Glam september 2014

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40 THE NEW SEASON

Get the 101 on Fall 2014’s biggest collections and how you can ace the looks with key trends from each label.

54 FUR FASCINATION

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QATAR'S NO. 1 FASHION MAGAZINE W W W.G L A M QATA R .C O M

SEPTEMBER 2014

An exclusive look into the heritage of the house of Fendi and how Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi have kept the torch alive into the 21st century.

60 BEGIN AGAIN

The multi-faceted actress Keira Knightley talks about her new movie, Begin Again, and how she is taking time off to reinvent and rediscover herself.

Contents 64 THE AUTUMN OF STYLE

Bringing together four homegrown labels, we chart the rise of contemporary womenswear in this unassuming desert city.

74 TEATUM JONES

The textile-focused label arrives in Qatar, and we caught up with the design duo on their latest collection.

62 BODY OF WORK

Roland Mouret collaborates with Banana Republic to release a special capsule collection that marries Roland’s design touch with BR’s fabric genius.

68 ALFIE LEONG

Singapore’s design star Alfie Leong gives GLAM a front row seat into his work that cuts biased above the rest.

88 MARGARET DABBS

The medical pedicure experience that will make you feel like you are walking on clouds after.

98 BEACH BAG ESSENTIALS

Working on your tan? We offer expert advise on all there is to know to keep your skin glowing perfectly.

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QATAR'S NO. 1 FASHION MAGAZINE SEPTEMBER 2014

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Are you an ‘everything but the kitchen sink’ or ‘just the bare essentials’ kind of girl? Join in the fun on our Facebook Page and explore the #totesbig or #totessmall social media campaign launched by bag designer Cath Kidston that looks at the different sizes of handbags that women carry. The campaign also offers an exclusive look into the essentials that celebrities and influencers carry in their everyday bags – culminating into a photographic exhibition at the Cath Kidston flagship store at 180 Piccadilly, London. Share with us your handbag preference!

EVENTS OF THE MONTH Off The Beat Trunk Show The Living Room, W Doha Hotels & Residences 15th October, 6pm onwards W Doha’s fashion happenings are back to kick off the season with the Off The Beat trunk show featuring Cala Mari, Danas Jewellery and Twenty30Forty. The trio of Doha-based labels is fun-loving and unconventional, offering selections of clothing, clutches and accessories that are one-of-a-kind and tinged with conceptual quirkiness. Event is open to everyone.

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The football mania may be over but 2014 Year of Culture between Qatar and Brazil is still in the heat of all things samba! To celebrate the cultural exchange between the two countries, we are presenting a special focus on Brazilian fashion designers and personalities in our next issue. If you are looking for your next Samba-inspiration, don’t miss out! Image: Patricia Bonaldi – Brazilian fashion label.

Contributors 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, specializing in skincare; she is trained in a number of specialty facial therapies and is a qualified trainer.

BIDYA THAPA With seventeen years of experience as a professional hair stylist, Bidya Thapa has always believed that a sense of curiosity is needed to keep up with the changing world of fashion. Always on the look out for new techniques and artistic forms in the world of hairstyling, she has worked and trained under some of the best in the industry. She now specialises in colour and hair treatments. Bidya is available at Habibs Hair & Beauty Qatar.

YOUR VOICE ON TWITTER & FACEBOOK On Philipp Plein store opening: Layla Asgar Al-Siyabi: I love his work! Can’t wait to visit the store here.

MIKA LOMBARD Mika is not only an expert makeup artist and hair stylist, she is also a qualified beauty specialist. She is currently a tutor of makeup at Qatar International Beauty Academy. She has worked extensively on fashion shows, photo shoots and top theatre productions in Doha and Dubai.

ROCKY DAFNA Going undercover in the desert city of Doha is the talented Mr.Rocky who has shot countless editorials for both international and local publications. His keen eye for body forms and photographic visuals helps bring to life our editorial this month, The Autumn of Style, a special focus on fashion designers who call Qatar their home. For enquiries on Rocky’s work, feel free to drop us a PM on GLAM’s Facebook page!

DIANA FARID A wife and mother of twin babies whose best life companion is her passion for writing. She gets inspired from her daily interactions to shed light on inspiring success stories. Through writing, she tries to make sense of the senseless world, replacing pain with laughter, and inspire 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.

Announcing the winners: Thank you to all who participated in the IsaDora Global Make up Competition. Here are the winners; Allison Tett Rolita Poblete Roanna Elizabeth Lee Ayushi Chawla Zarrin Tasnim

LETTERS Hi, It was interesting to read the piece, “Helping you find your style voice.” I often find myself stuck in the fashion of the 50’s. Tips from fashion experts always help.

Kia Rollend Hello Glam, I’ve always admired Manish Arora’s work.

Though this collection seemed a bit too loud even for me, it is nice to know that he made an entrance in Doha.

L. Chaudhari Hi team, As usual an info-packed issue. Especially liked the pieces on Chopard and Istanbul.

Noor E.A.

G Talk eptember is the month when we see doyens of fashion take centre stage and proclaim to the world the trends that marks the new season, whether it is prints that will cloud our eyes or monochromes that define the season, if it is going to be a colourful celebration of textiles this year or a suede impact on the senses. GLAM dives straight in and brings to you all that matters this Fall. Suzy Menkes describes those moments when fashion creates ripples as: “a sense of something original, a sense of something interesting, a sense of magic”. We wait in anticipation for such moments to bring to you these enchanted flashes that make designs much beyond what it has initially set out to be.

Moments when fur gets transformed by Fendi to create wondrous wearable fashion to the moment when little Karlito charms adorn runways, not taking away the strength of the brand but adding to its allure and heritage. It is these fashion moments that we have focused on, to bring to its readers the much cherished story of Fendi and its founders.

Moments of collaboration when Roland Mouret teams with Banana Republic to construct his silhouettes using the retailer’s signature Sloan fabric to create an adventurous woman.

Nada G jewellery, Teatum Jones and their textile innovations, a Singaporean delight and our very own fashion editorial that brings Doha’s best offering in a creative and graphic representation are all such moments that leave us wanting for more.

EDITOR’S PICK THIS MONTH WE ROOT FOR THE FASHION HITS AT THE EMMY AWARDS. ELIE SAAB WAS AN INSTANT FAVOURITE AT THE AWARDS WITH TWO OF HIS CREATIONS SITTING WELL ON JUILA ROBERTS AND HALLE BERRY, BUT IF WE HAD TO PICK, WE WOULD GO FOR THE PINK DUSTY CHIFFON GOWN THAT GOT HALLE ALL THE ATTENTION. LIZZY KAPLAN IN A BLACK AND WHITE DONNA KAREN DRESS WITH A LONG TRAIN AND A BARE BACK WAS ANOTHER DELIGHT FOR THE SENSES BUT SARAH HYLAND’S PINK SKIRT TEAMED WITH A SIMPLE CROP TOP BY CHRISTIAN SIRIANO IS OUR ALL TIME FAVOURITE LOOK.

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SEPTEMBER 2014 NET-A-PORTER GETS SPORTY

Well known luxury fashion retailer Net-a-Porter. com has recently announced the launch of a new active wear category. Net-a-Sporter will offer customers in over 170 countries a stylish solution comprising high-performing pieces that will span across 37 brands in 11 sporting disciplines: tennis, golf, equestrian, run, gym and cross fit, yoga and dance, swim and surf, sail, outdoor, ski and après sport/lifestyle. 11 new designers will be introduced to the category including Monreal London, L’Etoile Sport, Musto Sailing, Weargrace, Ballet Beautiful, Falke Sport, Live The Process, LAAIN, Bodyism and accessories brands Jawbone and Liforme.

“We know that fitness is an increasingly integral part of our customers’ lives across all of our markets,” states Alison Loehnis, President, Neta-Porter.com. “Women want high-performing, stylish pieces that can be worn all day long.

They’re looking for product to take them from a Pilates class to lunch with a friend – adapting their workout wear into more of a day look. If a woman is paying close attention to her shoes, bags and makeup then she shouldn’t have to compromise on her style while she’s exercising. Net-aSporter’s carefully curated selection provides a one-stop place where women can find fabulous pieces that address their every sporting need.”

Net-a-Porter is the exclusive online stockist for Live The Process, Ballet Beautiful, LAAIN and Weargrace. “We’ll also be partnering with Lisa Marie Fernandez and Zimmermann to create exclusive capsule collections especially for our customer,” says Candice Fragis, Senior Buyer.

Prices start from QR 160.

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‘DRESS NORMAL’ CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED

For its fall campaign, Gap chose a provocative slogan that questions what it means to “Dress Normal.” While some brands emphasise looks that are difficult to reproduce in everyday life, the American brand is known for going in the opposite direction and celebrating the basics. This season, the brand has come up with an intentionally provocative slogan that invites every consumer to question what it means to “dress normal.”

