The Talk #82 - April 2016

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content/ 22. Pleated Pretty Please 24. F is for Fringe 26. Ballerina Takes The Streets 28. LANVIN Bouchra Jarrar as Artistic Director

Fashion/

30. H&M Conscious Exclusive 36. New Footwear Arnaa Launches at Harvey Nichols Kuwait 38. SANDRA CHOI - Jimmy Choo’s Creative Director 44. “ITALIA IS LOVE” - Dolce & Gabbana Summer 2016 woman’s collection 54. 20 years of Chopard Manufacture 68. Paris Fashion Week Fall 2016

82. How to get perfect beach waves

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84. Seamless Summer Glow 86. Use Gemstones and Colors to improve your mood 88. Polished Nail Spa 92. Element beauty salon 96. 5 natural home remedies using coconut oil 98. Chia Seed Puddings

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Content

content/ Art & Culture/

102. Frida Kahlo de Rivera 104. Flipboard Artist - One Eye Girl 114. Red Bull Art of Can

118. Nouf Hussain - Passion sure struck the heart of the right person, with motives to bring new ideas to the region.

126. GOURMETME - “Culinary convince, constantly connoisseur” 130. Hotel Calcutta - Indian Cuisine

Life Style/

134. Chicago 140. Geneva Motor Show 142. The Luxurious “Prismologie” finally arrives to Kuwait 144. IAA honors Managers of Advertising Departments 146. Get Ramadan ready with Harvey Nichols Kuwait 148. horoscopes

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Letter

letter/ Spring is when life’s alive in everything.

As a winter person it saddens me to see the cold season go but at the same time it is exciting to have a change and see what spring holds.

Our spring season is short and it is important to enjoy it and take advantage of the weather. It is the perfect time to explore the outdoors and do activities that we cannot do during the rest of the year.

It is the season of everything new, whether in fashion, beauty or lifestyle. It is all about the new fashion trends and make up looks this season, go through our pages to take a look at the latest ins that we look forward to try.

As our readers we love bringing you the latest news and updates.

Enjoy the read and until next time, Hind Nassar

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fashion/

Fashion - Street Style Trend

Pleated Pretty Please

Whether this wave-like pattern was embodied on a dress, a skirt or pants, investing your money this spring on pleated clothing will help you work your attire wonders.

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Let us all take a moment to appreciate the beauty of this perfectly structured piece of clothing. Pleated garments have been seen on the streets more often this season upping the game of fashion in the 21st century.

Brands such as Altuzarra, Boss, and Proenza Schouler are bringing modern architecture and fashion onto the runway creating ideal micro-folds. Whether you’re 20 or 50 years young, tall or short, curvy or skinny, this is one trend we suggest you take a shot at.

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Fashion - Street Style Trend

F is for Fringe

Jazz Music, 1920’s, Dance, and freedom, these were important elements to create this beautifully structured attire

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Gatsby girls aren’t the only ones to value the kinetic appeal of fringe, although this trend was born in the late 1920’s, Proenza Schouler, Emilio Pucci and Valentino remolded this fabric-draping movement and marrying it with other items such as handbags and shoes complimenting the outfit elegantly. From a knit skirt covered in tiers of the eyelash-like adornment, to a jacket that’s sliced and diced with the rock ’n’ roll streamers, it’s time to put your best fringe forward this season.

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Fashion - Trend

Ballerina Takes The Streets

Leaving its mark on the pavements of New York, London, and Paris. People are referring to them as ‘shoe gloves’. Ballerina pumps are 2016’s rising stars in the shoe making industry.

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Yet again, another remarkable innovation, the revolutionary cycle of ballerina flats. Celine took a major turn on the dicey road of fashion to come up with a valiant invention, ballerina pumps.

You’re probably wondering “what in the world are these?!” well, they’re exactly what they sound like, ballerina flats with an 8-inch wooden block attached at the heel. Styling them would be a bit tricky though, you can either go wrong or impeccably stylish with them, it all simmers down to what outfit you pair them with. Since fashion week was just a few weeks ago, we decided to share with you our favorite looks from trendsetter. the talk - page 27

Fashion - News

LANVIN

appoints Bouchra Jarrar as Artistic Director of Women’s Collections

Lanvin is pleased to announce the appointment of Bouchra Jarrar as Artistic Director of Women’s Collections from 14 March.

