process, then smoothing fine lines and combating aging. Next to knock out? Pigmentation. One of the best products available is Shiseido’s Intensive Anti-Spot Serum. The Asian beauty market is way ahead of us with anti-pollutant skincare, and this serum was launched by the Japanese brand in 2012, offering pigment-reducing results similar to laser treatment. It does this by stimulating and replacing lost proteins that can trigger cell renewal. The clever folk at Lancôme have also been commandeering knowledge from that part of the world, introducing a new HydraZen range aimed at sensitive urban skins and combating environmental stress on the face. However, because prevention is always better than cure, investing in smart protection products is key. This March, Clarins launched UV Plus Anti-Pollution Day Screen SPF50. Formulated with natural mineral titanium dioxide filters, this cream remains on the skin’s surface rather than being absorbed, which means serious barrier protection against ozone toxins and particle matter. And don’t forget to put a vitamin-enriched primer like Prestige Cosmetics’ Primed & Ready under your foundation too. For all these technological advancements in skincare, one of the best pieces of advice is also the simplest: eat your greens. A recent clinical trial conducted in Jiangsu (one of China’s most polluted regions), showed that eating a daily portion of broccoli made people 61 per cent more effective at expelling toxins associated with particle and ozone pollution. We’ve got a great recipe if you want it…Q

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5 Th T H E F I R S T S AT U R D AY O F T H I S MONTH MARKS WORLD BEARD D A Y . Y E P, I T ’ S A T H I N G . SEPTEMBER 5TH IS ALL ABOUT C E L E B R AT I N G T H E H I R S U T E GENTLEMAN IN YOUR LIFE. T R E AT H I M T O A B E A R D A N D M O U S TA C H E T R I M AT J A Z Z L O U N G E S PA T O E N S U R E H I S IS IN TIP-TOP CONDITION FOR THE OCCASION – OR J U S T TA K E T H E O P P O R T U N I T Y T O A P P R E C I AT E S O M E O F THE FINEST EXAMPLES OF M O D E R N FA C I A L H A I R ; L I K E T H I S , F R O M D AV I D B E C K H A M . B R AV O , S I R . D H S 4 0 , J A Z Z L O U N G E S PA . C O M

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ELLIE GOULDING PLUS THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS SHOULD ADD UP TO AN ELECTRIC AT M O S P H E R E AT D U B A I M U S I C WEEK. THE BRIT SONGSTRESS W I L L H E A D L I N E O N T H U R S D AY SEPTEMBER 24, THEN OSCAR WINNING ACTOR AND ALLROUND OVER ACHIEVER JARED LETO WILL BRING HIS SIDE P R O J E C T, T H E M U L T I - M I L L I O N S E L L I N G B A N D H E S TA R T E D WITH BROTHER SHANNON, TO DUBAI WORLD TRADE C E N T R E O N F R I D AY 2 5 . M O R E ARTISTS ARE STILL TO BE ANNOUNCED SO KEEP YOUR EARS TO THE GROUND. DHS295, DUBAIMUSICWEEK.AE

@ERINFOSTER WRITER, PERFORMER AND ALLROUND FUNNY PERSON ERIN F O S T E R S TA R S I N FA U X R E A L I T Y T V S H O W B A R E LY FA M O U S , I N WHICH SHE AND SISTER SARA SEND UP THEIR LIVES ON THE F R I N G E S O F FA M E ( T H E G I R L S A R E STEPSISTERS TO GIGI HADID AND LIST COURTNEY COX AND NICOLE RICHIE AMONG THEIR BESTIES). W E H AV E T O W A I T U N T I L 2 0 1 6 FOR THE NEW SERIES, BUT WE’RE CONFIDENT ERIN WILL GIVE GOOD I N S TA U N T I L T H E N .

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CARMEL GILL Stylist

NORTHERN SOUL

JANELLE SALANGSANG Picture Editor

Having lived in Manchester for over five years, I have a strong affinity for the city and love to support local brands enhancing its streetwear scene. Contemporary label Jim Bag has the attitude and rawness that defines a really cool Brit label. I’ll be rocking mine at the gym, pool, airport…. Bag Dhs286 Jimbag.co.uk

STEP UP

These suede sandals from new LA-based footwear brand Raye are my go-to office heels. They can be paired with anything and everything, but add a little spice to a simple outfit thanks to their lace-up design. They also make me look taller, which is always a bonus. Victoria’s Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio and fashion blogger Aimee Song are big fans too, so I’m in good company. Heels Dhs698 rayethelabel.com

SEPTEMBER

LYNDSEY STEVEN Associate Editor

STAR WARS

Brazilian-born Paula Cademartori's bags, which are characterised by a mix and match of fabrics, colors and a signature buckle, have become the ultimate accessory staple amongst fashion’s international elite. Right now my solar system-obsessed son and I are fighting over this little magician's box – a celestial beauty if I ever saw one. And who can blame him? Bag Dhs5,625 Paula Cadematori available at Symphony and BySymphony.com

EVER ON THE LOOKOUT, TEAM EW BRINGS YOU THEIR FAVOURITE STREET STYLE BRANDS ABOUT TO MAKE IT BIG

JADE SPROWSON Style Director

KERRY MCDERMOTT Deputy Editor

SCANDI COOL

Danish brand Cecilie Copenhagen’s distinctive gingham prints have been all over my Insta feed for a while now. I suspect this super comfy, Bardot-esque off-the-shoulder top could be the start of a beautiful love affair for Cecilie and I… Top Dhs610 Cecilie Copenhagen at Boutique 1 48

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OLIVIA PHILLIPS Fashion Features Editor

EARN YOUR STRIPES

On a recent Instagram jaunt I spotted swimwear designer Lisa Marie Fernandaz perched on a boat in Positano wearing a stunning blue striped frock. After some fashion investigation I found the design to be by Turkish-born Gül Hürgel, who has created a collection of light, linen fabrics in sought-after shapes – think full skirts, shirtdresses and off-the-shoulder creations. You saw it here first (or maybe on Instagram). Available through email on info@gulhurgel.com

MORE IS MORE

In the market for the next big thing? Mark my words, it will be supernew London-based brand AnhHa. Gaining traction on social media and with Olivia Palermo spotted in one of its designs, its part-sporty, part-OTT aesthetic is just the ticket to get your likes up. Not that that’s what life is all about, obviously. But it’s fun though, isn’t it? Skirt Dhs1,850 Top Dhs801 both AnhHa available at anhha.com

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EMILIO PUCCI

Yosuzi Sylvester is the designer behind self-named brand Yosuzi, the colourful hat label currently causing a buzz amongst the fashion crowd. Inspired by the arts and crafts of South American tribes, the hats are made from from 100 per cent Iraka Palm Straw and developed with the local craftsmen of the La Guajira Desert. Did we mention Anna Dello Russo is her biggest fan? A cult brand in the making. Available at yosuzi.com, they will also br stocked in Boutique 1 from October. Hat Dhs1,093 yosuzi.com

STYLE SIGHTINGS WE BRING YOU THE PRIZED PIECES THAT ARE GETTING THE FASHION CIRCUIT ALL ABUZZ THIS MONTH

Words: Carmel Gill

BOLD MOVES I T WA S A B O L D M O V E I N D E E D – W H E N MASSIMO GIORGETTI MADE HIS DEBUT AT E M I L I O P U C C I H E H A D S O M E B I G (GEOMETRIC, KALEIDOSCOPIC) BOOTS TO F I L L A F T E R H I S P R E D E C E S S O R , C R E AT I V E DIRECTOR PETER DUNDAS, MOVED TO R O B E R T O C AV A L L I . N O T H I N G T O W O R R Y ABOUT HERE, THOUGH. AS SOON AS WE CAUGHT SIGHT OF HIS INAUGURAL COLLECTION, REFERRED TO NOT AS R E S O R T, B U T A S ‘ T H E P I L O T E P I S O D E ’ , W E KNEW WE HAD A PRO ON OUR HANDS. A N E W D AW N . H O W E X C I T I N G . AV A I L A B L E AT E M I L I O P U C C I , T H E D U B A I M A L L .

FA N TA S Y L A N D POCA & POCA CASTS A PRETTY SPELL FOR AUTUMN WITH A FA I R Y TA L E COLLECTION MADE UP OF WHIMSICAL PRINTS, MESMERISING COLOURS AND VOLUMINOUS SILHOUETTES. AV A I L A B L E AT G A L E R I E S L A F AY E T T E , T H E DUBAI MALL.

What goes around Amp up the glamour anté with Bulgari's cult-classic Serpenti wrap bracelet. This season is set to be a dazzling one. Serpenti HJ bracelet Dhs841,186 Bulgari SEPTEMBER 2015 EMIRATES WOMAN

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KNUCKLE RING DHS4,565

1 EAR CUFF DHS 7,065

BRACELET DHS1,757

The key to a welledited wardrobe is to start with the basics. Look no further, then, than Australian brand The Fifth Label for cool, casual pieces that have been updated with highend polish. In a sense, they’re anything but basic. The Fifth Label collection is available at fashionbunker.com

TIME TO REFLECT MARK OUR WORDS, DIOR’S COLOURFUL NEW ‘ABSTRACT’ SHADES ARE SET TO BE THE MOST C O V E T E D , C U L T - L I K E , M U S T - H AV E S U N G L A S S E S T H E I N S TA - W O R L D HAS EVER SEEN. SUNGLASSES DHS1,990 CHRISTIAN DIOR

Finest hour Swarovski’s sparkling, crystal-encrusted timepiece is exclusive to the Middle East and perfectly suits our (and the new season’s) opulent mood. Add a fabulous ring or a pair of chandelier earrings to up the ante even further. Dhs2,260 Swarovski

P R I N T P L AY U L T R A - H I P PA R I S I A N B R A N D PA U L & J O E HAS JUST OPENED ITS FIRST STORE IN T H E M I D D L E E A S T, L O C A T E D I N YA S MALL, ABU DHABI. FOUNDED BY SOPHIE MECHALY AND SWEETLY NAMED AFTER HER TWO S O N S , T H I S H A P P YGO-LUCKY LABEL IS FA M E D F O R I T S B O L D PRINTS, MASCULINE TA I L O R I N G A N D LOOSE SILHOUETTES WITH A COOL V I N T A G E T W I S T. P R E P A R E T O H AV E Y O U R WA R D R O B E TRANSFORMED.

10 QUESTIONS WITH… MARIAM AND DANIA FROM JEWELLERY BRAND KAMUSHKI Q: What’s your favourite piece from the new collection? D: The fishbone pendant. I love that it actually moves like a fish! M: The fishbone knuckle rings – they're easy to wear and I love that you can stack them up. Q: What’s your biggest source of inspiration? A: Libya – that’s the core of Kamushki. In Libyan tradition, the fishbone is a symbol of protection from the evil eye. We’ve always wanted to wear something that’s from our country and we've found a way through our jewellery. Q: What item are you lusting over right now? M: An Atelier Versace dress. D: I'm engaged so I’m currently lusting after wedding dresses from Oscar de la Renta and Giambattista Valli. Q: What item would be in your fantasy fashion cupboard or jewellery box? M: A vintage Van Cleef or Cartier piece. D: A vintage Patek Philippe watch. Q: If you could dress like anyone, who would it be? M: Kate Moss is effortlessly chic – she makes it look so easy. D: The Olsen twins – I’m obsessed with their style. Q: If you weren’t designers, what would you be? D: A lawyer or politician. M: I would have my own catering company. Q: In three words, describe the style in Dubai. A: Elegant, chic and confident. Q: What’s your favourite store to visit in Dubai? A: Boutique 1, S*uce and Harvey Nichols-Dubai. Q: What’s your greatest achievement so far? A: Kamushki is available at S*uce and will soon be available at Browns in London which we are so excited about! Both are such great achievements and we are so honoured to be in their stores. Q: What’s your motto? A: Be optimistic. Always think that something great is going to happen and it will. Also, live in the now and don't worry about tomorrow. K A M U S H K I I S AVA I L A B L E A T S * U C E

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CLOSET CLOSE UP INSIDE THE WARDROBES AND HOMES OF THE REGION’S MOST RESPECTED TRENDSETTERS AND TASTEMAKERS

Styling: Carmel Gill

hen we say Samantha’s energy is contagious, it’s no exaggeration. Her enthusiasm for fashion, art and life in general, mixed with a genuine, open Dutch spirit means she’s a girl’s girl that you can’t help but want to be friends with. Her work hard, play hard ethic explains her three (yes, three) current job titles; fashion stylist, set designer and blogger (styleisnecessity.com) all of which she documents through her brilliantly-curated Instagram, @styleisnecessity. With the above in mind, as well as her role as a self-proclaimed sales shopping expert, a raid of her home and closet was long overdue.

WHO: SAMANTHA FRANCIS AGE: 26 NATIONALITY: DUTCH PROFESSION: FASHION STYLIST/ SET DESIGNER/ BLOGGER

“ A S A S T Y L I S T, M Y COLLECTION OF CLOTHES I S C O N T I N U A L LY E X PA N D I N G . M Y BEDROOM SEEMS TO H A V E B E C O M E A WA L K -

“ T H E M A I N PA R T O F M Y

I N C L O S E T, S O I T ’ S

WA R D R O B E C O N S I S T S O F

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MY BEAUTY SECRET: “Good style is when it’s genuine. Don’t tr y too hard, I’m a big fan of the effortless look. Do ever ything with confidence; I find it hard to explain but there’s something so attractive and stylish about a women who dresses with confidence.” BARGAIN HUNTER: “I must admit, when it comes to bargains, I am the expert. I love strolling around vintage markets when I’m home in Holland and picking up one-off pieces. A trip to the outlet mall is a regular date in my diar y, but my biggest weakness is staff and private sales. I know – and visit – all of them and I’m usually the first in line too. I even started a Whatsapp group called ‘Sales Whisperers' with my fellow Dubai fashion girls; it’s the best way to give each other insider info on the best private sales going on in the city.” STYLE ICONS: “I look to fashion editors, stylists and bloggers for style inspiration; my list includes Miroslava Duma, Giovanna Battaglia, Stella McCartney, Erica Pelosini, Natasha Goldenberg, Hanneli Mustaparta, Sarah Harris, Gala Gonzalez and my absolute favourite – Victoria Beckham.” TREASURED PIECES: “My collection of Bulgari bags and my Stella McCartney bomber jacket were the items that had been on my wish-list for as long as I can remember and I saved for a long time to finally get my hands on them. Nothing feels better than owning a long-wanted piece!”

