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Contents

54 STYLING YOU ON LINE

Mo White of TheOutNet.com takes Debrina Aliyah through the concept of Iris & Ink, the new wardrobe styling essentials for all time.

ALL THINGS 5

To celebrate our 5th anniversary, GLAM shares the Top 5 trends in beauty, cinema, and of course, fashion.

56 FASHION

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We relive the biggest blockbusters of cinema at the interiors of Sormani restaurant in a monochrome perspective.

64 FASHIONISTA

She's the leading lady of this year's Doha Tribeca Film Festival opening film, The Reluctant Fundamentalist. GLAM gets an intimate and exclusive look at the life and loves of Kate Hudson.

Contents 70 COSTUME DRAMA

Fashion and film have been inextricably linked since the era of the silent movie. Alexandra Kohut Cole explores the links between the two entities.

75 BEAUTY

Meet two of the top make-up artists from MAC as they give us the low-down on red carpet glamour.

78 A TOUCH OF CLASS

Abigail Mathias gets award winning film maker Mira Nair to talk about her passion for cinema and her collaboration with the Doha Film Institute.

80 SCREEN DREAMS

Jeremy Langmead, editor-inchief of MrPorter.com shares his wardrobe picks from his favourite films in a special guest post.

108 AN EVOLVED YOU

As we bid adieu to 2012, its time for some introspection and looking forward to a more evolved person. Our Yoga expert shows you how.

112 CABANA NIGHTS

Five designers explore their creative instincts at WAHM

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qatar's no.1 fashion magazine december 2012

On the cover KATE HUDSON PHOTOGRAPH BY CAMERA PEOPLE/ THE INTERVIEW PEOPLE.

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Editor Sindhu

Nair

Debrina Aliyah

Chief Fashion Correspondent

Senior CorrespondentS Abigail

mathias

Ezdhar Ibrahim Ali Rory Coen Correspondent

ola diab

Photographer

rob altamirano

Senior Art Director

venkat reddy

Assistant Art Director Ayush

Indrajith

Senior Graphic Designer MAHESHWAR Senior Manager – Marketing Zulfikar

REDDY B

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Assistant Managers - Marketing Chaturka

Karandana

thomas jose Senior Media Consultant Hasan

Rekkab

Marketing Research & Support Executive

emily landry

Senior Accountant Pratap

Chandran

Sr. Distribution Executive Bikram

Shrestha

Distribution Support Arjun

Timilsina

Bhimal Rai Basantha.P Publisher and Editor–in–chief

EVENTS OF THE MONTH

Hanan Abu Siam

Deputy Art Director

We speak to Karen Salazar, an aspiring new model and also a quick rapid fire interview with David Beckham on his new Bodywear range with H&M. All this in our exclusive web edition.

Yousuf Jassem Al Darwish

Chief Executive Sandeep

1 Mary Katrantzou designs Christmas ●

tree for London's Design Museum. The tree incorporates patterns from her Autumn/ Winter 2012 Collection, which was inspired by everyday objects and will be a 2D design on the museum's outer wall. 1 Vera Wang Qatar's Spring Presentation ● Vera Wang Qatar will be presenting their RTW Spring collection in January 2013 at an exclusive regional event. Watch this space for more details. 1 Jonathan Anderson To Design ●

Collection for Versus Gianni Versace Spa has announced that Jonathan Anderson will design a capsule collection for Versus, as the first of a series of collaborations which are part of the recently announced strategic repositioning of the brand under Donatella Versaceís creative leadership.

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Executive Vice President

Alpana Roy

Vice President

Ravi Raman

COMING UP

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We introduce our new column Style Post. Starting off with a fun inspiring feature with the quirky and bubbly designer Henry Holland for his brand House of Holland.

Contributors Alexander Kohut Cole Previously an editor at Harper's BAZAAR Singapore, British journalist Kohut-Cole pursued a fashion journalism degree in London before working at Conde nast where she was instrumental in the publication of Vogue Women. Having lived in London, Switzerland, Singapore, Bahrain and now Qatar, she has written her way around the world on anything from fashion and beauty to travel, lifestyle and food.

yousra samir Yousra Samir is a budding writer, and hopefully in the near future author, who loves to combine her passions for writing and fashion. She comes from London and has been living in Doha for nearly ten years, having studied international affairs at Qatar University. She is also the creator of style blog UNDER YOUR ABAYA (www. underyourabaya.blogspot.com).

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Your Voice on Twitter & Facebook

Carla Mallari

@alimsalahuddin: Shhh...the November issue of @GlamQatar gets the vandalism treatment. (via alimsalahuddin.com) @Toujouri: International Fashion with an Arabian Flavour...@ GlamQatar spotlights Toujouri in November's issue. Thank you!

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.

@FranckProvostqa: Great to see the @GlamQatar girls at our suite in the St Regis yesterday!

Bridget Radomski

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Photographer and graphic designer Bridget has just recently moved to Qatar from Melbourne for a sand change after studying and working for several years in both industries in Australia. Bridget is trying very hard to cut down on her daily chocolate consumption, but on the upside has gained several new driving tactics from her short time in Doha so far.

HI GLAM,

Lynette Cowie

I always wait for my copy of Glam to hit the book shelves. It was fun to read about Syrian designer Rami Al Ali. He is certainly one to look out for. Cheers. Rebecca Graham

Aptly known as The Style Revivalist, Lynette Cowie assists the ladies of Doha in finding and developing their confidence through her innovative personal, wardrobe and shopping styling methods. For individual styling consultations visit www. lynettecowie.com

MARHABA GLAM, I loved your feature on Middle East designers. It is great to learn about up coming fashion designers who stay true to their heritage. What an inspiration to new fashion entrepreneurs in the region. Heba Sameer

Jody Ryan Jody Ryan (RYT) completed her Yoga Teacher Training in June 2011 and is currently teaching at Yama Yoga Studios (www. yamayogastudios.com). Being fairly new to yoga but older in life, she hopes to inspire those around her to dive deep into yoga and themselves no matter where they’re at along their journey.

DEAR GLAM, Your November issue was a lot of fun. I am a huge fan of the Twilight series. So I loved your feature on Kristen Stewart. Particularly good to learn about her make up mantra. Elizabeth Shawn

HELLO GLAM, As a plus-Size woman, I Am always looking for the best places to shop. Your piece on fashion designer Layla Asgar Al-Siyabi was an intriguing take on being comfortable in your skin. Amy Johston

Kirsten McLachlan Kirsten McLachlan is the Training Manager at AND Trading, ensuring all staff have up-to-date training on the newest , trendiest and highest quality services available in the market. She has been in the beauty industry for 12 years.Kirsten also manages the Nails Boutique Salon inside Zai Mall on Salwa Road where you can see her for appointments on request. She writes a regular column on skin, hair and nail care for GLAM. Join Nails Qatar on Facebook and Twitter @nailsqatar e-mail: training@ andtrading.net

corrigendum In our last issue, our feature on fashion stylist and abaya designer, Fatma Ghanem, included a combination of images by Lubaib Gazir and our own photographer, Robert Altamirano. We missed out our credits for Lubaib's photography and we apologiSe for the slip.

G Talk he fashion industry is known for its arrogance. The snobbery carries over to those who write about it. It makes us at GLAM wonder; do we take the high road or talk about those inspiring designs that lift US? Do we focus on the beautiful faces or do we talk about what makes them beautiful? do we scorn fashion bloopers or suggest simple steps that makes ONE stand out? GLAM truly believes that beauty is what you are from within. That there is no one blanket fashion statement but a multitude of them that contribute to your personal style. So Glam chooseS to be your friend and takeS you through the stories of glorious designers who weave designs that inspire, through products that help you look your best and through discussions that make you think beyond fashion and eventually find your own style that evolves as you grow... Like how Glam has evolved through five rigorous years of appraisalS and assessment, in our endeavour to bring to you the best of fashion from Doha and beyond. As we celebrate our fifth year, we gift to our readers, a new AND redesigned Glam with pages that will delight you with its content and design. A pleasure for all the senses. Glam urges all readers to find THEIR personal oomph, and shine on...

Editor’s Pick In our redesigned GLAM pages, we intend to focus on designs that have influenced the team so much that we focus on the most creative process in the Editor’s pick page. This first issue, a design process that we all swooned over, is that of our own pages. (Yes, call us egocentric if you wish) The edit team at Glam asked our Creative Director for his thoughts. Describing his style, venkat marri says, “Simplicity in design and allowing the images to be IN focus.” WE ARE sure you will join US in saying... VIVA LA GLAM! photos: glamqatar@instagram

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Mona Al-Ansari presents the collection W Revealed Winner of W Doha and VCU-Q fashion award 2012 , Mona Al-Ansari presented her theme-specific collection, W Revealed at the new Lusail Marina. The line, consisting of 24 looks, is inspired by the modern face of Qatar and W Doha, one of the most vibrant icons of this fast-moving country. Mona is one of the many upcoming Qatari designers who are shaping the local fashion design movement in Doha.

Mango chooses Andre's Velencoso as new face J-Lo Magerit, a Spanish jewellery brand within the Damas international brand portfolio, sponsored an intimate dinner with Hollywood megastar Jennifer Lopez recently at the Cavalli Club, during her visit to Dubai, UAE. The 43–year–old arrived with partner Casper Smart, and posed for photographers wearing a white ensemble, accented with golds and yellows. The event was attended by VIP clients and Damas management.

Spanish brand Mango has chosen model Andre Velencoso to be the face of H.E. by Mango for the S/S 2013 season. Andre Velencoso has already appeared in various campaigns for Chanel (Allure Homme Sport) and Louis Vuitton. “Success and professionalism were the basic qualities which led to Andre becoming the ambassador for the brand, the perfect embodiment of the type of man H.E. by MANGO wishes to dress: a young man, with a carefree personality and his own style,” commented Ninona Vila, Mango’s director of public relations. Andre Velencoso replaces Gerard Pique who was the brand’s ambassador since 2011.

Al-Motahajiba’s new store Luxury abaya brand Al-Motahajiba launched their new store at Lagoona Mall, marking the new concept boutique which features a slick and polished interior design. Al-Motahajiba is one of the most sought–after fashion brand among the Arab fashion set. The brand is currently available in eight countries in the MENA region and prides itself on being a brand that is made in Qatar.

Common Thread Pop-Up Boutique at Katara for DTFF 2012 Qatar’s favourite designer ensemble, Common Thread, held another pop-up event at Katara Art Center in conjunction with DTFF 2012, featuring stellar new designers including Natalie Tahan and Fashion Rocks Qatar. The two-week–long pop-up is a favourite among Qatar’s fashion set as it is the perfect platform to showcase unique handmade items and is an alternative to commercial shopping outlets.

HARRODS FINE WATCH ROOM CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY In celebration of the One–Year Anniversary of the Fine Watch Room, Harrods are delighted to have collaborated with a selection of their leading luxury watch brands to create highly collectable unique one-of-one timepieces in honour of this significant event. Audemars Piguet, Breguet, Franck Muller, Hublot, Maurice Lacroix, Roger Dubuis, Vacheron Constantin and Zenith have created exciting, rare timepieces, which are unique, daring, striking and highly covetable. The exclusive collection of Harrods unique pieces is now available from the Fine Watch Room.

Malene Birger opens in Lagoona Mall MALENE Birger, an international designer brand brings an artistic angle to a contemporary classic. Malene Birger introduces a Pret-a-porter collection four times a year along with an extensive collection of accessories reflecting the look and the styling. Malene Birger is the founder and heart & soul behind By Malene Birger with sales in 42 countries across Europe, Scandinavia, North America, Asia, Australia and the Middle East. The brand is operated by Armada Retail Concept (Kuwait) in Qatar.

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december 2012 The legacy To celebrate both the 50th anniversary of the first Swiss watchmaker in Space and the first successful Space X mission to the ISS, TAG Heuer announces a stunning commemorative watch, the Limited Edition TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 Space X Chronograph. Just as Space X carries forward the legacy of Project Mercury, the 2012 TAG Heuer Carrera Space X draws on the spirit of John Glenn's Heuer stopwatch to create a thoroughly contemporary and elegant timepiece. The iconic Carrera case design is reinterpreted for 2012 with a new, larger diameter (43mm) stainless steel case featuring finely polished surfaces, including the bezel, crown and Chronograph pushers. TAG Heuer Carrera Calibre 1887 Space X is a limited edition of 2,012 pieces, each individually numbered and engraved.

Watch out Dress up to the nines this season by dripping dainty in the du jour new line of watches by Paris Hilton. Fashioned as the Private Collection, these trendy dazzlers are the perfect posers befit to shine-on by day and, by night. Paris Hilton watches express confidence, elegance and beauty. Inspired by the heiress herself, the plush soiree of watches is a sparkling reality of brilliance that sums up the style of every modern and contemporary woman. Glazed with bedazzles of Swarovski sheen, the new line parades eight families of timepieces that are each very charismatic and exude a unique it-factor. Catch the new drizzles of chic at leading luxury outlets across the Middle East.

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festivity captured As Christmas approaches, the time has come for L' OCCITANE to cast a festive spell over us. And spellbound we shall be, captivated by two new fragrant collections, inspired by the flowers and leaves of the enchanted forests of Provence. Entrancing and fragrant, the limited-edition MARVELLOUS FLOWERS and MAGICAL LEAVES products will capture everyone 's heart this Christmas. MARVELLOUS FLOWERS is a marriage of both flower and fruit. This fragrance for women evokes the wonderful scent of rose and peony garlands heightened by a sprinkling of red berries. EAU DE TOILETTE- Limited Edition 75ML This floral, fruity fragrance evokes a bouquet of roses and peonies with an almost magical dash of sparkling red berries. Held in its precious faceted bottle, it reflects the shine and sparkle of Christmas, with top notes of pink grapefruit, combined with red berries, as well as roses and peony as heart notes, and a touch of white wood and musk as base notes.

