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36 NIP TUCK
The bodycon silhouette guide for all shapes and sizes. If you have it, you better flaunt it.
46 LIFE OF THE PARTY
GLAM
QATAR'S NO. 1 FASHION MAGAZINE W W W.G L A M QATA R .CO M
DECEMBER 2014
Festive season calls for the perfect party dress and the stand-out accessories to match. Indulge in fun bags and furry feathers to get into the mood.
52 TALE OF TWO CITIES
Parisian department store Printemps and British label Burberry join hands for a magical Christmas journey that connects the two cities.
Contents 55 7 YEAR CHIC
We celebrate our seventh anniversary with special illustrations from our favourite designers including the legendary Karl Lagerfeld. Happy Birthday GLAM!
72 BAG OF CHANGE
Gucci’s iconic Bamboo handbag has come a long way since it was first spotted on Jacqueline Kennedy. The legacy lives on in the season’s new reincarnation of the Jackie bag.
78 FAMILY TIES
Valerie Messika talks about her family’s heritage in the dazzling world of jewellery and how she is creating her own niche.
80 NEW HEIGHTS
Fashion goes to dizzying heights at the J Autumn Fashion Show which took place on Eiffel Tower, showcasing international designers including our own Debaj Abaya.
90 FASHION PLATFORM
International stars and fashion influencers descended on Dubai for the second edition of Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience. Franca Sozzani talks about the need to nurture new talents.
102 GAME CHANGER
Per Lei Couture boutique’s arrival is revolutionising Doha’s image as a serious shopping scene.
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Walt Disney’s latest fairytale production, Into The Woods, will premiere on the big screen on Christmas Day, and with three-time Oscar winning costume designer Colleen Atwood on board the project, we fell in love with the fantasy outfits in the previews. The movie features classic Grimm fairytale characters including Cinderella, Rapunzel and The Witch. Go to our Facebook page to check out exclusive imagery of the costumes worn by the stellar cast including Meryl Streep, Anna Kendrick, Emily Blunt, and Chris Pine. Colleen won an Oscar for her work in Memoirs of a Geisha, Chicago and Alice In Wonderland.
EVENTS OF THE MONTH Run The World Festival 2014 17th to 20th December, Katara Cultural Village. An annual festival organised by The Youth Company, Run The World 2014 will consist of three different parts: RTW Talk, RTW Festival and RTW Legacy. RTW connects the youth of Qatar through their achievements and community engagement in the largest youth festival in the country. It is based on the idea of spreading traditions and themes of other cultures, by showcasing outstanding talents, promoting sport, fitness and wellbeing, as well as getting involved with community needs.
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Say Hello to 2015 as we head into the New Year with a thorough style report on the biggest Resort 2015 collections including tips to ace the greatest trends. The new year also calls for a rehaul of your wardrobe so you can edit and curate a new look. We talk to some pre-loved fashion boutiques for advice on what to keep and what to throw.
Contributors Diana Farid A wife and mother of twin babies whose best life companion is her passion for writing. She is inspired from her daily interactions to shed light on outstanding success stories. Through writing, she tries to make sense of the senseless world, replacing pain with laughter, and inspiring hope when everything seems to be falling apart. She is the founder of Twin Mummy Diary’s blog as well as a feature writer for multiple publications in Egypt and across the Gulf. Shopping for her is beyond an addiction. Being productive is what keeps her going and being appreciated fuels her motivation.
Tamsin Duplessis Tamsin Duplessis, the Manager of the Remede Spa at The St. Regis Doha, studied cosmetology in Cape Town, South Africa. She has over ten years of experience in the health and beauty industry, specialising in skincare; she is trained in a number of specialty facial therapies and is a qualified trainer.
YOUR VOICE ON TWITTER, FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM On our royalty feature Lucia In Doha: So elegant. On our latest issue Bipan Magar: Wow! Nice magazine.
Carla Mallari Founder of Qatar’s first street-style blog, Nomad*, Carla is a fashion design graduate who leans towards the experimental side. Currently producing select pieces of her own designs while working for wardrobe departments of various ventures, she brings fashion ideas to life through styling and street photography.
On Sheikha Mozah Luz Alejandra Lovern: Beautiful! I am sure she is doing Pilates.
LETTERS Simply loved the stunning cover of your November issue. Striking. Bettina Athaide
Interesting feature on the royals. They have a certain standard and reputation to keep up to and have to look their best. M. Rizwan
Angel Mallari Michael Angelo Mallari, or widely known as Angel Mallari, has been a steadfast with the GLAM team shooting an array of lifestyle and fashion-inspired photographs for our pages. Experimenting with lights and perspectives, Angel is always on the lookout for the next Great Picture. The fun loving and creative photographer can be found at www.thescenestealer.com
Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve heard stories about princesses and queens. To see some of their stunning looks is truly putting it in perspective. Radha Habtouri
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he success of any magazine lies not just in creating beautiful pages and spinning inspiring stories. While both are imperative, they lose their value if the magazine doesn’t reach its audience, touches and talks to them in a special way. It is nothing more than a few pages of colour and glitz if our valuable readers do not feel thrilled enough to pick it up and immerse themselves in our passionate efforts. In the seven years since Glam was conceptualised, we have had a slow start but a great growth graph and, gradually but surely, we have been accepted into the Qatari and expat household. We have been heralded as the pursuers of fashion and we find ourselves in the most exhilarating position of being fashion advocates in the country. All this is only because of you readers, who pour into our pages, who love each and every word we write and create. It is to these much loved readers, that we gift this birthday edition. The wonderful pages of inspired fashion of the times; a bit of historical dip through the works from Gucci and Kenneth Jay Lane; and styles and trends of tomorrow through the works of the new generation who presented their designs at the Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience. Be inspired.
EDITOR’S PICK GLAM’S BEST Every issue of GLAM is special to us, each with its inexplicable appeal. Our Fashion Editor picked the June issue, where regional talents collaborated with us to create stunning photographs - featuring blogger Anum Bashir on the cover, profiled against the artworks of Richard Serra. For many of us, our Special Correspondent included, the March issue was special - it was the Mother’s Day feature where we celebrated style in all ages. For me, it is a struggle to pick the best, when each issue has a story behind its conceptualisation, and I leave that difficult decision to our readers. Which, to you, was the best GLAM cover in the year of 2014? Tweet or Instagram us with the hashtag #BESTOFGLAM for surprise gifts!
BUZZ GLAM / NEWS
DECEMBER 2014
LONDON CELEBRATES TOUJOURI
The gathering of close friends and selected media enjoyed a feast of Middle Eastern inspired cuisine and a live acoustic performance by new comer singer, song writer Georgia Buchanan.
At The Library Private Members Club in London, Lama El-Moatassem unveiled Toujouri’s SS15 collection to a select party of guests including Amber Le Bon, Alice Naylor-Leyland, Princess Beatrice of York, Marissa Montgomery, Katie Readman, Sarah Ann Machlin, Evangeline Ling, Tamsin Egerton, Roxie Nafousi, Sara Brajovic, Lise Grendene, Gala Gonzalez, Marina Lambton, Fiona Scarry and Tilly Macalister-Smith. The gathering of close friends and media enjoyed a feast of Middle Eastern-inspired cuisine and a live acoustic performance by upcoming singer songwriter Georgia Buchanan. The collection sees a play on juxtaposition, contradicting qualities of textures, colours and silhouettes. “The label’s signature princess ball gown silhouette, has evolved with clean sharp lines,” Lama comments, finding a delicate balance of modern minimalism and decadent embellishment. Toujouri’s flagship store is located at Porto Arabia, The Pearl-Qatar.
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Mikaela Shiffrin and Alexis Pinturault at the prize giving ceremony of the Longines Rising Ski Stars 2013/2014.
LONGINES’ NEW AMBASSADOR Well-known Swiss watch maker Longines, recently unveiled the name of its new Ambassador of Elegance, American alpine skier Mikaela Shiffrin. The talented athlete is the winner of the Longines Rising Ski Stars for the 2012/2013 and 2013/2014 seasons, a prize awarded to the best female skier under the age of 21, who competes for the FIS Alpine Skiing World Cup. Her achievements also include a
World Championship title in 2013 and two crystal globes in her specialist discipline: the slalom. Longines has been organising several projects linked to its partnership events: the Longines Future Tennis Aces tournament within the frame of Roland Garros, the Longines Future Ski Champions in Val d’Isère and the Prix Longines Future Racing Stars, a race taking place during the Prix de Diane Longines in Chantilly.
The Chanel creative director has designed five new hats for Maison Michel for the Spring/Summer 2015 season. As with all the house’s hats, the new models – black rabbit felt and straw hats with black grosgrain ribbons have their very own names, and Lagerfeld was inspired by his favorite models (all current regulars with the designer’s own brand, and his work at Fendi and Chanel). The Kendall features a large brim while the Karlie, Anja, Cara and Poppy models (all reworked versions of caps) come with mini-veils in lace or mesh. In a ‘selfie culture’-inspired move, models Jamie Bochert and Nadja Bender were captured by themselves, directed by Herr Lagerfeld of course, for the campaign which is supported by the #maisonmichelbykarllagerfeld hashtag. The pieces will go on sale in mid-February at Maison Michel sales points.
Cristóbal Balenciaga, Evening bolero embroidered by Lesage, 1959 (c) Manuel Outumuro, Fundación Cristóbal Balenciaga, Getaria, Spain
BALENCIAGA HONOURED Next April, the Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode in Calais, will open an exhibition dedicated to Cristobal Balenciaga’s use of lace, offering an original approach to the designer’s work. Balloon sleeves and baby doll dresses may be the first things that come to mind when discussing Balenciaga, but the Calais museum devoted to lace and fashion, plans to explore another aspect of the designer’s collections. Marking the 120th anniversary of the Spanish couturier’s birth, the exhibition will be held from April 17 to August 31 and will be the first ever to focus on lace in Balenciaga’s designs. Altogether, the show will present around 75 outfits and accessories showcasing the designer’s love of lace, often produced in Calais.
Jamie Bochert and Nadja Bender for Maison Michel (c) Karl Lagerfeld for Maison Michel; Courtesy relax news
LAGERFELD HATS
TALK GLAM / SHOP
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Chaumet Hortensia earring, necklace and ring in pink gold, set with angel-skin and pink opal, marquise cut.
INSPIRED BY NATURE From within the delicate interiors of a Japanese garden, Chaumet plucks a flower: the hydrangea. The jeweller finds lavish inspiration in its endless varieties, with round or tapered petals joyfully forming a delicate cluster or a perfect sphere, frolicking with colour and blooming in an astonishing geometric spectrum, now echoed in the world of couture. Chaumet explores a myriad flower’s intricacies, playing upon ten petal variations. The hydrangea as seen by Chaumet aligns with the House’s naturalistic style to become a collection of sentimental jewels. Six new powderpink designs express blossoming emotion. Like a thread of diamonds, the flower’s stem is traced into a tiara and a necklace, the curve of a bracelet, ring or earrings. Suspended from this pattern, sculpted opal cabochons, pink tourmalines and sapphires blossom in asymmetrical bouquets that hide an impeccably assembled composition.