PHOTOGRAPHY: FAROOQ SALIK

UNIFORM OF CHOICE: “It’s hard to pick a uniform of choice as my style changes like the weather. Currently I’m in love with 60s and 70s A-line skirts worn with a turtleneck top or a shirt. My staple daytime shoes are my best buy ever; a pair of embellished Marni sandals, and my go-to evening shoes are my strappy Gianvito Rossi heels.”

“ M Y WA R D R O B E I S B U I LT A R O U N D QUALITY DESIGNER KEY PIECES LIKE THIS DOLCE & GABBANA JACKET T H AT H AV E N O E X P I R Y D AT E - S H I R T S , SKIRTS, JEANS AND JACKETS; MOST OF THEM BOUGHT FROM MY GO-TO STORE, HARVEY NICHOLS-DUBAI.”

HANDMADE NECKLACES CANDLES PAIRS OF SHOES

DESIGNER HANDBAGS

ALEXANDER MCQUEEN SHOE MADE INTO A VASE

EVERY WOMAN SHOULD OWN: “A collection of great quality shirts (preferably crisp white and pinstriped), a pile of white T-shirts in ever y shape, fabric and size, and a pair of ‘comfy’ killer heels.” BEST FASHION ADVICE: “My mother always taught me to leave the house in the best possible way; fully dressed with my hair and make-up done. How I dress is ver y important to me, I like to make an effort and I enjoy getting dressed in the morning. I also think it’s crucial to wear the right clothes and size for your body – if something doesn't fit right, I head straight to my tailor in Al Barsha.” Q

“I LOVE TO EXPERIMENT WITH DIFFERENT STYLES AND BE REBELLIOUS WITH W H AT I W E A R , W H I L S T STILL KEEPING A CLASSIC AND FEMININE AESTHETIC. I ’ M A H U G E FA N O F BEAUTIFUL PRINTS AND R I C H FA B R I C S , W H I C H I LOVE TO COMBINE TO “FOR TREND PIECES I TEND TO

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PRADA

MIUCCIA PRADA SURE KNOWS HOW TO CAPTURE OUR ATTENTION. MAKE IT PRETTY, MAKE IT SPARKLY AND MAKE IT WEARABLE. BUT THAT’S NOT THE REASON WE LOVE HER. WE LOVE HER BECAUSE THERE’S NO WAY SHE COULD DO SACCHARINE WITHOUT GIVING IT SOME BITE

Words: Olivia P hillips

iolent pastels.” A paradox which only one designer could execute convincingly: queen of subversion, Miuccia Prada. Subvert she did, not only sending out sugary, spring-like shades for autumn, but doing it with inimitable irony. Yes, these were princesses and debutantes - but Prada princesses and capricious debutantes. Therein lies the difference. So sweet that, at times, you could choke. A bow here, a cluster of brooches there, all finished off with a Good Sandy ponytail and a satin Mary Jane – on the surface, the picture of prim. But don’t forget who you’re dealing with here. Miuccia’s show notes referred to the contrast between real and fake – were these super-pretty looks quite what they professed to be? This was the Pradasphere, so, in a word, no, nothing ever is. From the tulip-shaped neoprene dresses (that were actually double-faced jersey) to the geneticallymodified ostrich prints, there was an air of bionic beauty about the entire collection. A bit Willy Wonka, and a bit Stepford Wives, the suggestion was that if you peeled back the layers, you’d find something entirely unexpected underneath. Something that the brand’s new hero piece, the Prada Inside bag, encapsulated perfectly with its pouch-within-a-tote riddle of a design. As usual, things are not what they seem. Not that an exploration of artifice takes away from the value or beauty of it. The brooches in pop-bright Perspex only added to the allure of the heirloom-style rhinestone ones they were placed next to. And the sci-fi, rubber calf-high boots? They just served to highlight the trippy, acidic tweed that completed the ensemble. A lesson in the magic of contrariness. Add this to Prada’s masterful use of twisted colour schemes and Miuccia’s madness has got the better of us once again.

THE LOOK

PRADA IS AVAILABLE AT MALL OF THE EMIRATES (04) 304 9713

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A sleek side pony, cutesily-fastened with a Perspex flower clip. The easiest way to be the Prada girl this season.

HOT PICK

GENEROUSLY EMBELLISHED, F L AT T E R I N G L Y C U T A N D PA I N T E D I N M A C A R O N COLOURS, THESE EMPIRE-LINE DRESSES A R E T H E S T U F F T H AT DREAMS ARE MADE O F. WA T C H T H E M APPEAR ON MAGAZINE COVERS EVERYWHERE. AND DON’T EVEN GET U S S TA R T E D O N T H E GLOVES!

THE FROW

“ O N T H E S U R FA C E , THE PICTURE OF PRIM. BUT DON’T FORGET WHO YOU’RE DEALING WITH HERE…WERE THESE SUPER-PRETTY LOOKS Q U I T E W H AT T H E Y PROFESSED TO BE?”

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Longtime fan and all-round clothes horse Alexa Chung showed her support by donning SS15 Prada. The girl has taste. EMIRATESWOMAN.COM

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WELCOME TO THE DOLLHOUSE A MARRIAGE MADE IN HEAVEN IF EVER WE SAW ONE, FEELGOOD SHOE DESIGNER SOPHIA WEBSTER HAS COLLABORATED WITH BARBIE ON A COLLECTION OF SIX ADULT AND THREE KIDS' SHOES. OUR INNER FIVE-YEAR-OLD HAS NEVER BEEN HAPPIER.

Words: Olivia P hillips

S Always a fan: Sophia in one of her life-size Barbie boxes at her first LF W presentation for S/S13

Sophia and daughter Bibi MINI ME 1 MINI CHIARA DHS700 2 MINI SPEECH BUBBLE DHS700 3 MINI ADELE DHS440

Chiara heels Dhs2,140

ince launching her brand in 2013, It-Brit shoe designer Sophia Webster has proceeded to take over the world, one pink, glittery, pompombedecked shoe at a time. Her whimsical collections have charmed us all with their inimitable spirit – fun, happy heels that beg to be taken out and spun round the dancefloor. In fact, her shoes have always featured a Barbie-inspired playfulness, so it was only a matter of time before a collaboration between the two came to fruition. Stocked exclusively in the UAE at Level Shoe District and landing this week, the collection comprises two pairs of sneakers, one flat sandal and three heels, each infused with a supreme level of kitsch. Last but certainly not least, an actual Sophia Webster Barbie is also available. It all comes as part of a celebration of Barbie wearing flat shoes for the very first time, thanks to a new articulated ankle feature – obviously looking after her feet in her old age. “Creating a shoe collection for Barbie has always been my dream project, but getting to be a part of her embracing flats for the first time made it extra exciting, and deeply personal,” Sophia says. “I love that this concept strikes a balance between dreams and reality – the idea of getting Barbie in some hi-tops and setting her loose in East London instantly appealed.” Babs in some hipster trainers? We’d love to see that.

Riko high tops Dhs1,420

Leah heels Dhs1,980

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SO PHI A’S TO P 5 BARBI ES

WE ASKED THE DESIGNER WHAT HER FAVOURITES WERE GROWING UP… 1

1 OLYMPIC GYMNAST BARBIE 2 RAPPIN’ ROCKIN’ BARBIE 3 DOCTOR BARBIE 4 FA S H I O N D E S I G N P L AT E S B A R B I E 5 P R E S I D E N T I A L C A N D I D AT E B A R B I E

B A R B I E B Y S O P H I A W E B S T E R AVA I L A B L E E X C L U S I V E L Y I N T H E U A E A T L E V E L S H O E D I S T R I C T, T H E D U B A I M A L L

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SHOE BUSINESS SCION TO FOOTWEAR IMPRESARIO SERGIO ROSSI, HIS SON GIANVITO WRITES EXCLUSIVELY FOR EMIRATES WOMAN ABOUT THE MAGIC BEHIND HIS OWN CULT DESIGNS, WHY SIMPLE AND BASIC ARE CERTAINLY NOT THE SAME, AND HOW HE FEELS NO PRESSURE FOLLOWING IN HIS FATHER’S FOOTSTEPS

SANDALS DHS2,745

C O M P I L E D B Y: O L I V I A P H I L L I P S

SANDALS DHS4,040

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verything I know about shoes I got from my father. You can learn technique, and experience helps too, but creativity is innate. I grew up in a house that was actually above his factory, so it was difficult to mark a border between home and work. Downstairs was a playground; the shoes, the leather, the boxes... but it was the norm as the city I grew up in was populated with shoe factories. It was very natural to me, kind of a game that ended up being my life. After my dad sold the company, we carried on working with the Gucci group for a few years before I left. For the first time in my life I found myself without any shoes around, which was very odd. It was then that I had the chance to realise what making them really meant to me. When you’ve always had something, you don’t understand how important it is to you, but the day you miss it is the day you know. That’s when I decided to start my own line. My father’s heritage doesn’t mean there’s additional pressure – but I am very critical of myself. I want to create something original, pure and beautiful – something that has a longer life than just one season. That’s my biggest reward and the most important aspect of design for me. Of course, within any collection there’s a touch of the trends, but I like more of a clean and simple line. That’s my idea of good design. When I say ‘simple’, that doesn’t mean ‘basic’ – there’s a huge difference. Simple is actually very innovative – for example, when I rework a pump with a higher back it changes the entire silhouette; takes it from having a fragile perception to showing more strength and character. Simple is actually the result of a very complicated equation. Designing great shoes has no secret formula; it’s magical. “SHOES ARE BEAUTIFUL The idea of building something from scratch has always ONLY IF THEY SHOW A inspired me; to let your fantasy go and create a new shape W O M A N AT H E R B E S T ” or new proportion. Shoes have become far more important in recent years, and they represent a sense of freedom for a woman. Outfits tend to be more conservative, but with footwear it’s less strict. What I do is all for the woman wearing them; shoes only exist when she puts them on – and at the end of the day she has to look great in them. They’re an accessory – beautiful only if they show a woman at her best.”

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osie Huntington-Whiteley could so easily have been labelled a man’s woman. A dangerous cocktail of tousled blonde hair, tawny skin, bee-stung lips and proportions hitherto seen only on Jessica Rabbit, it’s little wonder the 28-yearold first rose to fame as an underwear model. Like the owner of another famous pout, Angelina Jolie, Rosie’s showstopping sex appeal requires no enhancement – she’s as striking in jeans as she is in a sheer raincoat on the cover of French men’s magazine Lui. Unlike Angelina, you could imagine Rosie being your best mate. “At heart, I think I’m the girl from Devon still,” she says. “Deep down, I feel much more comfortable in my welly boots with my mum up a field than I do at some fancy red carpet event in Hollywood.” Perhaps it’s glimpses like this of the down-to-earth nature behind the bombshell exterior that Rosie’s female admirers warm to, that suggests the 5ft9in goddess is, in fact, very much a girls’ girl. Photo shoots and fashion campaigns aside, the recurring themes on Rosie’s Instagram (she has close to four million followers) are the same as those of most women her age. Her boyfriend – she lives a life of relatively quiet domesticity in LA with her partner of five years, actor Jason Statham – her family – Florence and Toby, her equally genetically blessed siblings, make regular appearances – and her beloved dogs, dachshunds Peggy and Dolly. We can’t quite picture Jolie snapping morning selfies snuggled up to her pet pooch – much less sharing them with her fans – but it’s become something of a habit for Rosie, who admits: “I truly feel myself out in the sticks somewhere with my dogs.” Rosie’s rare combination of sex appeal and approachability has made her, in the eyes of the industry, one of the most bankable models on the scene, with Elle UK naming her Model of the Year in February 2015. It’s a lure that has led to collaborations with the likes of Burberry, Victoria’s Secret (Rosie became an ‘Angel’ in 2010), ModelCo and Paige Denim, which has just signed her up for a second time to star in its AW15 campaign. But the most startling example of her ability to help a brand boost sales is 66

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Rosie for Autograph, the underwear line she designs for the British high street giant Marks & Spencer. First launched in 2012, the collection has become the most successful in the retailer’s history. It has sold more than 1.4million pieces of the vintage-inspired lingerie in the last year alone, and one in 50 women in Britain own something from the range. The figures are staggering even before you factor in Marks & Spencer’s historic domination of women’s lingerie drawers – Rosie herself recalls a rite of passage that will be familiar to most women in the UK: “I grew up with M&S and my mum bought me my first bra from there,” the supermodel turned designer says. So the high street chain had already conquered the market - but teaming up with Rosie took things to a whole new level. It’s clear the supermodel had no interest in letting her name be used to sell products she didn’t believe in. “People are smart,” says Rosie, who is involved in all aspects of the design process, and tries on every single item before it gets the go-ahead. “They can smell a celebrity collaboration that’s just about the money. I’m so passionate about this.” Her goal at the outset, we’re told, was to create a collection that “her mum could wear and that her grandmother would be proud of”. In other words, it should have the same broad appeal as Rosie herself. If reactions from customers (and sales figures) are anything to go by, she’s succeeded. “I’ll get a girl come up to me in a bar and say, ‘I’m wearing your knickers,’” Rosie says, “and a girl flashing me her bra strap in the lift and telling me what a fan she is. That’s the ultimate reward – when you see somebody happy and have made somebody feel great.” The success of her range has already seen it expand to incorporate lounge and sleepwear, along with a fragrance that has been flying off the shelves since its launch at the start of the year. Could this hugely successful first project form the building blocks for “brand Rosie”? The 28-year-old certainly seems to have the work ethic and commercial nous required to build a celebrity empire, and she has previously referred to Rosie for Autograph as “the start of something I see as a long-term thing”. Despite dipping a toe into movies with roles in Transformers: Dark Side of the Moon and Mad Max: Fury Road, this country girl seems far more inclined to carve a career as a business mogul than a screen siren as her star continues to rise. She has described Rosie for Autograph as the proudest accomplishment of her career, and insists she would never call herself an actress. And while she’s happily in settled in LA – where she is famous among the city’s British expat crowd for her mean Sunday roasts – we suspect a piece of her heart is still in the West Country. Rosie even shot the most recent campaign for her underwear line at The Endsleigh, her favourite hotel in Devon. “I go there with my mum for a glass of rose,” she says, “and when I’m home I always take my friends for a cream tea.” Like we said: best mate material. Q

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LISTS A N I F E H T MEET ON THESE PAGES WE INTRODUCE THE 25 INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN IN THE RUNNING TO BE NAMED THE 2015 EMIRATES WOMAN , WOMAN OF THE YEAR. ONCE AGAIN, EMIRATES WOMAN IS CELEBRATING THE UAE’S GAME-CHANGING VISIONARIES, THE HUMANITARIANS MAKING A DIFFERENCE, THE ACHIEVERS SMASHING GLASS CEILINGS, AND THE ARTISTS USING THEIR CREATIVE VISION AND TALENT TO HELP PUT THE REGION ON THE MAP. WE’VE ALSO INTRODUCED A BRAND NEW AND EXCITING CATEGORY DEVOTED TO YOUNG ACHIEVERS. THE NOMINEES FOR THE INAUGURAL AWARD ARE FIVE EXCEPTIONAL YOUNG WOMEN, ALL MAKING WAVES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS, AND ALL AGED 25 OR UNDER. READ ON TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT EACH OF OUR OUTSTANDING NOMINEES AND THEN LOG ONTO EMIRATESWOMAN.COM/AWARDS TO VOTE

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CV: Shalini is the group director and a board member at the construction firm Al Fara’a Group, which is made up of 10 companies and employs 18,000 people in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and India. She is also the founder and MD of the Purple Honey Group, which operates a string of casual restaurants across the UAE. Where it began: “At Al Fara’a I started at the bottom and climbed the ladder to the point where today I manage the business at group level. “My passion for the F&B industry started five years ago when I launched Coriander, an Indian restaurant in Al Ain. Over the past two years Purple Honey Group has opened seven more restaurants, including Zaytinya and Biryani Pot.” Dreaming big: “I want to see Al Fara’a as a global player in the industry. I also want to open at least 30 more restaurants in the next five years locally and internationally.” What winning means to me: “Winning this award would be the proudest moment of my life, because it does a wonderful job of recognising and honouring the work of women in this country.”