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A permanent member of Haute Couture since December 2013, with her own house which she founded in 2010, Bouchra Jarrar has worked with major fashion houses and has built a career on determination and high standards, always putting creation and technique at the heart of her work. Bouchra Jarrar has more than 20 years of experience, working first for Jean-Paul Gaultier, then for Balenciaga, where she spent 10 years, then at Christian Lacroix.

Bouchra Jarrar, Artistic Director of Lanvin Women’s Collections & Michèle Huiban, CEO Lanvin

Bouchra Jarrar stated “It is a huge honor to continue promoting the Lanvin style, with designs created in the company’s ateliers’ by teams who possess extraordinary expertise.

Joining Lanvin meets a desire to expend my creation to wider fields of expression. It is my intention to bring to Lanvin the harmony and consistency of a fashion designed for women, a fashion of our time”.

Michèle Huiban, CEO of Lanvin, added “Bouchra Jarrar is a talented and visionary designer. She is the obvious choice for Lanvin. Her timeless style is in keeping with the style and values of our company, founded by Jeanne Lanvin more than a century ago. Her talent, her high standards and her mastery of

cuts and fabrics will bring a breath of freshness and modernity into the house, while respecting its soul as the oldest Paris fashion house, a symbol of French elegance. Mrs. Wang, Bouchra Jarrar and I share the same modern vision of fashion, so it was only natural that our paths should cross and lead to a fruitful collaboration”. the talk - page 29

Fashion - Trend

H&M Conscious Exclusive A modern collection full of historic charm

The 2016 Conscious Exclusive Collection effortlessly merges a sense of history with modernity. Launched to coincide with the opening of the exhibition Fashion Forward - 300 years of Fashion at the MuseĚ e des Arts DeĚ coratifs, to which it pays homage, the collection conveys an idea of painterly and sophisticated elegance. the talk - page 30

The H&M design team has delved into the museum’s collections of archival fashions in order to pick up key pieces from the last three centuries of haute couture. The result is a contemporary and artistic collection that is soulful, progressive, conscious and truly unique. The collection will be available in approximately 180 stores worldwide and online from April 7.

“Working with innovative sustainable materials and ornate embellishment, the collection is a layering of references, shapes and textures topped off by intensely decorative accessories and decoinspired bijoux,” says AnnSofie Johansson, Creative Advisor at H&M. The fluid and easy silhouette revolves around languid dresses, arty kaftans and sculpted skirts. Prints add a dash of surprise, turning dresses into trompe l’oeil paintings or sculptures.

A long ball gown with a deep neckline features a marble draping print; a liquid dress is adorned with a slice of Botticelli’s Three Graces.

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Fashion - Trend

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Short dresses and painter blouses ooze nonchalant sophistication; creating an electric and eclectic shortcircuit between present and past.

“One of my favourite pieces from the collection is the mini asymmetric dress that was inspired by a painting by Gustave Moreau. I love the mix of a conscious, sustainable fabric and an old painting.

It’s great to be able to have sustainable clothes that still look red carpetready,” says Julia Restoin Roitfeld, the face of the campaign.

Materials include organic silk, hemp, recycled linen and Tencel® blends as well as new innovative materials such as beads and rhinestones made from recycled glass and Denimite − a material made out of recycled worn-out denim, which H&M is the first fashion company to use.

H&M will be the exclusive sponsor of the upcoming exhibition Fashion Forward - 300 years of Fashion at Musée des Arts Décoratifs. Pamela Golbin is the Chief Curator of the exhibition. the talk - page 33

Fashion - Trend

Be Real #shanarealpeople Shana Spring/Summer16 Collection.

Shana launches its most real and authentic collection, which follows the latest trends in a casual way.

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Shana has a more relaxed and clean start this season in their collection lines and patterns. The classic blue denim becomes máximum protagonist this spring. Sailor stripes are stronger than ever and pastel colors are present in all the collections, but always providing great strength and carácter to the garments.

Boho style is still a source of inspiration but is starting to lose strength gradually. We can see represented in Shana’s collections a more feminine and romantic style with long dresses, dipsy pattern and flared sleeves, all perfect for day time look. As well as bold colors with darker version, crochet finishes and ethnic prints for a festival look.

In terms of key items, we’ll find pleated skirts,clulotte pants and of course midi skirts.

Shana MAN collection acquires a very relaxed, urban and youthful attitude. Under the slogan formality casual, the clothes of the season

take a particular street style but with cleaner lines and easy going shapes. The black and white are the protagonists of the season with soft touches of pastel.