And to show that celebrities are just normal people after all, the brand recruited a number of TV and movie stars to represent its new slogan: Anjelica Huston (“The Royal Tenenbaums”), Zosia Mamet (“Girls”), Elisabeth Moss (“Mad Men”), Michael K. Williams (“Boardwalk Empire”) and Jena Malone (“The Hunger Games”). Launching this month, the print and display campaign is meant to celebrate authenticity and the search for one’s own personal style.

BECKHAM AND OUTNET BEGIN CHARITY SALES

LOUIS VUITTON OPENS POP UP STORE IN LONDON

LV fans can squeal with delight. The French luxury brand is opening a pop-up space within the Dover Street Market for fashion week in the British capital. The store is up from August 15 to September 14 and will feature items from the Fall-Winter 2014-15 collection, which is the first designed by Nicolas Ghesquière for the brand. In addition to apparel, shoppers will find jewelry, shoes, bags and sunglasses seen on the runways. Spaces dedicated to the same collection will also be opened in the Dover Street Markets in New York and Tokyo. In addition, from September 1-15, Louis Vuitton is set to take over the window display at the Dover Street Market in London with an exclusive creative concept.

The online fashion world was recently buzzing as online fashion retailer The Outnet opened its charity sale of 600 items donated by Victoria Beckham and launched a special reverse auction, meaning that the price is lowered by a set amount every five minutes.

The first item sold was a red jacket designed for the fashion icon during her singing career with the Spice Girls. A total of 10 pieces from Beckham’s wardrobe (two per day) will be sold by reverse auction, including an Antonio Berardi dress available from Wednesday. The starting price is about QR. 20, 300.

For those with smaller budgets, other items donated by the wife of retired soccer star David Beckham are available in a more conventional general sale. The selection, which is expanding minute by minute, already includes bags, shoes, accessories and clothes.

All proceeds from the sale will be donated to the charity mothers2mothers, which supports mothers living with HIV and helps them to protect their children from contracting the virus.

Courtesy : Relaxnews (Image courtesy Root.com)

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SEPTEMBER 2014

WEEKEND WONDER Bath & Body Works has recently launched its new fragrance collection, Endless Weekend. Perfect for those weekends you never want to end.

Whatever you love most about the weekend - the beach, a road trip, or a staycation at home - with endless sunshine comes endless possibilities.

The collection comes with shower gel, body lotion and fine fragrance mist - perfect for your travel bag. Also launched are the triple moisture body cream, diamond shimmer mist and the new wave and shine hair mist.

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When everyone in the room is dressed for attention, suddenly the most plainly attired person becomes the stand-out point. And just like a counter-narrative on the over popularisation of fashion in recent years, the style crowd has retreated and gone into what is now called, ‘normcore.’ Label-less jeans, mid-range sneakers, nondescript sweaters form a flat look – acing the dressing without a care attitude. But as with all things fashion, nothing is ever without a thought as designers put together looks that are bland yet perfectly tailored.

Details like a dash of leather on the humble plimsoll, or a hidden pleat on a pair of mummy pants are the little things that separate the chic from rest.

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4 Column Silk Dress, QR10,210, ● Fendi, Villaggio Mall.

5 Metallic textured-leather sneakers, ● QR1,875, Lanvin, Villaggio Mall.

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AN EDIT OF THINGS THAT ARE HOT NOW

ANGLEPOISE X PAUL SMITH

A coming together of two leading British names in their respective fields, fashion designer Sir Paul Smith lends his quirky touch to the Type75 table lamp designed by industrial product designer Sir Kenneth Grange for Anglepoise. The Type75 is timeless and streamlined signature of the lamp company Anglepoise, and Paul Smith colourful treatment with shades of deep grey-olive, fuchsia, lime, lilac and clay for a playful essence. The Special Edition lamp was launched at Clerkenwell Design Week and will be available in Paul Smith shops and selected retailers this month.

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LOMAR ZERO COLLECTION

HOMA BRIDAL VEILS

For the quintessential bride, the veil is the ultimate finishing touch and while bridal gowns are aplenty, finding the perfect veil is usually a more elusive task. To complement their growing portfolio of wedding gown services, Fifty One East has partnered with Homa Bridal – a label specialising in couture bridal veils, head pieces and accessories. The highly niche label, founded by Homa Pirouz, is a pioneer in highly technical crafting and manipulation of lace and luxurious fabrics combined with beaded embroidery, silk embellishments and use of rare stones to produce stunning individualised veil pieces. “It is very exciting to come to Qatar because of the particular appreciation clients in the region have for what we do – exquisite fabrics and rich embellishments,” Homa says.

The highly successful Saudi thobe brand Lomar that has long been the pioneer of stylish and modern takes on the traditional male garment has launched Zero Collection, its first foray into womenswear. The range of abayas echoes the design philosophy of their menswear, sophisticated and progressive, to cater to both the local and international audience. Giving the traditional garment an urban twist, fabrics and colours are adapted to be convertible and functional for the fast-paced modern woman.

There’s even a bomber jacket inspired piece for the Sporty Spice in you. Shop the collection on www.lomar.sa

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VINTAGE BIBA

It was the defining fashion name in the 60s, synonymous with Swinging London - a cultural youth revolution that saw the rise of modern dressing and living. Biba, the fashion label founded by Barbara Hulanicki, was at the heart of the movement famed for its peasant tops, printed floral dresses, geometrics, printed sets and gingham dresses with their signature high arm holes and bishop sleeves.

The British brand celebrates its 50th anniversary this year and Farfetch has launched an exclusive collaboration with vintage store Decades to present a collection of rare vintage Biba for sale. The collection was sourced from an avid London-based vintage collector, Pari who has been collecting clothing and memorabilia for decades as the brand struck a proverbial chord with her; “Barbara Hulanicki’s design and concept stood out a mile.” The collection consists of more than one hundred original pieces including the floor-length leopard print coat worn by Twiggy in British Vogue 1973.

The collection will be available on Farfetch on September 10.

LAYLA ASGAR FASHION

One of the most consistent fashion designers in the city, Layla Asgar has been working hard to get her story out there.

There’s a strong message in her work that stands out from the rest of the designers here – she makes clothes for real women.

“A trend might not work for every body type, so I push myself to create pieces that would flatter – the thumb rule is to identify the style and comfort zones,” she explains. To drive home the point, her Resort 2015 collection campaign features Doha fashion bloggers Bonjour Chiara and Tima Fashion as real life models in her pieces. “I always encourage my clients to take an adventurous route that they might not have tried before to highlight their natural beauty,” Layla says. The Resort 2015 collection draws inspiration from the formation of pearls and sea waves and is targeted at the jet-set crowd with separates and dresses ready for a vacation mix and match.

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AUTUMN WINTER 2014

THE NEW SEASON

BY DEBRINA ALIYAH

THE GUIDE TO THE MOODBOARDS AND INSPIRATIONS BEHIND THE SEASON’S MOST INFLUENTIAL COLLECTIONS AND HOW THEY WILL TRANSLATE INTO THE PIECES THAT WE WILL BE WEARING THIS FALL.

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Hunter Original AW14 (Christopher James, British Fashion Council)

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LANVIN What: A haunting picture of fantasy, Alber Elbaz draws the connection between reality and the mysterious woman who is shaded under the collection’s wide feathered hats. Dubbed ‘Tribal Travelling,’ he explores the expression of constant movement of fabrics just like the woman he dresses who travels from one continent to another. Through the spectrum of movement, every extreme is examined from a widely simple shift dress to the ornately embellished gown.

How: Simple silhouettes are lavishly and ornately finished with unexpected details of concertina fold leather, brocade prints, voluminous ruffles and peeks of tweed edges. The key is in the detailed and elaborate hats including a marabou feather-fringed wide brim number.

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DIOR What: The strength and panache of the city girl – a woman of power who may not always have time to dress leisurely comes to the forefront of Raf Simons’ abstract cityscape. “I wanted to propose a new woman,” Simons says, “of powerful tailoring to offer another reality and another function.” Drawing from the designer’s utmost strength, he combines traditional men’s tailoring with Dior’s feminine silhouettes.

How: Peak lapels, double breasting and horn buttons come into the feminine domain with business suits that are fluid and dresses inspired by men’s shirting. The ever-changing city comes through in a highly mod hybrid of training shoes and stilettos while shoe laces give shape onto curves of dresses.

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CELINE What: One photo of Lee Miller bathing in Adolf Hitler’s bathtub in 1945 after the fall of the Nazis sparked off Phoebe Philo’s narration of women who wants to wear men’s clothes. Understandably, elements of femininity should always shine through regardless how utilitarian the military overcoats or boots are. There’s much practicality and swiftness from the women depicted in the collection, just like Miller and her creative pioneering contemporaries in the 30s.

How: Calf-length fit and flare coats with astray buttons and oversized masculine trousers that fall all the way to the floor while feather earrings are worn one-sided. Fur muffs, single rose corsages, leather and felted fabric make for strong details and the Celine woman remains steadfastly a clutch-carrying feminist.

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BURBERRY What: Christopher Bailey conjures “The Bloomsbury Girls” in tribute to the early 20th century Bloomsbury Group of British writers, artists and thinkers. The vision is akin to a boho peace-loving floral movement with fluid silhouettes and dreamy make-up. The collection also kickstarts the brand’s partnership with Charleston Trust to protect the 16th century estate that served as The Bloomsbury Group’s meeting place.