A PLURALITY OF TRENDS The Ermanno Scervino Fall Winter 2014 collection explores femininity in all its nuances. A scenic setting of smokedglass mirrors reflects a woman who is a traveller - committed, passionate and ageless. The collection expresses a cosy and sensual style with details of a metropolitan flavor with sportswear elements expressed through precious materials. Key looks include petticoats in technical fabric under camel overcoats and sheepskins, parkas in silk satin and
canvas padded with duck down, knitwear with irregular geometrical motifs, bon-ton coats and micro-dresses, and luxurious fur details of fox, Persian lamb, mink and chinchilla. For evening, the male dinner jackets morphes into hyper-feminine garments, with pajama pants and huge bows fastening the shirts. The accessories feature heavily on exotic materials including crocodile and mink while the footwear du jour for the season are walking boots with furry details.
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FOR EVERY WOMAN The Karen Millen design team were inspired by the idea of curating a wardrobe to fulfill a woman’s every need, from statement dressing to off-duty weekends. But no matter what her wardrobe choices, the brand wanted to reflect her diversity and confidence, for this is a woman who wants to surprise you. See the great slouch trousers with bold school-blazer-stripe seams teamed with a sporty black sweater. She’ll fall for the long pleat lace skirt, but she’ll pair it with a military parka. She’ll slip into a super-soft, simple cut-embellished with felted lace. From Super-bold to sporty and romantic to richly embellished, she’s going to enjoy her wardrobe this season and be more adventurous than ever.
PETAL PERFECTION The new Fall-Winter 2014 collection from Nina Ricci symbolises the winter season with jewellery sets that fit perfectly the feminine and timeless Nina Ricci world. Delicate details and textures of these new ranges enhance the collection with harmonious flowers, enchanting feathers and frosted flower-shaped.
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Edwin Earrings, QR60 The Holman, QR320
Reesea Bracelet, QR80
Ybiedia Ring, QR50
The Ocaria, QR400
#PERFECTPAIR FROM ALDO
The Harrup, QR440
Grab your smart phones, snap photos of your favourite shoes and accessories from ALDO and tag them #PERFECTPAIR. Join the fun on social media! There’s a brand new hip vibe over at our favourite high-street shoe and accessories brand, Aldo, and its dedicated sister space ALDO Accessories. ALDO’s New Look – the brand’s Fall/Winter 2014 campaign, is a new vision that unravels a low-key cool vibe with a stripped down approach that brings the ultimate focus back to the shoes and the accessories. “This season we stripped everything down to the essentials. We wanted the product to speak for itself so we brought it to the forefront of the campaign where it belongs. Pure white backgrounds, all-black-styling, models seemingly floating in space, and beautiful product that stands out loud and proud. There’s honesty to unapologetic minimalism – it’s fun and confident in its simplicity,” says Douglas Bensadoun, the brand’s creative director & marketing vice president. The campaign comes with the fun hashtag #PERFECTPAIR, a global marketing campaign that is aimed at helping us find the perfect pair of shoes
for any situation. To celebrate perfection in all forms, ALDO collaborated with photographer Alasdair McLellan to show a side of ALDO you’ve never seen before: honest, unfiltered and entirely personal. This season is all about embracing ALDO’s belief in being yourself; with a diverse cast that includes: Adwoa Aboah, Danny Blake, Kel Markey, Simon Nessman, Eliza Cummings, Sung Jin Park, Dana Drori and Justin Passmore. “We’ve been working towards this new direction for a few years and I’m inspired knowing that it’s finally being served,” continues Bensadoun. “The cast, the photography, the styling, and the creative direction all feel real and right, never contrived and never kitsch. The overarching idea of this campaign has always been to capture imagery, moments in time, that feel just right, that feel perfect.” Candid film interviews created by ALDO together with director Luca Finotti explore individuality through private moments and personal stories shared by the cast, letting us discover who they are and what perfection means to them.
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Single colour clutch, QR245 each.
Evening clutch, QR235
Red pumps, QR365 Leopard print suede pumps, QR365
COLOUR CLASH GO BOLD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON. PICK TWO CONTRASTING COLOURS AT BUDGET PRICES AND PAIR IT WITH YOUR PRICEY ATTITUDE. All items available from Migato in Landmark Mall and Ezdan Mall.
Black pumps, QR385
Covered two-coloured pump, QR385
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Mesh Top, QR80, Garage
Statement Necklace, QR99, Le Chateau
Sequin Dress, QR699, Le Chateau
GET THE
Diamante Belt, QR99, Le Chateau
LOOK CREATE READY-TO-GO OUTFITS WITH THESE GREAT UNDER QR1,000 FINDS.
Floral Dress, QR249, Le Chateau Diamante Ring, QR49, Le Chateau
Print Dress, QR699, Le Chateau
SHOP TALK / 49 Geometric Statement Necklace, QR69, Call It Spring
Statement Necklace, QR69, Call It Spring
Drape Dress, QR599, Le Chateau
Nanine Heels, QR189, Call It Spring
Floral Trousers, QR165, Garage
Boots, QR229, Call It Spring
Jean Trousers, QR185, Garage
Sienna Pumps, QR439, Naturalizer
Le Chateau, Call It Spring, and Naturalizer is available at Ezdan Mall; Garage at City Centre Mall and Ezdan Mall.
Chain Bracelet, QR79, Le Chateau
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The bodycon silhouette is one that divides opinions in fashion, and certainly one that is up for the ‘modesty’ debate here in Doha. In one camp, it is the ultimate go-to for evening occasions to amp up the feminine appeal, while in the other, it is a territory strictly reserved for those with blessed figures. But we believe that the celebration of the female form should be for all sizes and shapes – aim for darker colours and geometric prints to highlight your best features and camouflage the rest. Try experimenting with the silhouette by using separates, like the versatile fitted skirt or a cropped top paired with a loose bottom. 5 ● 1 ●
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All items available from River Island, Villaggio Mall.
QR18,033, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, Net-A-Porter. Embellished leather bustier, QR8,388, Moschino, Net-A-Porter. 3 ● Lace-jacquard peplum top, QR4,116, Lela Rose, Net-A-Porter. 4 Halle embellished bandage dress, ● QR12,706, Hervé Léger, MyTheresa. 5 Mixed Media Jacquard Dress, ● QR17,209, Prabal Gurung, StyleBop. 6 Print Peplum Pencil Skirt, QR3,215, ● Tata Naka, BySymphony. 2 ●
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2 High-top Woven Sneakers, Céline, Villaggio Mall. ● 3 Silver Leopard Print Slip-On Shoes, QR2,531, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane. ●1 Leather Fringe Slip On, Céline, Villaggio Mall. ● 4 Krista Slip-on Sneakers, QR1,150, MICHAEL by Michael Kors. ● 5 Keaton Camouflage-print Calf Hair Slip-on Sneakers, QR792, MICHAEL by Michael Kors. ● 6 Python Slip-On Skate Sneaker, QR3,623, Lanvin, Villaggio Mall. ● 7 BMX Slip-on Sneakers, QR1,198, Marc By Marc Jacobs, Villaggio Mall. ● 8 Lux Slip Ons, QR364, DKNY, Lagoona Mall. ●
GLAM / ON OUR
RADAR
DECEMBER 2014
AN EDIT OF THINGS THAT ARE HOT NOW
NOUF JEWELLERY Designed by Qatari jewellery designer Nouf Nasser Al-Meer, Nouf Jewellery is an interpretation of luxury and the leitmotif of the Oriental feminine spirit. The pieces, which fuse Oriental mystique and Western design, lean on the avant-garde, incorporating unique elements like the zipper detail. The label is an artistic representation of the designer’s inspirations: colours, nature, her personal social interactions and her country, Qatar. Nouf conceptualises and designs each piece to be unique, cutting edge and wearable, in precious material including yellow and white gold pieces and finishes off with intricate detailing, colourful gems and internationally
B&OPLAY H6 SPECIAL EDITION Headphones fashionable enough to match our stylish outfits? Yes, we say! B&O PLAY has just released three special editions of its BeoPlay H6 that look swanky enough just to be hung around our necks as statement accessories. Graphite Blush pairs a stormy greyish brown with an almost salmon-like red colour, while Bronzed Hazel combines a lush light brown colour with bronzed elegance and Blue Stone gives you a cool and pale grey in unison with a
glittering light blue. Aesthetics aside, the headphones are of course, top of the line in sound performance and usability. “Today’s headphones are just as much fashion accessories as they are products used for music listening and phone conversations,” says Henrik Taudorf Lorensen, VP of B&O PLAY, “and with these special editions, we yet again emphasise the importance of both style AND substance.” Try them on today at Fifty One East, Lagoona Mall.
certified diamonds. “I feel privileged to present an authentic Qatari brand that is inspired by the mystical femininity of the region and is international in design and craftsmanship. I feel confident that Nouf will resonate with ladies who dare to express their personal style with originality and beauty. Through my travels and interactions, I realised that there is a growing appreciation for artistry in jewellery that explores and creatively interprets the many facets of life surrounding us. This is my inspiration and this is what makes every piece unique.” The collection is now available at at Fifty One East, Lagoona Mall.
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NATURALLY PLAYFUL, NATURALLY KENZO KENZO’s creative directors, Carol Lim and Humberto Leon, collaborated with Evian to release a special edition bottle design for the natural mineral water brand, conveying their graphic, intimate vision. The design takes a cue from Kenzo’s AW2014 collection which was inspired by the works of artist and director David Lynch – motifs of broken floor patterns and shifting of elements. “The broken-floor pattern is the perfect illustration for the bottle as it both symbolises our current identity and magnifies the water by altering the notions of
FANTASY GIFTS The ultimate gift for fashion lovers has arrived. What if you could gift exactly what your receiver wants at the exact time that they want it, for a whole year? Net-A-Porter’s Endless Shopping Bag allows you to park unlimited store credit for a year so that the receiver can indulge in every fashion piece, along with a dedicated personal shopper to help with all their style needs, exclusive previews and pre-order items. Offered as part of the online retailer’s The Holiday Shop, other fantasy
gifts include ‘Shoes Every Week of The Year’ for QR152,800, ‘A Bag A Month for the Year’ for QR105,780, ‘A Stylist for A Season’ for QR88,150 per season, and the ‘Ultimate Beauty Kit’ for QR11,760. “Fantasy Gifts are incredibly special; they are the ultimate luxury for the woman who has everything,” says Sasha Sarokin, NAP’s buying manager. “The curation of our styling experts can open a woman to a world of style and beauty that she may not have considered before.”
perspectives. The pattern is also a smart reference to the mountains, where Evian’s water takes its source. The violet lines representing the mountains and the lime line, a stream,” Carol and Humberto explain. Offering a magnifying glass effect when full, the bottle’s purple fragmented pattern is penetrated by a sole lime zig-zag, giving the holder a distorted and skewed view of its ultra-pure contents. The bottles were revealed at the recent ‘Fashion Forward Dubai’ and are now available throughout the region in selected restaurants and retailers.
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Sarah Jessica Parker complements her casual on-the-run look with a customised Nina Ricci Marche Bag in suede and camouflage leather.
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Newly-weds Kanye West and Kim Kardashian dress in Lanvin when attending the label’s SS15 presentation in Paris.