L’Occitane is a French brand proposing high quality and sensorial beauty products, from the south of Provence. Ever since it was founded in 1976, L'OCCITANE has nurtured simple values: authenticity, respect, sensoriality and continual improvement. This is more than a philosophy: it is a commitment that, over the years, has driven many concrete actions. All of our actions and choices are guided by a two-fold desire: to preserve and to pass on. It is this that gives our brand its life force, its meaning and its purpose.

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Raymond Weil auctions limited edition watch Kevin Spacey and David Furnish hosted the sixth Annual Grey Goose Winter Ball, on November 10, at the Battersea Power Station one of London s most iconic buildings. The dinner was executed by two Michelin Starred chef, Helen Durrose and followed by an incredible auction that saw UK singer Labrinth join auctioneer Charlie Ross onstage to auction off a collection that included his personal Raymond Weil Limited Edition BRIT Awards watch. Before the auction, singer Jay Kay (Jamiroquai 's front man) another past design partner of Raymond Weil jumped onto the stage and pledged £50,000. This was then followed by a flurry of pledges that resulted in the auction lot finally being sold for £180,000 - the most an auction lot has ever been sold for at the Grey Goose Winter Ball. In total the sum of £690,000 was raised on the night. The Grey Goose Winter Ball to benefit the Elton John AIDS Foundation was set up six years ago to help raise funds for the Elton John AIDS Foundation to support its fight against HIV and AIDS within the UK and Internationally. To date, an amazing £3million has been raised through the Grey Goose Winter Ball.

The festive offer at Faces An elegant bronze leather bag is the perfect accessory for your festive nights out! Step into Faces between December 15-31 and walk away with one. The offer is available with qualifying purchases exclusively at Faces.

the tough step This winter Lacoste has designed a trendy new range of footwear. Step out in style with any one of these eye catching winter shoes. Making a style statement was never this easy.

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A Christmas Tale Combining classic motifs and contemporary design, for Pandora's Christmas collection sparkles with seasonal charm and luxurious materials. The collection shines brightly with star-shaped dangle charms, formed from sterling silver and solid gold and embellished with cubic zirconia. A joyful Gingerbread Man dangle charm is a whimsical keepsake of golden memories. Pavé łet zirconia charms in festive colours add glittering appeal to the festive season. opulent pearl and facetted gemstone rings and earrings add dramatic contrast. The Christmas Collection is available at the Pandora Store in Lagoona Mall at West Bay.

hand-painted beauties Net-a -porter has just launched a series of three exclusive hand-painted leather jackets by Meadham Kirchhoff. These are each priced at QR17,750 A number of designers have created THE Christmas jumpers exclusively for NET-A-PORTER, inspired by the traditional novelty Christmas sweater. Designers include 3.1 Philip Lim, Preen, Tibi, Mason by Michelle Mason, Emma Cook, Maje, Richard Nicoll, Aubin & Wills, Meadham Kirchoff, and Chinti & Parker. www.net-a-porter.com

Fashionable finds from around the globe to make a sharp and chic statement in your gifting calls this holiday season. GLAM picks only the finest for both men and women-items that will surely be loved for the rest of the new year.

Festive Season

Lanvin buttonhole flower pin at MRPORTER. COM - QR 508

Missoni knitted wool-blend scarf at MRPORTER.COM - QR 1296

Versace business men watch at VERSACE

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Alexander McQueen iPhone case at MRPORTER.COM - QR 812

Tod’s small leather Croco range at TOD’s

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shop talk / 37 Versace Crystal Medusa ladies sunglasses at VERSACE

Tod’s Woven Leather Bracelet at TOD’S

Versace Mystique Hibiscus watch at VERSACE

Alalaser-cut leather iPad case from THE OUTNET.COM - QR 1114

Diane von Furstenberg Harper leather clutch THE OUTNET.COM - QR 1052

Stubbs & Wootton needlepoint slippers at MRPORTER.COM - QR 2007

38 \ fashion We took this fiery hot look from the runways of Versace for Spring Summer 2013 and took to our heels scouring around town to see how we can recreate this persona.

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Whether you are looking to get this look on a budget or if you are ready to bring out the big guns, we have got the options down for you.

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Looks Sandals by Donna Karan - QR4250

Blood Orange dress by Temperley London - QR4495

Patent Sling bag by Valentino - QR3295

Temperley London, Valentino and Donna Karan is available at Salam Stores and Splash is available at Al-Asmakh Mall and City Center Mall Doha.

Fiery Orange dress by Splash - QR125 Thin Orange belt by Splash - QR20 Sling Satchel by Splash - QR100

Aquazzura

The sophistication of

Italy By DEBRINA ALIYAH

Simplicity and sensibility, something many of us have long forgotten when it comes to footwear as we see heels getting higher and shoe shapes getting odder all in the name of fashion.

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Style Tip from Edgardo just for GLAM. Strappy sandals with no platforms are the new Must Have. It is time to store away all the big platforms and start wearing chic strappy sandals like our Laure or Principessa styles. They are sexy and feminine and looks great with dresses.

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dgardo Osorio, the designer behind Aquazzura, wants us all to take a step back and rediscover the basics of beautifully-crafted and feminine shoes. A graduate of the London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins, Edgardo chartered into the world of shoe design working with big names like Salvatore Ferragamo, Sigerson Morrison and Rene Caovilla. In 2011, he finally launched his own brand Aquazzura to give light to the principle of simplicity in footwear. Based in Florence, the beautiful city is a constant inspiration for the shoemaker to bring together the best of refined European aesthetic, luxury craftsmanship, and feminine sensibility. In just a year, his pieces now adorn the feet of celebrities and fashion makers worldwide.

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What is the story behind your shoe creations? What is the ultimate goal in creating shoes for women? After over a decade of working for many different luxury brands, I wanted to create my own line following a specific aesthetic and sensibility. The market is saturated with over-priced and overdesigned shoes. I think after all the craziness that we’ve seen in the past few years in shoes, women want to get back to wearing something more elegant, but in a new way. With Aquazzura I wanted to create a line of beautiful shoes that were sophisticated, beautifully made and at the same time fresh and feminine. For me, it is not about creating sculptures or architecture, it is about making women beautiful. I love graphic, sensual and modern things. I love using the best materials and working with the best craftsmen in the world to create one-of-a-kind pieces. Being in Italy allows me to discover incredible ateliers with artisans that can make my wildest dreams come true. I love very feminine shoes that make your feet and your body look amazing. The name Aquazzura comes from the Italian “acqua azzurra” which means blue water. I came up with the name while on a trip to Capri. It felt perfect because I wanted my brand to evoke the sophistication of Italy in a fresh and positive way. I wanted a name that reminded me of Italy and of a vacation. How has the journey been in spearheading your own brand after a decade of working with other designers? Having my own line of shoes is something I know I have wanted to do since I was 12 years old. After years of experience working with some very amazing companies like Cavalli and Ferragamo, I felt comfortable branching out on my own. I am now able to show my own point of view and design things that I truly love. It has been such an incredible journey in the past year and we have had such positive vibes that I feel very lucky. How does the culturally vibrant Florence influence your designs? I’m surrounded by the best craftsmen and suppliers for footwear and leather goods in the world. It's also a luxury to be able to work in the heart of Florence - one of the most beautiful cities in the world and surrounded by the most amazing countryside in Europe. Being there constantly inspires me. For example, the colour card from this fall/ winter season comes from the color of the marbles of the Medici apartments in Palazzo Vecchio. It is such a luxury to be surrounded by such beauty all the time.

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What are your impressions of the women of the Middle East and how do you think your designs will fit in here? I think women in the Middle East has such a wonderful and colorful sense of style. Even if most of the time they do not show the clothes that they wear, they are always wearing amazing bags and shoes which I love. I can’t wait to do presentations and trunk shows in the Middle East to meet all these wonderful women. We are already selling in Jeddah, Dubai, and Beirut and have started to amass a loyal following. I hope Qatari clients will love Aquazzura since it is feminine, sexy, and very well made. www.glamqatar.com

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All Things Five

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Our December issues always marks a special time for us as we celebrate another fashion forward year. this being our 5th anniversary issue, we recap the exciting moments that have happened in the fashion scene worldwide by picking the Top Fives of everything and anything in style of 2012. And to kick things off, we would like to share illustrations from some of our most loved couture designers from the region especially dedicated to us for our birthday.

Viva La Glam!

glam's 5 / 45 1 Blake Lively ●

She has managed to make it on the best dressed list at every fashion and Hollywood event this year. Whether she wears Zuhair Murad or Valentino, lively looks lovely. Her leggy frame, blonde locks and signature style attracted fashion’s finest, earning her two coveted covers of Vogue and a Chanel spokesperson deal.

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The blonde-again starlet has had a glamourously successful year. As her career kicked off, so did the buzz on her fashion style. Stone wore everything from Giambattista Valli to Elie Saab, bringing all eyes on her. She brought sophistication and femininity back to the red carpets.

3 Emma Watson ●

The Harry Potter star is all grown up and you can see it in her new fashion sense. As she hits movie premieres and red carpets, Watson’s choices scream elegant and sexy. She has bewitched people with her delicately beaded Giorgio Armani gown and floral peplum mini by Erdem this year.

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The Twilight star’s mishmash of fancy but tom-boy style always attracts the cameras. Stewart bursts with confidence and electric sexiness whether she’s rocking movie premieres with super casual T-shirts, jeans and sneakers or walking the red carpets in her signature black mini dresses.

5 Rihanna ●

Whether she’s walking on the streets or at the Grammy Awards, Rihanna has always got people’s jaws dropping. The black Giorgio Armani gown she wore at the Grammy Awards and her red-hot photo shoot for Vogue put her up even higher on the fashion radar. Everything, from her constantly colour-changing hair to her tattoos, catches the camera’s lenses.

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The wildly popular multi-brand boutique which focuses on regional styles and designs, Jo LaMode Qatar at Royal Plaza, shares with us their Top 5 picks of favourite abaya brands.

DAS Collection DAS Abayas are known to merge the conservative with the modern; always adding a fun but refined twist to the traditional designs, giving women the confidence and femininity they deserve. These elegant abayas are simple in design, but with a hint of luxury in the detailing, perfect for an elegant statement.â&#x20AC;&#x192;

Hania Collection, Riyadh The tarnished gold gives this abaya a touch of extravagance, and the Geisha-inspired design is a fresh approach to the traditional silhouette of abayas we are used to. And the detailing on those sleeves is the icing on the cake. Hania's designs are always innovative. Always avant-garde, Hania takes abayas to a whole new level, mixing different cultures and transforming the traditional woman into a confident LADY.

Darz Designs Qatar Darz Design is known for simple, traditional abayas with a more conservative taste. The flowing designs send out a liberating feel. the fluid structures gives the traditional designs a light and airy touch.

Lady Fozaza Abaya by Taa Marbouta Taa Marbouta shows off more daring designs and always experimenting with patterns and textures for futuristic looks.

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1 Givenchy Pre-Fall 2012 ●

The first thing that catches your eye in this collection are those incredibly sleek knee-high boots that might get you thinking for a second that you could wear them, too.

2 Christian Dior Fall 2012 Couture ●

In a dramatic turn of events that saw the parting of the House of Dior with its long-time creative director John Galliano, the fashion world went into a frenzy speculating who would take over the prestigious seat. When the talented Raf Simons was finally announced as the new creative director, everyone held their breath to see how he would reinterpret the brand’s classic New Look. The Fall 2012 couture show was Simons’ debut collection for Dior and he definitely fits right into the grace.

3 Mary Katrantzou Spring 2012 RTW ●

Starting off as a designer with a loyal cult following, Mary Katrantzou quickly put herself onto the radar of the ‘in-the-know’ fashion crowd. And what could be more exciting than her Spring 2012 RTW collection where she went wild with colours and prints and all that jazz that we in this region love so much. Those electric neon lips sealed the deal for us.

4 Kanye West Spring 2012 RTW ●

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There is always something amiss when celebrities announce that they would be dabbling in the unforgiving art of fashion design. While most debut with a bang and fade out quietly, there are a few exceptions to the rule–Victoria Beckham and the Olsen twins. So when Kanye West debuted his Spring 2012 RTW line, skeptics were definitely out to judge, but while his collection is yet to be compared with fashion’s best, it was evident that he might actually get to break into fashion for real.

5 Atelier Versace Spring 2012 Couture ●

Atelier Versace will always have a special place in our hearts, even if it is one of those dreams that will never come true, mainly because the atelier often works exclusively with celebrities and socialites appearing for glitzy events. But still, a girl must be allowed to dream! The Spring 2012 couture show marks a reappearance to the couture fashion week calendar after the house took a break in 2004, and we are mighty thankful that we once get to fantasize our princess hopes.

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from slender and supple to daring and sculptural, the dresses that graced the red carpets reflected the iconic stephane's aesthetics of contemporary glamour. pure dresses that embody the image of a dedicated aesthete; a woman resolutely assertive. celebrities loves him but most importantly, our very own style icon hh sheikha moza bint nasser is an avid fan.

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2 Valentino Garavani ●

the Italian fashion designer has always made it on the lists of the top fashion designers. Over four decades, his career has been highly successful and he has dressed many of the world’s most famous celebrities from Julia Roberts to Elizabeth Taylor.

3 Ralph Lauren ●

Educated in business science and served in the military, Ralph Lauren is the all american dream. “I don’t design clothes. I design dreams. They are the world’s most beloved fashion designers and their dresses are most sought after by women,” he says.

4 Alexander McQueen/sara burton ●

After his death, Sara Burton continued McQueen’s legacy, producing gorgeously constructed pieces that combine elements of British tailoring with French couture, and is known for her frequent collaborations with Kate Middleton, especially Middleton’s royal wedding dress.

5 Elie Saab ●

The designer magnifies femininity working with fine materials and delicate embroideries. He builds his fairytale creations using simple designs but precious resources, maintaining sophistication. Emma Stone, Emma Watson, Milla Jovovich and Katy Perry dazzled the red carpets in Elie Saab’s runway dresses, making it to the best dressed lists of 2012.

