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We bring exciting news from the worlds of fashion and beauty. This month, our round-up is all about cool collaborations and philanthropy initiatives.

French Aura

The French perfume brand Parfums de Marly hosted an exclusive event at Printemps Doha last month to celebrate the regional launch of their new fragrance, VALAYA. This musky-woodyfloral perfume brings together a synergy of natural materials and innovative molecules. The scent is composed of a minimalist bouquet that revolves around orange blossom and mandarin notes. These ingredients are enhanced by a dose of musk and placed atop noble wood and vanilla opulence. Other notes are white peach, vetiver and akigalawood. The sensual base is Ambrofix, a molecule that gradually delivers a warm facet of amber. Parfums de Marly was established by Julien Sprecher, the brand’s Founder and Creative Director, who loves perfumery and history. With Parfums de Marly, he expresses his passion for the olfactory universe and the splendour of the 18th century – for him, classic is always audacious. Printemps Doha is the destination for luxury fashion, jewellery, scents, unique dining experiences and much more.

Enrico Crippa

For A Good Cause

The luxury Italian brand Valentino collaborated with the Education Above All (EAA) Foundation, a global organisation established in 2012 by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, creating a jewellery collection unveiled at the Doha Jewellery & Watches Exhibition 2023. The proceeds from these pieces will be put towards supporting EAA’s project in Somalia. The initiative is a partnership with CARE and aims to bring 57,600 primary school children back to education by 2024. Regarding the collaboration, EAA’s Director of Partnerships, Parintaj Sulaiman, said: “We are proud to be working with Valentino, a global brand known and respected for its iconic designs and commitment to an inclusive society made by local entities and global movements. Thanks to this partnership, Education Above All will now be able to bring primary education to the children of Somalia.” The collaboration is part of EAA and Valentino’s commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 17, which calls for a global partnership for sustainable development.

Jewels Of Joy

The French jewellery house Messika has designed a special capsule called MESSIKA CARE(S) to help women and children in Lebanon. For each piece purchased from this collection, the Valérie Messika Foundation, created in 2021, will donate 100 euros to the CARE NGO. The goal is to provide monthly basic hygiene kits to help young Lebanese and refugee girls. Valérie, the brand’s Creative Director, chose her iconic motif, the Move and its diamond-in-motion design to compose the creations. For this collection, they come in a smaller size. There are two bracelet designs, one in rose, yellow and white gold and another option with the same gold colours plus diamonds and a diamond cord necklace. The bracelets are available in two wrist sizes to be worn by both mothers and their children – the perfect gift to share, a symbol of attachment and family ties.