ON THE RED CARPET, OFF THE RUNWAYS AND ON THE STREETS, CELEBRITIES BRING THEIR STYLE GAME.
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Ciara and Eva Longoria both live up to the AW2014 trend of full leather dresses. Ciara wears a Lanvin number while Eva wears an ensemble from DSquared2.
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Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Watson both wear Dior from top to toe as they attend the brand’s 2015 Cruise Collection presentation.
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Another pair of newly-weds, Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo, sizzle up the catwalk at the Emmys; Adam in a Prada tuxedo and Behati in a Prada evening gown.
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Rita Ora certainly loves her all-white outfits. The singer matches her blonde hair with a figure-hugging peplum dress from DSquared2 for a red-carpet event. She was also spotted in a grungy Philipp Plein ensemble of white denim pants and cropped biker jacket.
Kate Hudson and Reese Witherspoon were both spotted carrying the Salvatore Ferragamo Fiamma Bag. The bag, a new hit for the brand this season, is available in different sizes, colours and materials.
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Jessica Chastain and Keira Knightley wear Nina Ricci’s Spring Summer 2015 dresses to The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ 2014 Governors Awards. Jessica opts for a smoking gown while Keira goes classic in an embroidered laser cut radzimir dress.
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Karolina Kurkova wears Salvatore Ferragamo at the Karolina by Karolina Kurkova Fragrance presentation.
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Madonna wears a black duchesse top, cloquet patch longuette, cloquet belt and patent crocodile-print pumps with a bow to complete a full Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2015 look, while attending the WSJ Magazine’s ‘Innovator of the Year’ Awards 2014.
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Nicki Minaj cuts a sexy silhouette in a Philipp Plein dress at the MTV Awards 2014.
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Marion Cotillard and Helena Brodon both carry the Be Dior bag - Dior’s latest multi-version It Bag for the season.
60 Beaded Bracelet, CH by Carolina Herrera, Villaggio Mall. Ruby Sunflower Earrings, Cindy Chao.
Feather-trimmed Hat, Lanvin, Villaggio Mall.
Quatre Cuff in pink gold, set with diamonds, Boucheron, Fifty One East.
LIFE OF
THE PARTY Crystal Ring, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, Villaggio Mall.
Fur Sandals, Santoni, Porto Arabia.
WITH YEAR-END FESTIVITIES LOOMING, IT IS TIME TO GIVE YOUR WARDROBE A PARTY MAKEOVER. THE ECCENTRIC ACCESSORIES THAT MAKE UP A BIG PART OF AW2014’S COLLECTIONS ARE THE PERFECT ADDITIONS TO BRIGHTEN UP YOUR ENSEMBLES AND GET YOU IN THE MOOD FOR CELEBRATIONS.
Colour-block Pumps, Marc by Marc Jacobs.
Ribbon Stilettos, Christian Dior, Etoile La Boutique.
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Fur Collar, Fendi, Villaggio Mall.
Fur Stole, Matthew Williamson, The Gate Mall.
Sequinned Bow Tie, Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane, Villaggio Mall.
Leather Clutch, Nina Ricci, Etoile La Boutique.
Velvet Bow Headband, Federica Moretti, Etoile La Boutique.
Embellished Trio-Ring, DSquared2.
Embellished Cuff, Matthew Williamson, The Gate Mall.
Cat Ear Cap, Federica Moretti, Etoile La Boutique.
Fur Necklace, Max & Co.
Black Darell Pumps, Chloé, Porto Arabia.
Tassel Boots, DKNY, Lagoona Mall.
Ostrich Daria Sandals, Chloé, Porto Arabia.
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Fur Tote, Donna Karan.
High Five Shoulder Bag, QR8,783, Charlotte Olympia, FarFetch
WHAT A BAG
CLUTCHES ARE MADE TO LOOK LIKE DÉCOR PIECES WHILE SOME BAGS TAKE ON A CUDDLY SOFT TOY APPEARANCE. TAKE COMFORT THAT AS LONG IT WILL HOLD AT LEAST YOUR CREDIT CARD AND A LIPSTICK, IT IS STILL A BAG.
Lipstick Perspex Clutch, QR2,030, Lulu Guinness, Etoile La Boutique
Cinderella Clutch, QR1,638, Sophia Webster, FarFetch
Mr Funktastic Shoulder Bag, QR1,955, Moschino, FarFetch
Lipstick Handle Clutch, QR1,425, Lulu Guinness, Etoile La Boutique
Stone Embellished Clutch, Philipp Plein.
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Luna Tarp Fergus Crossbody, QR983, Marc by Marc Jacobs.
Monster Baguette Tote, QR8,010, Fendi
Rabbit Fur Crossbody, Max & Co.
SpongeBob Print Shoulder Bag, QR1,595, Moschino, FarFetch
Oh Roy! Clutch, QR2,530, Pierre Hardy, FarFetch
Ginger Metallic Patent Leather Clutch, Charlotte Olympia, The Outnet
Animal Coin Purses, Loewe. Kalifornia Bag, QR2,710, Kenzo
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Heidi Klum and Alessandra AmbrÒsio turn up the heat in two sexy evening gowns from Versace.
TO THE NINES EYE-CATCHING NUMBERS THAT WILL CROWN YOU THE BELLE OF THE BALL.
Stretch Knit Boxpleat Dress, Azzedine Alaïa.
Feather Pom Pom Embroidery Silk Evening Gown, Matthew Williamson, The Gate Mall.
Peplum Leather Dress, CH Carolina Herrera, Villaggio Mall.
Hollywood Glamour Evening Dress, Ingie Paris.
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Ruby Red Belted Panel Chiffon Evening Gown, Donna Karan, www.donnakaran.com
Embroidered Silk CrĂŞpe Dress, Nina Ricci, Luisa Via Roma.
Snake-print Canvas and Silk-Satin Gown, Christopher Kane, Etoile La Boutique.
Snake-print Jersey Dress, Christopher Kane, Etoile La Boutique.
Black Quilted Nylon Dress, Dior, Villaggio Mall.
Swirl Jacquard Dress, M Missoni, Porto Arabia.
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TWO CITIES THE CITY OF LOVE AND THE BIG BEN COME TOGETHER IN A MAGICAL TALE THIS CHRISTMAS, REIMAGINED BY THE ICONIC PARISIAN STORE PRINTEMPS AND BRITISH LABEL BURBERRY.
he Magical Christmas Journey is the story of a child who dreams on Christmas Eve, of travelling from 121 Regent Street (Burberry’s flagship store in London) to Printemps Coupole, by floating on a Burberry umbrella. The boy and his teddy bear float through the night sky and along the way, they meet different characters and discover a realm of dreams where two worlds merge; the reality mixed with the magical dreamlike world of Christmas. The journey of the boy is brought to life through a series of graphics illustrated by Tom Haugomat, a Paris-based artist who published his first book, “Marche ou Reve” in 2012. Tom is well-known for his children’s book illustrations, and as an animated films creator, is a perfect choice to narrate the story of the collaboration between Printemps and Burberry. The boy and his teddy bear will also be the main central theme for the façade and décor of the department store this festive season. A 3D animated version of both characters, along with architectural elements from London and Paris will light up the store, while the window displays will feature the boy’s journey in the twilight of winter through the snowy English countryside. For the first time, the window displays will feature an interactive element, allowing visitors to explore their iconic festive scenes. “Printemps is very famous for raising visual merchandising to an art form and its skill in this field has been internationally acknowledged. I work with a team of 40 people on all this artistry. Together, we start planning the concept more than one year in advance. The whole design is created by our in-house team,” says Frank Banchet, artistic director at Printemps. Burberry will also be launching an exclusive collection for Printemps, bringing London icons to Paris with six Britishinspired themes across its ready-to-wear and accessory lines. English Rose plays with honey tones, floral motifs and soft textures. The Punk brings us black leather and metal studs, and a mini Punk character charm. The Ribbon Knot theme takes its inspiration from the Burberry Sandringham trench coat belt knot. The Pillar Box leads to a range of stylised city skylines of London and Paris in the distinctive glossy red of London’s post boxes. Finally, the Grenadier theme references the renowned hats of Buckingham Palace’s guards. Pieces inspired by the illustration of The Magical Christmas Journey by Burberry and a snow globe featuring the little boy and his bear sailing on an upturned Burberry umbrella, are special gifts and collector’s items.
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Pillar Box umbrella key charm in red perspex, QR387
The Punk Sandringham trench coat in studded black leather, QR14,106
Grenadier teddy bear in stone shearling, QR 5,902
Constable print white cotton T-shirt, QR569
Punk key charm in black leather and perspex, QR843
Grenadier print white cotton T-shirt, QR569
English Rose peep-toe ankle boots in honey floral print deerskin, QR6,358
Grenadier tassel key charm in fur, leather and red perspex, QR1,071
Pillar Box London and Paris cityscape large beauty wallet in black leather and suede, QR1,344
Exclusive QELA sketch for GLAM’s 7th Anniversary
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YEAR CHIC
WE CELEBRATE SEVEN YEAR CHIC WITH SOME OF OUR FAVOURITE DESIGNERS; KICKING OFF WITH A SPECIAL ILLUSTRATION FROM QATAR’S OWN LUXURY LABEL, QELA, A PIONEER IN LOCAL CRAFTSMANSHIP. FASHION’S MOST RESPECTED LEGEND, KARL LAGERFELD ALSO SHARES A SPECIAL SKETCH OF THE MOD ARABIAN WOMAN AS HIS EPONYMOUS LABEL GEARS UP FOR ITS STORE OPENING IN QATAR. HAPPY BIRTHDAY GLAM!
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TAKE 5 WITH
KARL LAGERFELD BY DEBRINA ALIYAH
KARL LAGERFELD’S EPONYMOUS LABEL IS ONE THAT IS CLOSEST TO HIS HEART AND WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE DESIGNER FOR A QUICK CHAT ON WHAT DEFINES THE KARL LAGERFELD WOMAN. There’s a very definitive monochrome look to the Karl Lagerfeld brand, much like your own look. What’s the design philosophy behind the brand, and is it an extension of your own style? A brand has to be the reflection of the personality of the designer – the person representing the brand and giving the image. If not, it is not real and only marketing. It IS my very personal style and taste. Who is the Karl Lagerfeld woman? There was once a famous movie called “The Third Man”, KARL LAGERFELD’s style is my image of a third woman near to my personal style and taste. It’s a proposition many women can identify without being part of a special category. A crossover of menswear into the womenswear realm and sleek activewear has been one of the themes in your recent collections. What do you think about these forms as flattering options for women? That is a simple question of style, look and attitude. Some women look great that way other women look better in a more feminine look.
Do you think fashion is going through a cycle of nonchalance? I would say a cycle of “ease” nonchalance can be the door open to what the French call “négligence” or “laisser aller” I am very much against that!! Coming into the Arab market, what are your thoughts and impressions on Arab women? What or who from the Arab world has inspired your work or formed significant memories for you? Looks and styles have to adapt to countries where they are presented. I love the look and style of Arab women. This look is often very stylish on them but not on women from other cultures, however, Arab women can look very smart in other looks too. I love the old Arab culture, what we call in Europe, “Orientalisme”. I like the writing, it is so graphic, and the stylised designs of ceramics and tiles. It is very inspiring, modern and timeless. Karl Lagerfeld boutique is coming soon to Lagoona Mall.