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Move over shocking pink, you don t faze anyone, anymore. Go for killer green.

The sky' s the limit, but you can redefine all things blue. Go electric for that special sparkle.

FIVE bold

nail colours Compiled By Abigail Mathias

Black and white are passE – So reach out for bronze.

don' t be fooled by its demure appearance. Yellow doesn t have to be mellow.

Bond doesn t need to be the only one with a Gold finger. You can have one, too.

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As home to the only Vera Wang ready-to-wear boutique outside of the States, GLAM got Vera Wang Qatar to dish out their favourite five celebrity looks for 2012. Ever since Vera Wang s daring take on ready to wear, it has been nothing but a hit season after season among celebrities. Vera spells out every part of her new line Vibrant, Elegant, Real and Artistic. 1 Nina Dobrev ●

Hollywood actress who is best known for her role on the hit series Vampire Diaries in Vera s Spring 2013 blue floral lace sleeveless dress.

2 If you watched the Golden Globes this season, you would have seen the ●

stunning Glee star, Naya Rivera in this beautiful silky grey Vera Wang gown from the Fall 2012 Ready to Wear collection.

3 Kim Kardashian embraced Vera Wang s Alice in Wonderland inspired Spring ● 2012 Charcoal super piqu ailored vest over perforated corset and skirted short.

4 Style icon Sarah Jessica Parker in Vera Wang Spring 2012 Printed Silk Satin ● Dress.

● Chinese actress, Yao Chen made her first front row appearance at the Vera 5

Wang spring/ summer 2013 fashion show held during New York Fashion Week on September 11, 2012. The actress sported a printed blouse from the Vera Wang Pre-Fall 2012 collection.

Recreate these star looks for your holiday party season - all these items are available at Vera Wang’s ready-to-wear boutique at The Pearl Qatar.

picks 2012

Top 5 celebrity looks

GLAM caught up with Mo White, the creative director of the TheOUTNET. COM to chat about their new venture Iris & Ink, a new styling platform and design collection to help customers of the online shopping site build their seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best looks with the necessary essentials.

MO WHITE

Styling

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The v-neck sweater

Online leather cocktail dress

the pussybow blouse

the day dress

the boxy jacket and the mini skirt

the day to night top the shimmering suit

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the skinny jeans

Where did the name Iris & Ink come from? The name Iris & Ink is linked to THE OUTNET's styling approach and that of our customer. We love to mix and match our fashion and wear something feminine with something edgier. Some of our favorite fashion icons like Iris Apfel and Iris Palmer partly inspired the name and the 'ink' reflects the tougher, more practical side of our look. How did the concept come about? As customers of THE OUTNET ourselves, we decided to design a collection of trend-led essentials that we really wanted in our wardrobes this season, and to complement the designer finds available at THE OUTNET. In the Dress Me section of the site, we show our customers how to wear these stunning pieces through video and shoots. Now Iris & Ink provides super-easy and on trend outfit solutions and makes THE OUTNET a onestop destination. For every exceptional designer piece, our customer can find the perfect styling accompaniment and shop an entire look.

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What are your favourite fashion buys of all-time, did they influence the collection? The peacoat is definitely a perennial favourite of mine, as is the skinny jean and the Breton striped cashmere pieces, which are in my all-time favourite colour combinations! What is your favourite piece from the collection? A silk tee instead of a T-shirt for a chic, yet relaxed, work look. Is there a celebrity whose style you feel embodies the collection? There is obviously the Iris Palmer reference that's linked to the name, and one of the reasons we love her is that she has that kind of beauty and style that is natural as well as an elegance that is tough, too. We love the look of women like that - women that are so relaxed about their style that they fit in uptown and downtown, country and city, work and home. Today we see that elegance in Alexa Chung, Olivia Palermo, Blake Lively and Kate Bosworth. Who is the Iris & Ink girl? The Iris & Ink girl is THE OUTNET customer. She is knowledgeable about fashion and trends. She loves to mix and match previous season pieces with current season or vintage. Do you think this could lead to future collaborations with designers, whereby you bring back those iconic sell-out pieces from past seasons? A collection based on sell-out pieces from past seasons would be interesting. THE OUTNET already works with designers like Anna Sui, Erdem and Giuseppe Zanotti to create exclusive pieces just for THE OUTNET customer. Watch this space!

the mini skirt

pairing the pussybow blouse with skinny jeans

Monochrome Perspective In our celebration of everything film, we pick our classic favourite titles that have graced the silver screen and bring them to life in the intimate setting of Sormani. In our sartorial interpretation of the giants, we immortaliSe the icons through a monochrome perspective. Fashion Styling: Carla Mallari & Viera Fitria Photography: Robert Altamirano second photographer: Angel Mallari Hair Styling: Jadovich Hanna (Al-Sagheer Salon, Sharq Village & Spa) Make-Up: Debi Mendez Models: Robbie Alexander, Jean-marie Gigi van Loggerenberg & Patricia Keller Faustino Margoni Concept: Debrina Aliyah Venue: Sormani, The Pearl - Qatar All multi-brand apparels available at Salam Stores

fashion / 59 JAMES BOND ‘Bond’ All Suit (Paul Smith)

‘Bond Girl’ Dress (P.Frani) Earrings (Ben Amun)

CASABLANCA ‘Rick Blaine’ Trench Coat (Burberry) Scarf (Ralph Lauren) Suit & Tie (Fendi) Hat (stylist’s own)

‘Ilsa Lund’ Coat (Paul Smith) Shirt & Skirt (Givenchy) Earrings (Bijoux Orient)

I DREAM OF JEANNIE ‘Jeannie’ Coat (Temperley London) Dress (VDP Collection) Necklace (Tom Binns) Scarf (Emilio Pucci) Perfume (Juicy Couture) Bag (Diane Von Furstenberg) Shoes (Mel by Melissa) Bangles (Fay Bijoux)

GREASE ‘Danny Zuko’ Jeans & T-Shirt (Diesel Denim) Jacket & Hoodie (Bod & Christensen) ‘Sandy Olsen’ Shirt (Karl Lagerfeld) Leggings (High Street) Jacket (Balmain)

BLACK SWAN ‘Nina Sayers Black Swan’ Dress ( Dsquared) Jacket (Alice Temperley) Earrings & Ring (Jean Claude) ‘Lily White Swan’ Dress (MSGM) Bolero (Anne Fontaine) Feather wrap (Jenny Packham) Earrings & Ring (Jean Claude)

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SORMANI DAZZLES DOHA ever Since Sormani dazzled Doha with its spectacular opening in April 2012, the restaurant is rising in its popularity among Qatarâ&#x20AC;&#x2030;'s food connoisseurs. From breathtaking interiors, to delightful Italian and French cuisine, Sormani has set aflame the imagination of those who seek after fine dining experiences that make for memorable moments.

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political

person By Francesca Orsini - The Interview People

is a new life for Kate Hudson living with a new man in a new home country, with a one-year-old. she also ventures into more gut-wrenching dramatic parts such as the FOURTH Doha Tribeca Film Festival's opening film, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, where she plays the grief-stricken girlfriend of a Pakistani broker, who may or may not be veering off into political extremism. How did you react the first time you saw the film? It was really powerful and exciting to watch. We saw it for the first time last night. It's hard to be objective when you see something for the first time, because it's overwhelming and you have such an intimate connection with what you did on this film. It was a cocoon we were in for our section of the film. So when you see it woven into the story, the initial experience always takes some time to process. But I did really lose myself in the story and I was pulled in by everybody's performance. I felt that Mira Nair did an incredible job of delicately keeping the film focused on a human experience. It opens up the dialogue for everybody to talk about all sorts of things. I really, really enjoyed it. So what made you decide to do this film? Initially, it was the screenplay. It was extremely thoughtprovoking, intriguing, layered, multi-dimensional. And, I really wanted to meet Mira. In order to get her point-of-view it was vital for me to understand exactly how she was going to attack the themes in the film. When I met with her, she was so passionate about telling the story, this extremely defining moment in history and using that as a backdrop. But at the end of the day it is about how we bridge the gap of truly understanding each other and opening up the dialogue of empathising on all levels, whether it's through love or politics or through one's drive to succeed.

Do you have fundamental truths and basic things that are unshakeable in your life? No, I am not much of an extremist and that's why I probably connected with Mira so immediately because I grew up with a mother who is quite Buddhist and is really more interested. I am not a political person. I am not someone who wants to stand on soapboxes and talk about how I feel. But I try to stay on top of things that are relevant, but I keep it more to myself. I am more interested in the human condition and how we relate to and connect to the core of your life, which is your family experience, and what we are giving, how we create intimacy between people. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2030;s vital today as the world gets smaller and smaller. To create more grounded connections. And I think that's where Mira and I as friends connected. It felt really familiar to me when I first sat with her for hours. My family of origin, how I was raised, was definitely not of any extremist... It was unconventional, so to speak. How do you create intimacy? Interesting question. For me, it is a level of taking personal risks of the things that trigger your deepest fear, that usually comes from how you were raised. In my case it would be abandonment, which is where I really connect with my character. In Erica's world, love was taken from her, which created a deep sense of abandonment. And that creates a level of fear and fear to be intimate, fear to love, fear to connect. The only way you can is if you realise that that fear dissipates when you allow yourself to become more visible to yourself. The more visible you become to yourself, the more visible others become, and that takes courage, because we don't really want

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most successful films have been comedies. And I love making them, too. I would never ever want to shy away from that. to get into the dark sides of our brain or why we have fear. Our brain just clenches up and doesn t allow us to get in there. Through intimacy is where we learn how to face those things. Do you know this feeling of connecting with someone who is from a different background? I grew up with two parents who were completely politically opposed. Granted, their core values are very similar, but their politics are very different. I am in love with an Englishman culturally we are quite different. We are always trying to understand other people, we have to. If we don't, we are living in a completely narrow-minded place, and that's just boring. For me the movie really is about how these people come face to face with their own demons, their emotional journey and having to be truthful with themselves. For Changez that is our focus and he needs to understand his truth in order for him to feel relevance, for Erica, her own truth is that she might never be prepared to allow real intimacy ever again. For Bobby, it's his loneliness. So everybody has their personal emotional obstacle and their own truth. This is so Mira. And I love seeing that, working with her, knowing her and seeing it translated on screen made me so proud to be in this film of hers. In what ways did you have to adjust to the British culture of your partner? The rain. That's got to be something cultural, but I am starting to enjoy the rain. At the beginning, you are living in California so long, although I did live in New York for ten years. I was on my way but it is still a little different. But when the heaviness descended on England I was like, oh England, it's moody and this. But then it's been moody for a week, and then it s been moody for two weeks. I think I might need some sunshine. But then now it s been two years, and I feel I am getting into it. And you do see how that affects the culture and the environment, and I am getting into it. And is your partner like the UK, moody? He is an artist. We are all moody. Anybody who chooses to do what he does or what I do, we both have to be slightly dysfunctional. It's just a matter of how much we bring home. My parents were really good at never bringing it home, and Matt is surprisingly very good at leaving his work in the studio. At heart he is just a farm boy, a complicated farm boy. This movie is also about labelling people, putting them into boxes. Have you ever felt that yourself, growing up in such a family? My parents really protected me from that. I never felt that way growing up. The only time I felt that something was different when I saw my parents getting a lot of attention. Because to me, I didn't understand why they were getting that kind of attention and other people weren't. When I was getting older my parents were so focused on us that we never felt that, that was what valiated them. What validated them was our family and how well we were functioning. The only time I started to recognise labelling was when I started to get

into the industry especially after Almost Famous, it was a whole new process for me. I always wanted to act, I always loved to act. I come from a family of storytellers. That s what we do. We had been performing and making plays and writing plays and making movies since I was a little kid. And now all of a sudden you get into a world where people do need to label things and try to understand and now you have to reflect on it and create answers that don't really exist for you. At the beginning it was a difficult thing to try to manage and speak about in a way that came from the heart and was emotional, but then you realise a lot of people formulate their own ideas. You make a hit romantic comedy, and the next thing you know that 's it. I just try to stay focused on what I always loved to act. Instead of concerning myself with how other people see it. Would you like to do more drama? When I look at the experiences that I have had, for me, that never has been a question. In terms of the success rate, my most successful films have been comedies. And I love making them, too. I would never ever want to shy away from that. I get a real high off comedic set pieces and walking that tightrope. And I then I get very turned on by creating more intimate characters with directors. Did you enjoy watching yourself with dark hair? I never enjoy watching myself. I enjoy celebrating the film and seeing what happens. As an actor I feel, once I am done with the film, I really do let it go. When you do come back it's a different experience watching it. I have never been able to comfortably watch a film that I have been in. I can't even watch Almay commercials. It is not something that excites me. What excites me is what we were all working towards and the experience that we had and seeing the finished product. When I have produced films, the process of that, you are more connected with it. As a producer you are taking it from the beginning stages to the fruition. So that to me feels a different experience to when I have been hired as an actor who is working with the director and is hopefully facilitating their vision. Do you know when you have been good? I can't be a good judge of that. I wish I could. But it's not something I can. What happens to me, if I am watching it and I am breaking down, I could really start breaking down, because I go right back into the experience. Watching objectively is difficult for me. Making this film you also had to wrangle a little boy on set. Yes, breastfeeding. He was

eight weeks old. Is it a challenge handling movies, acting, having a family? Yeah, but all mothers, working, not working, we all have difficult moments where we try to balance everything, being a mother, having your own personal time, being a lover, having your girlfriends. That nurturing aspect of being a woman, you start to feel you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2030;t have enough hands or enough of to be able to experience your life completely. Whereas making movies is just time consuming and emotionally draining. For me, I can't speak for everybody else, if I put strict boundaries down, I can manage better. The decision making process for me has become more specific and not as constant. Because I just don't want to leave my kids for too long. I was pregnant, but I have not worked in two years. This is the only film I have done and I have had plenty of opportunities, knock on wood, to make movies and the decision is different. It changes. But I kind of like it. It's easier when they are small. The first three, four years are definitely the easiest. Once they are at school. I also have an 8-year-old, Ryder, who has his friends, his routine, his karate, his baseball, and you are tied up. Are you entitled to say that you like another band better than Muse? I can say whatever I want. He doesn't tack me down. How could I? I live with him. It's a strange question. I have been living with him through his new album for a year and a half. Is there a song about you in the album? Bing's heartbeats are in one of the songs. Will you go on tour with him? We are both very busy, but our priority is family. It just is what it is. We are a travelling family.