How: Huge and generous scarves appear on every look whether as cashmere equestrian blankets or printed silk. Drape around the neck or cinch around the waist with a super-slim belt. Dresses are soft and feminine in crepe with high waists and hems that go beyond the knees.

The hand-painted bags and shoes are sure to make the IT list this Fall.

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CAROLINA HERRERA What: Proportions and geometry gives life to Carolina Herrera’s signature floor-sweeping gowns and occasion-appropriate dresses. Collars go big in a cocoon with enveloping sleeves that end flatteringly at elbows or just barely touching the wrist.

Geometry not only comes in prints but also as patterns on dresses while the Turkish-inspired mini hats make for cute contrasts.

How: Go for the gold classic complete with the chignon up-dos as the pieces make a great addition to the evergreen section of your wardrobe. Playing with proportions also means a flattering a cut to your natural body shape.

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DSQUARED2 What: Anything that references “Girl, Interrupted� is going to be great, in our opinion. Dean and Dan envision a once glamourous woman who has the finest things in the world, in the unfortunate circumstance of being institutionalised. Hence, the story of the regally dressed woman with a dizzying mental state, appropriately accompanied by nurses who are swathed in the mandatory white.

How: Iconic 60s shapes with rich textures and couture-like evening wear of capes, feathers and crystal bows. Structured lines of a classic nurse uniform get updated with bonded white leather and stretch inserts while furs make for detailing on lingerie and pajamas.

VALENTINO What: Referencing Italian artistic panache, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli find inspiration from the late Sixties, early Seventies movement in Rome where unconventional women like Giosetta Fioroni, Carol Rama and Carla Accardi led a cultural revolution. The artists were proponents of feminist themes with artwork that was vibrant and enduring, lending joyous energy into this collection.

How: Classic materials are lavishly embellished with oversized floral prints, Commedia Dell’Arte diamond patterns, stripes and geometric shapes with silhouettes of sleek kimono, long skirts, capes, minidresses and full gathered skirts.

FENDI What: Athleticism at its finest and most luxurious hour happened after Karl Lagerfeld sent a furry mini version of himself down the runway.

There is so much liberation of the female form in these sporty shapes and lines that give a revived energy into the irreverent house of fur. The core message was modernity; in thoughts, in trend and in the purpose of fur.

How: It is all about the layering – it is winter after all. Urbane meets military elements like mesh, and round collars are aplenty as separates, but the bomber jacket turned dress is a stroke of genius. There were also the fur staples of long sable coats and enveloping fur hats and hoods that did not seem old-fashioned at all with the new spirit of the house.

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LOUIS VUITTON What: There are few moments like this in fashion at this point – a new creative direction with almost no archival or historical reference (so to speak) as we see Nicolas Ghesquiere step into the helm of the house after Marc Jacob’s leaving. And that would also mean, as with his predecessor, a free hand in shaping the vision of the new LV woman. In this first instance for Ghesquiere, she is fresh, energetic and modern with no frills.

How: To drive home the point, LV released a special editorial shot by the legendary Jurgen Teller at the brand’s headquarters of twelve new directional looks for the season. Soft buttery black crocodile coat and of course the quintessential leather accessories of curve-heeled booties, box bags reincarnated from mini trunks, and bowling bags.

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SAINT LAURENT What: Appropriation and the power of photographs were the defining themes for the works of American conceptual artist John Baldessari – the featured persona on Hedi Slimane’s invitation for the show. There’s a slight sinister undertone to the images but the effect is something not unfamiliar to Slimane’s love for the rebellious. Harking back to the youth culture of the sixties, Slimane brings the vision of grunge girls who cry, “There isn’t Time”.

How: Short hems, flat but glittered boots, opaque tights, tartan hot pants, and many incarnations of capes. As the sixties go, kneelength coats in different materials will keep you in sync while shimmering dresses will break the otherwise monotone of black.

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TOD’S What: The de facto queen of leather Alessandra Facchinetti melds together the world of classical and futuristic and the ever opposites of matte and shine of leather. Pieces that are “more graphic when exploring the satirical style with sophisticated unisex flavor,” targeted at women who are conscious about silhouettes and yet crave the freedom and comfort of the softer touch.

How: A luxurious tribute to the vive de jour attitude, shirt dresses, straight cut trousers, full skirts with leather panels, and trench coats constructed in feather light, almost paper-like leather. To contrast, pieces come in dreamy romantic pastel shades.

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THE FENDI

LEGACY IN FUR

BY DEBRINA ALIYAH

ON THE LESSON OF STAYING RELEVANT, LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE ITALIAN VANGUARDS OF FUR, THE HOUSE OF FENDI. IN THE LAST 90 YEARS, THE ODDS HAVE ALMOST ALWAYS BEEN AGAINST THE DECADENT NOTION OF FUR – THE COMING AND GOING OF TWO WORLD WARS, THE RISE OF FEMINISM REVOLTING AGAINST THE DIFFICULT GARMENT, AND THEN THE TIMEWORN ISSUE OF ANIMAL RIGHTS. BUT UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF THE FENDI FAMILY, FUR HAS NEVER DIMINISHED IN ITS ROLE THROUGHOUT THE DECADES, ESPECIALLY AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME WHEN THE HIGHLY CONTEMPORARY AND PLAYFUL FENDI MONSTER BUG HAS CHARMED ITS WAY INTO OUR HEARTS.

The first FENDI store

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The Fendi sisters and Karl Lagerfeld

The first FENDI fur collection by Karl Lagerfeld featuring Silvia Venturini Fendi as a kid in 1965

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Delfina Delettrez Fendi in Fendi fur

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pivotal move of revolutionising fur from a wealth symbol to a versatile wearable material cemented Fendi’s signature in the 50s. The five sisters, Paola, Anna, Franca, Carla and Alda – daughters of the founders Edoardo and Adele Fendi, knew that innovation and research were key to breathing new life into what was then, heavy and stiff fur. The arrival of Karl Lagerfeld at the house complimented the work of the five sisters, heralding a new era of reshaped and redesigned garments of fur that were light, soft and desirable as fashion pieces. “He rethought the Fendi furs, taking away the internal linings and giving incredible lightness to it,” says Silvia Venturini Fendi, the daughter of Anna who currently is a creative director at the house.

The advancements were moments of science meeting art; rediscovering of old furs, new tanning methods, new processing techniques, all culminating in the unconditional success of

Model Liu Wen wearing Fendi fur

Fendi’s first haute-couture collection presented in 1966. “Adele Fendi was a genius, with me she was beyond charming. I went to see them; I proposed another collection called Fun Fur. Slowly, the very classic bourgeois fur coat disappeared and then it became the fur business in Italy because they accepted they needed to remove the lining, to do things with fur nobody had done with fur before. Fur had to be treated like just another material,” Karl says.

It is a continuous evolution and experimentation that the family is never afraid or shy of. In the past decade, we have seen the incorporation of 24 karat gold molecules in fur and the use of mix and match materials including silk and cashmere.

“Experimentation is such a vital part of the brand. Some past furs are so relevant that they are reinterpreted in the present.

Past is present and future is past,” Silvia says. And on the runway this fall, while little Karlito – a fur charm in the image of Karl himself – garners headlines, the solid 1930-esque coats with peeks of fur bring about new romantic visions of the founding days of the house.

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Fur Workmanship

FENDI Astuccio Fur Tablet from FW1971-1972

Fur Workmanship

“ADELE FENDI WAS A GENIUS, WITH ME SHE WAS BEYOND CHARMING. I WENT TO SEE THEM; I PROPOSED ANOTHER COLLECTION CALLED FUN FUR. SLOWLY, THE VERY CLASSIC BOURGEOIS FUR COAT DISAPPEARED AND THEN IT BECAME THE FUR BUSINESS IN ITALY BECAUSE THEY ACCEPTED THEY NEEDED TO REMOVE THE LINING, TO DO THINGS WITH FUR NOBODY HAD DONE WITH FUR BEFORE. FUR HAD TO BE TREATED LIKE JUST ANOTHER MATERIAL.” - KARL LAGERFELD.

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creations. In addition, FENDI is the only fashion brand to have an in house fur atelier.

How has FENDI in the years managed to remain so contemporary and timeless?

High craftsmanship and experimentation have always been core values for FENDI when creating furs; innovative techniques that Fendi has implemented in time remain so actual even today, for example I still wear a cape from FW 1978 – 1979 with “Tegole” workmanship that could be from the latest catwalk.

In your opinion, which one is the most interesting and particular technique that FENDI has used in time to create its fur pieces?

I think that the Gold Molecular Fusion (FW 2008-2009) is a very futuristic and innovative technique, where the gold 24K molecules are placed, thanks to these stunning techniques on the edge of the fur as paint brush strokes.

How do you reinvent older classics to suit a new, modern temperament?