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One merry indulgence every day of the week to cap off a stylish year.
Intrecciato Ayers Stripes Stretch Knot Clutch Bottega Veneta, QR9,400 Bottega Veneta Boutique, Villaggio Mall.
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Handcrafted Sapphire Bracelet in Brushed Gold Buccellati, QR655,800 Ali bin Ali Showroom, Royal Plaza.
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Anita Heels in Blue and Turquoise Fendi, QR4,110 Fendi Boutique, Villaggio Mall.
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Brushstroke Pastel Off-Shoulder Dress The Kayys, QR9,091 www.thekayys.com
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Socrate Bouquet Ring in Yellow Gold Van Cleef & Arpels, QR132,100 Van Cleef & Arpels Boutique, Villaggio Mall.
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Embellished Tassel Chain-Strap Minaudiere Tory Burch, QR1,956 www.neimanmarcus.com
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The New Monogram Bag with Chain-Strap Louis Vuitton, QR12,800 Louis Vuitton Boutique, Villaggio Mall.
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THE BAG OF CHANGE BY SINDHU NAIR
THE FAMOUS JACKIE BAMBOO BAG MIGHT HAVE BEEN BORN OUT OF POSTWAR DEPRESSION AND LACK OF MATERIALS BUT HAS A HUGE FASHION IMPACT TILL DATE AND IT CONTINUES TO INFLUENCE TRENDS THROUGH INNOVATION.
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Fashion
is going through a moment of resurgence and at the House of Gucci, the legendary Jackie bag has come back with fresh energy and adding to the hype is the Kate Moss video which is taking social media sites by storm. Many fashion followers argue that even if the bag is named after Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, the new bag by Gucci is all about Kate and the wonderful clothes she sports in the video, all of which are from Gucci’s Fall/Winter collection. Shot in Rome, the film sees the model in a game of pursuit with the infamous paparazzi. Creative director, Frida Giannini said, “I have always admired Kate – she is an icon of today. A trendsetter, an independent woman and absolutely contemporary. She embodies my Fall/Winter Collection as a sophisticated woman who dresses to please herself, rather than others.” While new talent takes old classics to an entirely new level, it is necessary that we go back in time to understand the years of tradition and craftsmanship that is layered in the world of Gucci, giving it that sense of timelessness. While we have all eyed the famous Gucci bamboo bag, have we ever thought of the history behind the bag? When it was first created in 1947, the use of bamboo was a move that was more inspired by desperation than anything else which could also be classified as an innovative genius of the creator.
Given the shortages of the postwar period, Guccio Gucci, the creator of the brand, was keen to find a cheap, lightweight, yet resilient material and thus was born the bamboo handle. The contrast the material brought added to its allure, while adding a new playful element to accessory design. The bag has changed its shape over the past few decades, and hung over the arms of numerous celebrities, including Ingrid Bergman, Elizabeth Taylor, Princess Diana and most recently Florence Welch, Jessica Alba and Naomi Watts. Even with all its style variance, the Bamboo bag has retained a chic combination of luxury and practicality, while continuing to express the exotic play of materials, that add to the allure of the brand and the bag. Back in times Gucci was founded by Guccio Gucci in the early 1920s. As an immigrant in Paris and then London, Guccio made a living working in luxurious hotels and was impressed with the luggage he saw the affluent guests carrying. Inspired particularly by the elevated lifestyle he witnessed in the Savoy Hotel in London, on his return to Italy, he decided to merge this refined style of living with the exclusive skills of his native craftsmen. Utilising the skills of local Tuscan artisans, he began selling leather bags to horsemen in the 1920s and graduated into luxury luggage with
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the emergence of horseless carriages and non-equine transport. Together with his sons, Gucci expanded his company to include stores in Milan and Rome, as well as additional shops in Florence, where he sold his finely crafted leather accessories, as well as silks and knitwear featuring his signature logo. Created in the mid-30s, the Gucci Diamante pattern was first woven on hemp and used on luggage. What started as an innovative solution to pre-war leather shortages, became the atelier’s first iconic print and the design’s crisscross pattern was a precursor to the famous GG logo. Although utilised throughout the 50s, the Diamanté canvas fell largely into disuse until it was re-discovered by the creative director of Gucci, Frida Giannini in the Gucci archives and used on a limited edition collection of classic Gucci handbags, shoes and leather goods. any of Gucci’s local Italian clients were horseriding aristocrats and their call for riding gear led Gucci to develop its unique Horsebit signature logo in the early 1950s. It was first used on ample saddle-stitched leather Gucci handbags, but since then it has been enlarged, minimalised, luxuriously embossed and branded into leather and velvet, turned into repeat patterns on silk and transformed into
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Many of Gucci’s local Italian clients were horse-riding aristocrats and their call for riding gear led Gucci to develop its unique Horsebit signature logo in the early 1950s.
components of Gucci jewellery. Faced with scant foreign supplies during the years of Italy’s fascist dictatorship, Gucci continued to experiment with unusual materials such as hemp, linen and jute. One of his best-known creations was the adding of a patina to a cane to create the handle of the Bamboo Bag, whose curvy shape was inspired by the contours of a saddle. Over time the bamboo handle evolved from its origins as a solution to shortages
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and became a signature motif of many incarnations of Gucci bags. Bamboo-inspired patterns have also featured on a variety of products from headscarves to watchstraps and jewellery. It has even been skillfully carved into a pair of golden stiletto heels. ith Gucci’s death in 1953, his sons Aldo, Vasco, Ugo and Rodolfo took over the family business. The brothers took the successful luggage business to new heights, opening stores round the world and making the Gucci name synonymous with celebrity and chic. Gucci products quickly became internationally renowned for their enduring style and were valued by movie icons and elite figures in the era of the Jet Set.
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The Celeb Factor When Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis sported the Gucci shoulder bag, the Jackie O bag was born after being photographed numerous times on the arm of its namesake, while she was working as a consulting editor at Doubleday. In its new avatar, the Gucci Autumn/Winter 2014-15 collection of handbags features a highly tactile design that combines ladylike style with youthful glamour. Frida Giannini has imagined
a timely take on the ultimate symbol of the house’s jet set identity – the Jackie bag – for a new series of unlined leather handbags that are practical, versatile, and perfect to carry. Evoking Gucci’s signature combination of traditional Florentine craftsmanship, sought-after design and innovation, this season’s range of handbags features the distinctive piston closure from the original style. Embodying the same spirit of contemporary poise and impeccable taste, these bags place emphasis on pastel colours, precious leathers and an ultra-soft unlined construction. Collectively, this range is known as ‘The Jackie Soft’ line. The materials used include grained and natural Grand Prix leather, which allows unlined construction and confers softness and lightness. This is leather at its purest. The bags are also offered in python, crocodile and leopard-printed ponyskin. Gucci’s hallmark craftsmanship and design know-how is evident in the on-mould construction for Hobos, adjustable shoulder straps with cufflinks, and zippered internal pockets. Notably, all styles feature hand-painted edges. Colours range from the sophisticated and classic, to the fresh and bright: black, nut brown, classic camel, eucalyptus, cerulean, aqua, new pink, rosy blush, rose baby candy, chardonnay, stone, aquamarine, dark zest and mystic white.
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Family Ties BY ABIGAIL MATHIAS
IN THE DAZZLING ARENA OF GLITTERING JEWELS, THERE ARE SOME BRANDS THAT STAND THE TEST OF TIME. THE LEGACY OF AN INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED NAME LIKE MESSIKA LIES IN ITS FAMILY HERITAGE.
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a child, Valérie would often listen to stories about diamonds, from her father André Messika, a well-known diamond trader who began his business in the 1970’s. She decided to follow the family tradition and work with diamonds and established her own line, Messika in 2005. The Parisian brand evokes a style that is elegant and understated. As her designs testify, Valérie favours light and minimal styles which are easy to wear. Every piece of jewellery reflects technical expertise and an inexhaustible source of ideas and forms. The Angel Collection is unique and one of the designer’s favourite. “Angel is a style that merges the perception of fine jewellery and high jewellery in one,” she says. The collection’s marquise cut stones subtly drawn in the form of diamond wings. Defying traditional codes, Messika creations display a quirky spirit and offer wearers a chic and casual look. “At first, people told me ‘diamonds are for wedding rings and to symbolise important events,’ but through my playful designs more and more women understand that this is not the case,” she says. In her work, Valérie pays great attention to the setting, the size
of the stone and its lightness, as these are the basis of her aesthetic ambitions. “In our new advertising campaign, Mario Sorrenti shot the gorgeous Malgosia Bela wearing the Angel ‘Toi & Moi’ ring and earrings - a mix between elegance and glamour,” she explains. In keeping with the growing interest of her designs in the Middle East, Valérie recently launched the Faith Collection, which incorporates striking diamonds and 18-carat gold. The dainty yet mesmerising necklace, bracelets and rings are crafted in four gold colours, including white, yellow, pink and black. She says, “I love my Middle Eastern clients. These women are very elegant, they love shining pieces in yellow gold, whereas European clients have a tendency to go for more delicate diamond threads and classic design.” To this day, Valérie views her family as her strongest support system. “My family is really important to me. In fact my little girls inspire me every day. Also my father, my husband and my cousin are working with me, so I can’t imagine my life without their assistance. It’s really helpful to develop a business to know
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that your partners love and support you, whatever is happening.” The diamonds used for the brand are sourced with the help of her father. Choosing a personal favourite designed piece isn’t easy. “I really love the ‘Move’ jewellery bangle. ‘Move’ is an iconic trilogy collection which symbolises love over a period of time. But my favourite piece is my ‘Skinny’ bracelet. It is a row of diamonds on nano resorts that makes it totally flexible. It never leaves my wrist. I can’t get enough of it! It is really convenient as I can wear it with everything; it fits with an evening dress as well as with a pair of jeans. Right now, my favourite look is combining all of my collections and wearing them as a bracelet accumulation,” explains Valérie. She designed the Snake Collection. The snake is an animal that has always fascinated the designer and she wanted to create something that is delicate enough to look like a tattoo.
she laughs. A product of a different generation, we ask if Valérie hopes to inspire the next. “Since I was a little girl, my father used to bring home some incredible pieces from his trips, and he let me play with them. He is a ‘wise, young man’ with the energy of a teenager, and the soul of an old man. He naturally transmitted his passion and knowledge to me over the years.” Coping with market fluctuations is imperative for any luxury brand. Often people prefer to invest in jewellery. According to the designer, “At critical times, people need to cling to the dream. And in my opinion, luxury goods help people to dream and hope. Although markets may be unpredictable, jewels are a safe bet as they do not tend to lose their value.” Messika will soon open a fine jewellery workshop in Paris. Its founder explains, “Having my own workshop in-site is a big achievement for me. It will be so good to let my imagination go wild. I’m also working on my new collections for Basel 2015.” A visit to Qatar is something she doesn’t rule out. “Yes, I will probably visit in February 2015 for the Doha Jewellery and Watches Exhibition. Arabic women are incredible, always elegant and fashionable. They really love jewellery and it’s a real pleasure to be a part of their style statement.”