HER EXCELLENCY SHAIMA AL ZAROONI CV: HE Shaima Al Zarooni is chief executive officer of the International Humanitarian City, a vast logistics hub established by HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum to support international aid agencies in their work to help victims of humanitarian crises in the region. Where it began: HE graduated from Zayed University with a degree in Business Sciences, and went on to earn two Master's; one in international business and a second in public administration. She worked for the office of HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein and in the office of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum prior to joining the Executive Council of Dubai. Dreaming big: HE Shaima Al Zarooni’s influence extends to several major bodies within the UAE, including the Executive Office of the UAE National Olympic Committee and the DIHAD Scientific Advisory Board. She has also served as a judge on the prestigious Hult Prize Committee and acts as a mentor to students on the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Personal Development Programme. What winning means to me: "I hope that by winning this award I will be able to inspire women to reach up to the stars, but always ensure that their feet are on solid grounds." 70

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SAMARA PUNJABI “BRAND-TREPRENEUR” CV: A self-proclaimed “brandtrepreneur”, Dubai-born Parsons graduate Samara is the buyer and owner of Manolo Blahnik for the Middle East. Her current role follows stints at Gucci in Dubai and Gianfranco Ferre in New York. Where it began: “I’ve always loved shoes. I was a huge fan of Manolo Blahnik and it was one of the few brands at that time that didn’t have any representation here in the region. We approached them, and that’s how it all began a decade ago.” Dreaming big: “I have always dreamed of building my own brand from scratch. I’m excited that this is slowly but surely coming to fruition. Hard work, a solid brand vision, having the right team and a lot of positivity helps.” What winning means to me: “I’d like to inspire other women and show them that by working hard and following what you love you can achieve success both at home and at work. Also I feel I’d be setting a wonderful example for my young daughter – by letting her know that anything is possible.”

CEO, BRANDMOXIE CV: Sana heads up BrandMoxie, one of the leading advertising agencies in Abu Dhabi, which has worked with clients including Etihad Airways, Deloitte, and the Abu Dhabi outpost of Paris-Sorbonne. She also oversees the firm’s social enterprises, including artistic projects like Dream Players and The Smovies, which aim to promote the performing arts and short film making respectively. Where it began: “I started as a journalist for Gulf News in 1985, then moved to Seattle where I was exposed to entrepreneurship [Sana set up a gourmet restaurant and catering business]. I returned to the UAE and became bureau chief of Gulf News, then worked as marcom director for Thuraya. Today, my work involves a little bit of all of those areas.” Proud moment: “Initially as a reporter, my biggest hurdle was being taken seriously. In 1985 I remember I was the only Arab woman covering economic, social and political news… I had to prove that I was every bit as efficient as any male counterpart.” What winning means to me: “It would be an affirmation that maybe I’m on the right path after all.”

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CV: Katie began her career 12 years ago as a production assistant behind the camera in her native Australia, working her way up to assistant producer then reporter, before moving to Dubai – and netting her first anchor slot – in 2009. As a face of Emirates News on Dubai One, Sydney-born Katie has covered everything from Dubai’s glittering international film festival to the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum – and become one of the bestknown faces in UAE broadcasting in the process. The young mum of two (she gave birth not long after our shoot) is also an ambassador for the Christina Noble Children’s Foundation. Where it began: 'I started as a production assistant on an early morning news programme in Australia. The hours were tough - starting at 3am or 4am five days a week! - but it was a fantastic experience, and meant that I learned the full production process from the ground up." What winning means to me: “I’d like to try and inspire other women out there who are trying to ‘have it all’. The reality is, no one has it all – we all just try the best we can, and that’s more than good enough.”

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CV: As chef, creator and part owner of the Omnia chain of healthy restaurants, Silvena oversees every aspect of the business, which incorporates a café, Omnia Gourmet, and a seafood restaurant, Omnia Blue, in Jumeirah Fishing Village, and Omnia by Silvena, a fine dining restaurant on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai. Where it began: “I started 25 years ago as a private chef, and counted some celebrities among my clients. I am driven by my passion to change the way people eat, to make their lifestyles healthier.” Proud moment: "My sons are my biggest achievement of all. With regards to business, Omnia is my biggest achievement, and I credit Dubai… only in Dubai is there a possibility of creating such brand awareness in such a short space of time, due to its fast pace, progression and positivity."

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CV: Izzy founded Freshly Ground Sounds in November 2013 as a small collective of local musicians. Since then it has flourished to become a UAE-wide platform for independent music, creatives and local brands. In addition to working with home-grown venues, musicians and initiatives, Izzy helps to coach young musicians and reaches out to exchange ideas with local people and start-ups with an interest in live original music. Where it began: “One of the many things I missed about living in London was the local music scene and the community associated with it. When I returned to the UAE in 2013, the gap in the market for access (for both musicians and music lovers) to independent, local music was apparent. “I got a few musicians together, did a bit of branding, set up an e-mail account, and that has turned into what we know as Freshly Ground Sounds today. It started at the right time, in the right place, and as a musician and a music lover, I’m so glad it did.” Dreaming big:“My ultimate goal is to create a community-based creative platform in the UAE, not only for the local residents, but also to put Dubai on the map as a city with a thriving cultural hub, full of original talent.” What winning means to me: “Aside from the personal achievement of this recognition, winning this award would be a significant milestone for the UAE’s art and culture scene. It would really shine a spotlight on the city’s art galleries, local coffee shops, freelance designers, musicians, photographers, startups, entrepreneurs and volunteers.”

NATALIA SHUSTOVA LAWYER AND FOUNDER OF SHOESTOVA.COM CV: Belarus-born Natalia is a corporate and real estate partner at a private law firm in Dubai and a mother of three. In 2013 she turned her long-standing passion for fashion – which had already resulted in a bulging shoe closet – into ShoesTova.com, a blog documenting her stylish life. Where it began:“I always wanted to be a doctor but I was scared of blood… I felt the law was the next best way to help people. I’ve always liked meeting new people and communicating with people from different backgrounds. “Law and fashion in my mind are very similar. It’s about knowing the guidelines, having your own interpretation, and then convincing others of your point of view!” Proud moment: “I’m proud of having moved to a new country less than a decade ago with poor English and no network, and fighting prejudices against Eastern European women to establish myself as a leading lawyer and an influencer in our society.” What winning means to me: “I’m a Russian who came to this country from a small village with a dream. Being part of these awards is great recognition for me, and it gives me a sense of belonging and of contributing to the community here in the Emirates.”

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CV: A criminologist, forensic psychologist, and a trauma specialist, Lama Younis is also a children’s rights activist working to eradicate child abuse in the GCC and beyond. She established the Hissah Enrichment Centre to help children and adults achieve personal empowerment and improve their personal and professional relationships. Where it began: “One incident that influenced me when I was young was seeing a young woman beat her child mercilessly using a wooden spatula in a supermarket. “It encouraged me to learn about child abuse so I’d be equipped to create awareness in parents using the right resources. This led me to pursue psychology.” Dreaming big “My ultimate goal is to bring change not just in this region, but also the rest of the world. Abuse is a social evil and it’s important that we stand together to fight it.” What winning means to me: “I’d like the Emirates Woman Awards 2015 to serve as a channel for more people to acknowledge my work and work with me towards building a safe community.”

DINA GHANDOUR FOUNDER AND OWNER, YAPPAREL CV: When Dina opened the doors to yApparel in Jumeirah in 2014, it became the first fitness and lifestyle apparel boutique of its kind in the Middle East. It has already grown to incorporate new brands, extra staff and a fully operational online store that ships around the globe. Where it began: “After almost six years in marketing and PR in the corporate world, I decided it was time to take the leap of faith into the world of entrepreneurship. Yoga has been my passion since I was 15 – when I returned from the US to the UAE in 2010 I noticed that the fashion/retail element was missing in a growing fitness industry, so I decided to take the opportunity to fill the gap.” Proud moment: “I’ve just completed my yoga teacher training – an immense and intensive experience which has allowed me to better understand and be closer to many of my customers, as well as giving me and yApparel a new channel where we can touch people’s lives.”

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CV: Gill plays the drums in The Boxtones, a UAE-based pop rock outfit that has previously shared the stage with everyone from The Rolling Stones to Pharrell. She also looks after the business side as a managing partner. Where it began: I’ve been playing since I was 10-years-old. Music has been a lifelong passion for me and I have been lucky enough to turn that into a career. I grew up in the Middle East, and music has taken me all over the world.” Proud moment: “Being signed to Universal Music in March 2015… it has been a dream of ours to sign a record deal ever since we started out in music.” What winning means to me: “The music scene has come such a long way in this part of the world. As a proud Scottish female drummer it would be great to win this award and continue my efforts to put the UAE music scene on the map.”

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ARTIST AND FOUNDER OF HIGHLIFE DUBAI CV: Artist and graphic designer Clare set up her own branding and design business before launching Highlife Dubai, a collection of tongue-in-cheek, vintage-style prints inspired by expat life in the UAE, at the end of last year. Where it began: Clare turned a degree in graphic design into a career that has taken her from the UK to the UAE, via a stint in New York. She left her role as head of design at Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai to focus on branding for restaurants at hotels like Conrad Dubai, before embarking on her own independent projects. Proud moment: “My biggest achievement has been launching Highlife Dubai and making my artworks accessible as unlimited digital prints. Other artists have reacted with disdain to this, but I’m happy they are affordable for all.” What winning means to me: “If I win this award it will really give me the confidence to follow this path as a full time artist for the rest of my life.”

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GHADA KUNASH ARCHITECT, INTERIOR DESIGNER AND GALLERIST CV: A successful architect and interior designer, Ghada also owns and manages the Vindemia antiques gallery, and shines a spotlight on the region’s emerging artistic talent through Fann À Porter, the contemporary art gallery she founded in Dubai in 2009. Where it began: “Antiques and art were always a passion and a hobby – I’ve collected ever since I can remember; my great grandmother’s silver seal, her sewing machine, her sugar caddy… “I lived in a big family in Jordan, so I was surrounded by tradition and culture in a country that is practically an open museum from north to south.” Proud moment: “The charity art auction Artists for the Kids of Syria that Fann À Porter organised. The event was beautiful… we sold 37 paintings and raised Dhs487,000 that went through the Emirati Red Crescent to Syrian children in refugee camps in Jordan and Lebanon.”

TAMARA HOSTAL DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER OF ESMOD, DUBAI’S FRENCH FASHION INSTITUTE CV: A decade ago fashion guru Tamara Hostal took a leap of faith to set up a branch of one of the oldest and most established fashion schools in her native France, ESMOD, here in this most modern of cities. Where it began: “I started with a strong vision of what Dubai would be in the future – 10 years ago it was courageous to start a fashion institute here. The first step was to educate the students in art; Picasso, Matisse, etc.” Proud moment: “Opening the first fashion school in the UAE, and the first Incubator [a platform that supports ESMOD graduates through the process of creating, financing and launching their own collections].

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CHILDREN’S AUTHOR CV: When she isn’t busy writing hit children’s books (Rachel is the author of The Case of the Exploding Loo and The Case of the Exploding Brains), Rachel visits schools in the UAE and the UK to talk about the power of storytelling. Where it began: “I’ve always wanted to be an author. I had a few stories published in newspapers and magazines as a child, then I wrote as a hobby while doing ‘proper’ jobs in my 20s. About five years ago I started writing full time.” Proud moment: “There have been so many; getting a book deal, holding a copy in my hand, winning awards… but probably the best feeling is seeing the kids’ reactions.”

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CV: Sahar is the woman behind Dumyé, which makes hand-crafted dolls “with a purpose”. For every doll it sells, Dumyé gifts another to an orphan through one of its art workshops. Where it began: Disappointed by what was on offer while searching for a doll for her daughter, Sahar decided to make one herself. “I didn’t decide to turn this into an enterprise until I realised the incredible opportunity I had to use these dolls as a force for good.” Proud moment: “Other than my daughter, seeing Dumyé’s mission come to life has been quite an achievement. We have gifted hundreds of dolls to orphans, most recently to Syrian and Palestinian refugees, and we have hundreds more to give.” What winning means to me: “The honour lies in its symbolising that our community not only shares my values, but wishes to celebrate them. What a beautiful experience to be part of.”