One of our values is evolution, we believe in creating timeless pieces that will last. The Astuccio Fur from the early ‘70s for example is such an iconic piece for FENDI and has been reinterpreted with some slight changes in the last Main FW 13-14 collection.

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“FENDI HAS FUR IN ITS DNA”

SILVIA VENTURINI FENDI TAKES US ON A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE ON GROWING UP IN THE HOUSE OF FENDI, THE BRAND’S RELATIONSHIP WITH KARL LAGERFELD AND HOW FUR HAS CREATIVELY EVOLVED IN THEIR DESIGN DNA. What is your first memory of fur?

When I was a kid, after school I used to come and visit my mother and her sisters in the atelier and loved looking at them while they were at work together with the artisans. For them, it was really meticulous attention to details and dedication to their work.

Thanks to them FENDI has become what it is today.

Fur is a unique piece that you buy once and wear forever and ever. It is something that doesn’t get destroyed. Some are, in my opinion, like little works of art.

What makes FENDI unique when speaking about fur?

FENDI has the legitimacy in furs, as it has always created fur since its foundation in 1925. It is part of its DNA and the craftsmanship is passed on from generation to generation of craftsmen that have to train more than ten years. Fendi has a unique heritage in the sector that informs present and future

What is your relationship with Karl Lagerfeld?

I’ve known Karl Lagerfeld since I was a kid. I perfectly remember him working with my mother and her sisters in the Fendi Fur Atelier, sketching and brainstorming. I have a wonderful relationship with him, of great respect and admiration; he is an incredible person, very clever. We really know each other well and there is no need to speak much when creating together the collections, it is a very easy relationship because we understand each other with just a look. I know what he likes; he wants to be surprised and see new things every time and gets bored very easily! The amazing aspect of working with Karl is that he is very projected towards the future. It’s a privilege to work with him.

What is the role of Fur in accessories?

Accessories, starting from bags have always had a great importance in the Fur sector, for example the Gold 24k Baguette in mink has been treated with the same technique (Molecular fusion) as the Fur piece. Small Accessories as the fur charms have been designed to give the possibility to everyone to live the Fur dream not being able for example to afford a Fur coat. Fendi has Fur in its DNA, so fur details have basically been applied almost to all the products.

What kind of workmanship do you think is the FENDI signature when speaking about Furs?

The lightness is really the signature - this is something very unique that happens only in FENDI. When it moves, the fur becomes very sensual like a light garment that is closer to the symbol of women nowadays. This happens thanks to the “Metamorphosis technique” where fur and textures almost fuse together in one. It is where experimentation and creativity meet. I think that the “Intarsi” In lays workmanship is part of the tradition, it is quite complex and elaborate as it takes many hours to create one Fur coat.

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BEGIN AGAIN

BY JAN JANSSEN / THE INTERVIEW PEOPLE

KEIRA KNIGHTLEY IS FEARLESS WHEN IT COMES TO THROWING HERSELF INTO HER FILM ROLES. SHE’S PLAYED MENTAL PATIENTS (A DANGEROUS METHOD), SCHEMING ARISTOCRATS (ANNA KARENINA), AND EVEN BOUNTY HUNTERS (DOMINO) OVER THE COURSE OF HER CAREER, BUT HER NEW FILM, BEGIN AGAIN, POSED AN ENTIRELY DIFFERENT CHALLENGE.

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he plays an aspiring singer songwriter trying to find her way in New York with the help of an alcoholic music executive (Mark Ruffalo). It’s the first time Knightley has had to sing “outside the shower” and it proved to be a daunting task.

“When I signed up for the film it was really the script that drew me and I didn’t think too much about the singing aspect for some odd reason,” Knightley recalls. “Then when I was confronted with having to do the actual singing I started to become very anxious.

Suddenly I found myself in a recording studio with professional music people and I realised I didn’t know what I was doing! (laughs) It was terrifying!”

Directed by John Carney (Once), Begin Again is the kind of light-hearted fare that Knightley was desperately looking for after having played in “too many dark” films in recent years. The comedy drama also stars Maroon 5 frontman and The Voice judge Adam Levine, making his feature film debut, as a rising rock star who breaks her heart.

The 29-year-old Knightley lives in London with her husband James Righton, vocalist and keyboard player for the London-based indie rock band The Klaxons, whom she married a year ago in a small private ceremony on a hilltop in southern France.

We caught up with Keira at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York recently where Begin Again was the

closing film. For our chat, the lithe beauty was wearing a black Chanel dress and Christian Loubuotin heels.

Knightley is a campaign spokesmodel for Chanel and has recently been seen in a series of striking ads on behalf of the Coco Mademoiselle fragrance. Knightley, who has been the face of Chanel since 2007, is seen playing a variation of a Bond girl in the lavish QR7.2 million campaign spot. Directed by Joe Wright (who previously worked with Knightley in Atonement), the advert is set to the song “She’s not There” (performed

by The Zombies) and sees Keira looking ultraglamorous in a delicate gown of layered tulle.

Keira, before we talk about your new film Begin Again, there’s a lot of buzz about your new Coco Mademoiselle commercial spot for Chanel?

It’s quite spectacular. I’ve always loved Chanel’s commercials. One of my favourites is the amazing ad Jean-Paul Goude did with Vanessa Paradis (for Coco Chanel) where she’s in a birdcage. My character is a little different, of course, and I love the kind of atmosphere they create. She’s a woman, very independent, very much in control, and she kind of toys with men. And in the end she gets on a speedboat which is rather cool and elusive, isn’t it?

Joe Wright directed the advert. You’ve had a long history of working with him?

Joe is the first filmmaker who truly supported me and

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egin Again is a light-hearted kind of film. It’s quite a contrast from some of the very serious projects you’ve done of late?

Yes. I felt that I had done enough very dramatic kinds of roles over the last five years and that I was tired of playing dark and tormented women. It begins to wear you down and I decided that I want to do more upbeat kinds of movies where I can play characters who are maybe a little closer in spirit to who I am and how I’m feeling at this point in my life. This film was exactly what I was looking for and I loved playing a young woman who is determined to live the kind of life she always wanted to, and enjoy this New York fairy tale. The city is really an integral character in the film and I hope that people will love how we present New York.

Was the singing the toughest aspect of the film for you?

I don’t usually have doubts when it comes to approaching the acting side of things although I do get stressed just before shooting starts, but the singing was something for some reason I didn’t really think about until we got very close to the start. I didn’t anticipate being as frightened as I was. When I ed to do the film, I didn’t really consider the singing aspect and suddenly when you’re confronted with that you begin to have some serious anxiety! It’s not at all the same as singing in the shower - surprise, surprise!

Your husband is a musician. Did he try to help prepare you?

He tried to teach me how to play the guitar and I tried not to kill him -- so that was about it. (Laughs) And then he stopped trying to teach me the guitar because I’m not very good at it.

I knew though that in terms of the character I was playing she was more of a songwriter and folk singer and John (director Carney) wasn’t looking for a voice that was going to carry a musical. I know I don’t have that, but I think you can kind of get away with a lot more in folk music. So we were kind of going for a talky-songy type vibe that we thought might be quite cool for the character. I’m definitely not a singer but I think I’m good enough to fake it! (Laughs) What about Adam Levine, who plays opposite you in the film. Did he give you any coaching?

No, although he was very encouraging, and I wouldn’t have dreamed of putting him through that! (Laughs) This film

was a challenge for him, too, because film is not the world he’s used to. But he’s a natural entertainer and every fibre of his being is dedicated to performing. Acting is a part of that and he had nothing to worry about during this film. Adam is the classic frontman. He is a ball of energy. You just kind of switch him on and he just goes, and he just bounces off the wall for hours. It’s amazing being in a room with that much enthusiasm and that much energy.

You’ve spoken about wanting to cut back a bit on your acting schedule? Does part of that have to with your being married?

I had already wanted to take more time for myself because I tend to work very intensely and I wasn’t giving myself a chance to spend enough time with my friends. Even though I enjoy acting and love the atmosphere of being on a set, it can also be exhausting and you find yourself spending several months recovering from a project and then you have another film lined up. Now I want to have more of a personal life and enjoy my time with my husband and my friends.

You’ve been married for a year now. How have things been going?

It must be going pretty well because we’re still together!

(Laughs) I love being married to James and being able to share my life with him. Even though we both travel a lot it’s always so romantic when we’re back home together and I get to cook and we can just relax and get to be very cozy. But we’re so used to travelling we also love being able to take little trips here and there together. It’s also fun visiting different cities and getting to explore places together as opposed to just being alone when you’re working on a set or he’s on tour with his band and you’re dealing with being apart.

You love Paris. Is that one reason you decided to get married in France?

I suppose it played a factor but it was more because of being able to have more privacy for our wedding. But I love Paris and I would love to be able to learn the language. I’m determined to be able to speak French fluently one day even though I’ve been saying that for ten years! (Laughs) I still have trouble ordering a meal at a restaurant or from room service while speaking French. I just start stumbling around for the words.

You turn 30 next year. How do your reflect on your life in the limelight thus far?