“At critical times, people need to cling to the dream. And in my opinion, luxury goods help people to dream and hope. Although markets may be unpredictable, jewels are a safe bet as they do not tend to lose their value.”
The biggest thrill for Valérie is seeing her designs worn and loved by celebrities. “For her recent Parisian family trip, Beyoncé wore two of my iconic pieces: the Move ring and the Glam’Azone double ring. I was so proud. Queen B never stops inspiring me. She is one of the most glamorous women in the world. Kate Moss also wore one of my fine jewellery Silk earrings. It was for a fabulous shoot and I can’t stop looking at the images,”
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NEW HEIGHTS BY DEBRINA ALIYAH
IN A GRAVITY-DEFYING FEAT, MODEL AND FASHION ENTREPRENEUR JESSICA MINH ANH, HEADLINED AN EDITORIAL SHOOT ON THE ICONIC EIFFEL TOWER, WEARING EVENING CREATIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL DESIGNERS.
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he billowing dresses set against the skyline of Paris were complemented by jewellery from Montblanc and Italian powerhouse Buccellati; a coming together of emerging fashion labels from different parts of the world by established names. The editorial preceded the J Autumn Fashion Show, held at the same venue – the eighth showcase by Jessica in presenting catwalk shows at global iconic landmarks, to promote the rise of a new generation of creative leaders. This season, Qatar’s abaya label Debaj, Saudi Arabia’s OM Fiore and Bahrain’s Dar Naseem AlAndalos made up the roster of designers who presented their creations at the expansive two-tiered
outdoor catwalk on the Eiffel Tower. An ardent supporter of emerging fashion from different regions, Jessica selected Debaj for the label’s ability to transform abayas into pieces of art by infusing a Parisian vibe in their collection. “Debaj combines class and elegance. I think the future is bright for abaya designers in the international fashion scene,” Jessica says. The abaya label presented a selection of its SS15 collection along with specially designed pieces for the showcase, that were inspired by the Parisian philosophy of ‘Joy of Life’. “I feel that there has always been an Arabian influence in the global fashion scene. We are simply stepping up the game and showing every woman the possibility is endless with an abaya,” says Huda Debaj.
Dar Naseem Alandalos upped the ante by presenting its AW2014 couture pieces – a fusion of Moroccan and French influences, while OM Fiore focused on winter abayas and Gulf-centric dresses crafted with European fabrics. “I always seek for exchange of cultures and incorporation of our Hijazi heritage. On this runway, we are like a global federation. Designers are influenced by the mystic Far East, the vibrant African colours, the rich Arabic culture and the simplicity of the West. We are united in forgetting world turmoil for the moment,” says Omaymah Azzouz, the designer behind Om Fiore. With panoramic views of the Trocadéro, and the Champ de Mars, the models ended each walk over the thrilling seethrough glass floor – a new tourist feature of the Eiffel Tower. “I see a strong connection between fashion and the best of locations. With an iconic landmark in mind, the designer is inspired to come up with phenomenal dresses, and seeing their designs beautifully presented at those venues inspires them further for the next collection. It is an ideal circle,” Jessica says. In addition to the Arabian designers, the fashion show also highlighted the works from India’s Shilpa Reddy, Denmark’s Soul Made Faroe Islands, Canada’s Sho Sho Esquiro, America’s Kate Walz and Vietnam’s haute couture star Hoang Hai. The fashion entrepreneur has come far in proving a point, “that you do not have to be privileged to make your mark in the world.” As a young student in London, Jessica would often admire London’s Tower Bridge but never dreamt that one day she would have pulled off organising a catwalk show at the iconic landmark. After the success of London’s show in 2011, she has gone on to turn unique locations into catwalks including the Grand Canyon Skywalk, the One World Trade Center in New York, the Petronas Twin Tower’s Skybridge and the Costa Atlantica. “I realized this was the path I wanted to pursue, to bring dreams closer to reality and to be bold and unconventional. I want to showcase fashion from various cultures at the most unique places in the world, somewhere exciting and almost unattainable,” she explains.
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Model: Jessica Minh Anh Photographer: John Oakley Hair: Freire Everton Make Up: Celia Beaumatin Designers: Dar Naseem AlAndalos, Shilpa Reddy, Hoang Hai Jewellers: Montblanc, Buccellati
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Fashion Talks by Franca Sozzani and hosted by JJ Martin.
THE FASHION PLATFORM BY DEBRINA ALIYAH
FRANCA SOZZANI FINDS PARALLELS BETWEEN DUBAI AND NEW YORK - THE DESERT CITY PROVIDES THE SAME COSMOPOLITAN VIBE BUT IS ENRICHED WITH THE NATURAL LANDSCAPE OF SAND AND SEA WHERE CURIOUS VISITORS COME FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD TO PARTAKE IN THE CITY’S REVELRIES.
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hen Franca first met Mohamed Alabbar – the enigmatic entrepreneur extraordinaire who chairs Emaar Properties, she was a little stunned when he told her the record number of visitors that passes through Dubai Mall each year. “Wait a minute, you have millions of audience, and I have millions of ideas. Let’s work together!” she told him, and thus the first edition of the Vogue Fashion Dubai Experience (VFDE) came alive in 2013. Gathering emerging designers from Vogue Italia’s stable of fashion doyens-in-making, the first event made headlines and opened up new markets to the participating labels. Not just any market, but a crossroad that is a convergence for developed and emerging markets from Europe, Russia and China. “The location is strategic. It is not about creating a new fashion capital; we have too many of that already. It is about finding new ways to improve visibility for designers,” Franca says. The 2014 edition flew its flag for three days with additional elements to further strengthen the interaction between designers and the public. The International Talents Showcase brought together 20 budding labels from around the world, while the main fashion show featured eight designers selected for the runway spotlight. The showcase ran for two days; an intimate and engaging atmosphere for the labels to meet media (more than 120 press representatives attended), buyers and clients. The talents were scouted through VI’s ongoing effort in finding and promoting new designers; a process by the magazine in organising design contests that have gone on for more than a decade. The new generation is something that Franca is passionate about, and acutely aware of the need for a momentum. “Sometimes I wonder, “how do we know (that this designer is the one)?” We launch many initiatives and many have been successful so I guess we are on the right track,” she explains. Nicholas Kirkwood, Simone Rocha and Esme Vie are the new wave of powerhouse labels that have benefitted from Vogue Italia’s tutoring, and Franca is quick to remind that none of those names are Italian. “It doesn’t matter where you come from. It is about creativity, the willingness to work and learn.” Joining the main fashion show roster for VFDE 2014 were Jackie JS Lee and Stella Jean - two designers who have become familiar names with the fashion crowd, much thanks to the mentoring by VI. “I learnt about the need to have proper representation, facilitating the buying process and the production of my collections,” Stella says on the support from the magazine. For Jackie, the close proximity between Milan and London also factored into the continuous support. “They are very eager to help designers do things on an international level,” the South Korean designer says. Stella, an Italian designer with Haitian roots, is a strong reference point for Franca when discussing emerging labels from places with deep sartorially cultural traditions, like the Middle East and Africa. Though Stella’s collection deeply echoes Caribbean prints and colours, the silhouettes are contemporary, a key point in going global for emerging labels. “I see so many talents from these places but they don’t have any possibility to become an international brand because it’s too ethnic. You may visit the place and buy it when you are there but after that, are you going to wear it while riding the underground tube in London?” Franca comments. “Make your culture global! Interpret it to be wearable globally and for modern women to be able to relate it in
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Jackie JS Lee from South Korea
Stella Maria Novarino for Stella Jean from Italy
their daily lives.” VI has also helped open doors by putting designers in touch with investors, as in the case of the new hip Italian brand MSGM that has reported a $35 million turnover in just four seasons, with the financial backing to expand globally. “The designer and the business team have a great relationship. That’s the crucial moment when you are expanding, you need people to invest in you and the truth is, there aren’t many people who want to invest in young designers,” Franca says. This collaboration between Emaar Properties and VI goes beyond just finding design talent, but is a directional effort to elevate the fashion industry as a whole in this region; helping to cultivate the standards of stylists, retailers, and fashion journalists. The expert panel talks, as part of VFDE this year, opened various dialogues on fashion including business, image branding and heritage, by personalities such as Roberto Cavalli, Peter Dundas and Sarah Maino. Craftsmanship and manufacturing also had the spotlight through a special exhibition ‘Who is on Next?’ to highlight the stories that happen when producing beautiful fashion pieces. And for that final cherry to top it all off, the gala night for the event this year saw appearances by Ciara, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Maria Grazia Chiuri, and Miraslova Duma, and benefitted the World Food Programme, which Franca is an ambassador of. In the words of Franca herself, “Through fashion, you can talk to anybody. Be it good or bad, it is a really a good medium to communicate with people.”
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PICCIONE-PICCIONE “I use embroidery to give 3D dimensions to the prints in my work; it is like empowering the print beyond just beyond a flat fabric,” says Salvatore Piccione, the man behind the label Piccione-Piccione. This is the fifth collection for the designer, who graduated in 2008 from Rome’s European Institute of Design and moved to the UK to work for print-queen Mary Katrantzou. After four seasons in London, he started doing work for Céline and the high-street label, Hobbs. “I am grateful for the opportunity of working for both luxury and high-street brands because it has helped me understand the best of both worlds.”
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ASUDARI Saudi designer Lamia Asudari presents her most feminine collection yet, ‘Come Undone’, an exploration of the bow knot print. “I explored the bow in different forms; tying and untying it and putting prints and textures into the bows. I’ve got feathers, geometry and basically different elements that could be incorporated into the print,” Lamia explains. The designer, who is London-based, goes deeper into the significance of the bow print, “believing in yourself to unravel things that have bound you in the past.” The pieces, though feminine, retain the edgy rocker feel that is a signature of the designer.
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CHRISTOPHER ESBER After winning the Australian Woolmark Prize last year and representing his home country in Milan for the international edition, Christopher Esber had remained on the radar of Vogue Italia. A short visit to the designer’s Australian studio got him invited to VFDE. “I was excited! I had heard so much about last year’s edition,” he says. The eponymous label has been fast-rising in the four years since its inception, with Christopher’s work receiving much media support and legions of fans. “This collection is inspired by fluidity – looking at things that are both loose-form and structured and bringing them together. The brand has always been about an ease of luxury like making women feel confident without the severity,” he says.
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MIUNIKU Though young in age, both the designers and the label (just three seasons in), have not stopped the accolades from pouring in for Miuniku. The summer of 2013 saw sisters Nikita and Tina Sutradhar pick up the London College of Fashion’s ‘Fashion Innovation Award’ and the ISKO ‘Denim Diffusion Award’, and this year, they clinched the semi-final placing of the H&M Design Awards and won a prestigious Special Award at the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers. The label, named after the nicknames of the sisters, Miu for Tina and Niku for Nikita, is a unique play of “minimal and maximal. Minimal in our designs and maximal in colour and graphics,” says Tina. There’s also much innovation in extending minimalism in the use of fabrics, “our entire SS15 collection only weighs eight kilograms,” Tina says.