FOUNDER, DESIGNER AND CEO OF COEGA SUNWEAR CV: Maureen and the COEGA team manufacture stylish, sun-protective swimwear using Italian fabrics here in Dubai. Maureen also spearheaded the Drop Your Shorts For Good campaign, which provides swim shorts for labourers who would otherwise be banned from swimming at the city’s beaches. Where it began: “I started COEGA Sunwear from my own home, selling to just one retail outlet, and I’ve watched it grow over the last 11 years to the point where we have thousands of items manufactured daily in Dubai.” Proud moment: “My biggest achievement is taking COEGA Sunwear from a concept to where it is today; supplying more than 60 retail stores in the GCC, all while maintaining a happy home life.” What winning means to me: “It would mean recognition for the hard work of everyone who helps to collect shorts for less well-off men and women of Dubai. Those that help me with the campaign are the real heroes.”

STEPHANIE SUTHERLAND FOUNDER, DUBAI MUMS’ HELPING HANDS CV: An active volunteer from a young age, Californian Stephanie Sutherland established Dubai Mums’ Helping Hands, a 100 per cent community resourced network of almost 2,000 women who give their time to support the UAE’s labour community, through initiatives like filling and distributing care packages for workers. Where it began: In the US Stephanie fit her charity work around college and later her work for digital start-ups in New York. “I’ve based my career around logistics, preferring to manage the nuts and bolts of an organisation, which is instrumental in DMHH’s success.” Dreaming big: “My first goal will always be to grow DMHH. So much goodness has been spread throughout Dubai because of it, and we won’t stop.” What winning means to me: “This is going to sound very cliché, but winning would be a win for our organisation. Every single initiative relies on the blood, sweat and tears of our members.”

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LAURA GLANFIELD FOUNDER AND MANAGER, POSHPAWS ANIMAL CARE CV: Laura set up Poshpaws as a pet grooming salon in 2007, gradually adding a boarding facility for cats and dogs, then an animal sanctuary and a petting farm. Where it began: Having moved to the UAE to work as cabin crew, Laura rescued (and later rehomed) her first kitten from the side of Sheikh Zayed Road on New Year’s Eve, 2000. “My passion for animals in need and a realisation for what I could do began to grow from there. I rescued countless stray dogs and puppies from building sites and fortunately found them easy to home… I soon had contractors bringing puppies to my door.” Proud moment: “Opening the animal sanctuary and petting farm is my biggest achievement in life; reading the thank you letters from schools, seeing the offers of help from volunteers, helping animals to better health and finding them new homes.”

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CV: Lamis founded and runs the first Arab-owned business specialising in the design and supply of bio-disposables, creating everything from sandwich bags to tableware made from renewable sources. She also uses her profile as a businesswoman to boost awareness of the need to raise environmental standards in the UAE. Where it began: Lamis wrote her thesis on green design while studying for her Master's at the Pratt Institute in New York, and started a non-profit, NUMU, to encourage firms to make green practices the norm – ultimately laying the foundation for her own business. Proud moment: “My biggest achievement is where I’m standing today with my business – with no investors, no rich relatives pouring money into my work, and no government support.” What winning means to me: “Winning this prestigious award would be an acknowledgement of everything I’ve done to embody an Emirates Woman; she’s a woman who dares to be different for a greater cause… she’s a woman I want to be.”

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CV: Better known as Aylissa B, this Glaswegian girl is already a seasoned radio presenter, having previously hosted the biggest breakfast show in Scotland’s north-east. She’s now on the airwaves every morning with veteran presenter Catboy as co-host of the breakfast show on Dubai 92. Where it began: It was getting involved in student radio while studying for a law degree that saw Aylissa fall in love with the industry. ”I marched up to the biggest local station in my area and asked the boss for a job. I bombarded him with countless calls and e-mails until he eventually gave me studio time to make a demo.” Proud moment: “I come from a very small village, so moving over here [to Dubai] was a very big deal. I was excited and terrified at the same time.”

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FOUNDER, FMM CV: Visual artist Fatma is the founder and creative director of FMM, a collection of pop culture inspired shirts, dresses, abayas and accessories that can be found in Dubai’s coolest boutiques. Where it began: After graduating from the American University of Sharjah, where she studied visual communication and photography, Fatma established her own Khaleeji pop-culture brand, FMM, which takes its name from her initials. The collection pokes fun at social and cultural stereotypes and misconceptions with its detailed illustrations and tongue in cheek Arabic captions. Dreaming big: “I want to keep adding value to my brand and to society, and to expand FMM on an international scale.” What winning means to me: “It would mean that I have added value to my brand in a way that can inspire others, which is such a big accomplishment for me. Also, to be an Emirati woman recognised for her work ethic and creative designs is a great achievement in itself.”

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JESSICA OLIE YOGA TEACHER AND E-BOOK AUTHOR CV: A qualified yoga teacher and the author of the e-book #letsstartyoga, Jessica will be familiar to many thanks to her hugely popular Instagram account (@jessicaolie has more than 80,000 followers), which she uses to post photographs of various poses and her fans’ progress. Where it began: “After retiring from competitive swimming I started my yoga journey in February 2014, teaching myself as a way to cope with the stress of my studies and living away from home. I went on to become a qualified yoga teacher and started sharing my progress on my Instagram account.” Dreaming big: “My ultimate goal is to be able to continue to make a difference in people’s lives through yoga, health and fitness. I’m also working towards bringing out more e-books in the near future.” BRACELET KATE SPADE, SHOES CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN, DRESS NOMINEE'S OWN

CV: Sidiqa was just 22 years old when she opened Spontiphoria – a boutique, bakery, café and event space in one – in November 2013. She handles all aspects of the business, from checking inventory to liaising with customers, in addition to being the buyer, the event planner, the recipe planner, and (as she puts it), the daydreamer. Where it began: My background is actually in international relations (Sidiqa has a degree in international relations from the American University of Sharjah and a master’s in conflict prevention and peace-building from Durham University in the UK), but I have been baking since I was 16 and it soon developed into a passion and a very necessary part of my day. Also ever since I was a child I’ve loved finding offbeat, quirky accessories and stationery, and so I channelled that energy into creating a boutique selling a small, curated range of one-of-a-kind products.” Dreaming big: “In the business sphere I’d love to see my concept grow to eventually encompass other creative sectors. I’d also like to eventually become a professor and academic.” What winning means to me “It would definitely be a wonderful and surreal experience to win an award that I have been following for years as a young and brighteyed teenager.

SIMRAN VEDVYAS ENVIRONMENTALIST CV: At just 16, Dubai-born Simran Vedvyas is already proving to be role model for thousands of young people here in the UAE as a passionate environmentalist and social campaigner. As founder of the SynergY youth group, which works to promote sustainability, she engages with students across the UAE and India on topics like the environment, education and healthcare. Simran, who has led over 50 successful youth engagement campaigns – including one which saw 3,000 trees planted at landfill sites across the UAE – has been recognised at home and abroad for her academic and humanitarian achievements. Where it began: “My interest in the environment began when I was seven. My grandfather had a farm back home in India… standing outdoors always gave me a sense of calm and tranquillity. I started recycling paper, cans and other materials at home.” Proud moment: “When I was 12, I campaigned and collected more than 3,000 pairs of shoes that were distributed in Kenya and Uganda. After I was chosen to carry the Olympic Flame at the London Olympics in 2012, I moved forward with my social and environmental work and never looked back.” What winning means to me: “It feels great to be appreciated for the work you do. I have been recognised through awards internationally, but when you are appreciated at home – that’s the best feeling in the world.”

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SUCCESS SABOTEURS OVERLOOKED, INVISIBLE, OR JUST PLAIN STUCK? OH YES, SEXISM IS STILL ALIVE AND WELL IN THE WORKPLACE, ONLY NOW IT’S MORE SUBTLE. EMMA BARNETT REVEALS THE FOUR NEW SIGNS TO LOOK OUT FOR

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mbition has intrigued me for a long time. At dinner parties it’s always other women who mutter that I am “terribly ambitious” when I enthuse about a big new writing or radio project, but never bat an eyelid when my husband discusses combining his day job with running a start-up. It never feels like a compliment. I was recently invited to do a TED talk with women as the focus, so our relationship with ambition seemed like a natural choice of topic and I began to research it in earnest. As a 30-year-old woman who is yet to start a family, I wanted to think about ambition in a broader sense – not just in terms of how many female leaders there are – because it is nonsense to say women have less ambition than men. I used to think, as Facebook’s chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg has said, that if we women just “leaned in” more, pushed ourselves harder, and essentially had as much ambition as the boys, we would be equal. But during the course of my research, I realised that I was wrong. Because the reality is that there are still barriers stopping women from playing leading roles in their lives, not only at work but – crucially – at home too. Some of them are self-imposed; some of them carved from years of maledominated culture. All of them are invisible. The American author and activist Alice Walker once wisely said: “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any.”

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The same is true of ambition. And there’s another point to consider: while I welcome this fourth wave of feminism – which has done much to make the doctrine funnier, fluffier and altogether less toxic – it has also done women a disservice. We’ve let our guard down too easily. We’ve become complacent. I’ve concluded that certain subtle forces or behaviours, which I have grouped into four categories here, are ultimately what lead women all over the world to lose custody of their ambition – often without them realising it.

1. Poisonous presumptions Picture the scene: a woman starts speaking in a meeting, presenting a brilliant idea with poise and confidence. The idea is undoubtedly good for the company. Her mostly male colleagues can’t quibble with that. But they might dislike

her for daring to put her head above the parapet and, believe me, they do. As a “feisty” woman (a word still reserved for the female of the species), this kind of frosty reception has followed me around since I first started advancing my views at school. Researchers have called it the “dominance penalty” – the way our culture rewards and promotes men for acting dominantly, but silently penalises women for doing the same. This can force women to make a choice between promotion and being liked by their colleagues. As part of this bias, reductive presumptions about women at work are made by both genders. For example, it is widely assumed that there is a paucity of female leaders because most women “opt out” of the workplace to care for children. But less acknowledged studies report that the opposite is in fact true: most women are not opting out and nor do they want to. So what’s the truth? A survey last year of more

“THIS FOURTH WAVE OF FEMINISM, WHICH HAS DONE MUCH TO MAKE THE DOCTRINE FUNNIER, FLUFFIER AND ALTOGETHER LESS TOXIC, HAS ALSO DONE WOMEN A DISSERVICE. WE'VE LET OUR GUARD DOWN TOO EASILY”

than 25,000 Harvard Business School graduates (both male and female, aged from 26 to 67) found that only 11 per cent of the women had left the workforce to care for their children full-time. Of those, only a small number did so happily. The report concludes that “the vast majority leave reluctantly and as a last resort, because they find themselves in unfulfilling roles with dim prospects for advancement”, having been passed over for high-profile assignments or penalised for taking up flexible working options. Then there’s the presumption that “women’s work” is still worth less – despite enforced equal pay practices in countries including Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Philippines, Ireland, New Zealand and the UK. Take the case in the UK of thousands of female Birmingham City Council workers – cooks, cleaners and carers – who took the council to court in 2010. They claimed that (mostly) male workers of the same pay grade but doing “manly” jobs, such as refuse collecting and road cleaning, had been entitled to bonuses, but the women hadn’t. In one year, a binman took home £51,000 (Dhs293,386) while women on the same grade earned £12,000 (Dhs69,047). The Supreme Court ruled that the actions were a breach of equal pay legislation and ordered the authority to pay £757 million (Dhs4,355.61 billion) in compensation. Poisonous presumptions can be expensive.

2. Nice guy misogyny Sadly, “nice guy” misogynists come with no klaxon warning. We’ve all met them and probably worked alongside them. They are often terribly decent towards women, but hold extremely outdated views on what a female should be doing with her time. They’ll congratulate you should you get married or have a baby – you know, all that fuzzy home stuff. But promote you on merit? Not a chance. Yet these men break no laws, nor treat women meanly, so they are left to continue perniciously limiting the success and eroding the ambition of the women they work with. In 2012, US social scientists performed a series of studies in this area. They compared the views of men who had wives who worked full–time to those who had traditional stay-athome wives, to determine any biases. They hit the jackpot. Men in traditional home setups viewed women in the workplace less favourably than those men with working wives. To add insult to injury, these “benevolent sexists” (because they are usually pretty lovely) were also found to deny promotions to deserving female colleagues more often, and believe that firms with a higher percentage of female staff ran less smoothly.

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“IT IS ONLY NATURAL THAT WE SEEK TO IMITATE THE PATTERNS OF THE HOME LIFE WE GREW UP WITH. BUT WHILE OUR LIVES MAY HAVE CHANGED IMMEASURABLY FROM THOSE OF OUR MOTHERS, TOO MANY OF US STILL SEEK TO REPLICATE THEIR EXAMPLE, ONLY WHILE WORKING FULL-TIME”

3. Dumb denial One of the most frustrating things is when people – men and women – refuse to see there is a problem, either because they can’t or won’t. Take what happened to my friend’s 24-year-old sister, who we shall call Rosie. Just after finishing her master’s in economics, she started her first job at a City firm, full of ambition. But then she noticed something. There were no female board members – and all the way through the company there were far fewer women overall. Rosie invited a large cross section of her female colleagues out to lunch at a local deli and pushed them on the matter. The response? Blank faces all round. None of them had “ever noticed” anything. An awkward silence ensued. Rosie, not wanting to go overboard, dropped the issue. But, right at the end of the meal, the most senior woman present suddenly piped up. “I do sometimes wonder why all of the women who work here are so beautiful,” she said. No one knew how to respond to another difficult truth: it seemed that looks had played a part in the men’s hiring decisions. Rosie, bruised and bemused by the experience, has just let matters lie. She has rent to pay.

4. The imitation game Arguably the trickiest battleground of all is the home front. While women have made huge strides in the workplace, we have made virtually none at home. And we have ourselves to blame, in part. I couldn’t be more guilty. It is only natural that we seek to imitate the patterns of the home life we grew up with. But while our lives may have changed immeasurably from those of our mothers, too many of us still seek to replicate their example, only while working full-time. When I got married three years ago, despite being a full-fat feminist and working six days a week, I also thought I could combine that with being a fulltime 1950s housewife. I would cringe when my husband told family, in passing, that we shared the cooking and the chores, feeling like I had somehow failed in our new marital set-up. This wasn’t helped by my mother’s quizzical expressions whenever she learned my husband had made the dinner she was eating. My husband told me firmly that I have to accept that he is half the partnership. So it is only thanks to a feminist man that I have started to accept a fairer deal at home. But most women still don’t.