That’s a big question. I’m more confident and at ease now than I was earlier in my career. I was stung by some of the criticism I received and I let it get to me more than I should have. I worked very hard to prove myself and as I’ve gotten older I’ve learnt that you just need to get on with it. You need to have the attitude that you should do the best work you can, make yourself happy, and not worry about the rest.

What are your plans for the future?

I don’t have a lot of films planned at this moment. I like feeling a bit free for the time being and not looking too far down the road.

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Charlotte wears Embroidered Silk Evening Gown Tabeeay and Naht ring Hani pumps Isabella wears Bisht-inspired coat Sleeveless silk dress Waham bracelet Rawya pumps Full couture looks from QELA at The Pearl-Qatar.

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STYLE THE AUTUMN OF

BRINGING TOGETHER CREATIVITY FROM THE DIFFERENT FACETS OF QATAR’S FASHION LANDSCAPE, THIS AUTUMN IS DESTINED FOR A SEASON OF FEMININE DETAILS WITH STACCATOS OF EDGINESS. FROM THE UNASSUMING DESERT CITY, RISES THE MODERN WAVE OF WOMENSWEAR. Creative and Photography: Rocky Dafna assisted by Rob Altamirano Fashion Editor: Debrina Aliyah Hair & Makeup: Bidya Thapa and Mika Lombard (Habibs Hair & Beauty Salon) Models: Isabella Haycock and Charlotte Cunningham (Trinity Talent Qatar) Special thanks to W Doha Hotel & Residences for venue and amenities.

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Moucharabieh Cape Embroidered Silk Dress Bracelet (Nihaya set) Tourath ring Full couture look from QELA at The Pearl-Qatar.

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Dress by Twenty30Forty Clutch by Cala Mari www.facebook.com/twenty30forty www.facebook.com/nomadstreetstyle

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Charlotte wears Embellished Capelet with Gown Isabella wears Backless Gown Both by Toujouri AW2014 at The Pearl-Qatar.

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Embellished Shoulder Fur Vest Embroidered Slim Pants Both by Toujouri AW2014 at The Pearl-Qatar.

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Lace Detail Cropped Top Lace Ruffle Mini Skirt Both by The Gild www.facebook.com/ thegildonline

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TEATUM JONES

THE TEXTILE TOUCH

BY DIANA FARID

IN SUCH A COMPETITIVE POOL OF DESIGNERS, IT REQUIRES EXCEPTIONAL TALENT TO BREAKTHROUGH THE CLUTTER. TEATUM JONES HAS MANAGED TO CUT THROUGH THE NOISE WITH THEIR INNOVATION IN TEXTILE CREATIONS. SLIPPING THROUGH THEIR LATEST COLLECTION WOULD LEAVE YOU AT AWE; A PERFECT PLAY ON INGENIOUS CONCEPTS, MATCHLESS CUTS AND STATE OF THE ART TEXTILES.

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Jones AW14 presents fabrics exclusively created and developed by the founders, Catherine Teatum and Rob Jones, designed for the woman who radiates stamina, resilience and physical perseverance.

The collection further solidifies Teatum Jones’ reputation as “textile pioneers” where they pushed the fabric development to new 3D textural boundaries layered with their signature narrative.

“Story and narrative have always been a huge part of our design process as we have a passion for telling these stories through the fabrics we create,” the duo says. There’s a need to create something bold, new and modern with every new collection, “we are fascinated by texture and never afraid to be bold with color.”

In the few years since the launch of the brand, the designers have managed to capture attention with their signature narrative pieces. “We were trained in womenswear at Ravensbourne and Central Saint Martins respectively. We met while working together on menswear and became enamored with one another’s sense of escapism,” they explain. Teatum and Jones invested “several years researching and developing their ideas for what they envisioned as a modern, polished and cool women’s wear brand.”

The AW14 collection is meant to achieve harmony equally from both vulnerability and strength. Their latest pieces are intended to be a continual dialogue between the masculine and feminine, allowing the woman wearing it to achieve the perfect balance between structure, fluidity, color and texture. “It is a studied recognition of the lives of working people in the deep South and Western states of America. Leaving aside glorified notions of Technicolor landscapes, postcard grandeur and wholesome pioneers, we explored the side less-known,” they say. Taking a cue from the Richard Avedon’s work that focuses on powerful

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This shared spark always leads us to a human story, which grips us emotively.

Once we have the story in place we find out as much about the character as we possibly can.

human subjects to portray the severity of existence, “there’s an exaggerated sense of desolate isolation, misplaced dreams and a physical and emotional endurance that is motivated by a powerful spirit for survival.” This embraces the same spirit of all their work where the brand designs are aimed at the super smart, confident and creative women who would cherish the cuts and the human story behind each collection’s inspirations.

Every collection is the beginning of a new inspirational journey for both Catherine and Rob where they share a purity of the same vision describing it to be “a common spark between them.”

As they close every season, a new inspiration comes knocking be it a book, an artist, a film or even a political incident. “This shared spark always leads us to a human story, which grips us emotively. Once we have the story in place we find out as much about the character as we possibly can. At this point of the research we lock ourselves away in the studio, library and museums. We completely shut everyone out that is not involved in the design team. This is to make sure that nothing distorts the vision and narrative for that season,” they say. Once they lock down the mood, they come back into real life for the business and development process of the collection.

The designers are thrilled by their journey so far and find it exciting to see things they worked on and created coming to life. They promise to continue seeking beauty and refinement with every new collection whilst remaining loyal to an ethos of authenticity, desirability and quality British craftsmanship. They are excited to be showing their debut Salon Show for AW14/15 at London Fashion Week, and hope that in five years, Teatum Jones will enjoy availability on an even wider global scale.

Teatum Jones is available at Per Lei Couture boutique at La Croisette 18, The Pearl-Qatar. The AW14 collection is part of the boutique’s edits for their ready-to-wear segment. Find them on Instagram @perleicouture_doha

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EXPRESSING YOURSELF TO THE WORLD THROUGH JEWELLERY

BY DEBRINA ALIYAH

WHEN YOU PUT ON A PIECE OF NADA G JEWELLERY, YOU ARE CONTINUING A STORY THAT BEGAN IN THE MIND OF THE DESIGNER HERSELF. THE COLLECTIONS, GENEROUSLY VARIED IN STYLES AND MOODS, WERE CONCEIVED OUT OF THE MANY SPECTRUMS OF THE DESIGNER’S PERSPECTIVE AS A WOMAN.

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BOY MEETS GIRL “The tight bands represent masculinity and the smaller bands represent the girly side.”

MOODSWINGS “The pieces always have curves on it and can be worn according to your mood. It’s detachable so you can wear it in different ways – it’s wavy and it has a ‘swing’ to it.”

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eminine moods call for the delicate touches of the Aya pieces, while grounded days are a perfect fit with the organic allure of the Malak collection while adventurous spirits steer to the vibrant and fun Uma pieces.

The philosophy of Nada’s work is something that we can all relate to. After all, nobody wakes up every morning feeling the exact same way, and for Nada, the jewellery is an extension of representing how you feel to the world. “We all have different perspectives throughout our lives. I may not know you, but if you are wearing my creations, we are somehow connected through the story that brought that piece of jewellery to life,” she says.

Nada G the label, a play on the designer’s last name Ghazal, was a sort of long-awaited homecoming project for the ex-advertising creative. Her lifelong passion for shoes and jewellery began at the age of six when she made her first ring using her mother’s crocheting materials, “I still have those rings,” she reminiscences. After an award-winning advertising career, Nada poured her experience into building and marketing her own label, through the age-old method of word-of-mouth advertising which sealed her success.

“I had a small trunk show out of my home, people loved it and then it just became so big that I had TV stations coming to interview me,” she says.

A flagship store in Beirut and several international awards later (including the prestigious Rising Star Award from JCK Las Vegas), Nada is now a firm fixture on the fine jewellery circuit. But while the business expands, the core of the label remains steadfastly intimate in its design philosophy and versatility. “There’s a lot of design work but the pieces are always easy to wear. Clients come back to us because they don’t feel they are buying the same thing over and over. The collections have the same soul but very different looks,” Nada explains. She works exclusively with 18k gold and precious stones, “I feel a sort of energy with the metal. It is flexible and organic, perhaps just like me.”

The signature Malak rings that feature a brushed effect on the metal paired with coloured diamonds have legions of fans in the US and UK, where she is currently being represented. The complex Matrix ring that features one thousand and eighty seven stones, which she dubs her good luck charm, won her the coveted award at Las Vegas and the fluid curves of the Uma rings widened her clientele to include the younger generation.

As she launches a new collection every year, the existing repertoire gets updated along the way with new additions.

The Malak, Aya and Uma, some of the first few collections from the label, were manifestations of three baby names that Nada had wanted to name her then unborn daughter. “I was really drawn to Aya. As a word, it is a perfect anagram and while designing, I had unconsciously reflected the shape of the written word into the pieces,” she says. The latest addition to the label is the Boy Meets Girl collection, an almost androgynous touch with pieces that combine femininity and masculinity in edgy rings and ear cuffs.