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NO 3 DESIGNS Emirati design duo Bushra Badri and Amira Al Khaja go back to basics with a label that is founded on the elements of a cultural garment, the bisht. “We were always very fascinated by the form of the bisht – something that is inherent in our culture, and we want to extract the interesting elements of it and incorporate it in our designs,” Bushra says. The name of the label comes from the duo’s design process, “we design garments in threes or multiples of the number,” and it revolves around the philosophy of “less is more”. Working with a neutral and earthy palette, the label always goes back to the context of giving an international touch to the cultural garment. “We want people around the world to be able to wear it as an outfit, perhaps like a trench,” Bushra explains.
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Highlights from International Talent Showcase
COLIAC The attention-grabbing and entirely comfortable (we choose to believe) shoe collection by Coliac is designed by Italian Martina Grasselli. Having worked with giants such as Stella McCartney, Jean Paul Gaultier and Christian Louboutin, Martina has also dabbled in designs of furnishing accessories and collections of objects. Coliac came to life in 2009, first as a costume jewellery label that experiments with different materials and has since evolved into a full-fledged shoe brand.
HEAVEN TANUDIREDJA There’s never mistaking the designer behind Heaven Tanudiredja’s pieces because frankly, there’s just nobody like this in the market right now. Drawing from fantasy, sci-fi and always robotic, Heaven merges strong sculptural geometric elements into jewellery that are meant to be worn as conversation-starters. The Indonesian designer was trained at the prestigious Antwerp Royal Academy and cut his teeth while working with some of the industry’s biggest technical masters, including Dries Van Noten.
OMELYA Ukrainian designer Kotsya Omelya is one to watch – a favourite at the annual Mercedes-Benz Kiev Fashion Days, he has won commendations from industry insiders with his minimalistic and sporty aesthetics. His SS15 collection evokes a state of total relaxation and absolute comfort by using the “oversized fit” – pieces that are basic in silhouette but highlighted with creative accents and trimming.
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IN EXQUISITE COMPANY BY ABIGAIL MATHIAS
“ELEGANCE, LUXURY AND GOOD TASTE, NEVER GO OUT OF STYLE.” - KENNETH JAY LANE
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with famous clients is brought to light in his book ‘Faking It’, which carries a fascinating insight into the lives of the many celebrities that the designer has known over the years. Some critics do accuse him of name dropping, but when you’ve lived a life where the rich and famous count on you to raise their style quotient, you realise that vanity comes with the territory. When he first started in 1963, Kenneth Jay Lane created his eponymous collection with the everyday woman in mind. The fact that his designs are still relevant to this day, speaks for itself. The brand has gained worldwide recognition from its roots in New York City. Long before his jewellery empire took shape, Lane worked as a shoe designer for Christian Dior. Adding rhinestones and
embellishment to some of the exquisite shoes he created led him to embark on to jewellery design. We ask which of the two myriad experiences have given him more creative satisfaction. “Jewellery doesn’t hurt – shoes can,” is the tongue-in-cheek reply of the 84-year-old designer. KJL’s iconic stature can be measured by its reference in popular culture. Legendary singer, Lou Reed, mentioned the brand in a 1974 song, ‘Sally Can’t Dance’. Reed sings, “She danced with Picasso’s illegitimate mistress and wore Kenneth Lane jewels. The ballad is acknowledged on KJL’s Facebook page, where he describes Reed as “A wonderful talent and friend.” Today KJL’s vintage pieces are highly sought-after and auctioned by Christie’s and Sotheby’s auction houses. In stark
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“I must have Eurasian blood in my veins. I collect Orientalist paintings and the Orientalist gallery at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art is in the Kenneth Jay Lane Gallery.”
contrast, a sizeable number have been sold on the American home shopping network, QVC. Having been around the block for a while now, he believes, “costume jewellery has evolved as I have grown up.” And he quite simply places all the credit at his own feet, saying, “the contributing factors toward its popularity are my designs.” Kenneth makes earrings from resin, glass, plated base metals, enamel, glass
beads, coral chips, turquoise chips, pearls (both faux and real), wood and cubic zirconia. It is likely that any earring style one can think of, has most likely been made in several different shapes and colours by the house of KJL. Many of the rings he designed over 30 years ago, are still high in demand. These have been created as tiger and octopus heads, while others are less ostentatious.
While his pieces have been sought after by a wide circle, Kenneth is clear about his vintage pieces. “The only design I ever did on commission was for Jackie Kennedy Onassis – it sold at Sotheby’s for $95,500 (QR 34,7734),” he states. This year, for the first time, as part of its holiday offering, fashion retailer, The Outnet.com unveils an exclusive jewellery collection in collaboration with designers like Kenneth Jay Lane. The limited-edition jewellery collection features exclusive pieces, as well as classic styles reworked with a twist. Highlights include KJL’s iconic teardrop earring in a new, vibrant berry hue. Elaborating on this he says, “I feel passionately about anything to do with the group”. While his Art Deco pieces and other accessories command attention, some KJL designs depict stark Asian themes. These include a Chinese dragon or a turquoise encrusted snake ring. Lane explains, “I must have Eurasian blood in my veins. I collect Orientalist paintings and the Orientalist gallery at the Metropolitan Museum Of Art is in the Kenneth Jay Lane Gallery.” The brand has partnered with Barbara Bush to promote family literacy. While Bush famously wore his three-stringed pearl necklace to a number of international events, her daughter-in-law, Laura, carries on the tradition. The best form of flattery may be imitation, but the fear of fakes also drives many well-known manufacturers into a tizzy. KJL’s owner has no such worries. Of course originals carry the KJL logo prominently. When quizzed about how KJL can cope with counterfeiters, his very pragmatic response is , “Pray”.
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GAME CHANGER BY DEBRINA ALIYAH
FUN, INTERACTIVE AND OPEN FOR ALL, PER LEI COUTURE SPARKS A NEW GLIMMER FOR SHOPPING IN QATAR.
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Osman presented a private trunk show as part of the boutique’s official opening night.
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hough knowledgeable and progressive in trends and style, fashion shoppers in Doha remain an unpredictable and sometimes, fickle market. The boom in multi-brand boutiques in recent years has helped increased designer visibility and put the city on the radar of international buyers, but sustainability seems to be the brick wall that needs to be overcome to establish a more successful market. While some have tried and failed, the new Per Lei Couture boutique is fast gaining ground – attracting even the pickiest of shoppers to its generous space at The Pearl – Qatar. Per Lei opened its doors early this year, quietly courting the press, bloggers and fashion influencers to experience its offerings and share their thoughts. The
Piano clutch from Les Petits Joueurs.
low-key operation was wise, allowing the build-up of hype through social media and giving time for the team to fine-tune the vision of the boutique. But one thing that everyone agreed on was the freshness of the collections – emerging and cult designers being available in Qatar for the first time, the likes of Fyodor Golan, Andrew GN, and Holly Fulton. And of course, the Italian designer Benedetta Bruzziches with her Magic Mirror clutch that became almost a poster item for the boutique. In a few short months, Per Lei has become the go-to for the ‘something special’ – be it classic evening dresses from Antonio Berardi or a quirky clutch from Olympia Le-Tan, so it was no surprise that when the boutique finally swung open its doors in an official launch, the best of Doha came to town. British designer,
Top handle bag from Holly Fulton.
Emerging and cult designers like Fyodor Golan and Holly Fulton are now available for the first time in Doha.
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Osman Yousefzada flew in for the event with a private trunk show of his Resort 2015 collection that sealed the boutique’s status as a bona fide serious player on the retail scene. The crowd-pleasing factor that has encouraged the boutique’s success lies in ‘inclusivity in exclusivity’ – it is merchandising that appeals to a wider range of buying power as opposed to many boutiques in town that often only zero in on high-end luxury. “Sure, we have top of the line bespoke evening dresses but we also have unique, quirky and affordable stylish pieces for every level of the market. It is a place for all fashion lovers,” says Aysha Al-Suwaidi, the founder of Per Lei. ith highly soughtafter collections from Delpozo, Sandra Mansour and worldexclusive pieces from Sophia Webster, Teatum Jones and Simone Rocha in their hands, the boutique is on a vision to carve a unique niche of its own. For Spring/ Summer 2015, Qatar is privileged as the boutique will be among the first to carry Giambattista Valli’s newly launched
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Karen Harries and Reem Abbar form the buying team for the boutique.
diffusion line, Giamba. “The idea has always been to create an environment that has very unique and unexpected offerings. It is a breakthrough in these times where many multi-brand stores are beginning to look very repetitive even in cities like London,” explains Karen Harries, the head buyer for Per Lei. “We want customers to be comfortable in their own individual style, to create their own signature.” There’s a lot of breaking down of stereotypes at play too. While many buyers for stores in Qatar still adhere to a certain type of Khaleeji-esque styles, Per Lei is instead focused on pushing new ideas. “Yes, we are very directional for the Qatari market, but there have been so many women coming in here and telling us that this merchandising is what they have been waiting for. This is a sign of the times, isn’t it?” Karen comments. “Women are now into creating looks and less focused on just buying brands.” And the effort is made so much easier with the eclectic range of eye candy at the boutique; Sophia Webster’s winged stilettos, Anna-Karin Karlsson’s leopard sunglasses, and Thale Blanc’s ornamental clutches. Even if you are only
“We want customers to be comfortable in their own individual style, to create their own signature.” looking to buy a simple black dress, that doesn’t mean you have to go to a store that only sells black dresses. “What will grab your attention? A window full of plain dresses or a colourful and vibrant window? And the possibility of discovering new designers?” Karen asks.
Per Lei Couture is located at La Croisette 18, Porto Arabia. Go online to www.glamqatar. com and check out our previous interviews with designers Osman Yousefzada and Teatum Jones as well as a special fashion editorial featuring exclusive items from Per Lei.
Sophia Webster winged stilettos are exclusive to the boutique.
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IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN IT BAG TO REPRESENT THE BEST OF THE ARAB REGION, MONI & J HAS GOT THAT DOWN WITH ITS SIGNATURE MARSHAL PIECES.
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he little gold tips that adorn the bags have become an instant hit, adding an extra touch to the classicallyshaped tote. The Marshal, which was launched in 2012, was picked up as a finalist in this year’s Independent Handbag Designer Awards in New York, and this Fall, we see updated versions of the bag in new colours and materials. The AW2014 season also marks the introduction of the new Grip Bag which takes centre stage in the label’s campaign that was shot in the Big Apple.
The designer behind the label, Manar Laktineh, takes a handson approach in the research and design process – trying out all new pieces for daily use to gauge for practicality and style factor. The collection, made from materials sourced in Europe, embodies the spirit of the brand to bring a refreshing touch to classic bags. “The handbag is the most important piece in any woman’s wardrobe and that’s why it’s an investment. It should be a highquality piece in terms of finishing and materials, so you would be able to wear it for a long time with different outfits,” Manar
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says. The Kuwait-based Syrian designer named the label after her childhood nickname, ‘Moni’ and the initial ‘J’ for the name of her husband and her children. “The philosophy of our brand is very much reflected in the unique design of the bags. We are different, and very dedicated to bringing new concepts to the world of handbags,” Manar says. The endearing story behind the name of the label also embodies Manar’s creative work – handbags are very much an extension of her life. On social media, the designer shares tips and advice
on how to pair outfits with her bags. “Don’t be afraid of wearing handbags with metal parts during the day. It will add the fun factor to a casual jean and flats outfit. Moni & J pieces are made to be worn from day to night, with straps of different length to match different looks,” Manar says. The Moni & J collection is available at Per Lei Couture boutique. The campaign was photographed by Justin Ifill- Forbes, styled by Sankara, and features the model Kelsey Adams.