The silhouettes get longer with oversize fit. Nautical stripes are very presentin thebManbcollection as well, we see particularly in shirts; and Gillette cuts in jeans and trousers. the talk - page 35

Fashion - Trend

New Footwear brand Arnaa Launches at Harvey Nichols Kuwait

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This March sees Farah Sultan launch her debut collection at renowned international luxury retailer, Harvey Nichols Kuwait. The Arnaa Spring Summer collection combines Italian artisanal skills with a whimsical, spirited sensibility. Founder and creative director, Sultan, draws inspiration from the botanical universe, the pop fantasy culture of the 1980s and the elegant detailing of turn of the 20th century footwear.

Exotic hand- stitched 3D leather blooms in brilliant shades of primrose pink, turquoise and violet are a leitmotif throughout the collection.

The erotic orchid features on the Taranto style – a patent leather cone heeled sandal with a leaf decorated ankle strap. The cherry blossom flower (symbol of grace and beauty) is embroidered onto the pointed vamp of the Carlotta flat, turning an everyday staple into a celebratory statement.

Throughout the collection, Sultan deploys her signature black and white stripe pinstripe pattern as graphic piping as well as on inner soles and statement vamps. The optic detailing sets off the vibrant colour palette of citrine, rose gold, tangerine turquoise and pink bringing new energy to

classic styles such as the Suva – a platform pump with a cigarette heel and striped vamp.

Sultan, who was born and raised in Kuwait city and trained in footwear at Ars Sutoria in Milan, insists on both comfort and delight. Her shoes are ergonomically designed and incorporate hidden internal cushioning and strong heels to allow for easy, elegant movement.

Founded in 2015, the Arnaa brand is a handcrafted ‘Made in Italy’ collection that fuses artisan skills with innovate shapes and decoration.

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Fashion - Designer Interview

SANDRA CHOI

Jimmy Choo’s Creative Director

Dedicated to create beautiful things, Sandra Choi felt right at home when her career path led her to product design and fashion; a combination of both of her best worlds Editor : Zeina Al Ayoub the talk - page 38

“ Kuwaiti ladies love fashion and dressing up. They embrace the concept of glamorous dressing for dinner and meeting friends. They enjoy a busy social life and fashion plays an important part in it”

Tell us a little bit about yourself, what would you want the world to know about Sandra Choi?

I am the Creative Director of Jimmy Choo, I have worked at Jimmy Choo my whole career from when the brand began in 1996. This year marks our 20th Anniversary, I can’t believe 20 years have gone by so quickly and at the same time I can’t believe how much we have achieved in a relatively short amount of time. Out of work I am a mother to two girls and I live in Battersea, London and try to escape to our house in the English countryside at weekends.

You went to Central Saint Martins and studied Fashion Design; in what ways did that boost your way into the world of fashion?

It was accidental. I had moved from the Isle of Wight to London and was living with my aunt and uncle, Jimmy whilst studying my A levels. All I wanted to do was get into Central St Martin’s as other great fashion designers had done before me. When I was on my art foundation course my tutor said I had a talent for product design, I then begun my fashion degree and my heart was set on working in fashion. At the same time the talk - page 39

Fashion - Designer Interview

I was spending more and more time at the studio as I was fascinated by the shoe business. It was serendipity that the path I ended up choosing combined the best of both worlds – product design and fashion.

What do you look back on as being a turning point on the road to becoming Creative Director?

I was responsible for designing the seasonal fashion collections from the beginning, I have been with Jimmy Choo my entire working life, it has become second nature and it is part of who I am. When the company transitioned in 2013 my role evolved to leading the creative design process across all product categories as well as the brand image whilst being a public spokesperson for the brand, it is something I am learning to balance, I feel immensely proud of my role.

How do you maintain the vision of Jimmy Choo across the creative outlets available?

It is important to respect our core personality whilst gently evolving our fashion collections. We are committed to creating the highest quality pieces with our manufacturing based in Italy. Heels will always be at the core of the Jimmy Choo brand and our affinity with the Red Carpet continues to reinforce our heritage in creating beautiful and glamorous shoes for the big entrance making moments in life. the talk - page 40

However, Jimmy Choo is like a precious jewel, we are multi-faceted and are also committed to innovating our design and creating modern fashion pieces.

Why do you think Jimmy Choo is the shoe of choice for the most glamorous events such as the Red Carpet?