Recently, while making a documentary, I met a woman working full-time in a pottery factory in Manchester. Despite working eight hours a day on minimum wage, she told me it was “her choice” to also do all of the chores and childcare at home… just like her mum did before her. She took great pride in knowing her two children and husband were fed and cared for solely by her – incurring an extra six hours’ work a day. And so she should be proud. But when I probed some more, I discovered she was also squeezing in intensive fitness sessions late at night. Her real dream? To become a full-time personal trainer. However, being time-poor, she admitted she probably never will. But think of the extra cash boost her dream career could give her whole family. Sometimes, to keep ownership of their ambition, women have to override the most primal instincts of all. It’s not easy and presents yet another invisible barrier, laid out for us before we were even born. The dice have already been thrown. At a recent media event I was chairing, Lord Michael Grade, former chairman of the BBC and later ITV, scoffed at a fellow guest’s assertion that sexism is dead. “Sexism hasn’t gone anywhere,” he said. “It’s just that men have become far better at hiding it.” I thanked him for his candour: he meant it to be helpful. Because he’s right: the sexism, or prejudice if you prefer, of today isn’t obvious. But perhaps we can learn to sense the intangible bias that can eventually grind women down and lead us to lose custody of our ambition. And the good news about custody? You can always win it back. Q

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M Y FA S H I O N KEEPSAKE FOUR WOMEN REVEAL THE STORY BEHIND THE MOST CHERISHED ITEM THEY OWN C ompiled by: Kerry McDermott

hat would you save if your house were on fire? And we’re not talking loved ones, pets or family photos (they’ll be fine)… we’re talking wardrobe. Women’s emotional attachment to their clothes is well documented. From failsafe LBDs to the shoes that still make our hearts skip a beat; cherished outfits and accessories have the power to change our mood, making us feel fierce or feminine, playful or powerful. But what if you were forced to choose the thing you couldn’t live without? Here, four fashion-conscious women reveal the one item they’d save if (horror of horrors) their wardrobe went up in smoke, and why.

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MY FAVOURITE DRESS “I was always the kind of girl who loved taking extra good care of the contents of my closet. I still have a pair of shoes that I bought in LA 15 years ago, and they’re still in perfect condition. I do have the occasional love affair with something new though, in particular a dress I bought recently, by Sara Z, a local designer. I wore it for a shoot, but then just had to get the same one. Ever since I’ve actually been talking to it- like I think it's going to come alive. I’m even afraid to pack it for future trips in case it gets spoiled because it’s pure silk. If I had to choose an item to save right now, it would be this dress. The designer only makes one of each, so it's pretty special. I don’t mean to disown my others, but this one is made for me.” traveljunkiediary.com

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MY GREAT-GRANDMOTHER’S RING I wear a ring on my left hand, next to my wedding ring, every day. It was given to my grandmother by my great-grandmother, who was the first jewellery designer in the family. My grandmother, who also became a jewellery designer, remembers playing with the precious stones at home. “The ring has a beautiful yellow gold setting and is encrusted with baguette and oval diamonds. My great-grandparents designed it together years after they got married. My grandmother gave it to my mother who passed the ring to me on my wedding day. I cannot explain the feelings that rushed through me; I was overwhelmed, and my eyes were tearing up to the point of ruining my bridal make up – I can still hear the make-up artists urging me to breathe to save the mascara. “When I slipped the ring on to my finger, I could feel its power. It made me feel proud and loved. It was a bit too loose, and I remember checking my finger all night long to make sure it was still there. I was responsible for the family heirloom now. When I took it to get resized crazy thoughts rushed through my mind, like what if they lose it? Or replace the diamonds with fakes? Or it gets stolen by the mafia? Thankfully I got it back safe and sound, and it will stay on my finger until it gets passed down to the next generation. For me the ring is an ever present anchor, reminding me that the women in my life believed in their talents and achieved their dreams.” 88

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MY LEGGINGS “I’m not one to hold onto things. I don’t own precious items passed down from generation to generation, nor am I the kind of girl to lust after those expensive high heels. For me the most precious things in my wardrobe, and the one thing I wouldn’t be able to leave in my house if it was burning down (most likely because I’d be wearing them), are my leggings. My leggings aren’t the oldest item in my wardrobe, or the most expensive, but to me they are my most adored. I go to work in them, I play in them, I hit the gym in them, I travel in them – I’ve even been known to dress them up with a nice heel and hit the town. I’m on the go all day long between clients, so I need to be ready for anything, and most of all comfortable and ready to train. I eat, breathe and sleep fitness so they mean a lot to me. How could I part with a piece of clothing that makes me feel sexy, strong, motivated and unbelievably comfortable. My favourites are my Divine Goddess Mermaid leggings from yApparel in Jumeirah, which I usually wear with a brightly coloured sports bra and top. I’ve always secretly thought of myself as a mermaid, so maybe if I keep them on long enough and wear them as much as possible, my childhood dream may become reality… we can always hope!” clairefalconer.me

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MY WEDDING DRESS “I married my husband three years ago and we’ve been together almost 10 years. We got married in the south of France in a 13th Century abbey, which was beautiful pale grey brick, with a backdrop of lavender fields and blue skies. I designed every element of the wedding using a colour palette of grey, white and pastel pink. The boys wore grey suits, white trainers and pink ties, and the girls wore custom dresses, which I designed and made over the course of eight months, all in grey. I also designed my own dress, and had a small team helping to make all the pieces for the wedding. The dress was made with an old couture technique. Pieces of fabric were folded in half then hand-stitched, row by row, around the dress to create a design that covered the torso. I chose the fabric from a renowned French fabric house in Paris and travelled there to pick it myself. My team and I fitted the dress three times before the final piece was made. Eventually they gifted it to me as my wedding present, which was so lovely of them as they had worked so hard on all of the pieces – especially the wedding dress. It is minimalist but with a huge amount of detail, which reflects me, and my brand, perfectly. The dress is a beautiful memory I can keep forever. I bought extra fabric, so that if our future daughter wanted to wear it she can alter it as she pleases – I would love to see my dress walking down the aisle again.” deborahhenning.com Q

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“On a press trip to the Miami Open to interview Maria Sharapova and Serena Willims – as you do – I was ill-prepared for the nippy nights. So when I came across this vastly overpriced leather jacket I had every excuse to buy it; it was the jacket or risking pneumonia. Besides, it was far too soft to take off. It's accompanied me on practically every press trip ever since."

“If we had a genuine fire alarm (ours goes off fortnightly), I’d head straight to my jewellery box and rescue a vintage brooch. My grandfather, who passed away before I was born, gave it to my aunt, who gave it to me. I’m always told I’m very much like him, and the brooch reminds me of the great man I’ve heard so much about.”

“A while ago in New York I fell in love with a delicate 'J' necklace in a boutique called Phoenix Roze, but couldn’t justify spending $200 on my meagre fashion assistant’s salary. Four years on, as EW's newly appointed style director, I was in NY for fashion week and tracked it down. It reflects my motto: with perserverence you'll always reach your goal in the end."

“Many things remind me of my late dad, who was particular when it came to clothes (he liked bespoke suits, handkerchiefs stitched with his initials, and had more shoes than his wife and daughters combined), but none so much as the watch he wore when I was small. It’s big and it’s golden (it was the ‘80s) and I adore it. Just like him."

“My mum gave me a Dior swimsuit that I wore when I was a baby, and I saved it for my daughter to wear for her first swim. I’ve kept it aside and hope to someday pass it on to my granddaughter.”

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reating a functioning capsule wardrobe, like writing a hit screenplay, befriending Taylor Swift, or renovating a rustic French gîte, is one of my ultimate life goals. It is also, I am beginning to fear, an impossible dream. It’s partially my fault – instead of crisp white shirts, cashmere and designer denim, I gravitate mostly towards Breton stripes, grey marl, things a six-year-old girl might wear (no one was happier than me about the return of dungarees), and things I plain can’t afford – but lately I’ve decided I can lay the lion’s share of the blame at Dubai’s door. Because what use is the perfect leather jacket when it’s 40ºC? And you’ll be ready to rip off all that expensive cashmere, Hulkstyle, once humidity levels top 80 per cent. In the UAE, you might as well take the conventional capsule wardrobe rules and throw them out of the window. Only the window would be sealed shut. Because it’s so hot. Our unique desert home requires a whole new set of guidelines, which is why, in flagrant defiance of my evident lack of expertise in this area, I’ve identified a few key components in a UAEspecific capsule wardrobe:

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Sunglasses (multiple pairs) If like me, you’re from the UK, you’re probably innately suspicious of sunglasses. Britain’s three days of sunshine per year meant scrabbling in a drawer for the Ray Bans you bought for Ibiza the previous summer. Also whipping them off the second you hit shade, lest anybody think you were… you know, a bit up yourself. In Dubai, they’re essential, and not just because of the squint factor. The constant glare means we’re effectively living our lives in HD - those oversized Prada frames will pay for themselves on Saturday mornings. Swimwear (and plenty of it) Far from being an annual concern come holiday time, bikinis and all associated accoutrements are a near daily necessity in Dubai, so the successful capsule wardrobe demands a substantial swimwear collection. From water parks (one-piece recommended) to beach days to boat trips, not only will you be bikini clad on the reg here, chances are you’ll be tagged on social media in all your glory too. Too many repeat wears just won’t do. Showstopper gowns Statement dresses are not a staple of the traditional capsule wardrobe, which is

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all about getting maximum use out of a relatively minimal collection. And how many opportunities are you going to get to wear that floor-length backless number, really? Well, in Dubai, probably quite a few. Cocktail dresses on a Monday, skyscraper heels for a mall trawl, trophy bags dangling from trollies in the Spinneys aisle… none of this merits so much as a second glance in the Sandpit. Here, more is more and there’s no such thing as overdressed, so embrace it. Buy that dream dress you spied on Net-a-Porter, safe in the knowledge you won’t have to wait for someone to get engaged

for a chance to actually wear it. Coat (lined, ideally woollen) As discussed, it’s boiling. But at least one coat is vital for providing protection against excessive AC. Research recently revealed that the design of office air conditioning systems is based on the resting metabolic rate of a 40-year-old man - vindication for women here in the UAE, who are forced to do battle with their male colleagues over the thermostat all year round. As if the gender pay gap weren’t enough to contend with. So, to sum up: bikinis, ball gowns, shades and shearling. Way more fun than a white shirt. Q

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MAHA ABDUL RASHEED OF BAMBAH Founding Dubai’s first ever high-end vintage boutique, Bambah, four years ago, Maha’s foray into her own eponymous line has been embraced by local and international fashion lovers alike. Inspired by dramatic 50s glamour, her balloonsleeve, polka-dot, floorsweeping pieces have been seen on the likes of Amal Clooney and Emilia Fox. Bambah.com

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NATHALIE TRAD Beirut-born, Dubairaised handbag designer Nathalie’s trajectory has been rapid and star-fuelled, with her inimitable, geometric clutches now sold in 21 cities across three continents. She can count Olivia Palermo, Whitney Port and Sienna Miller among fans. Nathalietrad.com

Maha Abdul Rasheed: “I got such an enthusiastic response when I launched Bambah that it really inspired me to design – that’s how I started the ready-to-wear line. But my lightbulb moment came when I was travelling looking for the best vintage finds. I wanted to bring back the elegance of previous eras. That was the beginning!” SIENNA MILLER IS A FAN

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Ayah Tabari: “Travelling inspires me too. My love for fashion started young but it was only when I was in Goa that the idea came to start Mochi. I remember seeing beautiful embroidered bags and instantly fell in love. I walked off for a minute, then went back and ordered 200. I had no idea what I was doing as I already had a full-time job, so they sat in the basement for two years ‘til I had a sale for friends. They sold out and I knew I was onto something. So I went to Jaipur on a hunt for tailors – the rest is history!” Najeeba Hayat: “Maybe that’s a common thread with designers from this region – they take risks. When I was growing up I was desperate to go into fashion but also wanted

to live in the library and stay up all night writing research papers at my small-town University. During my last month I was sitting in my Russian Literature class and realised the future I had planned terrified me. I was reading a passage from The Petty Demon, where this beautiful character Liudmila cries out against her evil 19th Century Russian town. It was that point I did a 180 – no way was I going to live among corporate drones and bureaucrats!” Nathalie Trad: “A book really inspired me at the beginning as well. It was 2008, while I was studying in NYC, I came across Albertus Seba’s book of illustrations, Cabinet of Natural Curiosities. Seeing the kaleidoscope of colours on the illustrated insects mesmerised me – the complex forms, shapes, patterns… it ended up serving as an underlying theme for my collection.” Maha: “My biggest source of inspiration has been my grandmother. Growing up, she was my idol, and taught me that style comes from within and is a reflection of one’s inner beauty. I will always live by her

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precious advice to laugh a lot, move a lot and always have fun being you! That’s my roadmap to my new collection and everything I do.”

they think you’re a spoiled, bored rich girl with no talent who wants to do something glamorous. It was an uphill battle for me in a lot of ways.”

Najeeba: “A strong female influence in your life is so important. My mother is a biochemist and Renaissance woman – all of her magazines were science journals and we didn’t have a single Vogue in the house, but it’s the spirit she passed down that matters!”

Nathalie: “I feel that the Middle Eastern industry is currently in the midst of a vast change with D3 and all the initiatives to support local brands. We’ve got the potential to become a hub, but in order to achieve that we need to change the stereotype that everything here is copy-pasted, and highlight the talent and unique perspective we have. I feel that, as a Middle Eastern designer, I’ve had to prove myself twice as much, show consistency throughout seasons, and continue to push boundaries to be taken seriously in the West. Nevertheless, with the high calibre of designers coming out of the region now, these attitudes are starting to shift in our favour. Every region comes with a set of challenges, though. It’s up to us to make the best of what we’re given.”