The brand’s campaign features the designer herself, modelling the jewellery, portraying different personalities to suit the different collections.

It is a fitting tribute to her work, giving a piece of herself to her clients through the brand.

Nada G is now available at Fifty One East, Lagoona Mall. It is the label’s first outpost in the Gulf region. The label also carries The Exclusives – custom made one-off pieces that are personalized.

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A BODY OF WORK

AS FASHION COLLABORATION GOES, THIS ONE SEEMS TO BE A PAIR MADE IN HEAVEN. DESIGNER ROLAND MOURET IS NO STRANGER TO THE FASHION WORLD FOR HIS BODY-CON SILHOUETTES DESIGNED TO FLATTER AND ADORE THE FEMALE FORM. THESE JAW-DROPPING FORM-HUGGING DRESSES HAVE NO DOUBT BEEN ON THE DATE-NIGHT ROTATION OF OUR WARDROBE FOR YEARS.

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latest handshake between Roland and Banana Republic sees the designer using the fashion retailer’s signature Sloan fabric to construct his silhouettes. “We were drawn to and inspired by Roland’s skill for draping and attention to fit. He has such a strong sense of how to dress a woman, and brings such a beautiful sensuality to his work. Roland’s vision really matched ours as we worked together to use his design expertise and Banana Republic’s Sloan fabric to create a truly

covetable collection,” says Melloney Birkett, vice-president of women’s design for Banana Republic. The bi-stretch fabric could not be a more perfect material to bring to life the sexy aesthetics of Roland. “The fabric was originally used for the Sloan pants and given the popularity, we created the Sloan Collection for spring this year,” Melloney explains. With Karolina Kurkova headlining the collaboration’s campaign, the pieces are now in-stores at Banana Republic boutiques. It is a collection that Mouret calls, “Sexy, Elegant and Chic.” We get the behind-the-scenes low-down from the man himself on the special project. Peeks of fur bring about new romantic visions of the founding days of the house.

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Q&A WITH ROLAND MOURET

What attracted you to partner with a high street brand, and why do you feel the collaboration with Banana Republic is a fit?

Partnering with Banana Republic on this project was such an adventure for me. This partnership is a great fit for both of us because we both have the same goal of making women feel and look beautiful in what they’re wearing.

What was your design process for the capsule?

I met with the Banana Republic team and we literally draped the Sloan fabric on a fit model to give her the most flattering look possible. I worked to connect myself with Banana Republic’s Sloan fabric, and was amazed at how seamlessly the fabric worked as I draped each piece.

What drew you to use the Sloan fabric as the basis for the capsule?

What makes it unique?

I was initially drawn to the Sloan fabric for this collection because of its stretchy but firm texture. The material gives a smoothing appearance and creates a form-fitting silhouette, which has always been part of my design DNA. What was your design goal with the collection?

The common goal for this collection is to offer incredible fit through an assortment of hourglass silhouettes using Banana Republic’s Sloan fabric, extending my love of structure and silhouette into accessible prices. These pieces are multifunctional for the modern woman to wear and accessorize in her own way, making her always ready for any occasion. This capsule in particular is an opportunity to offer great quality and style at a more affordable price. I am excited to bring my designs to an entirely new customer and market.

How would you describe the Roland Mouret for Banana Republic woman?

The Roland Mouret for Banana Republic woman is adventurous and needs to dress for a variety of occasions. She is very selfassured and isn’t afraid to make bold decisions when it comes to her style.

Do you have a favorite look from the collection?

My favorite look from the collection is the asymmetrical one

shoulder dress. It really reflects my signature style, with a new fabric to create a unique and flattering shape.

This is the second time you’ve collaborated with a large retailer, following your collaboration with Gap in 2006. What attracts you to partner with a high street brand, and why do you feel the collaboration with Banana Republic is fitting?

Working with Gap on a dress collection was a great experience, and I am excited now to work with Banana Republic on a larger capsule – nearly three times the size of my Gap collaboration, and also this time with a global retail presence.

How did your collaboration with Gap in 2006 sell? Was the consumer response positive?

I cannot comment on how the collection sold, but we were pleased with the customers’ response.

What was it like working together on this project?

The Banana Republic team were true collaborators through the entire process. The capsule is an iconic blend of the best of both brands--Roland Mouret and Banana Republic. Melloney (Banana Republic) and I share an aesthetic point-of-view that made it easy to deliver a capsule that married our vision of the Roland Mouret for Banana Republic woman. It was a lot of fun working with her and the Banana Republic team to see the collection come to life.

How and when do you see the pieces being worn?

I see these pieces on an elegant woman who wants to look and feel incredible for every occasion. The collection is versatile, with some pieces perfect for a day at the office worn with a blazer, and easily updated with different shoes or accessories for a night out.

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THE FUTURISTIC FASHION

CAPITAL ITS CHERUBS

BY SINDHU NAIR

GLAM MEETS A RARE KIND OF FASHION SPECIES, THE SINGAPORE FASHION ANGEL, ALFIE LEONG, THE FOUNDER OF MU APPAREL AND A.W. O. L.

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Singapore’s fashion scene makes you think that the country is more an international brand consumer than a local producer of talent. But that is just after the uninitiated first look. International brands are spread across Orchard Road and its mall destinations but go down the path less trodden and you can see the evolution of a distinct Singaporean voice in fashion. Added to this is the fact that Orchard Road had been voted as the world’s top shopping street, in a survey conducted by Presence Mystery Shopping, and Singapore is really on a fashion tangent. But alongside the opening of various fashion institutions such as H&M and the Louis Vuitton Island Maison, a first of a kind concept in Singapore, several home grown brands have also gained international prestige, such as Raoul and AWOL. According to Lily Hamid, a local fashion enthusiast who owns a multi-brand boutique in Singapore, there is a perceptible shift in mindset. Singaporean designers too are getting more popular and international fashion followers are finally recogising the country’s talents and distinguishing them from the mass market offering from neighbouring China.

The fashion industry is also getting international fame with the likes of London-based Singaporean Ashley Isham dressing celebrities ranging from Kylie Minogue to Lady Gaga, Singaporeborn, Paris-based designer Andrew Gn’s clientele that includes Celine Dion, Sarah Jessica Parker and Gwyneth Paltrow, and the Duchess of Cambridge spotted in a Singapore brand Raoul.

Singapore was also been ranked eighth in the world’s most fashionable cities in the last survey by Global Language Monitor, two spots behind Hong Kong, and one spot above Tokyo.

But the final endorsement came from Chanel when it chose to unveil its Cruise 2013/2014 collection in Singapore.

Odile Benjamin, the designer behind Raoul stated in Vogue UK that the Singapore fashion scene is developing at a rapid speed.

“There’s an incredible amount of talent and creativity here in Asia. There’s no reason why the next hub of fashion shouldn’t be Asia,” said Benjamin. “China is considered as production, but not a fashion connoisseur. Give us 30 to 40 years and we will be there.”

One designer who has been in the news lately is Alfie Leong, the guy with a soul in the gray world of fashion. His collections are known for their innovative drapes and intelligent pairing.

Coming from a very simple family, Alfie’s story is the true Singaporean success story, a story that illustrates that talent and hard work can never be ignored.

But this story had its twists and turns too before Alfie finally realised that fashion was his true vocation.

“I joined the Computer and Electronics department to study as that was the most important field every Singaporean wanted to be in,” he says, “But I soon realized that I was more interested

in dressing up for college than to really study anything they were teaching me.”

“But I learnt something there too,” he says. He says that studying in Singapore was very expensive and hence he decided to just start right from the bottom - sales, freelancing, working on displays for shops. The company where he was working started noticing Alfie and his talent and he was finally hired as the head merchandiser. He later went on to become the head designer. He took part in the Singapore Fashion Designer Contest the following year, while he was working as chief designer for Basic Black, another local label, and did something no one else had done. He put on an autumn/winter collection. The clothes, in brown, grey and black, were lined with beautiful silk brocades on the inside.

Some of the looks were reversible too.

The bold move paid off and after another series of trials and fiascos, armed with no formal training in fashion, Alfie finally went on to receive a scholarship to study fashion design at the University of Montreal. But this down-to-earth Singaporean opted to study in his home country. “My father was sick and I wanted to be near him,” he explains.

He went on to win the Smirnoff International Contest in 1997, where he was judged by fashion bigwigs including the late Alexander McQueen, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Mathew Williamson.

“I didn’t respect McQueen then, he was really arrogant,” he remembers. But that initial impression changed soon and Alfie considers McQueen as the “creator par excellence”.

In 2004, he set up his label Mu, named after one of the five elements, wood. Six years later, he launched a more luxurious label with more unconventional designs called A.W.O.L, short for “all walks of life”. His clothes are ageless, he says, “Like Jimmy Choo’s mother, who carries my bags. Though she doesn’t wear my clothes, her clothes follow the same timeless, ageless quality as Mu.” A woman has so many roles to follow, she has to be a protector for her kids, a career-oriented role, then the lover of her husband, and A.W.O.L is for these women, who fit in and out of all these roles, says Alfie whose love for his mother (she died a few years ago) guides all his actions. He says, “I use real fur and leather for AWOL and we come out with four seasons.”