The Red Carpet calls for designs that are graceful, elegant and timeless. The pictures stay with us for decades.

We realised this early on when we went to LA for the first time to host our now “annual Oscar’s suite” where stylists and celebrities come to choose their shoes and bags. The reaction was so positive that we now create a dedicated Awards season collection each year catering to the specific needs of those fairytale entrance making moments.

Sex and The City was one of the biggest moments for Jimmy Choo, what exactly was the scale of its impact in terms of notability and branding?

There is no denying that it was one of the defining moments in making the brand a global name. It reinforced the emotional connection women have with their shoes, the power they have to transform both physically and emotionally, the confidence they can give you. Combined with our success on the red carpet it played a key role in establishing Jimmy Choo as a global brand. the talk - page 41

Fashion - Designer Interview

How do you keep Jimmy Choo fresh from a creative perspective?

Innovation and evolving our collections. Each collection will have a theme, there will be high fashion interpretations to tell the story as well easier to wear pieces that illustrate elements of the seasonal theme.

We just introduced a new signature stiletto pump to the collection. The difference may seem small but the slightly chiseled toe offers a softer point and the angled heel the illusion of additional height.

What are your sources of inspiration when creating a raw idea for the new season?

So many things inspire me – I am a creative and my eyes are always open for new sources of inspiration.

Photographic books and art are constant sources as well as nature and the sights I see every day whether at home in London, at our house in the countryside or travelling around the world.

When brainstorming for a new collection, what is the first thing that pops in your head? Take us through the process.

It usually starts with a single inspiration that I can see translating into a story across all our key silhouettes from pumps to booties, flats to sneakers and of course our bag collections as well as introducing completely new pieces. For example, for SS16 I was drawn to the positive the talk - page 42

energy of California, the blue skies punctuated with swaying palm trees and the laid back glamour of Los Angeles; as a result the colour palette reflects this mood and design details include palm prints in a number of iterations across shoes and bags.Then I sketch out initial ideas and work closely with my design team to create the full collection. There are lots of edits before we sample the final collection, I still feel excited when we receive the first prototypes, keen to see whether the fantasy has come to life as I dreamed.

Jimmy Choo is a well known brand worldwide, especially in the Middle East. Do you plan on doing something special for the women that wear Jimmy Choo here?

Our customer’s in the Middle East love to dress up, we have some beautiful pieces in the Spring Summer collection that will make a real statement as well as the timeless pieces from the MEMENTO collection launching in May. The crystal embellished ROX and STORM are guaranteed to make a memorable entrance.

How do you see your work is appreciated and interpreted by the Kuwaiti society?

Kuwaiti ladies love fashion and dressing up. They embrace the concept of glamorous dressing for dinner and meeting friends. They enjoy a busy social life and fashion plays an important part in it.

What are your goals and targets for the future? What is your next project or your next big step?

Being twenty years old you have achieved your set characteristics for your brand, my vision is to maintain the integrity of those characteristics whilst pushing the boundaries and instilling a firmer creative code throughout the brand. In celebration of our 20th anniversary, I have designed MEMENTO, a tribute to the entrance-making moments that have come to define Jimmy Choo style. The 20 shoes and bags comprising the capsule collection honors our legacy of high glamour looks – many of which have been played out over the years on the red carpet. Reimagined and designed for today, the collection is intended to thrill and delight in equal measure. the talk - page 43

Fashion - Backstage

“ITALIA IS LOVE”

Dolce & Gabbana Summer 2016 woman’s collection

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The collection represents the relationship between craftsmanship and art and it is a tribute to Italian style and beauty.

When a woman purchases a dress, she buys a dream, an emotion and this is exactly what Italy gives to them.

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Fashion - Backstage

The STAGE recreates the corner of a street set within a typical Italian town, with its traditional “botteghe” (small local shops) and represents TRADITION, the DNA of the brand.

The RUNAWAY is a street that represents everything that’s new. The street cannot exist without the stage as much as the future cannot be built without the consciousness of the past.

They do not cancel one another, as one cannot exist without the other.

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Fashion - Backstage

The inspiration of the collection came from the experience that the designers create each summer with their Alta Moda, which is showcased in different locations in Italy.

Because of their travels, they have rediscovered how people and global travelers see and enjoy summer in Italy (for example during the show, Chinese and Japanese models wear traditional clothes with Italian embellishments and jewels): they represent tourists that have just arrived in Italy and cannot wait to absorb the local mood and culture.