Nathalie: “It’s so true. And it’s important to carry on surrounding yourself with strong women too. The other female designers coming out of the region I have so much respect for. I hope that the advent of the Dubai Design District (D3) will promote a more collaborative relationship between us in order to share ideas, brainstorm and push eachother to the next level.” Ayah: “Me too, I’m so proud of what the region is producing now – it all contributes to us being noticed as an international fashion hub.” Maha: “I think we all bring something unique to the table and together we offer great variety that shapes the fashion industry really well here.”

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NAJEEBA HAYAT OF LIUDMILA Having captured the attention of Browns in London and Farfetch. com, Kuwaiti footwear designer Najeeba has begun to build a whimsical brand whose princess-esque pieces have slotted beautifully into a gap in the market. Already being talked about by UK and Italian Vogue since its launch in November 2013, we predict a (dainty) riot. Luidmilafootwear.com

Ayah: “A benefit is having an amazing support network around you; having lived here for 15 years I’m lucky to have one. Fashion’s tough and it can be exhausting. I’m not criticising the country as I love it; it’s my home, but we’re still up-and-coming, so it can be difficult to get the resources you need. There are a few local designers pushing for international recognition so I hope we’ll soon be a go-to fashion spot. But it’s also expensive travel-wise for buying appointments, and the big stockists in Europe and the US don’t hang about. If they want to meet you, you have to drop everything – you only get one shot!” Najeeba: “I sometimes think the industry has an attitude about us where

NAJEEBA FROM LIUDMILA

hill going, “this is the most important email of my life, please let it load!”

Maha: “I feel really blessed to have started my career in a city like Dubai that is a melting pot of different cultures and backgrounds. Being in such a cosmopolitan place, you see people with different tastes in new outfits every day. I especially love seeing how everyone has totally different takes on wearing the same piece.” Ayah: “It’s amazing whenever you see someone in your pieces. I remember seeing Cara Delevingne, Gigi Hadid and Kourtney Kardashian wearing Mochi – I literally cried. And then when I got asked by Harrods to collaborate on their Christmas decorations – such a huge honour!”

Maha: “I was so happy when I saw Amal Clooney in Bambah! That was one of my biggest milestones. Seeing one of my style icons in one of my pieces just two seasons in was fabulous and I couldn’t be more grateful.”

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Nathalie: “I think at the point where our brand name started to emerge from obscurity, our meeting requests were met with less hesitation. We then decided to start participating in Paris Fashion Week to establish a presence internationally and we’ll now show our S/S16 collection at New York Fashion Week for the first time. We’re still a young brand though and feel like we have a long way to go.” Najeeba: “I’m the same. I KOURTNEY KARDASHIAN want Liudmila to be a movement. Only then will I feel like I’ve AYAH TABARI OF MOCHI done my mum proud. I have Mochi’s Palestinian founder Ayah’s global a lot of work left to do.” Q upbringing (born in Riyadh, studied in London and settled in Dubai) has informed her eclectic aesthetic – one that has been championed by Kourtney Kardashian, Rita Ora and Cara and Poppy Delevingne. Her rainbow-rich, embroidered creations are now sold in 10 cities globally as well as on asos.com. Allthingsmochi.com

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Najeeba: “I screamed when I got picked up by Browns in London. I always thought of them as having this mythical place on the fashion landscape and got the confirmation when I was on a hike during boot camp. There was limited service and I was jumping up and down on this RITA ORA ROCKING MOCHI

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IT’S A NEW SEASON, A NEW MOOD, AND A NEW STYLE FORECAST… WELCOME TO AUTUMN/WINTER 2015 WHERE FASHION EMBRACES DARK ROMANCE AND PARK LANE PRINCESSES, WHILE IT REVISITS THE 70S AND MAKES THE 80S ACCEPTABLE. AGAIN. COMPIL E D BY: C A R M E L G I L L

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O L I V I A PA L E R M O A N D HER MODEL HUSBAND JOHANNES HUEBL WERE HANDED THE REIGNS OF THE @TOMMYHILFIGER I N S TA G R A M , G E T T I N G SNAP HAPPY LIVE DURING THE SHOW

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Tommy Hilfiger’s 30th anniversary show was every bit as overblown as you would expect; a giant AstroTurf American football stadium at New York’s Park Avenue Armory. Inspired by preppy Seventies sportswear, the show came complete with helmets, scoreboards and big screens.

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We joined Karl Lagerfeld for high tea at Brasserie Gabrielle while we talked all things fashion over china plate bags and ivory silk cocktail dresses. He had turned the Grand Palais into a functioning Parisian brasserie to present his collection for Chanel. A croissant and a cappuccino, s’il vous plait!

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The trouser suit has stepped out of the corporate world and headed to the runways with a relaxed new mood. Masculine tailoring has been cleverly adapted with feminine details, as seen with Stella McCartney’s kick-flares and waist belts, H by Hakaan Yildirim’s sexy, low-cut lapels and Victoria Beckham’s flattering wrap-waist finishes.

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Pile on the textiles this season because home is where the fashion is. So says Erdem, whose creations were inspired by ‘The Collector’ installation based on Nelly Hahmad’s Parisian apartment by Robin Brown. Think brocade, high-waist coats and embroidered skirts, presented in situ; a curated ‘lounge’ in the Old Selfridges Hotel. Mary Katrantzou and Dries Van Noten also tapped into the world of home decor, bringing Victorian wallpaper prints, oriental-inspired upholstery fabrics, passimenterie trimmings and tapestry weaves to the catwalk. We’ll be matching our jackets to our sofas, then.

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CHLOÉ’S DREW BAG Chloé’s 1970s spirit is well and truly infused into its Drew bag, a now-iconic style that happily fits this season’s retro mood perfectly. Reimagined in strips of coloured snake, it makes us want to recreate Woodstock in our own back garden - or at the very least put on some Fleetwood Mac. Snakeskin panelled bag Dhs12,395 Chloé

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C H A N E L’ S B O Y B A G Our favourite kind of boy, Chanel’s rectangular, chain-handled handbag is the edgier cousin to the 2.55’s uptown lady. This one, however, has had an ultra-pretty makeover, sprinkled with luminous, colourful mosaic paillettes and painted in Marie Antoinette-blue. It might be called the Boy, but it’s as girly as they come. Mosaic bag POA Chanel

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P R A D A’ S I N S I D E B A G Creating a bag-within-a-bag, Miuccia Prada’s subversive, unexpected take on ladylike has floored us once again. Pair with a full, A-line skirt, a sleek ponytail and a strong sense of irony. Ostrich bag Dhs30,000, City calf bag Dhs9,260 all Prada

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hen it comes to make-up, nothing rivals the power of a red lip. We reach for an emergency slick of crimson to feel instantly put-together before an impromptu meeting, while the pièce de résistance of our carefully-applied going out face is a pillar box pout. It’s instant armour. A big old dose of confidence, neatly packaged in a shiny little tube. Someone who appreciates the transformative power of a red lip is shoe designer extraordinaire Christian Louboutin, who is expanding his beauty offering this month with a new lipstick and liner collection inspired by the formidable Queen Nefertiti. “When a woman wears red lips, she is taking control of how others perceive her, and that message is very powerful,” Louboutin explains. Despite her status as an icon of power and elegance, Queen Nefertiti was not a natural beauty, and Louboutin says he admired her ability to enhance her looks through cosmetics and accessories, using lead to create the original smokey-eye, red dye to colour her pout and an elaborate headpiece to make up for her diminutive height. Her self-empowered approach to beauty is even said to have inspired Cleopatra’s cat-eye flick. Now our favourite shoe designer is giving us the chance to emulate these Egyptian icons with the launch of the new Christian Louboutin Beauté lip collection at Level Shoe District in Dubai Mall on September 1. The 36 colours – including the iconic red-sole inspired Rouge Louboutin - are available in Silky Satin, Velvet Matte and Sheer Voile finishes, while the five shades of nude liner feature a genius automatic sharpener hidden inside the lid, meaning that they’re always good to go.

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The collection is Louboutin’s second foray into beauty, following last year’s coveted nail polish range that had us taking the stiletto-like spiked bottles to the salon for our manicure. It’s part of a growing trend for top fashion houses to bolster profits and expand their customer base through successful cosmetics launches; Tom Ford Beauty reportedly turned over more than US$275 million (just over Dhs1 billlion) in retail sales last year, while Burberry expects 25 per cent growth in its beauty wholesale revenue in 2015. Part of what sets this new collection apart from other fashion house offerings, however, is some seriously luxe packaging; the Loubie lipsticks are designed not just as cosmetics, but as beautiful objets d’art. Encased in a black or gold vial topped with a studded crown and small ring, each piece can be threaded with a ribbon, and voila – it transforms into a chic necklace. “I wanted to create a covetable object that is begging to be stolen,” Louboutin says. “Through that notion, the idea of lip as jewellery arose. The shape had to be familiar, yet unexpected. One of them has a texture reminiscent of a mermaid’s tail. The turret-like crowned cap is inspired by Middle Eastern antiquities and the Art Deco movement. The lip colour is also designed to lie in repose like a precious vial.” For the creative design process, Louboutin adopted the same meticulous attention to detail he uses for his footwear. “With shoe design, I tend not to think about seasons and trends. It’s more important for me to look at timeless shapes and how a woman’s legs will look. Jewellery design is similar. If the proportion and shape of a necklace doesn’t look right on the woman, none of the other adornment matters.” Empowering red lippie and a scene-stealer of a necklace… Monsieur Louboutin, you really have outdone yourself. Lip Colour Dhs440 and Lip Definer Dhs190, available at Level Shoe District, The Dubai Mall Q

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EW’S TOP 5: BLUSHERS 1 BAKED SCULPTING TRIO DHS95 SEPHORA A bronze shade to sculpt, a pink hue to blush and a pearlescent triangle to luminise – this baked blusher is every contouring queen’s dream. 2 DIORBLUSH CHEEK STICK IN COSMOPOLITE PINK 845 DHS160 DIOR It’s rich in colour and leaves a pretty matte finish – one glide will be more than enough to bring life to your cheeks. 3 BABY DOLL KISS & BLUSH DHS187 YSL Simply blend the thick and creamy blush lightly with your forefinger to leave a perfect pink stain. Even though it doubles up as lipstick it is surprisingly non-sticky. 4 PINK ME UP 06 DHS243 GUERLAIN Smells like sweets and one sweep leaves gives an instant flush of colour to the cheeks – it’s a win-win. 5 L.A LIGHTS BLENDABLE LIP & CHEEK COLOUR DHS155 SMASHBOX We love a 2-in-1, especially when it doubles up as a blush and a lippy. This handy cream stick blends well, with warm gold highlights to achieve that healthy glow. 154

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FROM THE KEY TRENDS TO THE CULT PRODUCTS, THE BACKSTAGE WHISPERS TO THE FACES TO WATCH, WE’VE ROUNDED UP EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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So often the supporting act, this season mascara takes centre stage. Catwalks were awash with maximised natural lashes – at Blumarine the look was graphic, while at Giambattista Valli and Ashish, both top and bottom lashes looked triple-coated.

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DIY “IT SOUNDS SIMPLE BUT FOUNDATION IS MUCH EASIER TO APPLY — AND LOOKS FRESHER — WHEN THE SKIN IS PERFECTLY HYDRATED, SO TAKE TIME TO MASSAGE MOISTURISER IN BEFORE APPLYING FOUNDATION.” EMMANUELLE GEOFFREY, DIOR PRO TEAM MAKE-UP ARTIST

THE NEW NU D E

There is only one way to describe the no make-up make-up look this season, and that is expensive. At Moschino and Christopher Kane complexions were flawless with a super-healthy, freshair glow, while at Chloé and Isabel Marant, skin had a meticulously wellmaintained, radiant look.

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From Burberry Prorsum, Chloé and Anna Sui’s boho girls to disco details at Bottega Veneta, the Seventies revival trend is going nowhere. In makeup we saw this with tonal brick and brown shades at Preen and Hervé Léger, mixed with shimmers of bronze and gold at Zac Posen.

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A flash here, a swipe there; blue was the stealth colour of the season, appearing in small bursts on the catwalks of Céline and Hussein Chalayan, and even on lips at Maison Martin Margiela. To keep it ultra-modern, think less is more.

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DIY “TO ENSURE THAT YOU NEVER GET THAT CHALKY EFFECT WHEN YOU APPLY MATTE LIP COLOUR, EXFOLIATE YOUR LIPS BEFOREHAND WITH A MIXTURE OF HONEY AND SUGAR. THEN USE A TINY BIT OF EYE CREAM ON THE LIPS BEFORE APPLYING THE LIPSTICK.” SAMIRA OLFAT, MAX FACTOR REGIONAL MAKE UP ARTIST

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Often the preserve of spring, pink has come a season early and is a welcome flash of colour amongst the autumn palettes. Wear it fresh and rosy-hued on cheeks and lips, as seen at Gucci and E l h al l a dd h l of H d h W ll

One of A/W15’s most wearable trends was a matte lip with very little else, as seen at Antonio Berardi, Roksanda Ilincic and 3.1 Phillip Lim. Keep eye make-up minimal and skin dewy to offset the velvety texture.

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Goth goes gorgeous this season, as deep berry lips were seen everywhere from Giles and Ungaro to Ermanno Scervino. Don’t be tempted to overdo the eyes – a single coat of glossy mascara and full brows will keep this look on the cool side of vamp.

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Until now, baby hairs were the stuff of bad hair days. This season, however, they’re being sought-out and celebrated, as seen at DKNY, Stella McCartney and Givenchy.

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DIY “TO TRY THIS LOOK AT HOME, RUB THE PALM OF YOUR HAND AROUND THE HAIRLINE AND THE SHORTEST HAIRS WILL APPEAR. APPLY A LITTLE MOROCCANOIL STYLING GEL ONTO DRY HAIR TO DEFINE THESE SMALL TUFTS AND THEN COMB THEM INTO SHAPE, FLAT TO THE SKIN.” ANDREW BARTON, DIRECTOR AT URBAN RETREAT, HARRODS

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T H E K E Y C O L O U R: RED

From burgundy to primary, matchy-matchy to tonal, red was the colour that crossed every boundary this season; from womenswear to beauty and even inspiring ruby-based fragrances.

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Full brows are still the order of the day, but keep them contemporary by filling with gel creams rather than pencil as seen at Marni, Hugo Boss and Hunter.

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From deconstructed eyeliner at Fendi and House of Holland, to over-swept eyeshadow at Kenzo, broad strokes and broken lines were one of this season’s most simple yet statement looks.