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Costume

Drama by alexandra kohut-cole

Fashion and film have been inextricably linked since the era of the silent movie. While Qatar is still basking in the reflected glow of the fourth edition of Doha Tribeca Film festival, GLAM explores the links between movies, clothes and this season's most prominent trends.

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A model presents a creation by Japanese designer Yohji Yamamoto during the Fall/ Winter 2012-2013 ready-to-wear collection.

A model presents a creation by Italian designer Ricardo Tisci for Givenchy during the Fall/Winter 2012-2013 ready-to-wear collection.

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and film have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship since the golden age of Hollywood, when the leading costume designers of major studios developed close associations with the movie stars of the day who often became their muses. Film has continuously exerted an iron fist influence over fashion and style, reciprocating with an equal fascination for fashion. The film-going public likes to see its film stars wearing beautiful clothes on screen and off, providing the perfect springboard for fashion and film collaborations. Italian avant-garde designer, Elsa Schiaparelli, one of the most prominent through the 20’s and 30’s was famous for her working relationship with surrealist artist Salvador Dali resulting in the lobster dress of 1937. Her name became synonymous with shocking pink (named after the packaging of her perfume Shocking) and the hue was dubbed Schiap pink. However, she also designed costumes for a whopping 27 films, including Mae West’s Every Day’s a Holiday, 1937 for Paramount. In 1943 Helen Rose joined MGM, eventually becoming chief designer. She was responsible for Grace Kelly’s iconic 1956 High Society wardrobe, as well as her wedding dress for her marriage to Prince Rainier of Monaco in the same year; Elizabeth Taylor s wardrobe in Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, 1958, and Taylor’s wedding dress

A model presents a creation by designers Humberto Leon and Carol Lim for Kenzo during the Fall/Winter 2012-2013 ready-to-wear collectioN.

for her marriage to Nicky Hiltonin, 1950. However, Edith Head was the most legendary Hollywood costume designer (at Paramount for 44 years and Universal for 14) winning eight Oscars and, in 1974, her own star on Hollywood Boulevard(she never deviated from her own look of severe fringe, suits and dark glasses). Head also created personal wardrobes for Olivia de Havilland and Joan Crawford. In 1957, she produced the costumes for the ultimate fashion movie, Funny Face, starring Audrey Hepburn. Yet, it was Hubert de Givenchy who was responsible for Hepburn’s Parisian wardrobe in this film. The longevity and perfection of the partnership of Hepburn (who became his muse) and Givenchy surely helped to create Hepburn as the most iconic screen and fashion goddess of the twentieth century with the most famous little black dress–favorite of all time–the long satin sheath in Breakfast at Tiffany’s in 1961. Patricia Field is the modern day equivalent award-winning Hollywood costume designer with such hits under her belt as the Devil Wears Prada, 2008, starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. Field s collaboration with the actress Sarah Jessica Parker on the 1995 Miami Rhapsody, led to her designing the costumes for the cult Sex and the City movies of 2008 and 2010 respectively and the 2009 Confessions

of a Shopaholic, starring Isla Fisher. Fashion designers return the compliment, often basing entire collections on movies: Jean-Paul Gaultier's S 08 on the 2003 Pirates of the Caribbean; Mulberry creative director, Emma Hill's AW 12 on Vogue fashion photographer Tim Walker's 2010 short film The Lost Explorer, and Marius Schwab's AW 12 on femme fatale Marlene Dietrich. This season, the AW 12-13 runways have paid their own homage to Hollywood, satiating the ongoing appetite for movie star glamour in some of this season's most prominent trends. Power Red Valentino's Maria GraziaChiuri and Pier Paolo Picciolo showed some stunningly detailed laser-cut bright red leather. Victoria Beckham used red to strong effect, accenting her dresses with bold black graphic stripes softened only by a little collar, the look artfully accented with a glimpse of colour-coordinated cheeky Louboutin heel. Film equivalent: The Red Shoes, 1948, starring the great ballerina Moira Shearer. Her costumes were created by one of the greatest French couturiers of the 20th Century, Jacques Fath who became a massive star following the movie.

Velvets, Brocades and Silks Zac Posen's silk brocade dress gently hugs the body's contours while lightly cut out shoulders make it appear to sit effortlessly on its frame. Vivienne Westwood showed typically stunning classical creations, particularly a delectable raw silk and heavy brocade longsleeved bodice. At Kenzo, Humberto Leon and Carol Lim produced a lush burgundy winter velvet trouser suit with mandarin collar and matching riding hat, again cinching in the waist creating a womanly silhouette. Viktor & Rolf offered a fluid silhouette in sumptuous silk draped to the floor and up-to-the-neck in pussy bow tie. Fried Gianinni for Gucci offered a divine dark devore fur-trimmed collar jacket worn over black velvet trousers and a floor length velvet dress shrouding its wearer entirely except for totally bare shoulders. Olivier Rousteing's Balmain show was inspired by Faberge eggs and stamped his fabrics in these patterns giving a look of encrusted opulence. Film equivalent: The Duchess, 2008, starring Keira Knightley, Costume design, Michael O'Connor.

Where fashion and film truly come together is once a year at the Oscars, the pinnacle of the calendar of both industries

Monochrome Kenzo played brilliantly with black and white prints, mixing up seemingly clashing patterns with stripes that worked, whether with his houndstooth blouse, paired with modest striped-above knee skirt or his outsize pyjama stripes. Just Cavalli sent out black and white striped georgette creations playfully mixing up all stripes in one outfit. Film equivalent: Hitchcock's Rear Window, 1954, starring Grace Kelly, whose stunning wardrobe was designed by Edith Head.

Mixed Plaids Michael Kors added black leather detailing to a gray plaid dress infusing it with modern day edge, cinching in waists, adding leather and marabou gloves to the elbow. Ralph Lauren's brownish grey plaid fitted skirt suit and matching take on a modern cloche hat were vamped up with fuchsia neckline and gloves. Tory Burch offered witty plaid trousers in jaunty reds upping the fun factor. Film equivalent: Clueless, 1995, starring Alicia Silverstone, with costumes by Mona May. Bottle Green Alber Elbaz for Lanvin sent out an above-the-knee pencil skirt and up-to-the-neck long sleeved tunic top accentuating the figure rather than hugging it by draping. At Saint Laurent, Stefano Pilati, in his last women's collection for the label, produced an exquisite raw silktightly belted tunic juxtaposed with fur thrown over one shoulder, paired with snappy leather gloves to the wrists. Hussein Chalayan chose a simply draped cut out dress slashed to the thigh, the navel and leaving one arm bare. Film equivalent: Atonement, 1997, starring Keira Knightley, with costumes by JaquelineDurran.

Gothic Yohji Yamamoto's punk hairstyles set off his use of tough make-up and streetwise flat combat boots. Ricardo Tisci, for Givenchy's leather created trousers and long leather gloves with severe hair and make-up-a sophisticated, slightly less grubby looking Goth. However, Donatella Versace decided to go the whole hog and totally bought into the theme with her dark mini shift, stark, dark hair, crucifixes and studded leather. Alexander Wang sent out scary fishnet mask-like creations, half covering the face ready for combat. Film equivalent: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, 2011, starring Rooney Mara as the fiercely independent punkish Lisbeth Salander. The costume design was by Trish Somerville.

Film's fascination with fashion is further entwined with a spate of fashion biopics and documentaries. Valentino: The Last Emperor, 2009; The September Issue, 2009 and The Eye Has to Travel, 2012, based on the Vogue and Harper's Bazaar fashion editor legend, Diana Vreeland.And further still with renowned designer Tom Ford, previously of Gucci, morphing into film director (he also co-wrote the screenplay) with his highly acclaimed A Single Man, 2009. Arianne Phillips designed the costumes but for star of the movie, Colin Firth, the suits were a collaboration between Phillips and Ford. A new online fashion medium, the fashion film promises to strengthen the link still further. SHOWstudio.com was launched in 2000, by the hugely successful Harper's Bazaar and Vogue fashion photographer, Nick Knight, and it broadcasts live catwalk shows and fashion shoots giving access to all rather than the select few of the high fashion elite. But where fashion and film truly come together is once a year at the Oscars, the pinnacle of the calendar of both industries where stars of both can be made in a night, on the basis of a frock, and two multi billion dollar industries depend upon it. Fashion and film, hold not a tenuous link, but one that has endured eight decades and counting surely an unbreakable bond.

Scenes Of Style by Yousra samir

Movies are a perfect source of style inspiration and what could be better than films that delve into the world of fashion itself? We pick five of Hollywoodâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most iconic fashionable movies.

1 Funny Face (1957) ●

Starring: Audrey Hepburn, Fred Astaire and Kay Thompson

They don't make films like Funny Face anymore–a movie that combines comedy, romance, glamour and fashion with musical dance performances in good measure. Funny Face is the tale of a nerdish bookstore assistant Jo Stockton (played by Audrey Hepburn) who is discovered by accident by fashion photographer Dick Avery (played by the legendary Fred Astaire) while holding a fashion photo shoot in the bookstore for Vogue-like fashion magazine, Quality. Quality editor-in-chief Maggie Prescott (Kay Thompson), whose character is rumored to have been based on Vogue’s steely former editor-in-chief Diana Vreeland, wants a face for the magazine who is both intelligent and beautiful and Avery thinks he has found that face in Stockton. After much persuasion, and musical performances in between, Avery whisks Stockton away to Paris for a fabulous photo shoot that takes place in various locations wearing a wardrobe of equally fabulous clothes. Stockton is decked out in everything from chic Burberry-type trench coats teamed with iconic black skinny pants, to strapless, Dior-like A-line skirted gowns and sleek Chanel-esque skirt suits, all creations of celebrated Hollywood costume designer, Edith Head. If you are a fan of catwalk fashion, fashion glossies and musical movies, this will be a feast for your eyes. 2 The Devil Wears Prada, 2006 ●

Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Emily Blunt

When the novel, ‘The Devil Wears Prada,’ written by Lauren Weisberger, came out in 2003, it was an instant hit. Based on the novel, the film offers viewers an insight into New York City’s cut-throat fashion industry, telling the story of Andy Sachs (Anne Hathaway), a geeky, political and well-principled fresh graduate who lands a position as personal assistant to Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) the tyrannical, career-obsessed editor-in-chief of fashion magazine Runway, reminiscent of Disney character, Cruella De Vil. The film takes a look at just how far one would go to keep their job, as Sachs learns how to adapt herself (and let go many of her well-kept principles) to manage the ever-growing demands of perfectionist Priestly, alongside coping with fellow personal assistant–the bitchy, flame-haired Emily (played by Emily Blunt). What makes the film amusing to watch is to see how New York’s entire fashion industry depends on the opinions of Priestly, very much like Vogue editors Diana Vreeland and Anna Wintour. At one point of the film, a wellestablished designer has to change his entire collection because it is not to Priestly’s liking. But what makes this film a real joy to watch is viewing Anne’s transformation from a plain, gawky young woman who was anti-fashion, to a street-style fashionista donning Chanel outfits and Louboutin heels. 3 Clueless, 1995 ●

Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy and Paul Rudd

If you are looking for a movie that summarizes the fashions of the 1990s, Clueless is it. Based on Jane Austen’s novel Emma, Clueless is the story of Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone), a rich, pretty, popular, superficial, yet kind-hearted high-school girl living in Beverly Hills,

whose efforts at matchmaking tend to backfire. After successfully pairing up two of her teachers, Cher and best friend Dionne (Stacey Dash), who is equally fashionable and superficial, decide to take new, unhip girl Tai (played by the late Britanny Murphy) under their wings, giving her a complete makeover and trying to get her together with the son of a rich music executive, which backfires when he makes a pass at Cher, instead. Although you would not dare to be seen wearing the skimpy outfits Cher, Dionne and Tai wear in the movie, the school girl plaid skirts and matching jackets, knee-high socks, tiny bags and strappy, body-hugging dresses were certainly the rage of their times. 4 Blow-Up, 1966 ●

Starring: David Hemmings

Deemed one of the 20th century’s sexiest movies, Blow Up is a fashionable thriller of sorts. David Hemmings plays Cockneyspeaking fashion photographer Thomas, based on the famous fashion photographer David Bailey, whose work is sought after by the biggest magazine publications in London. The film takes a look at the rock and roll life of fashion, sex, drugs and money of famous fashion photographers during the Swinging Sixties and how professional lines between photographers and models are often crossed. British actress Jane Birkin and German supermodel Verusckha are just two of the models in the film who have romantic encounters while working with Thomas. But there is an actual plot to this film. When blowing up some photographs he took of a couple clandestinely kissing in the park, Thomas thinks he sees a murder or an attempted murder in the background and struggles with his conscience. Aside from the steamy scenes and crime plot, fashion lovers will enjoy this movie with its replication of photo shoots with models striking interesting poses in mod fashions, and psychedelic and geometric prints, as well as the movie’s bang-on depiction of London’s fashionable Carnaby Street during the sixties. 5 Coco Before Chanel, 2009 ●

Starring: Audrey Tautou

The Anne Fontaine-directed biopic will be enjoyed by all Chanel fans. In this rags-to-riches story, quirky and sophisticated French actress Audrey Tautou is the perfect choice to play Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, who is depicted throughout the movie as a woman with a somewhat androgynous style (alike Tautou herself ), and Tautou makes a successful job of portraying Chanel’s trademark mannerisms such as her sarcasm and tendency to speak what is on her mind. We see Chanel at her beginnings as a seamstress, and her rise on the social scale after meeting French ex-cavalry officer and textiles heir Balsan, her affair with Balsan’s friend, Captain “Boy” Capel from England, and the birth of her brand from customizing ladies’ hats, to her own millenary, and eventually a fully-fledged collection of womenswear. The film also reveals many little-known facts about Chanel, like the fact she stole many of Balsan’s shirts, trousers and silk pajamas to customise them so that she could wear them herself. The high point of the film has to be the closing scene in which Chanel sits on the stairs of her Parisian apartment, wearing a strand of pearls and an iconic Chanel skirt suit, as her models come down the stairs, debuting her collection, an infamous shot from Chanel’s actual life.