122 The Academy Christophe Colomb, pays tribute to one of the great early 21st century explorers of human nature, Felix Baumgartner. An experienced parachutist and base jumper, Felix achieved three feats in 2012 by jumping from a stratospheric capsule. The watch by Zenith, is made in an exceptional ten-piece DLC-coated platinum limited edition. The watch features a set of splendid decorations evoking the feat accomplished by the Austrian sportsman.
AL ANEEQ WHERE THE BIG BOYS COME OUT TO PLAY
Actor Channing Tatum attends the Foxcatcher premiere during the 52nd New York Film Festival at Alice Tully Hall on October 10, 2014 in New York City. Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images/AFP
The CH Carolina Herrera Fall/Winter 2014 Men’s Collection is all about sleek tailoring and layering rich textures. The play of fabrics, precision in details and cut, and use of colour, creates a refined look for Fall that suits a modern lifestyle. Classic menswear colours of navy, black, grey and camel are accented
Wild, the new fragrance from Dsquared2 is inspired by and founded in the elements of nature. “For us, fragrance has an emotional connection to who we are, it uncovers a long-held desire or dream, which is why the concept of Wild has such an intrinsic link to us and the ideology of Dsquared2,” Dean and Dan Caten, Dsquared2.
by warmer hues of garnet, burnt orange, bottle green and the CH signature red. Tailored suiting ,styled with sporty separates, is CH’s take on dressing smart for all occasions. Complete with a suede weekender or leather briefcase, anyone can be outfitted from head to toe and command the room with style and ease.
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Patrice Alexandre redefines grooming in Qatar Patrice Salon, the leading destination for men’s grooming in Qatar, has expanded its portfolio with the launch of Patrice Alexandre, Qatar’s first premium salon and spa for men, which offers high-end services at affordable prices. Located on the ground floor of The Gate Mall in West Bay, the one-of-a-kind salon offers a unique experience with professional grooming techniques that will redefine the modern man. Patrice Alexandre is a one-stop relaxing destination for men looking to indulge themselves with a range of premium services, top-of-the-line products and high quality customer care. The salon provides customers a unique and comfortable environment with its vintage-inspired décor, where old meets new with a highly trained team of professionals. Owner and General Manager, Patrice Nicolet, commented, “We want to offer a place that is truly unique and accessible for men to indulge themselves and be pampered with the very best in grooming art at affordable prices.” Established in 1985, Patrice Salon’s clientele includes Qatari dignitaries, diplomats, social figures and people from different walks of the local community.
The Versus Versace Fall/Winter 2014/15 collection explores four unique stories, each individually portraying the Versus Versace man of today. A mix of prints and textures make up a collection that is filled with attitude and high style.
The Montblanc Meisterstück 90 Years Collection is inspired by the enduring spirit of the fountain pen that embodies unparalleled craftsmanship, timeless design and perfect functionality. In an elaborate display of design and artistry, the Meisterstück 90 Years Skeleton writing instrument, pays tribute to the first ever skeletonised fountain pen created by Montblanc in 1999, to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Meisterstück.
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HIS EYES After graduating from Milan’s leading fashion school, the Institute Marangoni, in 2012, he launched his namesake label with an emphasis on creations for men who want to look formal yet fashionable. For Resort 2015, the designer returned to Italy to shoot a campaign that contrasts the contemporary menswear pieces against the historic background of Rome. “It is reconciliation between my Arab origins and a very European sense of fashion, which I picked up during my time at Marangoni,” Fahad says. Drawing inspiration from his research on culture and heritage – Fahad was a key member in the Qatar Unified Imaging Project. He picks specific elements from his studies and translates them into trendsetting designs with hand-picked materials and fine detailing. The collection will be available next season on www.fahadalobaidly.com
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BOOTY DECEMBER 2014
THE HOLIDAY SEASON IS THE BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO INDULGE AND PAMPER. GIVE YOUR SKIN A RADIANT BOOST AND DISCOVER A BRAND NEW SCENT TO TAKE YOU INTO THE NEW YEAR.
Singer Rita Ora collaborated with Adidas Originals to release special collections ‘Roses and Spray Packs’ and ‘Pastel and Colourblock Packs.’
131 SWEETNESS IN A BOTTLE Bath & Body Works lands their newest and most irresistible Signature Collection fragrance – Wild Madagascar Vanilla. At the heart of this fragrance masterpiece is an exclusive vanilla accord from the exotic island of Madagascar—the most expensive and desired vanilla in the world. To perfectly enhance its most unique qualities, it’s wrapped with ingredients that bring out its natural beauty. The result is, quite simply, sensual and unforgettable. The Madagascar Vanilla Orchid blooms only for one day, making its fragrance discovery rare and extremely precious – it’s pure luxury in every drop. The luxe, carefully-curated ingredients combined with a rich and exotic package design make for a truly one-of-a-kind fragrance.
CUSTOMISED CARE In 1968, Clinique pioneered custom-fit skin care, delivering a solution for every skin type and concern. Now with its newest advanced technology, Clinique helps create your best skin ever with a serum that was created for one skin in the world, yours. Every skin tells a story. There is damage you see and damage you don’t, and both send signals that prompt Clinique’s new serum into action. New Clinique Smart Custom-Repair Serum delivers targeted repair that visibly addresses skin’s changing needs. ARTISTIC ELEGANCE A tribute to the woman from the South of France has just been launched in time for the holiday season. Her very character, rooted in the ground, in the stonework of Arles, is what spurred the desire of L’Occitane and the creation of thissignature perfume in Provence. The Arlesienne arouses creativity and inspires artists like Van Gogh, Picasso, Leo Lelee, Mistral, Bizet and others. She is the silent, markedly absent heroine of a play by Daudet in three acts, in which she is constantly referred to, yet never appears. It is available in a body oil, shower cream as well as a perfumed candle.
FLORAL AROMA
TREAT YOUR BROWS Leading international beauty brand Tweezerman has been available in the Middle East since 2010. It features cutting edge beauty tools for manicures, pedicures and eye care. Named amongst Time magazine’s Top 10 Best Products, their beauty tools continue to be the top choice of professionals. We particularly like their Mini Brow Rescue Kit.
The new fragrance for women created by Mercedes-Benz has a light, fresh and floral aroma. Named, L’Eau, it is engraved with the three-pointed star underneath the bottle. The fragrance is a fresh and floral perfume showcasing the modernity of the unusual accord of mimosa and violet.
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ESTÉE LAUDER LAUNCHES KENDALL JENNER AS NEW SPOKESMODEL Estée Lauder recently announced that it has signed Kendall Jenner, fashion’s new breakout star and social media sensation. Kendall will appear in digital, TV and print advertising campaigns and play an active role in creating social media content that will live on Estée Lauder’s channels, as well as her own. “Bridging the worlds of high fashion, entertainment and social media, Kendall is a modern beauty who represents a whole new generation of women who live, breathe and share beauty, fashion and life 24/7, on their own terms, in a visually compelling way,” said Jane Hertzmark Hudis, Global Brand President, Estée Lauder. “It honestly feels like a dream to represent such an iconic beauty brand - it is an incredible honour and quite humbling,” said Kendall Jenner. “I found out when I was backstage at Paris Fashion Week, and all this time I’ve had to keep the news top secret. I am so excited to share it now and be part of Estée Lauder.”
Kendall has an astounding social media following of over 30 million fans across Instagram, Twitter and Facebook, placing her as the number one model on social media with a fast-growing global audience. In the last year, she has also experienced a meteoric rise in the beauty and fashion, marked by the Estée Lauder signing, as well as a 13-page fashion feature in the December issue of American Vogue, shot by Patrick Demarchelier. Kendall made her fashion week debut in February, walking in Marc Jacobs’s Fall/Winter 2014 show. Her haute couture debut at Chanel quickly followed, as did her first high-profile advertising campaign for Givenchy Fall/Winter 2014. She has since walked for leading designers such as Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana and Fendi, and graced the red carpets of the world’s most fashionable events including the Met Gala, the Cannes Film Festival and the MTV Video Music Awards.
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GET READY TO SPARKLE This holiday season, Sephora is making gold and silver hotter than ever. Get ready to sparkle with a new type of ‘Made in Sephora’ eyeshadow: a wickedly sparkly cream and powder hybrid, saturated with glitter. An explosive look for the eyes based on a flat colour jam, it is packed with sparkles. The lid is covered with a glittering, light-reflecting film and available in two gold or silver shades: ‘All That Glitters’ and ‘Chance To Sparkle.’ Another surprising product that spices up the eyes this Christmas, is a
mascara and liner in one. It outlines the eyes with a dash of glitter and the tips of the lashes to catch the light and is available in two gold or silver shades: ‘VIP Gold’ and Sassy Silver.’ Whether highlighting the neckline or brightening up the eyes, this product allows every woman to enshroud herself in a daring veil of glitter. When it comes to nails, whether decorating just the very tips, or a total glitter look; these loud gold and silver nail designer top coats will make a statement.
CAMERA READY Smashbox recently unveiled its new Photo Filter Creamy Powder Foundation. This new fave of beauty insiders lets you create covet-worthy cheekbones, perfect your nose and sculpt your jawline in just a few easy steps. It’s everything you’ll need for perfect contouring every day. “Foundation is great because it evens out skin, but it also removes the natural contours of the face. I always go back to sculpt and rebuild depth and dimension so it’s great to have this all-in-one palette that lets you perfectly define and contour,” says Lori Taylor Davis, Smashbox Global Pro Lead Artist. It includes three blendable powders to contour, bronze and highlight, in universal shades to match your skin tone. The set includes a specially designed, angled contour brush and a cheat sheet for perfect contouring in less than 60 seconds. Get it for QR253 at Faces and Sephora stores at Landmark and Villaggio Mall.
HOLIDAY MUSING The house of Jo Malone has created a special holiday collection that includes its signature fragrance of Lime, Basil and Mandarin, and a special travel collection.
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BOBBI BROWN WAVES HER MAGIC WAND TO CREATE AN EASY TUTORIAL THAT ENHANCES FACIAL FEATURES FOR A COMPLETELY FRESH LOOK THAT’S CLEAN AND MODERN.
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Skincare is an essential first step in a beauty routine.
STEP 01
The right eye cream and face cream will ensure the concealer and foundation go on smoothly.
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A nude lipstick or gloss adds instant polish. Prevent feathering with a lipliner.
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Use a corrector to brighten and neutralise discolouration under the eyes.
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Define brows with shadow that matches your hair colour. Use soft brow pencil to draw in gaps.
A fresh look that’s perfect for day-to-day application.
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The foundation shade that disappears on your skin is the right one. Apply using fingers or sponge.