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SAM MCKNIGHT (@SAMMCKNIGHT1) FOR OVER 30 YEARS, SAM MCKNIGHT HAS BEEN HAIRDRESSER TO THE FASHION ELITE, COUNTING KATE MOSS AMONG HIS CLIENTS AND CLOSE FRIENDS.

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PAT MCGRATH (@PATMCGRATHREAL) ONCE DUBBED THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MAKE-UP ARTIST IN THE WORLD, PAT MCGRATH IS THE UNDISPUTED QUEEN OF BACKSTAGE AND HAS BEEN SETTING BEAUTY TRENDS FOR OVER TWO DECADES.

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KNOWN FOR: A FRESH, WISTFUL BEAUTY WITH A SPRINKLE OF ENGLISH ROSE ECCENTRICITY. WALKED IN: CÉLINE, LOUIS VUITTON, SONIA RYKIEL, ACNE, FENDI, GILES. WHY WE LOVE HER: FOR HER ENDURING BEAUTY LIKE THAT OF THE NEOCLASSICAL MODELS OF YESTERYEAR.

KNOWN FOR: HER GLOSSY, SUPERMODEL-INTHE-MAKING LOOK. WALKED IN: EMILIO PUCCI, MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA, BURBERRY PRORSUM, LOUIS VUITTON, MOSCHINO, DONNA KARAN. WHY WE LOVE HER: FOR HER EVEN-FEATURED, RADIANTLY HAPPY BEAUTY VIBE.

KNOWN FOR: HER VERSATILITY — FROM BAREFACED, BOYISH BEAUTY TO HIGH GLAMOUR. WALKED IN: SAINT LAURENT, CHANEL, CHLOÉ, CÉLINE, BALMAIN, STELLA MCCARTNEY. WHY WE LOVE HER: FOR HER LAIDBACK LOOK AND DOWN-TO-EARTH ATTITUDE – A BREATH OF FRESH AIR.

WENDY ROWE (@WENDYROWE) BEFORE THERE WAS CONTOURING, THERE WAS WENDY ROWE, THE ORIGINAL NO-MAKEUP MAESTRO, AND NOW ARTISTIC CONSULTANT FOR BURBERRY BEAUTY.

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Say hello to the models who will be setting the beauty agenda for 2016 FENDI

If you only follow three beauty insiders, make it this trending trio…

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This season’s hair is all about the up-do, but that needn’t mean laboured locks. Chignons at Dolce & Gabbana, French twists at Chanel, buns at Isabel Marant – the look was elegant without being overdone. To recreate the chignon at home in under 15 minutes, Andrew Barton, fashion week regular and Creative Director at Urban Retreat at Harrods, says it’s all in the prep. “Start this look by using a bodybuilding product like Kerastase VIP Volume In Powder (Dhs135, available at Loft Fifth Avenue Salon) on dry hair then scrunch with your fingers. This will create texture to hold the hair up. Create a centre parting and pull the hair back loosely into a ponytail just above the neckline. Wrap the tail of the pony into a bun shape and secure with kirby grips, leaving soft, loose tendrils to frame the face. Finally, spritz with a hairspray like Kerastase Laque Noire (Dhs129, available at Loft Fifth Avenue Salon.)”

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feature/ belle femme “Salon Emotion offers a bespoke service like no other, with your hairdresser first discussing, diagnosing and recommending the appropriate treatment and products. This is followed by information on the aftercare and at-home products you'll need. The seven-step process means that your stylist will be with you throughout your entire salon journey.”

“The large retail area makes the salon easy to shop – always a good thing! "

“Expert knowledge and recommendations of products to use at home makes this a memorable, must-repeat experience."

“The salon has over 350 shades of Essie nail polish and more than 80 shades of CND Shellac.”

“The hair and nail lounge has an impressive range of brands including Kerastase, L’Oreal, Redken and Rg C osmetics, and also stocks Leyla Milani hair extensions.”

A JOURNEY OF THE SENSES BELLE FEMME HAIR AND NAIL LOUNGE IS THE MIDDLE EAST’S FIRST BEAUTY PARLOUR TO IMPLEMENT ‘SALON EMOTION’ BY L’OREAL; AN INNOVATIVE CONCEPT DESIGNED TO TRANSFORM THE WORLD OF PAMPERING. STYLIST CARMEL GILL INDULGES IN A ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE

“The products selected for me included a Ciment Thermique antibreakage mask by Kerastase to strengthen my hair. This was left on under the steamer for 20 minutes. Following this, my hair was washed with Kerastase Bain Satin to nourish and finished with Redken’s body full volume amplifier before blow-drying. I went for big, bouncy, curls to finish!”

“Following my hair treatment I was taken into the nail lounge for a deluxe manicure and pedicure. White nails are one of summer’s biggest trends - ask for Essie in Blanc.”

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“During the consultation the hairdresser did a diagnosis of my hair, determining the type of product and treatment to use, the style of cut that would best suit my face shape and the potential shades of colour that would suit my complexion.”

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preferences and play an important role in our decisions,” explains the French-born Artistic Director. Blending this notion with her obsession with the emotional self, Nadia created the Initio fragrance line with two collections, The Absolutes and The Magnetic Blend. “Emotions make you feel alive, and drive your life. Love, attraction, desire, envy, fear… all our lives are driven by our emotions and the ones people feel about you,” she explains. It’s a fragrance’s ability

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The Arena has been set; it’s time to don your most dazzling ensemble in order to participate in the first ever Dubai Gladiators Challenge from September 17 to 19. With challengers having to overcome a range of obstacles including rope pulling and jousting, this is no ordinary sporting event. Gladiators: fight til the end! Visit dubai-gladiators.com for more information or register at premieronline.com.

It’s a sporting and shopping match made in heaven: savvy online shopping retailer Sivvi.com has teamed up with Reebok to deliver slick sporting apparel to your doorstep in supersonic time. There really is no excuse not to make a date with the gym now. Reebok muscle Tee, Dhs125, Reebok CrossFit Sports bra Dhs245 available at Sivvi.com.

L U N C H D AT E Just when we thought Dubai had already covered all regions when it comes to cuisine, we’re introduced to Bertin Bistro and Restaurant, a boulangerie-cum-bistro-cum-restaurant from the semi-Germanic Alsace region of France. While in the bistro you can expect all the buttery, creamy delights you’d find in a Parisian bakery, you’ll also be delighted by the healthy options: bread-free burgers (or Portobello sliders as they’re called here) with juicy mushrooms acting as buns, a posh lentil and crab salad and the most refreshing fresh juices – we’re huge fans of the aloe vera, apple and cucumber and the celery collins. There’s even a gluten-free coconut dessert for those who want to have their cake and eat it. Bertin Bistro and Restaurant is located in the Al Manara area, next door to Jones the Grocer, call (04) 3219239 for reservations.

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T W O WAY S T R E T C H With weight loss, pregnancy and puberty the collagen network in our skin is stretched and broken down, which – sigh – leads to those pesky stretch marks. That’s why Strivectin developed a breakthrough cream 10 years ago to energise cells and rebuild skin barriers. Better still, you can use the new StriVectin SD Advanced Intensive Concentrate for Wrinkles and Stretch marks on both your face, to combat wrinkles, and your body, for visibly improved skin. StriVectin SD Advanced costs Dhs690 and is available at Harvey Nichols-Dubai, Bloomingdale's and Sephora.

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LIFE FORCE The makers of LifeQode, a new 100 per cent organic, vegetarian and halal food supplement from QNET, reckon they’ve cracked nature’s formula for healthier, happier lives with three brand new powdered food supplements. EDG3, Kenta and Berry Xtreme respectively promise to boost immune systems, gently stimulate and balance hormones and instil your body with berry derived phytonutrients, which have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and liver-health-promoting activities. We’ll take one of each please. LifeQode supplements are available from leading pharmacies nationwide, with prices starting at Dhs330.

Is it a rave? A theme park? A festival of light? It’s kind of all three rolled into one, which also happens to be a 5km run to boot. Confused? Don’t be. ActiveLife Electric Run, the world’s brightest and most social run, is set to take place on November 6, and if you don’t want to miss out on the fun, then best you sign up swiftly. The first of its kind to be hosted at Meydan, themed wonderlands (including our personal favourite, Colour brick Road) will provide Electric Runners an out of this world experience along the entire course, culminating in an end of race party complete with celebrated DJs. Who said exercise was boring? Visit ElectricRun.ae for more information.

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WHE N LOO K I NG YO U R B E S T I S BAD FO R Y O U The hazards lurking in your health and beauty regime Words: Kerry McDermott

eauty is pain, or so the saying goes. But do we take things too far in our efforts to look our best? We asked the experts to reveal the potential pitfalls of some of the most popular fashion and beauty trends – and ways to get the same results without the risk.

TEETH WHITENING These days, there are few lengths we won’t go to in pursuit of a Hollywood smile. Veneers might be out of your price range (and comfort zone), but you can give your existing teeth a makeover courtesy of an at-home whitening kit for around Dhs1,700. But Dr Hanane Papoyans, the founder of DXD Dental Clinic, warns that DIY whitening jobs could leave you with irritated gums and sensitive teeth. “Irritation of soft tissues, the gums and palate can happen often when people opt for home bleaching, and if they overuse it,” Dr Papoyans says. “It happens when the trays containing the product are bought over the counter, rather than fitted to the patient.” Fans of bleach could also be masking super sensitive teeth, says Dr Papoyans. “Sensitivity is the most common risk of the whitening treatment, although it is usually temporary and treatable. The patient should be assessed to see if there is any history of dental sensitivity and discuss the possibility that the whitening procedure could cause it to flare up.” According to Dr Papoyans, a professional consultation should be the first port of call for anybody considering having their teeth whitened. “Each candidate is different, and different methods can be chosen to suit their needs,” she says. “What we refer to as bleach is either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide – a professional dentist knows which product to apply depending on the candidate. Bleaching doesn’t have to have a negative impact on teeth if it’s performed correctly – and the results can be outstanding.” SEPTEMBER 2015 EMIRATES WOMAN

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A lustrous mane is within all of our reach since the advent of extensions – even those of us who weren’t blessed in the volume department. From real to synthetic, bonded to sew-in, there’s a mind-boggling array of options out there for women longing for a little length. But using extensions to boost your locks could damage your natural hair in the long term. “Bonded or sewn-in hair extensions can be a little irritating in the hair, and can really make your head a whole lot heavier,” says Luke Hersheshon, celeb stylist and son of Kate Middleton’s hairdresser Daniel Hersheshon. “Constant use can make the hair very fragile and weak, and in the long term can increase the risk of hair loss from the breakage,” he adds. According to Hersheshon, who travels the globe as a stylist to the stars, clip-in extensions are the best way to give you extra length and volume without impacting on your real hair. “There is a flexibility with clip-ins that you don’t get with bonded hair extensions – you can have a fringe, a ponytail or waist length hair all in the same day without the commitment,” he says. “Our clip-ins are semi-permanent and can be put in for a few hours or a day and then unclipped and taken out in seconds. Because so many are made from a Hersheshon fibre they come pre-styled and with a built-in memory – you just match the texture of your hair to the hair piece.” Hersheshon products are available in the UAE exclusively at Sephora.

HIGH HEELS Far be it from us to suggest you permanently part with your heels, but those stilettos do more than make you appear taller and slimmer – they can also do real damage to your spine, legs and feet. Dr Emad Aziz Tawfik, specialist orthopaedic surgeon at Dubai’s Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, warns that a high heel habit comes at a cost. “Heels are not recommended as they force your foot forward, changing the position of your body so your weight isn’t evenly distributed over the spine,” he says. “This can trigger pain from your knees all the way up to your back. Also, in order to maintain balance, the calf, hip and back muscles become tense, causing muscle fatigue and strain.” According to Dr Tawfik wearing heels can strain the thighs and hip flexors, and 168

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“THIS SORT OF DEVICE WILL USUALLY MAKE YOU APPEAR SMALLER AROUND THE WAIST, BUT THERE WILL BE NO PERMANENT CHANGE AT ALL” potentially increase the curvature of the spine. Long-term wear is also associated with a range of unpleasant sounding conditions, from sciatica to foraminal stenosis – which can cause cramps, muscle spasms and pain. The surgeon recommends avoiding wearing heels for long periods of time, and suggests limiting the heel height to less than two inches. When only skyscrapers will do, avoid shoes with a pointed toe and use in-soles to prevent your feet slipping. If nothing else, it’s a great excuse to invest in some Altazurra flats.