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global meets

local By debrina aliyah

With a team of 20 talented artists from various backgrounds, M.A.C Cosmetics spearheaded the make-up process for the Doha Tribeca Film Festival 2012. As the festivalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s official make-up sponsor for the third consecutive year, the team is well-versed with every need and want of the celebrities coming in for the prestigious event. GLAM speaks exclusively to two very experienced artistS from the team, on red-carpet beauty tips and the exciting burgeoning make-up scene in the region.

Debbie Finnegan Senior Artist UK & Ireland

been passed on through the generations. We are looking at defined eyebrows, smoky eyes and dramatic eyeliner. So what we see on the red carpet here are interpretations of makeup that focuses on eyes, false eyelashes and elongated feline eye shapes.

The Red Carpet and Fashion Runway Buzz I travel extensively for my job and am involved mostly in fashion and red carpet events. I am backstage at almost all the major fashion weeks and entertainment award shows including BAFTA, music awards and of course, film festivals! I have been with MAC Cosmetics for twelve years and the journey has been amazing. My favourite time is definitely during fashion week. The excitement gives a kind of adrenaline rush like nothing else and it is amazing to see what we can do under intense pressure! Shifting between Red Carpet & Fashion Runway Creating fashion looks as opposed to red carpet looks are two very distinct processes. For fashion looks, designers and stylists

create mood boards and stories which are a culmination of inspirations and designs. We fit into the picture by providing and curating the look according to the story that they want to tell through the runway collection. For red carpet, we are talking about real women who want definition and who wants to look good on camera. Red Carpet Trends Women are becoming more involved in how they want to present themselves on the red carpet. The focus is on the skin tone, how they can enhance their own features for example, instead of hiding their freckles, they want to feature it in a positive light. Here in the Middle East, women are very much influenced by an exotic traditional make-up style that has

Debbie’s Pocket Make-Up Guide MAC Prep & Prime Range This is the absolutely must have range for the red carpet. I used this on almost all my clients this season. The range prepare the skin for whatever products that you will be putting on your face. It tones down skin redness, anchors the foundation andhas special formulation that illuminates for the perfect reflection on cameras. MAC Mineralize Range The range of foundation, concealer and blusher gives you the exact colour purity that you want to match your natural skintone and it has low level of pearls to give a luminous finish. MAC Studio Finish Concealer I can’t live without my concealer! This concealer is creamy and I sheer it out with other products to give the exact texture that I want.

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Vimi Joshi Senior Artist middle east

Regional Factor My job is to be the bridge between international trends and local interests. I have been with MAC for 13 years and I travel all over the world to be the first to discover and learn about make-up trends. I bring the knowledge home and turn it into something that would appeal to the Arab tastes and influence. It is all about giving it the local relevance. But what helps is that there is an immense interest in make-up in this region. The women love experimenting and are not afraid to try exciting new trends. Growing Focus The Middle East is in a very exciting transitional phase now when it comes to beauty trends. On one hand, we have the traditional influence of make-up styles that is intertwined with history and culture that most women here know and love. On the other hand, we have a new generation of girls who are always connected to the world via social media and they are trend spotting everything that is happening on the international front. They know what is trendy, they know what celebrities are

wearing and they are also influenced by different sets of subcultures and beauty styles. So moving forward, we are looking at a market that is converging between the old and new. Middle East Trends The women here are so passionate about make-up, colours, texture and experimentation. Working as a artist in this region is like a child in a candy store that we can explore basically almost every option that we want. At the moment, we are focusing on skin that has depth and dimension as well as well-contoured facial shapes. With the expat women who live here, there is a term I like using ‘Thinking Glocally’ a mesh between global and local. The Western style of make-up is more soft, nude with round colours and then coming here, they adapt to new influences. At the end of the day, make-up is such a personal experience whatever you do is a melting pot of your style and tastes. DTFF 2012 This is my first year here at this festival and

I love it because of its intimate setting. This way, we can build relationships with our clients because they come back for a few days in a row. And ultimately, we will carry theserelationships forward towards other regional events which makes our artistic work much more meaningful than just doing make-up on one model after another. Vimi’s Pocket Make-Up Guide MAC Fix Plus An aqua-spritz of vitamin and minerals, infused with a calm-the-skin blend of green tea, chamomile, cucumber, topped off with the fresh, natural, energizing scent of Sugi. Adds radiance, finishes makeup. Spray it on. Skin drinks it up! MAC Prolong Wear Foundation A long-wear foundation that gives up to 15 hours of wear in any environmental condition. Lightweight and creamy, applies smoothly to provide sheer to medium coverage. Even in hot and humid conditions, controls oil to keep skin fresh, natural and flawless.

A touch

of class By Abigail Mathias

"If we don'â&#x20AC;&#x2030;t tell our own stories, no one else will". Mira Nair

film & fashion / 81 he's been hailed as one of cinema s noted film makers. Her films have made audiences weep with emotion and sigh in delight. With close to three decades of cinema making under her belt, Mira Nair is an extraordinary woman. We caught up with her at the recently concluded Doha Tribeca Film Festival (DTFF). Setting all diva-isms aside, Mira is extremely articulate. Her latest film, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, is made in memory of her father. The film received financial aid from the Doha Film Institute (DFI) and was a five-year journey from script to screen. “It was a long and arduous road taken by us and the DFI. They were the first believers in the film and they stood by us. I'm moved to be able to bring the film home to Doha,” she said. The film has already won the top prize at the Mill Valley Film Festival in California and has had three major screenings at the Toronto, Venice and London Film Festivals. Unique Collaboration Mira first arrived to the country four years ago when her film Amelia, was screened at the first edition of DTFF. She says she is happy to return and see how the festival has grown within a short span of time. “The range of regional cinema at the festival is very impressive,” she says. As a passionate advocate of cinema, Mira’s educational initiative, Maisha Film Lab, was established with DFI to foster East African, South Asian and Arab filmmaking. In 2011, four Qatari students were selected to represent the country in two screenwriting and filmmaking workshops. According to the director, the inspiration for her latest film came from a visit to Pakistan in 2004 and her own experience as a child growing up in India. “My trip to Pakistan inspired me because I got to experience the deep culture that I remembered as a child and I wanted to make a film about modern day Pakistan which is so different to the country you often read about in the news,” she said. Her latest film is what Mira describes as a human thriller. The narrative is an adaptation of the best selling novel of the same name by Mohsin Hamid. It deals with the story of a young Pakistani man chasing corporate success on Wall Street, who ultimately finds himself embroiled in a conflict between his American dream, a hostage crisis and the enduring call of his family’s homeland. Talking about the relevance of the subject matter she says, “This is a film that is made for a lot of people but it ’s really made for the young. It is something that I made for my young son, Zohran, who also faces discrimination because of his racial background.” Since The Reluctant Fundamentalist was shot in four different countries, namely Pakistan, India, Istanbul and The US, the look and feel of the film proved to be challenging. Mira roped in costume designer Arjun Bhasin, who has worked with her in the Monsoon Wedding, to set the style for the film. Besides being associated with a number of suc-

cessful Bollywood films, Bhasin has also worked on Life of Pi. Undeniable stlye Having graced the red carpet on innumerable occasions, Mira is no stranger to being in front of the camera herself. She is most often dressed in elegant traditional Indian wear. Elaborating on her own understated style, she says, “I love the work of Aneeth Arora who does Pero. She is one of my favourites.” Arora is an outstanding Indian designer who trained at the National Institute of Design (NID) and is a fashion graduate from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) (both institutes are located in India) and who’ s work has gained international recognition in a remarkably short span of time. Her work has been hailed for its simplicity and for the intimacy given to the Indian textile process. The designer believes that local people and their dressing style are the real trend setters of the time, which is why her work reflects the Indian heritage. From scarves, to cotton jackets and crossover dresses the designs have been worn by a number of stars besides gracing the covers of fashion magazines. Mira talks about how she styled the lead actor, Riz Ahmed for the film. “My barometer for checking someone’s authenticity is very high and I knew the moment Riz delivered his lines during the audition, that he was perfect for the part. He is someone who understands the nuances of living in dual worlds, that being the US and Pakistan,” she said adding, “He was perfect for the part but he had to change his whole body for the role. I had a nutritionist, a trainer, the whole nine yards. This is someone who is in every frame of the film. So to make it authentic; we had our work cut out for us. There is a strong reference to the actor’s beard which is like another character in the film. Mira says, “Since we were on such a tight schedule there was no way Riz could grow a beard. So we had the most extraordinary beard maker in the world who came in to customise a beard for us. It had to be real hair to make it look real,” she laughs. That is just how Mira Nair is. Everything is synchronised to perfection. Mira is now developing the Monsoon Wedding Musical. She says, “We’ ve got the play written and we are recording six or seven songs for it. The Broadway musical is set to release in the middle of 2014.

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fashion have always made happy bedfellows. They’ve inspired each other, fed each other and worked for each other. Sometimes it's the striking elegance of a film that inspires a generation of men to dress a particular way, think Fellini’s La Dolce Vita or sometimes it's a fashion designer who brings an iconic wardrobe to life as Ralph Lauren did for the Great Gatsby, or Giorgio Armani for American Gigolo. This season, any gentleman who wants to know what the key trends he should be looking out for this fall is in for a treat. He doesn t need to trawl around the stores, or spend hours looking at catwalk images, all he needs to do is buy a bag of popcorn and spend an afternoon watching three classic movies. Each of the following films, all 1970’s classics, perfectly sums up three very covetable looks–all you have to do is pick the one that most suits you. The movie I’m going to suggest you watch first, and the one with the wardrobe that I long to emulate the most, is the 1970’s classic Love Story starring Ryan O Neal and Ali McGraw. O Neal's wardrobe has some exquisite pieces that haven't dated a jot in 42 years. There’s the fitted sheepskin coat (Gucci has an exact replica this season), there’s the cream Aran sweater (check out Burberry Prorsum’s for that one),

an expertly-tailored navy wool suit (try Richard James) and a black leather aviator jacket (Yves Saint Laurent has a beautiful one). The other item to lust after from that movie is O Neal’s racing green MG TC. Sadly, one of those might be trickier to source. If all that sounds too preppie for you, put the film on pause and go for something a little more rough around the edges. For this you need to watch The Deerhunter with Robert de Niro. The characters are all clad in denims, plaid shirts (everyone from J Crew to Aspesi has great versions), big checked lumber jackets (Burberry did great red and black ones), and finish off with some chunky hiking boots (I’d recommend those by Diemme). Still not convinced? Want something a little more cerebral and bookish? Not to worry, switch over to Woody Allen's Annie Hall. An unlikely stye icons, perhaps, but Mr. Allen’s carefree wardrobe of corduroys and check tweed jackets (try Bottega cords and Kitsune's jackets) are totally on trend. In fact, Junya Watanabe’s fashion show used the dialogue from Annie Hall as its soundtrack. So, who knew you could keep up with the trends, find inspiration, and even shop them, all from the comfort of an armchair. Fashion for men has never been so easy.

The Best Locks By debrina aliyah

Those perfect wavy locks that you spied on the red-carpet of DTFF 2012 did not appear out of thin air. it was the combined effort of the hard working team at Franck Provost, the official mane sponsors for the festival.

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The hot hair trends for glitzy events this year is a return to Hollywood glamour with lots of curls and big waves. Hair stylist Fadi Hachem from Franck Provost gives GLAM the low-down on what to expect in the coming months.

Styling Tip for a DIY Up-Do Make sure your hair is prepped for styling either with products or just messy bed hair. This gives hair texture and helps it stay in shape. Pull your hair back, away from the face. If you have layered hair of uneven lengths, use shaping products to help pull everything together. Once you have gathered everything, twist your ponytail up into a bun. Twist the hair and fold it into a coiled shape. Use lots of bobby pins, or one of those invisible hair-forms for support. And finally, use hairspray to set it all together. It’s easy!

Hair-Raising Factor We are referencing the 50s and the 60s when big curls, big waves and up-dos were all the craze. Internationally, this trend is really hot! We give clients lots of volume, and although it may seem absurd, there is a sense of practicality in this. As they party into the night, the volume will slightly wear out into really natural curls which gives it a different dimension. So it is really a win-win situation! As for colours, the next big thing will be copper, burgundy and ombre shades of your natural hair colour. Steer clear of highlights for the next season as they are going out of style. So while we’ve had seasons of really crazy hair styles, this time, we are going back to classic beauties. If you have short hair, you can opt for hair extensions on the red-carpet, or we can play with texture and wax for a spiky touch. We can even experiment with curls on short hair for a unique touch.

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Actress yousra, film maker mira nair and actress, singer meesha shafi.

RED carpet GLAM spots the gorgeous ladies who walked the red carpet at the DTFF 2012.

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Actors Anupam kher and robert de niro with Abdel Al Khater.

Film maker Shirin Neshat

Film Director Ashutosh Gowariker

Jury president hend sabry ACTRESS PAULINE HADDAD

Noor Ahmed Yaquib director of Crazy Calm from Made in Qatar Section Poses Along side the producer of the film, Tusilya Muthukumar.