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Fashion - Backstage

TRIBUTE TO THE BEAUTY OF ITALY: Mr. Dolce and Mr. Gabbana have always tried to protect and preserve the Italian tradition and craftsmanship. Each dress is in fact created following traditional techniques. At the same time, they are very modern and experiment with new styles and techniques. Extensive research and studies are always implemented with each collection.

Walking the streets of Portofino or going to Venice and Taormina is something an Italian has grown accustomed to, but for a foreigner it is still cause of wonder. This is why the collection is called “Italy Is Love”.

Dresses with “Roma” written on it and images of other cities are printed on the outfits like postcards: Capri, Taormina, the Amalfi coast, the Lake Como and Pisa (among others).

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During the post-war period, the phenomenon of the “Boutique” was born in juxtaposition to the Haute Couture of the time that was meant for the richer part of society.

In those times there was a lack of precious fabrics and therefore people created dresses with simple materials and decorated them with what they had

at home, thus inventing the décor naïf.

The dresses were and are simple (but never minimal!); instead they are very colorful and decorated with embellishments that are both handmade and unique.

There is not a specific trend in the collection: it comprises everything that

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Fashion - Backstage

Mr. Dolce and Mr. Gabbana love.

SELFIE: Some of the models walked with an iPhone and took selfies on the runaway to represent a timeless holiday tradition, while also showing today’s desire of consuming fashion right away. One buys and wants to use the products immediately: fashion is a desire of the now.

The selfies were projected immediately on screens positioned along the runaway and posted live to Dolce&Gabbana’s social platforms.

There were 90 looks and 70 different finale dresses, each one of them depicting different Italian cities postcard-style.

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Fashion - Watches

A quest for excellence and precision

20 years of Chopard Manufacture

In the mid-1990s, Chopard co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele was inspired by a powerful idea that would come to fruition in 1996: reviving the watchmaking heritage of the company’s founding father, Louis-Ulysse Chopard, and recapturing Chopard’s horological legitimacy. To be recognised as a Manufacture, a watch company must produce at least one “in-house” mechanical movement, so the decision taken in 1993 to opt for a self-winding micro-rotor movement was entirely in line with this wish. This movement – christened L.U.C 1.96 in tribute to the company founder LouisUlysse Chopard, and subsequently renamed L.U.C 96.01 L – enabled a new star to appear in the prestige watchmaking firmament in the autumn of 1996. the talk - page 54

a finely crafted movement L.U.C Perpetual Chrono Entirely developed and produced in the Chopard Haute Horlogerie workshops, L.U.C Calibre 03.10-L is built around a column wheel that controls all chronograph operations including the fly-back function. The zero-reset system for the counters and the central sweep seconds hand is handled by progressive-contact hammers guaranteeing optimal precision.

It ensures smooth yet firm activation of the timing-related components via a vertical coupling clutch. This was the exceptional base mechanism chosen to house the perpetual calendar of the L.U.C Perpetual Chrono.

A classic complication at great value L.U.C Perpetual Twin With its incomparable style and its handsewn black alligator leather strap, the L.U.C Perpetual Twin asserts itself at first glance through a strong aesthetic picking up the key characteristics of the L.U.C collection.

Large polished and raised Roman numerals run around the rim of the silver-toned dial, while a finely sunburst motif radiates from the L.U.CHOPARD logo. Alternating matt and polished finishes create a delightful shimmering effect on this new and original timepiece.

Precision and fine craftsmanship dedicated to gentlemen L.U.C XPS 1860 The L.U.C collection watchmaking approach goes far beyond a mere interpretation of a fine classic. Not only is the L.U.C XPS 1860 an ultraslim and elegant watch, but it is also one made for today’s men. Its Calibre 96.01-L, the first movement created by Chopared Manufacture, is automatically wound via a 22-carat gold micro-rotor, a rare horological speciality that is practical as well as ensuring slimness.

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Fashion - Watches

The Victory Watch Superfast Porsche Motorsport 919 Chopard presents a Superfast model in a limited series dedicated to the victory of the Porsche Motorsport team in the 2015 World Endurance Championship. The German racing team for which Chopard has been serving as Official Timing Partner since 2014 thereby won its 17th title, marking a triumphant return to endurance competition. This trophy was won at the wheel of an exceptional car – the Porsche 919 Hybrid – of which the Superfast Porsche Motorsport 919 - limited victory edition reprises the design codes. Issued in a 17-piece limited edition, this new sleek sophisticated, COSC chronometer-certified chronograph celebrates this victorious partnership.