Singapore has a perfect atmosphere to have a fashion industry with the government supporting creative inputs from the locals, feels Alfie, but it is not an easy place to be in with competition taking a toll on pricing of products.

“I cannot increase the prices for my collection because people will then opt for the international big-wigs and if I don’t increase my prices it is difficult to match the quality of fabric and the materials used,” laments the designer.

The new J.P. Tod’s Sartorial Collection focuses on the use and treatment of leather with the philosophy to take the hide “back to its roots”. The idea is to select the best leathers available and to keep them looking as pure and natural as possible by using the skills of Tod’s craftsmen that are deeply rooted in the tradition of Made in Italy. The processes used artfully employ techniques of brushing and polishing that allow the leather to display its true essence. The Sartorial Collection will be sold only in select Tod’s boutiques around the world and at the J.P. Club in the Tod’s Milan store.

WHERE THE BIG BOYS COME OUT TO PLAY

Derek Blasberg and Marc Jacobs worked some off-kilter ensembles at the recent Miu Miu Cruise 2015 runway show. Derek wore a summer-ready suit with shorts and colour panel oxfords while Marc looked oddly comfortable in his shiny skirt paired with a tee and white trainers.

Rolex presents three new versions of the Oyster Perpetual Sky-Dweller – the most recent and innovative model boasting fourteen patents. The new versions in 18k yellow, white and Everose gold in a 42mm case expand the existing collection by introducing new exclusive dials combined with new combinations of bracelets and leather straps.

DSQUARED2 CONSTRUCTION BOOTS Inspired by traditional Canadian work boots, the Construction boot is handmade

by Italian artisans and crafted from the finest brushed and vegetable leathers. The boot makes a statement in its traditional and bold color combinations of black and brown, black and cherry, or solid shades of tobacco and yellow. Packing some serious visual heft, the Construction’s ‘Blake’ assembly consists of white Vibram crepe lug sole with elevated inter-sole making it ultra-lightweight. Style accents of D-rings, leather loops, grosgrain ribbon laces, contrast stitching and grommets with the Dsquared2 maple leaf icon underscore Dsquared2’s heritage in the design – together with the high frequency DSQ embossed and raised logo on the upper.

These badass boots will anchor any fall look: denim, pants, shirts, leather jackets and even Dsquared2’s modern tailoring.

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H&M AND TOMAS BERDYCH H&M and tennis player Tomas Berdych started their collaboration early last year and the collection continues this season with stellar pieces including a floral ensemble that the sportsman wore during the French Open a few months ago. A lover of fashion and style, H&M dubs Tomas the perfect ambassador wearing the high-street label both on and off court. Tomas also works closely with the design team on the unique H&M tennis collection, bringing H&M clothing to the professional tennis courts of the world, and a sport influence to H&M.

PAUL SMITH AND SWIM DEEP Paul Smith collaborates with British band Swim Deep on the launch of his A/W14 Pre-Collection. Directed by photographer and film-maker Harley Weir, and set to the sounds of ‘Francisco’ from Swim Deep’s debut album Where the Heaven Are We, the short film sees the quartet head on a gentle stroll through the collection. For the new season, relaxed tailoring and a sun-soaked palette combine with opulent fabrics and exquisite details as Jim Morrison’s iconic style inspires a comfortable 21st century elegance. The music note and flamingo motifs that featured prominently in the men’s catwalk collection appear across T-shirts and on shirting in the pre-collection.

Additionally, Swim Deep drummer, Zach Robinson will also feature in the Paul Smith A/ W14 catwalk collection advertising campaign.

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SEPTEMBER 2014 AS MOST OF THE SUMMER’S HEAT IS BEHIND US (OR SO WE HOPE), WE PRESENT TREATS THAT ARE SURE TO KEEP YOU GLOWING, DESPITE THE WEATHER.

SKIN CARE OF THE STARS Adding a unique glow the Suki skin care range brings strong and safe together catering for the most serious skin problems to the most sensitive skin types. The product ingredients are backed by clinical research. The range is adored by celebrities worldwide including Courtney Cox-Arquette, Alicia Silverstone and Elizabeth Rohm, among others. Try the exfoliating body cleanser for quick results.

HYDRATION WONDER Celebrities from Eva Longoria and Tom Hanks have raved about Suki’s moisturising body oil, another skin saviour. Formulated as a super-nourishing greaseless hydration product, the easily-absorbed 3-in1 treatment can be used as a bath oil, moisturiser or massage oil.

AGENT PROVOCATEUR’S NEW FATALE BLACK PERFUME With a unique vision of femininity, Agent Provocateur has created a successful fragrance portfolio that started more than a decade ago. Its latest creation Fatale Black was inspired by the 1940’s Hollywood femme fatale, mysterious and seductive. An enticing, seductive and enigmatic scent with an irresistible signature personality, Fatale Black exemplifies the dichotomy of the Femme Fatale. The outrageously bold and enticing top note is a striking blend of spicy Pink Pepper from Madagascar, juxtaposed with succulent Mango and exotic Blackcurrant for an indescribably mysterious opening sensation that scintillates the senses.

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FRAGRANT MOODS

Pic Courtesy: Bourjois

Nayomi, the region’s leading lingerie retailer has launched a new scent, Paris Rouge, as part of its luxurious Soirée lingerie and nightwear collection. The fragrance, inspired by the exotic world of burlesque and the charm of Paris in the 1920s, is the perfect blend of jasmine flowers laced with a cocktail of crushed ripe plums, mandarins and a harmonious combination of sweet vanilla, musk, sugary nut praline and dark patchouli wood.

CAVALLI’S SIGNATURE The Roberto Cavalli signature series is much more than a range of scents. The first thing that clearly distinguishes this Roberto Cavalli signature series is the stunning design of the bottles.

Sensual and addictive, Roberto Cavalli’s signature perfume is the flagship of the Roberto Cavalli line. As such, it perfectly reflects the ideal woman for whom he creates; someone who is sophisticated and glamorous.

SUPER SMOOTHING LIP-BUTTER

MOISTURISING AND ENERGISING MIST

Move over lip balms, the ultra-glam Sephora balm is the one to take everywhere. In addition to being gorgeously retro, this 3-in-1 lip butter repairs, nourishes and enhances lips in just one step. Day after day, lips are left softer, smoother and more beautiful.

The all new energising and refreshing version of the mist that moisturises and revitalises the skin all day long.

Why we love it: It has a captivating fragrance that invigorates and awakens the body and mind.

EYE CANDY Bourjois offers a wide range of Contour Clubbing Waterproof pencil shades with matte, pearly or glittery effects to be mixed and matched for a bespoke look.

The ultimate collectables.

We are equally intrigued by the practically compact rose blusher which comes with its own mirror. Available in a delightful range of colours, it is the season’s must have.

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SEPTEMBER 2014

AGELESS PURITY

LANCOME LAUNCHES L’ABSOLU DE PARFUM Following the success of the original Eau de Parfum and subsequent variations, Lancôme has just introduced the most intense and luxurious version of the fragrance yet: La Vie Est Belle L’Absolu de Parfum. La Vie Est Belle was the best-selling fragrance in France in 2013, so it’s no surprise that Lancôme is expanding the line once again. This fall, after L’Eau de Parfum, L’Eau de Parfum Légère and L’Eau de Toilette, the brand is launching this more concentrated and powerful version of the fragrance. The new essence is developed by Anne Flipo and Dominique Ropion, the noses behind the original Eau de Parfum. The perfume is available in varieties of 20ml (QR. 314) or 40ml (QR. 430).

Acne is often associated with the angst driven, hormonal teenage years, but 1 in 5 women between the ages of 25 and 40 suffer from adult acne. It is widely known that this unsightly condition is the result of an increased production of sebum, an oily substance produced by the skin’s sebaceous glands, which clogs the pores, then attracts bacteria and becomes inflamed. For some women, breakouts are caused by an overproduction of androgens (male hormones) that increase sebum production.

Swiss line`s newest product, Ageless Purity 24H Pure Serum, unclogs and refines the pores, stops the bacterial growth linked to acne, and minimises acne marks and scars. It is a stellar product on its own, but when used in conjunction with Ageless Purity 24H Total-Matte Solution, its remarkable oil control product formulated to reduce the number of active sebaceous glands, and in turn sebum, the results are outstanding. The product will be available in Qatar from this September.

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LONG LASTING LIPSTICK You no longer have to reapply your lipstick more than once a day. The new long lasting lipstick from Clinique has redefined being matte. The lipstick is matte yet moist, comfortable, non-drying, stain-free. In usage tests, following one application, it retained 60% of its colour and cover after hours of rigorous wear. Panelists drank coffee, talked, ate without wearing off the lipstick.

The lipsticks pigments are ground in Cetyl Octanoate, an ingredient that develops colour to its true intensity. Porous Silica beads and Porous Silica are incorporated into the formula to set colour. Long-lasting moisturisation comes from a beeswax derivative, while a special polymer, originally developed for surgical use, helps protect lips from moisture loss.