Street

style Festival Looks

Our favourite visual artist BRIDGET RADOMSKI brings you the best ofF the red-carpet looks from DTFF 2012.

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DJ RAMY, Egypt Reebok shoes, Breshka sweat pants, American Appartee-shirtirt, H&M vest Favourite Doha eatery: Damasca Best place to shop: American Apparel

Ekta Sarna, UK Zara jeans and bag, Massimo Dutti Top, Zara bag Favourite Doha eatery: Al Mourjan Best place to shop: Massimo Dutti,

Elizabeth Thanklice, India D&G sunglasses, Mango bag, jeans and jewellery, Aldo shoes,

Aman sen Rathore, India Milds Jeans, Splash shirt, Pull & Bear Shoes

Favourite Doha eatery: W Best place to shop: Mango, Bershka

Favourite Doha eatery: Mashawi Al Arabi Best place to shop: Splash

Farah Beatbox, Egypt Everything Converse. Favourite Doha eatery: Damasca Best place to shop: Converse!

Marie Mezher, Lebanon Zara shoes and jacket, DKNY top, Diesel jeans, Sting glasses, Casio watch Favourite Doha eatery: La Dolce Vita Best place to shop: Independent Lebanon Designers.

Malikah, Lebanon Zoo York tee-shirt, Zara Jeans, Nike shoes, Boombox bag

Marija Paligorovska, Macedonia Blouse & shirt, Zara, Dior bag, Biana shoes, Louis Vuitton sunglasses

Favourite Doha eatery: Damasca Best place to shop: online

Favourite Doha eatery: Souq Waqif Best place to shop: Villagio

Arabian Knightz, Egypt Dressed in Arabian Knightz own clothing brand, Adidas, Nike and Converse shoes, Qatar Soccer Top Favourite Doha eatery: Damasca Best place to shop: www.zazzle.com/ sphinxak

Katerina Vrchakovska, Macedonia Michael Kors bag, Scarf from South Africa, Trousers and Blouse from Qatar, shoes from Brazil. Favourite Doha eatery: The Pearl

Merin Thomas, India Versace Sunglasses, New Look bag, Charles Klein shoes, Mango top, own trousers design, Forever 21 necklace. Favourite Doha eatery: Jones the Grocer Best place to shop: Zara & Mango

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ChloĂ&#x2030; Charting the RETROSPECTIVE ON HERITAGE

growthof Luxury Pret-a-porter By DEBRINA ALIYAH

In a reflective moment somewhere in Paris sixty years ago, the concept of luxury pret-a-porter was born, leading the modern movement that has become the main fashion approach for the industry today.

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a time where women from all walks of life were beginning to reap economical benefits from post-war recovery, demand for accessible fashion begin to surge. Gaby Aghion, a Parisian fashion designer, recognising this niche founded Chloé, the world’s first pret-a-porter fashion house. While historically, luxury high-end clothing were reserved exclusively to the realm of couture craftsmanship, Chloé became the first brand to combine the fine quality of haute couture and accessibility of ready-to-wear collections. Ready-to-wear garments available in the market then were mainly factory-produced designs that were often poorly made. The pioneering designer boldly took the first step of producing her designs in a range of standardised sizing and putting the label Chloé on her creations. Together with her business partner Jacques Lenoir, Gaby presented the first-ever Chloé collection in 1956. The collection debuted at Cafe de Flore to a group of Parisian creatives who helped propelled the brand into instant fame and success. Recognised by her peers and applauded for her innovative concept, Gaby became a celebrated iconic designer as Chloé took off as the most sought-after brand of 60's fashion. While her designs became a favourite with big names and socialities, Gaby’s true vision of her designs was really to dress a niche group of artists and intellectuals who preferred simple and clean lines as opposed to the elaborate couture designs of the time. The brand’s signature silhouette only came to life in 1966, when Karl Lagerfeld was hired as Chloé first creative director. Embodying the spirit of Chloé's original inception of freedom and accessibility for women of all walks of life - Karl created an easy-going free form silhouette of airy blouses and flouncy skirts. Crafting from soft flowing fabrics like silk and using delicate methods like pleating, Karl firmly established Chloé success in defining the feminine form. The signature soft pastels have become the interior moodboard of modern day Chloéoutiques worldwide. Karl left the house in 1983 and Chloé went through a challenging period before finally coming back to life in 1997, when Stella McCartney took over the creative directorship. Doing a spin on the brand’s original signature style, Stella adapted the new modern woman’s perspective into the collection resulting in pieces that were both fun and flirtatious. Although Stella was only a young fashion graduate then, her talent and vision for the brand helped put Chloé back into the runway limelight. When her longtime assistant Phoebe Philo took over the reign, the brand had come to a full circle culminating

in the launch of the brand’s first handbag line. Diving into the highly lucrative handbag segment of the fashion market proved successful with the Chloé Paddington becoming one of the decade’s most iconic hangbag. Chloé is now designed by Clare Waight Keller. 60th Anniversary To commemorate the 60-year history of Chloé since its inception in 1952, the brand hosted the Chloé ATTITUDES exhibition at Palais de Tokyo from October to November 2012. The exhibition served to pay tribute to the pivotal role Chloé played in introducing the concept of pret-a-porter to the fashion world. Curated and designed by the celebrated Judith Clark, the exhibition took a thematic view on the evolving style of Chloé through its different designers. In Clark’s work, she has brought out facets of Chloé's history in the exhibition that was little known to the world, including the multitude of pop-culture references of different eras in the pieces produced by the different designers. In line with the exhibition, Chloé also initiated The Alphabet campaign inspired by founder Gaby Aghion and her unique method of naming collections and garments according to alphabets. The campaign takes the audience on a fun journey through the history of the brand by telling stories related to all 26 alphabets. Available now on the brand’s website, it is a treasure trove of different media mediums and previously unreleased archive images and advertising campaigns.

The exhibition served to pay tribute to the pivotal role Chloé played in introducing the concept of pret-a-porter to the fashion world.

The Chloé Paddington Bag Introduced by Phobe Philo in 2005, this bag has gone down in fashion retail history as one the fastest-selling bags sparking off wildfire discussions on blogs including the popular PurseForum on the best ways to get yourself the bag. Although it is not the first bag to ever reach waitlist status, the Paddington was the definite 'It Bag' of 2005 and was one of the hardest bags to purchase in that year. The Paddington bag is an embodiment of Chloé's bohemian and free-spirit nature - presented in a slouchy style but anchored by a huge heavy padlock that gives the bag the ultimate contrast. Its medium size makes it perfect for everyday wear, complementing both casual and work attires. Although the bag is heavy in weight, it definitely did not deter the chic crowd from waiting in line to get one. The Paddington bag has since been reissued in different kinds of leather, colors and embellishing hardwares. Chloé is now owned by luxury goods group Richemont and includes a diffusion line, See by Chloé which was launched in 2001 as an alternative to the main luxury collection. See by Chloé targeted a younger audience with collections that are more edgy and fun. Chloé is represented by Al Mana Luxury in Qatar and is located at Porto Arabia - The Pearl Qatar.

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Trend alert: nail polish in small quantities Lacquerous.com is a new service launching in the US, offering customers the chance to rent luxury nail polishes. New site Lacquerous will send subscribers a selection of three different luxury nail polishes for $18/month. Members are requested to use each coloUr only three times each, and are required to return the polish at the end of the month, after which the shades will then be sent on to other users. Featured brands at launch include Dior, Chanel and Tom Ford. While some users might not fancy sharing their beauty products with strangers, the brand maintains that it’s a hygienic service -- “all nail polish contains Ethyl Acetate. No bacteria, fungus or otherwise can live in nail polish.” Those inclined to spread the love can benefit from three different luxury lacquers per month for the price of one bottle in the stores. Meanwhile, Dose nail polish perhaps offers another solution to the ‘so many colours, so little time’ problem. The brand has an attractively packaged set of miniature nail polish capsules. The $20 sets each contain three 3ml containers of formaldehyde-free varnish in different shades. For those looking for more nail fun, Fred Flare also sells a $12 set of mini coloured nail polishes housed in a classic yellow Crayola box.

Lady Gaga launches new scent ‘Fame’ Multi-platinum and Grammy award-winning artist Lady Gaga announced the worldwide release of her first fragrance, Lady Gaga Fame. It was released through the artist's own Haus Laboratoris in association with Coty. It is the first ever black Eau de Parfum that sprays clear and becomes invisible once airborne. The fragrance for women is now available at retailers worldwide and will be sold exclusively at Sephora.

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Givenchy The anti-ageing specialists at Givenchy has discovered a new innovative technology allowing them to identify a new biological target: a protein called HSP 27, whose role is to repair the vital components of the cytoskeleton, the backbone of the cells. With this new technology, Givenchy introduces the Motion Correct Complex and the Evening Primrose Root as part of their new offering in anti-ageing skincare. With each movement of the face, the MotionCorrect Complex stimulates the production of HSP 27 to reactivate the cellular repair process, both on the surface, in the epidermal keratinocytes, and deep down, in the dermal fibroblasts. The cells recover the ideal flexibility that enables them to withstand the strain and tension of facial movements. Day by day, the skin becomes more resilient. In parallel, an extract of Evening Primrose Root stimulates collagen synthesis to improve the skin's resistance. Wielding its effect at the dermo-epidermal junction, the point of interaction where the epidermis is anchored to the dermis, it increases the tissues' density, elasticity and tone. Together, the Motion Correct Complex and Evening Primrose Root initiate a positive, dynamic approach to beauty in a programme of three formulas that unite sensory appeal with the pleasure of expressing your moods and emotions.

The Gate Thinks Pink New face of ChloÈ fragrance Coty Prestige has announced Finnish model Suvi Koponen as the new face of the ChloÈ fragrance. To celebrate five years of success for its iconic fragrance, Coty Prestige decided to link the worlds of fashion and beauty. “ChloÈ has always been a fashion house imagined by women for women. It is a real joy for me to embody their iconic fragrance,” declared the model. Suvi Koponen was revealed in the show Finland’s Next Top Model in 2005. She walks the runway for designers like Valentino and has modelled the S/S 2013 ChloÈ collection.

The Gate recently hosted a Pink Dinner as a platform to raise breast cancer awareness among women living in Qatar. Speakers including Karen Al Kharouf -founder of Think Pink in Doha, Dr. Rajka Milovic - board certified family physician and Nicole Van Hattem - director and founder of Art of Abundant Living, shared experiences and knowledge about breast cancer and general well being. During the Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, The Gate went Pink with pink silk decorations at its central core elevators and danglers that carried the message, "Beat Cancer" while all the shops had similar stickers on their window faces and the escalators were decorated in pink. In the same month, the mall was also visited by the CEO of Estee Lauder, the renowned cosmetic brand that fights breast cancer yearly by donating millions of dollars to this cause.

Glam up your nails by kirsten mclachlan

Nails form an important part of your style statement. This month we focus on nail shapes. There are five main shapes of nailsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;round, almond, square, soft square, which is also known as squoval, and the hottest trend right now the stiletto shape.

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ere are a few tips to help you decide which nail shape to choose. If nails were just able to grow naturally without breaking or filing, the natural shape of the free edge would mirror the shape of the half moon (the image shows the half moon, also known as the lunula) that you see just by your cuticle line. This can be used as a guideline as to what would be the best most flattering shape for your fingers since this is how your nail would naturally grow. If you can't see the half moons and you aren't sure what is the best shape, just file your nails to follow the natural shape of your cuticle line and this will provide a flattering free edge! Remember that these are just little tips to help you along the way. There are no real rules here. Just do whatever makes you feel good. My natural cuticle line is a soft round shape but I have worn every nail shape that's been in fashion and I love them all, it really all depends on the look you want to go for. Besides different nail, shapes you have to think about the length you want to wear your nails. Everyone wants long, sleek nails but if you are a flight attendant or a busy working mum it is just not practical with nails that are too long. It can be really distressing to have nine perfectly shaped nails and one that is broken, which would not only ruin your mood but could also be damaging on the whole nail unit. Nails do not have to be long. If they look neat and tidy and well-groomed, that is all that you need. Here are some types of nails shapes and designs for some inspiration. Almond I love these! They elongate the fingers making them look very beautiful and glamourous, but the downside is that to have an amazing effect you have to wear them a little longer and for everyday use, this might be a bit of a problem. They look great with French tip, polished or just buffed to a high gloss shine. A total winner if you have long nails! This red design with the black half-moon manicure looks awesome and you can see how the half-moon shape matches the free edge. Round An easy–to–wear and maintain nail shape. Looks classy and elegant for any occasion, and before you say it, no, this does not look old fashioned. The key to the perfect round nail is to keep it even and not to rush your filing. Square A well- tailored short square look. Square nails look great long or short and can look particularly beautiful with a thin white tip along the free edge! Just be sure to keep a nail file in your bag in case you nick the edge off one of the corners, file it as soon as you can after a break to try to keep that lovely square shape!