LASH EXTENSIONS For some women, false lashes – along with platform stilettos and any form of glitter – belong at the back of a cupboard marked “never going there”. But even they couldn’t fail to be impressed by the look of semipermanent lash extensions. The results are roughly akin to a life-changing mascara, without the hassle of actually applying it every day. The clincher? They look natural. So that’s the good news. The bad news is, unless used properly, they could ruin our natural lashes – and leave us with an agonising wait for them to grow back. Laila Nazari, eyelash and brow specialist at Pastels Salon Dubai, says: “The thicker lashes can break off your own eyelashes and, although they will grow back, it will take a very long time. “The best way to ensure no damage is to make sure your eyelash technician is an experienced professional with a renowned technique, and that she uses fine lashes.” The flutter factor offered by professionally applied lash extensions is seriously addictive, but experts warn that they should only be used for special occasions – not as a continually topped up replacement for mascara. Your natural lashes need time

to recover and regrow after extensions, and over-loading the lashes with heavy extensions for long periods could lead to traction alopecia – gradual hair loss caused primarily by a pulling force on hair. To keep your natural lashes in tip-top condition, Laila recommends avoiding waterproof mascara and eyelash curlers, and using almond oil to help boost growth. If you do opt for extensions, always have them professionally applied by an expert, she says. pastels-salon.com

WAIST CINCHERS Like so many things these days, waist cinchers can be traced back to the Kardashians. It started with Khloe posting a picture of herself working out in the gym wearing an eye-wateringly tight corset. Then big sister Kim followed suit. It turned out the famously shapely family credit waist shapers for helping them to emphasise their hourglass figures. The theory is that the corset-like garment compresses the core, ultimately changing the shape of the body over time. The trend has seen women wearing the trainers for up to eight hours a day to try and shave millimetres off their waists. Some brands even encourage customers to wear them daily for up to six months to achieve lasting results. But experts have been quick to point out there is no evidence to back up claims that wearing corsets for long periods can change your shape. “Physiologically, this is not possible,” says Andy Harper, a personal trainer at Iconic Fitness in Dubai. “This sort of device will usually make you appear smaller around the waist, but there will be no permanent change at all.” Andy says fans run the risk of weakening their core. “These devices, through compression and rigidity, essentially take the place of your core stabilising muscles,” he says. “If worn every day, for eight hours a day, those muscles will run the risk of atrophy. Essentially your own muscles will no longer be able to support your skeletal structure – then, if you do anything very active at all without this device, you will have greatly increased the risk of back, hip or spine injury. Potentially on a serious, long-lasting scale.” If you’re still determined to achieve the figure of a 1950s starlet, Andy says, a healthy diet and exercise is the most effective option. “Losing a few millimetres from your midsection can easily be achieved in as little as four weeks with a good diet and regular exercise sessions,” he says. “Why would you put yourself through this for six months?” Q iconicfitness.ae

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Say hello to the hottest new opening in hotel world; Soho Farmhouse, a 100-acre estate nestled in the idyllic English village of Great Tew in the Cotswolds. Part of the Soho House group, the country estate and members’ club has 40 cabins and a four bedroom cottage in addition to the seven bedroom main house, plus a spa, swimming pools and boating lakes. Guests (it has already hosted the likes of Liv Tyler and Laura Bailey) can also ride horses, play crazy golf, have a go on the five-a-side football pitch, or simply cycle around on the vintage-style bikes in their best countryside chic. There’s even an ice rink in the winter months. Pass us an application form. sohofarmhouse.com

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Go Set a Watchman Weighty hardbacks might not be what you typically reach for on a sun lounger, but Harper Lee’s sequel to the American classic To Kill a Mockingbird (a mere 55 years later) is the publishing phenomenon of 2015. A must read. kinokuniya.com/ae ON OUR PLAYLIST

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It opened its doors quietly over the summer, but the new Intercontinental Dubai Marina is about to start drawing some serious attention to itself. Not least because of the hotly anticipated arrival of star chef Jason Atherton’s Marina Social – his first restaurant in the region – this month. Marina Social will become one of nine restaurants and bars inside the 132-room luxury hotel, which has already unveiled tapas bar Ynot and gin bar Ginter as part of its bid to attract people living here in Dubai as well as tourists from overseas. The Intercontinental should have no problems winning over a local crowd; a swimming pool with marina views, luxury spa and world class restaurants spells staycation to us. ihg.com

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s fashion month rolls around again there’s no better excuse for a spot of retail therapy. But beyond the big name brands there’s a distinct shopping experience to be had in each style-conscious city; from leather boutiques in Milan to vintage treasure troves in London. Here’s a guide to what to buy, and where. LONDON… FOR VINTAGE

With a fashion week schedule rich in names-to-watch, London is the rebel of the fashion week circuit. The city’s maverick spirit is matched by its luxury shopping opportunities; new flagships seem to be opening on a weekly basis in Mayfair (Christopher Kane, Victoria Beckham and Alexander Wang have all recently set up shop). That said, it’s the eclectic London-girl style that’s really worth getting excited about; a masterclass in mixing those high-end names with high-street finds and, naturally, a bit of vintage. What makes London’s vintage shopping particularly noteworthy is the variety of offerings. For the coutureaficionado, Marylebone’s William Vintage is an essential pit stop. Owner William Banks-Blaney’s exquisite selection is the stuff that fashion dreams are made of; think Madame Grès couture gowns, New Look-era Dior coats or '60s Courrèges dresses. Also from the haute end of the pre-loved scale is Notting Hill’s Rellik, where regulars forage in the incredible selection of Yohji Yamamoto, Alaia and Jean Paul Gaultier (the store caused something of a stampede when Kate Moss stepped out in a pair of Rellik-sourced Vivienne Westwood Pirate Boots in 1999). If you’re hunting for an Hermès bag, Browns has an immaculate selection of vintage Birkins and Kellys. London’s got great bargains covered too. Get set to rummage through the characterful, colourful rails of Beyond Retro, Absolute Vintage and Rokit for everything from perfectly worn-in leather jackets to hippyish summer dresses. Plus, if you know where to look, there are designer gems to be found in some of the city’s charity shops (the British Red Cross in Chelsea has been known to receive the cast-offs of a certain Mrs Beckham). WHAT ELSE?

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Where to stay: The offbeat, bohemian splendour of Farringdon’s Zetter Townhouse has found a new home in a converted 24-bedroom Georgian townhouse on Mayfair’s Seymour Street. Don’t miss the famous cocktails. For brunch: New spots open weekly, but you still can’t beat The Wolseley for all-round elegance and the best eggs Benedict in town. After-dark stop: Night in, night out, Andre Balazs’ Chiltern Firehouse welcomes a famous, fabulous and fashionable crowd through its doors. Don’t miss: Two must-see fashion exhibitions open this fall, following hot on the heels of the blockbuster Alexander McQueen Savage Beauty exhibition. From September 21st, Louis Vuitton brings an Instagram-friendly glimpse behind the scenes of the AW15 show to Somerset House. Stick around until October to catch the Mademoiselle Privé exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, taking you on a journey through the history of Chanel. Insider pick: “I’ve just discovered The Palomar. It serves the most delicious Middle-Eastern food, has a great atmosphere and a fun bar area, perfect for pre-dinner drinks.” Mary Katrantzou, designer. SEPTEMBER 2015 EMIRATES WOMAN

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With names like Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Marc Jacobs on the New York Fashion Week schedule, there’s no denying the Big Apple’s huge commercial clout. But step away from the Fifth Avenue flagships and you’ll discover a number of must-visit independent boutiques boasting a roster of exciting, emerging talent. You still can’t beat the New York outpost of Dover Street Market for its innovative selection of new names – of note this season are Molly Goddard’s frothy prom dresses and Faustine Steinmetz’s distressed and frayed denim. On the Upper East Side, another concept store, FiveStory, houses an eclectic mix of designers across fashion, accessories, shoes and jewellery, including Olympia Le Tan, Giamba and Sabine G. Maryam Nassir Zadeh’s eponymous Lower East Side boutique meanwhile offers an impeccably curated edit of indie labels that Philo-philes will melt for, like 174

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LA designer Catherine Quin’s minimal, grownup pieces. Discover difficult-to-find designers at Assembly, also on the Lower East Side, like Sandy Liang, whose colourful furs and painted leathers have the downtown fashion pack in a frenzy. An offline venture from Vanessa Traina and Morgan Wendelborn, the style arbiter founders of e-boutique The Line, Soho’s The Apartment is an airy loft-meetsshowroom-meets-store. The impossibly stylish edit of art, interiors, beauty and fashion is housed in an intimate apartment setting that is a refreshing alternative to a department store. Expect to find Frtiz Hansen chairs alongside Le Labo candles, glossy Assouline tomes and clothes from the likes of Protagonist and Pallas. You won’t come away empty handed, and you will want to move in. WHAT ELSE?

Where to stay: Housed in Madison Square Park’s historic clock tower, the New York outpost of The Edition – which opened

during Frieze this May – is a happening spot promising contemporary luxury, awesome views and a stylish crowd. For brunch: Put the fashion week diet on hold and head over to Jack’s Wife Freda for rosewater waffles or a Madame Freda – a pressed sandwich with duck prosciutto, cheddar béchamel, gruyere and a fried egg. Resistance is futile. After-dark stop: Described by The New York Times as “Chinatown’s unlikely new ‘it’ bar” Mr Fong’s is packed with a fashion crowed nightly, from 10pm to 4am. Don’t miss: With 50,000 square feet of galleries to explore, the Whitney Museum of American Art, was recently relocated to a Renzo Piano designed space in the Meatpacking District. Insider pick: “I love going to the Standard East Village with friends for dinner and drinks. It has a fantastic ‘downtown’ atmosphere and the food is delicious.” Jonathan Simkhai, designer.

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MILAN… FOR LEATHER

What Switzerland is to watches, and Scotland is to whisky, Italy is to leather. A ‘Made in Italy’ stamp tells you instantly that your leather bag, shoes or jacket is the absolute pinnacle of quality and craftsmanship. Its superior reputation is in part earned through the industry’s artisanal expertise, with much leather production involving several handcrafted stages. Naturally the powerhouse Italian brands all use Italian leather. In Milan, you’re in the spiritual home of the nation’s fashion industry, the perfect excuse, should you need it, to pick up a Prada wallet perhaps, a pair of Tod’s loafers or a butter soft Armani leather jacket. The big names, however, aren’t the only go-to for leather goods. Sara Battaglia, for example, whose quirky clutches and fringed bags you’ll spy popping up all over fashion week (her sister is super-stylist and street-style star Giovanna Battaglia); snap up one of the exuberantly feminine designs from the city’s Antonia boutique. Designer Davide Gatto – who honed his skills and creative vision at some of the world’s leading fashion houses – branched out on his own in 2012 to launch his own brand of bags 176

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and accessories. Entirely Milan-designed and Italian-made, expect to find handcrafted leather goods (we love the pared-back travel bags) in his Canal-district boutique, alongside silk scarves, antique prints and more. For something extra special, there’s also a bespoke service available by request. If you happen to be in an altruistic mood, then treat a sartorially astute gentleman to a pair of bespoke, handcrafted shoes from Artisinal, a small boutique and atelier in the Duomo district. Side note: No trip to Milan is complete without a visit to the legendary 10 Corso Como, the world’s first concept store. Now 25 years old, the space is home to myriad designers and products – from Maison Martin Margiela’s take on Russian dolls to architectural Alaia dresses. And did you know there’s also a well-kept secret in the 10 Corso Como discount outlet hiding nearby on Via Tazzoli? Be still, beating heart. WHAT ELSE?

Where to stay: Inside a renovated 18th century palazzo you’ll find the ultra-luxe Bulgari hotel. The spa is a restorative refuge for weary travellers, while the leafy gardens provide

a lush backdrop for an evening cocktail. For brunch: We say skip brunch and save yourself for lunch. Le Specialità, on Via Pietro Calvi, is regarded as home to some of the best pizzas in the city. There’s also a gluten free menu. After-dark stop: It seems every Milanese designer has their own bar, café, or restaurant. D Squared’s rooftop restaurant-slash-nightclub has two pools and some of the best views over the city. For a quieter decadence, Bar Principe exudes a relaxed, old school glamour. Don’t miss: The Fondazione Prada, the new permanent venue for the Italian house’s contemporary arts and culture institution. Housed in a converted distillery, the complex’s bar, Bar Luce, is designed by an artist with an aesthetic as distinctive as Prada’s, Wes Anderson, and was inspired by mid-century Milanese cafes. Insider tip: “L’oro Dei Farlocchi is an unusual shop that’s full of curiosities, where I like looking for unique, original and sometimes kitsch objects. I also love to wander around open air markets, like the Mercato del Naviglio, to find unique pieces.” Marco de Vincenzo, designer

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If one was to list the world’s most glamorous shopping addresses then Paris’s Place Vendôme would undoubtedly be somewhere at the top. Home to the world’s most storied fine jewellery brands – Boucheron, Cartier, Chaumet, Bulgari, Repossi, the list goes on – the 17th century square is a place where all that glitters most definitely is gold (and platinum, diamonds, emeralds, sapphire… You get the picture). Well, what more would you expect from the home of haute couture? The City of Light’s sparkling offerings extend far beyond the rarefied environs of the Place Vendome, however. At legendary concept store Colette, discover contemporary jewellery brands that are as modern as they are magnificent. Causing a stir at the moment is Nicolas Ghesquiere protégée and ex-Balenciaga jewellery designer Charlotte Chesnais with her striking, sculptural collection of interlocking hoop earrings and twisted bangles. The Left Bank is a hot bed of independent jewellery boutiques. Check out Galerie Argiles for tribal-inspired pieces, concept 178

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store Baby Buddha for emerging names and Marie Pontiatowski’s boutique Stone, which stocks her delicate, timeless designs. For something truly unique, however, go vintage. If you’re willing to rummage, Paris hosts a number of flea markets such as the famous Marché Aux Puces de Saint Ouen (Marché Serpette is a must-visit for high-end treasures). More centrally, the Louvre des Antiquaires (just opposite the Louvre gallery) is a multi-dealer complex, housing over 250 antique shops – including jewellery specialists. It’s already an essential stop for professional dealers, but the professional window shopper will be equally as delighted by the dazzling array of pieces on offer. WHAT ELSE?

Where to stay: Le Bristol is the couture gown of Paris hotels; luxurious and so timelessly stylish it never goes out of fashion. Don’t forget to say “bonjour” to the resident Burmese cats, Fa-Raon and Kléopatre. For brunch: Even in a city filled with sublime boulangeries and brasseries, sometimes only pancakes drenched in syrup will do – which is why Breakfast in America

has lines out the door, all year round. After-dark stop: The intimate, old-world elegance of the Place de la Madeleine’s Caviar Kaspia attracts a who’s-who of the glitterati when they’re in town – from Beyoncé to Carine Roitfeld. If you’re still in the mood to party after that, head to the Montana, where the fashion crowd packs out the dance floor. Don’t miss: When the Fondation Louis Vuitton opened its doors early to host the maison’s SS15 show, snap-happy editors flooded Instagram with photos of the Frank Gehry designed masterpiece. See what all the fuss is about with a trip to the cultural centre and gallery in the Jardin d’Acclimatation. Insider tip: “My favourite place in Paris is a restaurant called Au Passage in the 11th Arrondissement. A friend took me there the first week I moved to Paris, and I knew it would be a somewhere I’d come back to. The menu changes everyday, all made in house, from the butter to the butchering. And there’s a very good wine list.” Zoe Lee, footwear designer. Q

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My first holiday alone with my son to the Maldives.

U LT I M AT E C I T Y B R E A K Barcelona. The fusion of old and new is just so incredible in this city.

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Visiting my grandparents in Kenya. I used to love going there.

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FAV O U R I T E B E A C H An empty beach my friends and I visited on the east coast of Kenya. We were in Lamu and went on a fishing trip in a traditional faluka (fishing boat). We were taken to a place for lunch at a stunning beach that just kept going, with not a soul on it. Incredible.

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Fiji. There’s something so serene about being thousands of miles away on a secluded island.

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