KISS FROM A ROSE In 2012, the world-renowned jeweller and watchmaker Chopard launched a new fragrance designed to celebrate the fertile meeting of western craftsmanship and eastern inspiration. The perfume was called Malaki, from the Arabic word signifying “royal� and Chopard Oud Malaki soon became a symbol of elegance and refinement.

Chopard Rose Malaki is the latest addition to the Malaki line. This spicy floral fragrance is a sensual tribute to one of the most revered ingredients in the ancient art of perfumery: the Rose. A symbol of love par excellence, roses were used as early as the first century B.C. to create perfumes in Morocco but the process was greatly refined by Ibn Sina (Avicenna) who discovered how to extract rose essence from the petals of the regal flower.

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SOLE-KEEPER

BY DEBRINA ALIYAH

A FOOT SOAK, A THOROUGH SCRUB AND A DASH OF COLOUR TO THE TOES CONSTITUTE A GENERAL PEDICURE BUT BEAUTIFICATION ASIDE, THE NEW-AGE TREATMENTS AT MARGARET DABBS' SOLE LOUNGE IS MAKING US THINK TWICE ABOUT A PART OF OUR BODY THAT WE TEND TO NEGLECT MOST.

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KEEPING UP up with fashion and its accompanying shoe craze, many of us are guilty of putting our foot through discomfort to wear shoes of all sizes and shape. At day's end, we feel better when we kick them off and probably forget about the whole ordeal until the next time. Foot health is definitely not something widely discussed or given much thought just because we think our sturdy feet will always be fine. But the cumulation of aches and sores might eventually turn out to be something serious, and in some cases even gangrene.

It sounds morbid, but when Margaret Dabbs started her unique service of a medical pedicure in 1998, it immediately filled a gap where clients can consult on their foot problems in comfort and enjoy a pampering experience at the same time.

As a fully-trained podiatrist, Margaret was keen on helping people care for the individual needs of the feet and went on to develop a range of foot products to support her pedicure treatments. There are currently three clinics in London, and the Sole Lounge at Level Shoe District, Dubai Mall is the first one outside the UK. The Sole Lounge runs on the same philosophy of combining beauty with chiropody. As it is really a medical foot spa rather than a conventional beauty salon, I felt surprisingly at ease when I sat down for the session. I think some of you can relate when I say there’s just something not quite comfortable about having another person ‘manhandle’ your feet. Perhaps the custom-designed treatment chair helped (it was ergonomically comfortable), and my therapist, Simone Paul was a picture of smiles. Simone is of course, a qualified and medically-trained podiatrist, just like the rest of Margaret Dabbs’ team across all the clinics. The focus of the treatment was on medically

correcting conditions like dry skin, hardened calluses, and uneven toe nails and then finished with the standard nail colour application of your choice.

The precise and specific explanation of the processes was what put me at ease even though the treatment had used equipment like drills and surgical scalpels (there was no pain or discomfort) to buff your feet into a smoother and softer version.

The magical wand in all this is the Emu Oil that is the basis of Margaret Dabbs' line of products that are used in all the clinics.

The fatty acid in the oil makes for easy skin absorption with anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. And in a first for me, the entirety of the treatment was done without soaking the feet in water; the ‘dry treatment’ being an infection-preventive step as wet skin is more susceptible to bacteria.

The treatment was rejuvenating and the effects long lasting (my previously dry heels were soft for more than a month), but the Sole Lounge is highly-recommended for those who have foot health issues. Personalised consultation and dedicated treatment plans to treat problems like warts, bunions, and athletes foot can help curb further complications that may be life-threatening. The spa environment also makes it easy for clients to relax as opposed to a sterile clinical room that many might find daunting.

But if you are looking just for a pampering session to show your feet some love, who’s to say you can’t avail of the medical spa anyway? My feet stayed soft and ache-free and my shiny nail polish didn’t chip for several weeks. With all the goodness of the organically sourced and chemical-free ingredients in the products used, this treatment definitely goes into the keeper books.

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BEACH BAG ESSENTIALS

BY TAMSIN DUPLESSIS

IF YOU’RE LIKE ME, AND LOVE WORKING ON YOUR TAN, PREFERABLY ON A LOUNGER, AT A GORGEOUS BEACH DESTINATION, THEN YOU PROBABLY KNOW THERE ARE A FEW THINGS YOU JUST CANNOT LEAVE HOME WITHOUT.

I’m

here to give you, the top 10 essentials to have in your beach bag.

First and foremost: Sunscreen. We all know by now how important it is to protect our skin against the damaging sun’s rays. So take at least a SPF 50 for your face and SPF 30 for your body. Remember you want to build up a gradual tan, so take care not to lie in the sun for long periods of time.

For those of you who’ve been in hibernation for a few months and don’t want to look like a vampire on the beach, two words, Self-Tan. Apply some self-tan before you go to the beach as well as reapply will you’re sun tanning. A powder bronzer for the face is great as this absorbs oil as well.

Wet wipes and make up remover wipes are great for wiping sticky hands or sandy bits and are convenient for freshening up in case you end up at a sundowner.

Moisturizers and bb creams are necessary to replace moisture to parched skins and to maintain the tan you have been working on. Hydrating toner spritzers are also great to keep the skin hydrated. Rodial has an amazing Dragon’s Blood Toning Spritz containing Hyaluronic Acid to keep your skin cells plump with moisture.

Use an oil free long lasting foundation to keep your skin looking flawless. Remede has an amazing translucent UV coat to give your skin some colour, protection and keep it looking luminous.

Bright sheer lip-glosses and lip balms keep your lips hydrated. There’s nothing worse than chapped, cracked lips at the beach. Just make sure they contain a SPF 15 at least. Rodial has a range of great lip balms and gloss sticks to keep your lips looking voluptuous.

Waterproof mascara and eyeliners are another great way to keep you from looking washed out, and will prevent those dreadful panda eyes.

Use a hydrating leave-in masque or hair spritz to keep your hair from frying in the sun. Most hair care ranges have a sun protection range to keep your hair color looking fresh and your hair from becoming straw. Keep you hairbands and bobby pins handy for when you need to make that messy bun.

Find a fresh summer fragrance to spritz yourself with. Being outside in the heat, expect to perspire more than usual so don’t forget to replenish those lost electrolytes with lots and lots of water. Most fragrance houses launch an alcohol free version of their most popular fragrances every summer.

Entertainment is highly important when it comes to lounging around, so make sure you have your iPod with all your summer jams, favorite book or glossy magazine like Glam and succumb to the summer season.

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EID AL ADHA PROMOTIONS IN DOHA

Yes it will soon be time for Eid Al Adha. W Doha Hotel and residences has created a special package that aims to energise and delight during this festive time in Qatar. Escape with family and friends and take in a vibrant blend of fabulous design, cuttingedge technology and spectacular spaces. Tailored with the needs of both single travellers and families in mind, W Doha’s bespoke Eid package includes a special early check-in at 12 noon. Experience a glamorous urban sanctuary in the heart of buzzing West Bay, and chose from one of the 442 guest rooms all infused with funky design elements and equipped with complimentary WiFi. Whatever their preference, all guests will be welcomed with a limited edition W amenity to get their stay off to a sweet start. The promotion is valid from September 28 to October 11.

IKEA LAUNCHES NEW CATALOGUE IN QATAR IKEA RECENTLY LAUNCHED ITS 64TH ANNUAL CATALOGUE WITH ‘WHERE THE EVERYDAY BEGINS AND ENDS’ AS THE THEME FOR THE YEAR.

The catalogue has been launched simultaneously across the globe in over 46 countries and 345 stores. This is the third edition for Qatar with around 250,000 copies printed. John Kersten, Managing Director, IKEA- Qatar, UAE, Egypt and Oman said, “The new edition of the Ikea Catalogue focuses on these everyday moments. We hope to create affordable home furnishing solutions that inspires a more beautiful and easier life at home. Because if everyone can make the everyday begin and end in a nicer way, just imagine the effect on life.”

This years catalogue is officially the largest print production ever to be printed on 100% Forest Stewardship Council Mix Credit paper and carry the FSC logo. This means the entire production chain, from forest to printer, is FSC-certified to ensure a more sustainable origin of the wood. Also, more than half of the total energy used in the pulp, paper and print production came from renewable sources. An Ikea app brings the catalogue to life allowing users to scan the pages and choose from around 300 products to create furniture settings in their immediate surroundings.

IN THE RIGHT SPIRIT During the month of Ramadan, THE One Qatar team reached out to their local community by distributing food packages from their local warehouse and distributed these to workers from nearby camps at Iftar time. In keeping with Zakat, the staff and management decided to donate one full day of their salary. Together with THE One’s Qatar Restaurant, they volunteered their time by planning, buying and packing 1,000 food packages, containing juices, cakes, fruits and sandwiches.

“We were overwhelmed to find so many people queuing up before distribution began. Hundreds of men from all different nationalities, young and old flooded through our gates to receive their care packages,” says Sarah Culleton.

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