Soft square or Squoval If you love square nails but think that they might be too dramatic for you or you have children and you are worried about keeping sharp nails, then the soft square look might be just perfect for you. Still straight on the free edge but just with the edges softened. To get the perfect soft square free edge, tilt your nail file so that it almost looks like you are filing under the free edge of your nail. This keeps it flat and straight but very gently rounded. Stiletto Last but not least, the show-stopper nail, the Stiletto. Like the almond nail that I talked about earlier, this really has to be a longer nail to really capture the look. Following the same design as the almond nail, but this has a sharper edge and is filed almost to a point. This nail style has a huge celebrity following. Seen on the likes of Rihanna, Lady Gaga and Adele who wore the Loubutin–inspired Stiletto s this year! If you can't get to the salon to have your nails filed professionally or the worst has happened and you have broken a nail, here are a few tips to guide you along the way to filing your best nail shape ever! Try to keep a nail file handy at all times, in your car, on your desk, in your handbag for any free edge emergencies! Always go for a wooden file, stay well clear of metal ones, they don t smooth the edge enough and you will end up with a rugged finish. Only use a very soft nail file on your natural nails. You don't need one that feels like sandpaper, you should be able to rub the nail file against your skin without it scratching. A rough nail file will damage your nail plate. Try to only file your nails in one direction. If you go too fast on one edge of one nail you can ruin the overall look. Slow and steady wins the race. If you feel confident filing your nails backwards and forwards then you can do so, just don t press on the nail too hard. If you apply too much pressure, this creates a friction on the nail and can cause your nail plate layers to split. If you want to have your nails natural without a color, you can use a nail buffer to get a high gloss finish. Be sure not to over buff, as you are effectively thinning the nail plate. Try to do it gently and again don t apply too much pressure on to the nail plate. To be on the safe side and minimise the risk of damage, apply a hard wearing high gloss top coat like Seche Vite. When you are finished with your file, make sure you do a double take of your handy-work. There are three ways to do a quick check to make sure the nails are prim and proper: 1 Stretch your hand in front of you and have a look at your ● fingers from an angle. 2 ● Sit with your hands in front of you turn the hand around so you are looking at the palm of your hand, have a look at any free edges that are seen over the edge of your finger, sometimes they can look crooked from this angle. 3 ● Create a fist with your hand so your fingers are bent over you palm and again just check to see if they are even.

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SCANDALEYES SHOW OFF MASCARA FROM RIMMEL This multi-tasking mascara has a new fibre formula for a scandalous dose of volume and length! Get ready to show off like never before with a mascara that combines a unique ball brush and fibre lash extensions to make your lashes look longer.

GLAM SAYS: FLAP THOSE EYELASHES!

THE HOMME BLUE FROM GUESS

Coty Beauty introduces Guess Seductive Homme Blue, a new interpretation of modern masculinity, as memorable as a perfect day at the ocean that melts into the most seductive sunset. GLAM SAYS: SO SEDUCTIVE!

NIGHT EYE PALETTE FROM UNE In this trio of eye shadows, black is reinvented to enhance the emotions of your eyes, from dark grey to jet black. The third shade is ink black with its creamy texture that melts naturally on eyelids. GLAM SAYS: BLACK IS BACK!

LA FLEUR FROM VIVA LA JUICY Sheer, playful and addictive, Viva la Juicy La Fleur is a fresh new fragrance that embodies the Juicy Couture adage: Celebrate the Couture in the everyday. The fruity fragrance is made up of vanilla, caramel and sandalwood and is set in a blushing pink box. GLAM SAYS: SO FRUITY YOU'LL WANT TO EAT IT!

MATtIFYING PRESSED POWDER FROM SEPHORA Perfect-Matte complex works like a natural sponge. It delivers sebum-regulating action to control shine throughout the day. It even masks imperfections to reveal a flawless complexion and refines pores to smooth the skin's texture. It guarantees a comfortable, natural-looking matte complexion. GLAM SAYS: SAY GOODBYE TO OILY-LOOKING SKIN!

AQUA ROUGE LIPSTICK FROM MAKE UP FOR EVER Available in 12 irresistible shades, this very long-lasting waterproof lipstick with a dazzling colour result provides perfect coverage for extreme sophistication and unstoppable shine. With its long-lasting texture and non-transferable properties, it guarantees permanently-fixed colour that does not bleed. GLAM SAYS: LOOKs GOOD EVEN UNDERWATER!

OUD MALAKI FROM CHOPARD Chopard's new masculine fragrance offers the ultimate blendof East and West. The sunny burst of grapefruit, the clean scent of lavender and the slight herbal bitterness of artemisia contrasts with the addictive smoothness of heart notes, a warm accord of tobacco and spices with leather undertones. GLAM SAYS: FEEL ROYAL!

ROUGE EDITION LIPSTICK FROM BOURJOIS

A ready-to-wear formula, the rouge edition comes in 18 pure fashion shades straight off the catwalks! GLAM SAYS: GET THE CATWALK LOOK!

CAVIAR AND OYSTER COLLECTION FROM BOBBI BROWN Strong and smokey, or soft and pretty? There's no need to choose with Bobbi's newest collection. Bobbi Brownâ&#x20AC;&#x2030;s Caviar & Oyster collection features pearlescent shadows in limited edition: dual-ended mascara, brightening lip gloss, high shimmer lip gloss and shimmer nail polish. It combines different textures and finishes to create a multitude of party and special occasion looks. GLAM SAYS: WHAT YOU WANT, BOBBI HAS IT!

Time for change! by lynette cowie

It’ s time to let your wrists do the dancing, Gangnam Style , as LYNETTE COWIE, The Style Revivalist, minutes how wrist watches rule the New Year ’s Eve countdown!

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Time Stopper All watches by FullSpot Dress and bracelet by Aftershock Earrings and rings by La Lune Photographer: Rob Altamirano Stylist: Lynette Cowie Model: Denise Somerhalder Make-up artist: Debi Mendez Hair stylist: Blanka Bumbakovic shot on location : vcu qatar

2013 Aside for a second; according to my clock I ’ve got about 4 million minutes, or if that s just too many zeros to contemplate,62 832 hours, until I reach a birthday significant enough to warrant marking my time in this world. An Omega Ladymatic would make my time stand still. This pearly-faced, diamond-studded, rose gold wristwatch elegantly adorns none other than the beautiful, Oscar-winning actress, Nicole Kidman. Who needs a prettier face than this one? I m referring to the lustrous De Ville Ladymatic rather than Omega’s equally graceful brand ambassador. Perhaps it’s just as well I have time on my hands before, I were to be presumptuously awaiting this timepiece that carries a price tag of QR138, 600. Once on my wrist, this jewelled adornment would take center stage leaving few opportunities to flaunt other much-loved and fashionable timepieces. I digress though, as this article isn’ t about compiling my delusional half centenary birthday wish list, nor is it about my obsession for Omega, (and okay, admittedly the ever-stylish Nicole Kidman, too)as much as it’s about how any watch can showcase the femininity of hands, wrists and forearms.

You cannot buy time but you can get a beautiful watch to measure time, without spending a fortune

Back in time Although many of fashion ’s iconic pieces were once derived from menswear, the wristwatch is not one of them. Called a Wristlet in the early 1900s, it was reserved for women and scornfully considered, by pocket

styled timepiece-wearing men, as a passing fad rather than a serious timepiece. The realities of wartime challenged this status quo, when frontline soldiers of World War 1 preferred the practicalities of wrist-worn to pockets watches. Back to the future Time might be the single most rare commodity of the 21st century, but isn’t in short supply if you’re looking for it! Mobile phones, electronic notebooks, laptops, desktops and car interiors keep us well informed, which goes to show that today ’s wrist watches could become near redundant if not for their style desirability. They are also an effective way to punctuate your nonverbal speech. Many of us express ourselves through hand-based gestures, and so, a carefully chosen watch can enhance your personal style of language. As with all our well-exposed accessories – bags, sunglasses and jewellery, included – today’ s myriad of watch designs gives us an inexhaustible array of interchangeable, attention-grabbing choices, at all price marks. To this end, Karl Lagerfeld, the creative genius behind the Chanel label, is currently in collaboration with watchlabel Fossil, for the long-awaited watch collection, set to launch globally on February 28, 2013. He believes, “You cannot buy time but you can get a beautiful watch to measure time, without spending a fortune.” So instead of marking time with just one prized possession, there’s every reason to enjoy a variety of watches to satisfy ever-changing moods, occasions and fashionable whims. That’s not to say one can’t do just that with the top luxury branded timepieces, budget permitting. In Qatar, we re not short of being transfixed by authentic bling found on the faces of timepieces such as Omega, Cartier, Baume & Mercier, Raymond Weil and TAG Heuer. These high-valued watches are as much an investment as they are a jewelled masterpiece of workmanship. If your hands don t fit that far into your pockets, then brands like Fossil, Swatch, Ice, Folli Follie and Furla are among the fashionable, reasonably-priced alternatives. Either way, with a bit of dedicated styling time, it’ s easy

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to conjure up some serious watch-envy! To re-direct this winter’ s accessory focus off necks, waistlines, and legs, we ’ll bring wrists up-to-date through three reigning style categories: 1 Jewellery watches ● Blurring the distinction between watches and jewellery, these desirable statements of Swiss-made craftsmanship are often made of precious metals and decorated with precious and semi-precious gemstones. They could well qualify as a piece of art, while their movement and precision are statements of flawless engineering. 2 Fashion watches ● Designed to be novel and fun, fashionable watches are styled with a sense of playful quirkiness to appeal to the lighthearted wearer. A walk through a mall provides endless style options offered by kiosks and high-street retailers. Dial shapes range from the more traditional round, oval, rectangular and square to innovative triangular and hexagonal forms.

Party to 2013 All watches by Furla Dress by Aftershock Fascinator by Coast Earrings and rings by La Lune

3 Sports watches ● It s fashionable and formidable to be fit. In this, watchmakers are one step ahead of the game in providing athletes with watch features that support their sports performance. Features include heart-rate monitors, barometers, compasses, GPS, to deep-diving water resistance and countdown.

Hot style types 1 Boyfriend ● Whether it ’s a luxurious brand–fashion-forward or sports oriented – this oversized wristwatch should be worn loosely, while a dark-faced dial heightens its sexy macho appeal. 2 Evening glamour ● Hold onto those dainty and delicate timepieces, as they ’re sure to make an everyday comeback. Until then, they re

especially sophisticated when worn on an elegant night out. 3 Nurses brooch watch ● Whittle away the time with this upside-down watch clipped onto your lapel for easy timekeeping. Available in a myriad of colours and designs, no medical required! 4 Ring watch ● To remain bare-wristed or super discreet in time checking, the ring watch is the answer. Often designed with a comfortable stretch band, this allows for multiple finger fits. So cute! 5 Pocket watch ● Add some theatrical drama to your ensemble by surprising onlookers with your own pocket chain watch. Whether it’ s a cheap and cheerful purchase or a family heirloom, this accessory is sure to stand apart from the crowd. 6 Antique ● Dig into family drawers and rummage in consignment stores for a vintage look. If elaborate or priceless, keep other accessories minimal, as it demands one ’s full attention!

Styling tips Turn it - for nonchalant styling, turn the watches face to the inside of your wrist, making its seamless metal strap and clasp the feature. Team it - complement your watch by wearing a bracelet alongside it. Avoid any magnetic clasps, as it can affect the mechanism and batteries. Layer it - add volume by wearing the watch over a skillfully tied lightweight bandana wrapped around the wrist. Multiply it – wear multiple watches under the style guidance of finding a common denominator in colour, shape or design. Wear it – not big on accessories? Then simply wear the best watch to suit your persona as a great substitute. With the best personal adornment close at hand, here’s wishing you the time of your life in 2013! Stylist 's Little Black Book 1 Furla +974 4882998 (Landmark Mall) ● 2 Aftershock +974 4486 9117 (Landmark Mall) ● 3 La Lune Accessories & Silver +974 55475654 ●

(Landmark Mall)

4 FullSpot watches - O’clock Middle East ●

website www.oclock-me.com

5 Coast +974 44880571 (Landmark Mall) ●

Icons Revisited We pay tribute to two distinctly different beauty icons legends in their own right who have influenced fans all over the world with their dramatic charisma and style. GLAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty team set out to recreate the iconsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; signature looks with a touch of twist. Makeup: Debi Mendez Hair: Blanka Bumbakovic Photographer: Rob Altamirano Model: Nabilah Harron Concept & visual editor: Debrina Aliyah shot on location : VCU Qatar

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Daphne Guinness The fashion patron with her unmistakable pull-back streaked hair bun.

Jennifer Lopez The luscious long locks with her sun-kissed golden skin.

a time for

introspection by jody ryan

Self-study might steer you down a new path, or at least a more focused one. â&#x20AC;&#x201A;The life which is unexamined is not worth living â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Socrates.