A Tribute To The “World’s Most Beautiful Race” Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition A generously sized retro-style timepiece issued in a 1,000-piece stainless steel edition, the Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition is inspired by the design codes of the cars that took part in the historical race between 1927 and 1940.

Water-resistant to 50 metres, its sturdy 46 mm-diameter case makes it the largest of the Mille Miglia wrist chronographs created by Chopard. A true partner for drivers, the Mille Miglia 2016 XL Race Edition is equipped with a high-precision watch ‘engine’, chronometercertified by the Swiss Official Chronometer Testing Institute (COSC).

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Cool Precision Mille Miglia GTS Automatic Speed The now inseparable ties between Chopard and classic racing stemmed from the personal passion for collector’s cars nurtured by Chopard co-president Karl-Friedrich Scheufele. This strong attachment was manifested in 1988 when the Manufacture became partner and official timekeeper of the famous Mille Miglia.

The intensely dusky Mille Miglia GTS Automatic Speed black now enriches this iconic collection by revisiting the characteristics of the classic cars that took part in the Italian race between 1940 and 1957.

A supreme elegance L.U.C XP 35 mm Esprit de Fleurier Peony It was in 2014 that the first ultra-thin L.U.C watch was created in a 35 mm diameter, to offer women a version exclusively made for them of a watch that they previously tended to borrow from men. This model with its light, subtle and timeless lines is powered by a highprecision movement produced by Chopard Manufacture.

In 2015, the design codes of this supremely elegant watch took a new turn with the L.U.C XP 35 mm Esprit de Fleurier and this model is now reborn in an eight-piece limited edition featuring a peony motif and fitted with a brushed pink canvas strap. It highlights an increasingly rare ancestral technique.

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Fashion - Watches

40th anniversary of Chopard Happy Diamonds 40 years of Freedom

Happy Diamonds were born of the encounter between water and light. In 1976, Ronald Kurowski, a designer at Chopard, was fascinated by the sunbeams playing across a waterfall glimpsed during a walk in the Black Forest. Through his designs, he sought to reproduce the magic of these thousands of water droplets reflecting the daylight and sparkling with all the colours of the rainbow. His brilliant idea was to leave diamonds free to whirl between two sapphire crystals thus allowing them to express the full force of their radiant beauty.

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40th anniversary of Chopard Happy Diamonds Happy Diamonds Happy Diamonds are first and foremost about a playful and airy spirit of independence that lends itself to countless transformations.

Over the years, Happy Diamonds have been interpreted through iconic collections: Happy Sport, the first watch to combine steel and diamonds (1993), Happy Fish (2002), Happy Spirit (2003) along with Very Chopard (2010) are just some of the emblematic lines they have graced.

Creations Imbued With A Magnetic Charm Happy Diamonds Joaillerie These delightfully crafted creations have the amazing ability to light up any outfit. Light and airy, these jewellery pieces effortlessly reflect their wearers: women with a busy life and an aura of distinctive elegance who love strong pieces that are easy to mix and match.

Chopard’s co-founder and president Caroline Scheufele, who particularly favours long necklaces and pendants, regularly features them in her collections.

Celebrating An Iconic Watch Happy Diamonds Since 1976, Happy Diamonds have been joyfully lighting up the eponymous creations from Chopard. Over the years, the famous moving diamonds have been staged through a myriad of precious and playful watch and jewellery creations. This year, Chopard is revisiting the iconic model in which they were first introduced.

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Fashion - Watches

Be Happy Happy Sport 36mm The very essence of the Happy Sport naturally lies in the famous moving diamonds, whirling between two sapphire crystals and free from any setting. In this interpretation of the concept, they perform their graceful dance against a classic yet contemporary smooth white dial backdrop. In a spirit of do-it-yourself customisation, it offers women the possibility of changing the strap of their watch in the comfort of their home and whenever they feel like it.

The Colours Of The Rainbow Imperiale Joaillerie The mesmerizing, fascinating Imperiale Joaillerie decked out in rainbow colours immediately draws all eyes to it. 581 sapphires, more than 1,000 hours of work to select, cut, sort and set stones totalling 47.98 carats. The Imperiale Joaillerie in rainbow colours perfectly symbolises the collection to which it belongs.

Imperiale has above all an unmistakable aura and a magnetic presence, like the women who wear it.