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Sweep a light shadow from lashline to browbone and apply medium shade on lower lid.
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Set with sheer face powder. Dust bronzer over forehead, cheeks, nose and chin.
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Line upper lashline with shadow, gel liner or pencil. Line has to be thick enough to be visible.
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Apply blush starting on the cheeks and blend upwards toward the hairline and down against the cheek.
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Apply 2 or 3 coats of mascara starting at the base and roll the wand to tips.
Make up tutorials from Bobbi Brown can be booked at all outlets in the Middle East.
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AFFAIR BY REBECCA ANNE PROCTOR
SWISS WATCH BRAND JAEGER-LECOULTRE HAS BEEN SUPPORTING THE ABU DHABI FILM FESTIVAL AND CHAMPIONING THE REGION’S FILM INDUSTRY IN THE PROCESS.
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Jaeger-LeCoultre Brand Director Marc de Panafieu, International Friend of the Brand, Carmen Chaplin, and Jaeger-LeCoultre International Communication Executive Director Laurent Vinay.
Wonho on the red carpet of the ADFF wearing Duometre a Quantieme Lunaire Enamel in white gold.
ince 2006, set within the glittering backdrop of the Emirates Palace, (the hotel that cost a reported $4 billion to build with its multitude of marble and gold décor), a film festival dedicated to bolstering the Gulf ’s emerging film industry takes place. The Abu Dhabi Film Festival, in its eighth year, gathers international and Middle Eastern cinematic stars in a celebration of the region’s best films. One of the event’s principal supporters for the last four years has been Jaeger-LeCoultre, the Swiss watch brand known for its patronage of film festivals around the globe. In Abu Dhabi, it has made its mark as a loyal supporter of the region’s burgeoning film industry. But what is the relationship between watchmaking and film? Both disciplines are inherently different; one is more media focused, while the other is set on a constant adherence to a time-honoured tradition of craftsmanship. “There is a shared obsession between groundbreaking cinematographic and horological accomplishment,” says Janek Deleskiewicz, the brand’s creative director. “Through its close affinity with the world of film, Jaeger-LeCoultre has found shared values and a common mission: each second bears the imprint of a moment of eternity.” For almost a decade, Jaeger-LeCoultre has been closely associated with film festivals around the world. It now partners with seven international film festivals, with the festival in Venice being the first the brand sponsored and Toronto, the most recent. “Both watchmaking and film are infused with creative effervescence and inspirational heritage. The brand has chosen its patronage well. Jaeger-LeCoultre is always in motion,” says Deleskiewicz. “It is ultimately ‘back to the future’: we always consider the brand’s heritage, but by expressing it each time in a new way, finding a fresh interpretation. This also is a complete reconsideration of the expression of time.” Film is considered a ‘seventh art’ by Jaeger-LeCoultre, which believes, as Deleskiewicz describes, that filmmaking embodies the same artistic and technical values found in the mastery of fine watchmaking. “Jaeger-LeCoultre has been closely associated with film festivals paying tribute to the art and artists,” says the brand’s chief executive, Daniel Riedo. “Jaeger-LeCoultre is committed to preserving and enhancing the ‘seventh art’, a discipline closely related to the watchmaking profession in terms of creativity as well as the artistic and technical mastery.”
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Carmen and Marc at the Jaeger-LeCoultre cocktail reception ahead of the opening ceremony of ADFF.
Jaeger-LeCoultre demonstrated its support by being involved with all highlights of the festival, which included the adorning of stars with its finest creations, as well a presenting a personalised Reverso watch to the winners of the Best Actress and Best Actor of the Year in the Narrative Competition, which was given this year to Alexey Serebryakov in recognition for ‘Leviathan’, a Russian film that explores one man’s fight against corruption, which debuted at Cannes where it won Best Screenplay. The Best Actress award was given to Maria Bonnevie from the film, ‘A Seconde Chance ‘directed by Susanne Bier. The watches gifted featured a lacquered handcrafted engraving and bore the inscription “Abu Dhabi Film Festival.” Also honoured this year were 12 precious timepieces from the Hybris Artistic collection. The brand’s spirit of inventiveness brought to life by centuries-old skills at the Jaeger-LeCoultre Manufacture. This year also saw the presence of Jaeger-LeCoultre ‘Friend of the Brand’, Carmen Chaplin. The granddaughter of Charlie Chaplin, an actress and a director, for several decades now, Carmen and Jager-LeCoultre have come together in an effort to keep the memory of her grandfather alive. When Charlie Chaplin settled in Switzerland, the government welcomed him with a present to honour his talent and the mark he made on history. The gift was a Jaeger-LeCoultre Memovox watch, featuring a back engraved with the words: ‘Hommage du gouvernement vaudois à Charlie Chaplin - 6 Octobre 1953’ (A tribute from the government of the Canton of Vaud to Charlie Chaplin - October 6th 1953). Just last year Jaeger-LeCoultre decided to celebrate the memory of Charlie Chaplin and his watch by asking Carmen
Carmen on the red carpet at the opening of the ADFF wearing the Rendez-Vous Ivy Minute Repeater.
to direct a short film on the theme of time. Entitled ‘A Time for Everything’, the film coincided with the 180th anniversary of the Swiss watch manufacture as well as the memory of her grandfather. Carmen decided to act in the film alongside her mother and her daughter, Uma Chaplin Bhalla. This act illustrated three generations of women from the same family to emphasise the idea of transmission, the passing of time and inheritance. “I love antique watches and the idea that they have a past and a story to tell,” says Carmen. “I am intrigued by the fact that they have been ticking steadily for more than a century. My grandfather’s watch particularly moves me, because he gave it to my father, Michael Chaplin, his son, when he turned 14. Then my dad gave it to my mum as proof of their love on their wedding day. It was a real good-luck charm because they have been in love now for 45 years.” Jaeger-LeCoultre also celebrated with Carmen the 100th anniversary of Chaplin’s ‘The Little Tramp’ with an exhibition ‘Celebrating Charlie Forever!’ organised in New York at the Lincoln Center in April 2014. Cinema, watches and the opulent surroundings of the Emirates Palace, this invigorating scene lured an eager crowd to see some creations by rising stars of the film industry. As a work of art, both a film and a timepiece share the ability to move people and create memories. “What I love about old timepieces is that you can pass them on to your children,” says Carmen. “I like the idea of knowing that time is passing, but that the watch will always be there.” And as also in film, the passing of time serves to enrich even more the memory of these precious objects and moving pictures.
“I am intrigued by the fact that they have been ticking steadily for more than a century.”
MODEL OF THE MONTH Shot by Rob Altamirano Makeup and Hair by Blanca Montenegro Model represented by Trinity Talent Qatar Wardrobe Sponsored by Liwa Floral Dress by M&Co Styling by Munira Manicar
CHARLOTTE SAVANNAH CUNNINGHAM 16-year-old Brit native Charlotte, is currently juggling the beginnings of a modelling career while pursuing an International Baccalaureate. Despite her busy schedule, this young model is ready to take on the fashion world by starting young. FIRST JOB My first ever modelling experience was at the Grand Hyatt Hotel last year, where I participated in a fashion brunch and did my first catwalk. I found it was a very enjoyable experience and I realised how much I loved having my hair and makeup done professionally. It was also a great way to make new friends and meet different models with interesting experiences. PERSONAL STYLE I play a lot of sport so I am often in sports clothes. Personally, I find it useful to invest in a couple of pairs of good quality, comfortable high heels, a basic black, white and nude wardrobe, and learn some basic makeup skills. INSPIRATION AND AMBITION My favourite models at the moment are Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Cara Delevingne and Miranda Kerr. Some of my favourite designers are Ralph Lauren and Calvin Klein. My dream is to be on the front cover of Vogue magazine. I would like to travel more and become involved with fashion at a higher level. If I had the opportunity, I would love to work for Ralph Lauren. ADVICE Find a good agency that will look after and protect you. Make sure you are confident, even when you are feeling nervous, and enjoy everything you do. Also, you don’t have to be stick thin to be successful! contact@trinityqatar.com and www.trinitytalentqatar.com
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HEYA EXHIBITION Qatar Tourism Authority (QTA) organised the annual Heya Exhibition, the largest exhibition for Khaliji and Arab Abaya women’s fashion in the region, between 17 and 22 November at the Doha Exhibition Centre (DEC). More than half of the exhibitors present were Qatari women designers showcasing their latest Abaya fashion while the rest came from the other GCC states. The inaugural event was attended by Dana Ali Alfardan, Najla al Shafei, Haya al Naiemi and other dignitaries. QTA Director of Exhibition, Hamad al Abdan, said that the exhibition was part of QTA’s effort to build a sustainable tourism sector in Qatar. “We have broken a record this year. We have 220 participants which is a 20 percent increase as compared to last year. And for the first time, we have over 92 Qatari exhibitors. Some of them are self-made Qataris. They don’t have shops and they are home-based. This is one of the things that we are proud of in QTA.” Abdan added. “Events such as the Heya Women Fashion Exhibition create an opportunity to grow our experience in exhibition management, which we hope will allow us to attract new audiences and to better promote exhibitions. It is for these reasons that QTA values such events, as they help in diversifying the exhibition and convention industry in Qatar.”
Salam Stores hosted the launch of the new AW 2014 collection for the jewellery brand Reminiscence Paris, ‘Russian Facets’, at Salam Stores. The event was attended by members of Qatar’s high-end community, as well as renowned designers and business professionals. Jewellery designer and Perfumer Master since 1970, Reminiscence Paris was born in the French Riviera near Cannes in the 70’s. The luxurious brand quickly gained its reputation through its exquisite and unique collections of jewellery and perfumes, inspired by the world’s most beautiful places, art and music. Its most famous collection includes fancy and silver jewellery, as well as a range of perfume collections such as Histoire De Fleurs, Les Classiques and Rem. The Reminiscence AW 14 collection ‘Russian Facets’ was presented by the renowned Qatar-based fashion blogger Dalia Nsouli.
LA DOLCE VITA Italian casual dining restaurant and food shop, Carluccios, has recently introduced its new menu. The restaurant is now tempting food lovers with an exciting range of traditional Italian specialties and signature dishes all made in-house from the freshest local ingredients, combined with products imported directly from Italy. Carluccio’s refreshes its menu each season by offering a variety of new dishes to customers. Some specialties to watch out for include ‘Sausage and Saffron Risotto’ (a creamy saffron risotto with veal sausage and parmesan shavings). Rounding off the scrumptious feast is a fine selection of desserts, which includes the classic Tiramisu, Panna Cotta, Chocolate Fondente, Passion Fruit Meringue, ChocolateCantucci Mousse, a fresh fruit salad and a selection of cakes. There is also a separate breakfast menu which includes a choice of crepes, egg selections, croissants, cooked breakfasts, muesli with yoghurt, and fresh fruit salad - all freshly made and full of taste.
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CALA MARI x TWENTY30FORTY Handmade clutches by Cala Mari Capsule Dress collection by Twenty30Forty Photographed by Baiba Jakubaite Makeup and Hair by Andrea Espinosa Modelled by Munira Manicar Shot in Tower 23, Viva Bahriya by Qatar Coral.
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