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vadhyaya which means self-study, is one of the Niyamas or observances we practice in yoga. As the year comes to a close, it can be a timely opportunity. Look at what's transpired and what might be our direction in the year ahead. We can simply begin by asking: What went well this year? What didn' t go so well and why? What lessons did I learn? What did I fail to learn? What can I be thankful for? Did I help someone or a cause, along the way? Am I moving forward in my life or do I feel stuck? What changes would I like to make next year? How might that happen? Digging a little deeper, we might add, How do I really feel? Do I feel happy and content in my life? Do I experience joy and passion? How do I see my life unfolding? Finding the answers to these might be more difficult. You might not know the answers. You may not want to accept or acknowledge the answers you do find. How do you unearth what's important to you, to your life? It's not always easy when our mind is naturally busy and anytime we touch on something new or unpleasant, it's normal to turn our attention to more familiar and safe thoughts. Yoga (and meditation) helps us to be in the present moment. Try doing this yoga posture without your full attention to exactly what is going on in your mind and body, in every second, and you' ll soon be lost and will tumble towards the floor. Much of the time our mind is busy, full and almost anything other than focused, settled or introspective. Though in conversation with a friend we are actually thinking about an important meeting we have with our employer tomorrow. Or, while driving to work we are stuck in a disagreement we had last night with our partner, rehashing it over and over again. All day long, our thoughts drift to past events and conversations or what might happen in the future. In reality

we cannot change the past or predict the future, so for the most part, it 's wasted time and energy. That' s not to say we can't learn from the past or plan for the future. There are times, a misperception that by being in the present moment we mindlessly allow our lives to float along unguided. Contrary to that what we 're attempting is to be mindfully aware of our thoughts, choices and actions. If we 're not paying close attention life may turn out okay or we might easily be steered way off-course. Not only does this yoga pose require your full attention but also a gradual and step-by-step approach, immense effort, and probably, a whole lot of failures before finding any success at it. It's unlikely most of us will magically lift up and find our balance here without study and practice. Stopping the reels of thought in your mind for a few minutes, taking time to turn inwards and reflect on your life can be a similar challenge. Just as the practitioner in the image uses tools to be absolutely attuned to what's going on inside, you can do the same. One is by bringing your focus to your breath. Or, you can choose some other anchor to take you out of the steady stream of mindless chatter in your brain. You might try noticing whether you can feel the energy in your fingertips. Or, notice your heart beating. Using simple techniques to tune into our body can help get you out of your mind for even a few moments. Creating some space there might allow for deeper, underlying thoughts and emotions to come through. Instead of being on cruise control, we can stop, have a look inside and re-set the direction to one that helps leads us to Santosha, or contentment. When we become still and quiet, try and tune into what really matters deep inside and work towards that in the New Year.

real TRANSFORM Feel and look good through your pregnancy t’s month two of the Glam Transform and we have some exciting news – Eliane is pregnant! At first glance this could seem like a perfect excuse for Eliane to stop focusing on her transformation, fall back into old habits and be consumed by the rollercoaster ride that comes with the excitement of pregnancy. However Eliane realised that this was the push she needed to really invest herself in the healthy lifestyle changes, for the sake of herself and her pregnancy. We needed to look at the overall programme slightly differently as pregnancy brings its own unique challenges. Along with the changes to foods and thoughts, we initially planned to do boot camp style personal training sessions. This was removed in favour of pre-natal yoga classes twice a week and twice a week walking for 30 minutes each day. Pre-natal Exercise It was important that Eliane attend classes with an instructor who is specifically trained in prenatal yoga, so it was Yama

Yoga to the rescue. Yama Yoga has 60 yoga classes around Doha each week, and pre-natal yoga is available at their locations. There are many benefits to prenatal exercise including more energy, lower chance of gestational diabetes, easier labour and delivery, a healthier baby, quicker postpartum recovery, better sleep, and a healthier immune system, just to name a few. Eliane doesn’t have many physical restrictions this early in her pregnancy, however she was sure to follow these rules of safe pregnancy exercise: 1 ● 2 ● 3 ● 4 ● 5 ● 6 ● 7 ● 8 ● 9 ● 10 ●

Check with her healthcare provider first Take in high nutrient calories Avoid dangerous sports Drink plenty of water Wear comfortable clothing Warm up but don’t get overheated Don’t lie flat on your back Don’t overdo it Cool down Make exercise a habit

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Water Proper hydration is essential for a healthy pregnancy. Staying hydrated will keep your energy levels up and help ease some of the discomforts of pregnancy. Not only does water transport vital nutrients from your blood to your baby, and waste products away from the baby; it helps prevent water retention, constipation, hemorrhoids and dehydration, too. For optimal health you should drink at least 8 glasses of filtered water daily and when you’re pregnant that amount increases to meet the needs of your growing body. As you gain weight adjust the amount according to your weight. Food The importance of making healthy food choices took on an even greater urgency now that Eliane was pregnant. The baby draws his/her nutrients directly from the mother’s body and the food that Eliane eats will literally form the building blocks of new bones, brain cells, organs etc for her unborn child. There is even recent research that suggests that a mother who is overweight during pregnancy results in a child who is naturally more susceptible to being an overweight pre-adolescent. Focussing on fresh, nutrient rich, organic, whole foods were key to ensuring that both Eliane and her baby get all the nutrients they need to support a foundation of wellness. Planning and getting organised A big challenge for Eliane was to juggle her busy schedule, with doctors appointments, and exercise classes with the need to really focus on eating well. With only 24 hours in

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each day, planning her diary with key priorities was essential for Eliane’s success. There are many planning tools however the ones we applied were simple and powerful. A diary to plan ahead the time for work, rest, exercise, meals and social life. We used a weekly meal planner to outline the foods and meals that would ensure that daily and weekly she had plenty of variety of nutrients without having to spend hours in the kitchen each day. Recipes were gathered that could be made in advance, made in large portions and used for additional meals, and were healthy, fresh, easy, delicious and quick. With a completed meal planner, we created a grocery list to minimise the time that needed to be spent in the grocery store, while maximising value for money. All the tools learned during this month will support Eliane’s healthy lifestyle changes, a healthy pregnancy and reduce stress. Eliane is also practising habits that will last her a healthy lifetime. Whether you are pregnant or not, follow these tools and implement them in your own life. After all – you’re worth it too!.

TIPS Exercise – if you don’t use it, you will LOse it. Do regular exercise to build strength, flexibility, eliminate toxins, reduce stress and boost overall sense of wellbeing Hydrate! Include green leafy vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts, seeds, fresh fruit and a variety of coloUrful vegetables in your diet. If you consume meat, fish or dairy, make sure to choose full-fat, organic dairy, grass-fed beef, organic poultry and wild-caught fish. Plan!

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Exploring

creativity by Bridget Radomski

Wahm had an air of creativity at the first Cabana Night held at the W Doha Hotel, Complimented, of course, by a warm north northwesterly.

Five Cabanas were transformed into design sanctuaries to capture and show off the talent of five local designers to industry peers and a few lucky others. The young ladies gathered up even more creative energy than usual, surprising themselves by achieving so much in such a short time, not too far from the addictive (read annoying) home improvement reality TV shows. Five industry creative’s came to the table (two, even made new one’s) conceptualising a modern outdoor escape, showcasing their individual design aesthetic within the wooden walls, unlimited by their imagination. Spaces lit up by beautiful candles (and the odd-coloured LED egg), wonderful textures and colour-splashed, reflecting the designer’s individual take on trends, cultural backgrounds and design ambitions for the brief of ‘sanctuary’. Four of the five designs transported one to places of intimacy, comfort and tenderness through the careful and creative use of luxurious fabrics. You were then challenged, for good measure, as you entered into a dimly lit space (queue coloured LED eggs and glow sticks) used to accentuate artfulness. Featuring two somewhat (eerie yet intriguing) human forms made entirely from sticky tape was quite reminiscent of one of the more successful projects from the BBC TV show Art Attack, begging to question one’s own idea of retreat. All designs where successful in their own right, whether you wanted to be surrounded by traditional notions of relaxing, comfort and extravagance; or to challenge those ideals, there was certainly a little piece of nirvana for everyone to indulge in. And, as the song goes in true (coco) cabana style, “Who could ask for more?”

Interior Designer “Lola”

1. Nada Hamad

Nada transformed her Cabana into a space of youth, sassiness and colour, inspired after listening to Barry Manilow’s “Coco cabana”. Indulging in perfect materials, Nada compliments the tactile and flirty nature of her cushions next to gorgeous lanterns to create an ambiance perfect for many occasions including (but not limited to) a girls' night, romantic evening or to relax in one’s own company. CABANA Concept: Modern with an electric feel Your work: nadasketchbook.blogspot.com Best advice given: Break it down into parts and don’t leave anything until the last minute The best compliment: That’s it's me PHILOSOPHY ON PERFECT INTERIOR DESIGN: Aesthetically pleasing but fit for purpose! FAVOURITE ELEMENT OF THIS DESIGN: There are so many layers, texture, very tactile MOST IMPORTANT ASPECT OF INTERIOR DESIGN: Going back to basics

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3. Carla Malari

Fashion-forward Carla created a quirky space unlike her home, uncluttered and simple. Self-confessed hoarder, Carla’s space challenged the ‘sanctuary’ notion, featuring coloured egg lights, glow sticks and two figurines (her brother and her) dressed in her upcoming fashion collection. Carla’s modern take on the concept explored notions of design, fashion and one’s true idea of refuge, reflecting her own blogging style and fashion line to the T (shirt) - pardon the pun!

interior designer “malaze”

2. Anfal Berier

SOFT-spoken Anfal used raw materials and unpretentiousness to create a classic, homely sanctuary that you feel right at ease without having to be friends with the cool kids to gain access to. Combining the enchanting ambient light from candles and traditional materials of Sudan, Anfal’s d’r of a understated and charming aesthetic, not only reflects who she is as a designer, but also (I strongly suspect) who she is as a person. Simple statement pieces and an honest colour palette which holds the key to its timeless allure and charisma. Cabana concept: To have something to remind me of home Favourite fabric/material to work with: Traditional materials of Sudan Best advice given in your work: Never give up What’s your vice: Driving fast Most important aspect of interior design: It’s about comfort

CABANA Concept: Playing with light, colour, geometrical shapes, featuring two ‘bodies’ made entirely from scotch tape - moulds of my brother and me. Best place to see your work: nomadstyle.tumblr.com Biggest blogging mistake: forgetting people's names... IN A WORLD WITH NO INTERNET, WHAT WOULD YOU BE: Abstract Oil Painter IF YOU COULD STEAL AN IDEA FROM THE OTHER DESIGNERS, WHAT WOULD IT BE: Cushions, I want cushions! What’s your vice: Workaholic. Philosophy on good design. Keep things simple, but I’m a hypocrite as I’m a hoarder.

fashion designer “arabian dusk”

5. Natalie Tahhan

Energtic and articulate Natalie created a sublime space–a perfectly understated oasis infused with rich coloured cushions and (just to make you feel even more warm and fuzzy inside) amazing scents to tickle another one of your senses. You feel calm and privileged to be in the space, with or without 14 of your closest friends. Blissfully enjoying the day/afternoon/night delights in pure comfort.

fashion designer “wonderland. revisited”

4. Selina Farooqui

Young and confident Selina created a serene oasis where guilty thoughts of not enough exercise are not allowed. Bold black and white patterns, juxtaposed with vivid colours on the walls, you could not help but feel content with life, your bank account and one’s shoe choice for the night. Reconstructing beloved childhood movie scenes from The Wizard of Oz and Alice in Wonderland, you areleft almost too comfortable and safe. CABANA CONCEPT: Wonderland Revisited Favourite fabric/material to work with: Plastic (flowers) How do you get out of a creative block: Buying new fabrics somehow always refreshes me Best place to see your work: Impressions Boutique - The Pearl IF YOU COULD STEAL AN IDEA FROM THE OTHER DESIGNERS, WHAT WOULD IT BE: Colour-changing lights in Carla’s Biggest fashion mistake you have made: I wear PJ’s all the time Where do you see your work evolving: After building up the brand a bit more, Home Decor Philosophy on good design: Be yourself and stick to what is you, as there is only one you

CABANA CONCEPT: Arabian dusk Best place to see your designs: beadsofbabylon.blogspot.com Biggest fashion mistake: “Blue lipstick” I was 12... WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNT FROM THIS EXPERIENCE: I did all of this is one day... I can push myself further than what I thought What’s your vice: Perfectionist, which means I don’t sleep. HOW DO YOU GET IN THE MOOD TO CREATE: Being addicted to wedding/ event planning blogs it just developed from there Philosophy on good design: Keep it simple Favourite element of this design: Colour Pocket of the world to escape to: London, museums, exhibitions hub of creative people, weather is so bad, so you just work

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This one is for you

rating

★★★★★

Reviewed by Sindhu Nair

You are the star at the Remede Spa at St. Regis Doha with treatments catering to your needs.

ust when you thought that you have explored all the permutations and combinations in self-pampering sessions in Doha, there comes Remede Spa at the St. Regis Doha, with a unique package up its sleeve. After close to five years of exploring options, I had come to the educated conjecture that at the core of every spa session is the therapy in itself. Not the ambience, not the smells that induce you in the confines of the massage room, but the massage is what makes the treatment unique. I have had treatments where the earthy ambience was to die for, the unique aroma so relaxing that your ante is upped in anticipation for the final product, and there, it disappointed. Remede Spa is situated off an alcove on the first floor of St. Regis and doesn't ring any bells in terms of design and ambience. It is just a simple, neat setting with

120 \ experience professionals manning the counter who immediately usher you to your therapists. And there starts your session. What’s unique about Remede Spa was how they realised each customer was unique and customised treatments to meet individual needs and preferences. At Remede you do not book any treatments, you book your time, which can vary from 30 to 90 minutes, according to your choice. According to the Spa Manager Saroj Narang, this was the USP of the Spa. "Remede Spa is different because it focuses on the individual needs of each and every one. Remede Spa recognises that each guest is unique and needs a tailored treatment. Our therapists understand the needs and wants of all guests and are trained to suggest treatments accordingly,” she says. And, so the therapists (with whom you develop a good rapport as she prods to find out your preferences), gently leads us to the massage room. Here it is a mixture of shiatsu, deep-tissue massage and a todie-for head massage. I remember nothing much except that at the end of the 60-minute massage session, I awakened in a nirvana sort of state, calm and ready to take on some more days of stress and reading. As I left the hotel facilities, I reinstated my initial belief that the success of any spa is all about the final product, not the ambience, not the service, but the massage in itself. And that is where Remede Spa really scores.

ignature treatments to try out. According to Saroj and another frequent visitor to the Spa facilities, the signature facials are the best offering of the Spa. “We have crafted unique signature treatments around the use of pearls. We wanted to create indigenous treatment that connected with the country ’s history and culture while being truly beneficial to guests. That is how our Cooling Pearl Facial and Pearls Escape Treatments came to life,” says Saroj. Cooling Pearl Facial nourishes and protects the skin like a mother shell nurturing a precious pearl. Powered by pure pearl extracts, white lotus stem cells and oxygen, the skin is infused with rare amino acids, state-of-the-art peptides and essential minerals and vitamins to revive, brighten and battle aging. “The anti-inflammatory qualities of pearl will cool and soothe irritation while an acupressure facial massage will calm the senses. “Your hands, feet, eyes and lips will be revitalised,” assures Saroj. Another not-to-miss treatment is the Pearl escape, where you will surely clear your mind and leave your body as smooth and luminescent as a Doha Pearl. “Your journey will begin with a gentle skin brushing and body scrub. A transforming scalp treatment will take you to another world while you are wrapped in a mineralising mask to detoxify and purify the body. A centering Vichy shower is followed by a moisturising body mask that will leave skin soft and vibrant,” says Saroj.

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