Chopard’s Dazzling Dance Precious Chopard Chopard sets the stage for the debut of a twirling, virtuoso Haute Joaillerie collection named “Precious Chopard”. Radiating the graceful charm of blooming petals and the joyful flurry of a whirling tutu, the Precious Chopard collection is a dream ballet of dazzling colours for which Chopard has created the jewellery as a great couturier would design the costumes. Delicate and precious, finely wrought and set with luminous gems, the Precious Chopard collection is a lacework of intermingled creativity and emotion.

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A Celestial Journey Happy Dreams Chopard’s new collection features its signature free-spinning diamonds. Inspired by clouds and borne upon the gentle wings of fanciful reveries, Happy Dreams takes the world’s most joyful diamonds on an ethereal fantastical journey. Floating amid ‘heavenly’ scenery, the famous moving diamonds continue their dazzling waltz with the Happy Dreams collection.

Delectable Jewellery The Temptations Collection First launched in 2011, the Temptations collection was an immediate breath of fresh air in jewellery. Unusual stones made a sparkling appearance: rubellites, kunzites, tsavorites, amethyst and Paraiba tourmalines mingled freely with diamonds in a whirl of subtle nuances and radiance. Defying conventions, playing with unprecedented aesthetic options, marrying materials, trends and colours.

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Fashion - Watches

Richard Mille and NTPT Combine Gold and Composite Materials The Swiss watchmaker teams with North Thin Ply Technology to showcase an exclusive combination

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In a world first, the Swiss watchmaking brand and North Thin Ply Technology are unveiling two new materials: Gold Quartz-TPT® and Gold NTPT carbon, which showcase an exclusive combination of quartz or carbon with gold leaf. These new materials will be presented in two Richard Mille women’s models: the RM 07-01 and the RM 037.

mainplates ever since, these materials have enabled the Jura-based brand to achieve major progress in inalterability and shock-resistance. Their extreme physical properties, which make these composite materials particularly difficult to machine, meant that both companies were required to spend hours developing new machining programmes and researching cutting tools adapted to carbon and quartz. The watches adorned in these novel materials stand out visually from traditional gold or platinum cases, and are thus instantly recognisable.

In 2016, Richard Mille is introducing NTPT technology on two of its women’s models: the RM 07-01 and the RM 037.

To mark this occasion, the brand is launching exclusive versions combining quartz or carbon with gold leaf.

Richard Mille and NTPT share the same Richard Mille now wishes to offer these ambition of being the absolute leaders in materials, initially intended for men’s watches, to its female customers, who their respective fields. are increasingly captivated by their unique finish. The watchmaking brand Driven by the same passion, the two and NTPT have thus joined forces once companies maintain a complementary again to present Gold Quartz-TPT® and relationship that is conducive to the Gold NTPT carbon, further expanding emergence of new ideas and projects. the combinations of materials available Their joint adventure began with the in its women’s collection. development of NTPT carbon and Quartz-TPT®. Used in cases and

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Italian Beauty

Tissot Bella Ora Piccola

There is a certain romance and fluidity in the Italian language, which is what makes the name Tissot Bella Ora Piccola so fitting for this watch. It not only speaks for its beauty but the flowing sound also reflects the curved lines that give it an attractive feminine look. Worn as a piece of jewellery, it is the perfect accessory to accompany you to the most famous of operas. It will give you the right tempo thanks to the flawless precision Tissot is known to offer, with the fine hands passing over the timeless roman indices.

Elegant and smart A domed sapphire crystal and a gorgeous white, blue or black crown depending on the model highlight the luxurious aspect of the watch. It is as sophisticated as it looks with details that go all the way to an incurved bezel. The bracelets range from jewellery steel to a fashionable leather whether simple or snakeskin patterned. It’s time for everyday extraordinary.

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Paris Fashion Week

Each X Other

Autumn / Winter 2016 -17

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Ann Demeulemeester Autumn / Winter 2016 -17

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Paris Fashion Week

Tsumori Chisato - Presentation Autumn / Winter 2016 -17

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Ingie Paris - Presentation Autumn / Winter 2016 -17

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Paris Fashion Week

Chalayan

Autumn / Winter 2016 -17

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Delvaux - Presentation Autumn / Winter 2016 -17

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Paule Ka - Presentation Autumn / Winter 2016 -17

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Issey Miyake

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Elie Saab

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Yang Li

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CĂŠline

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health & beauty/

Beauty - Tips

How to get perfect beach waves Every girl loves the way her hair looks when it has been soaked in sea salt after a long day in the beach, especially when it starts to dry. Here are a few pointers to help you score this perfect summer look.

1. Wet your hair: Whether you had just gotten out of the shower or used a spray bottle with clean water. Make sure you pat your hair with a towel until it is damp and not soaking wet.

2. Applying curling cream: This method is important if you showered with shampoo and conditioner instead is just using a bottle spray with water.

You’ll need to apply the cream on damp hair from your roots until the tip of your hair.

3. Dividing your hair: After applying the cream, divide your hair into 2 sections from the tip of your forehead until the nape of your neck creating 2 ponytails.

4. Start twisting: Twist the 2 sections of your hair that you have divided bringing them together until you form 1 pony tail tightly then lock them with a hair tie.

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5. Clipping your hair: While your hair is still damp and twisted, take your ponytail and clip it on the top of your head.

6. Leave it to dry: the suggested time to let it dry would be 4 to 6 hours but if you’re in a hurry, use a hair dryer.

Untying your twists while still wet will make the waves fall out.

7. Untie your hair: after leaving your hair to dry undo your twists by gently moving your fingertips through through the strands of your hair to separate the waves.

8. Sea Salt spray: apply sea salt spray onto your hair after separating those strands, this will help you get the perfect end result.

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Seamless Summer Glow

Looking for the perfect lighting to show off your highlighted cheeks has always been a struggle, but investing into perfect products that will help you strut those shimmering cheekbones will save you all the stress in the world. Here are a few of our suggested cosmetic goods.

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1. Benefit Girl Meets Pearl This “twist up and pat on” gleaming stick will leave you shining like a beautiful pearl with its golden pink smooth liquid. Infused with raspberries and chamomile to help sooth your skin, sweet almond seed known for its firming & smoothing properties and sesame seed to help moisturize.

2. MAC Double Definition Extra Dimension Skinfinish This product is known for its two toned shades, bringing shimmery gold and sturdy bronze together results into creating a natural tan look. The product can be used individually or together, as each portion is large enough to accommodate a normal blush brush. The lighter shade has an exceptionally frosted, metallic finish while the darker shade is more gratifying against the skin. Swirl the two shades together and you’ll have the perfect blend to compliment your dewy inspired look.

3. Benefit Sun Beam For the perfect dewy sun-kissed look, complimenting all skin tones, this product is as simple as “dot and blend”.

Sunbeam lasts all day up to 10 hours with ease and that is with or without a primer, even on oily skin. You can apply this sunshine in a bottle however you choose to, whether it was on your cheekbones and brow bones or even blending a few dots in with your foundation.

4. NARS - South Beach MultiPurpose Stick A multi-purpose stick complimenting your facial features perfectly, you can apply it on your cheeks, on your lips and even your legs. this unique, creamy formula blends effortlessly to provide sheer color for crafting shimmering accents, this gleaming apricot-like shade flows naturally on all skin tones creating perfect glowing complexions.

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Beauty -Review

Use Gemstones and Colors to improve your mood Prismologie is your everyday color therapy.

When you’re longing for a feeling of vitality and vigour, or looking for a calm and quiet peace of mind – let your body care line help you do that. Enter Prismologie – the first luxurious body care range that makes you feel good inside and out. Prismologie is formulated by top UK scientists to inspire the mood and enhance daily life. With a unique formula of crushed gemstones and carefully selected active ingredients – each product in the range has short and long term benefits on both the skin and the mood.

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From the Red Range

Ruby & Cedarwood Foaming Body Scrub 200ml This is the perfect scrub for the bathroom! It is in a tube so is easy to use and is not wasteful. It foams when in contact with water, and washes off quickly and without causing oily residue. This is perfect for male and female alike!

It has 3 types of exfoliation, excellent for sensitive to normal skins. Rubies, Volcanic Spring Powder and Cherry Stone extract. All Crushed and nonabrasive.

And the shower experience will be enhanced with the beautiful fragrances of the essential oils of Cedarwood and Saffron.

Ruby & Cedarwood Body Oil 100ml The Watermelon seed oil is a deep penetrating oil that helps to increase elasticity in the skin.

In addition to the moisturising Argan Oil, Acai and Goji berry oils- This wonderful Rubies and Capsicum infused oil is also perfect for after sun, tan prolongers, for deep hydration and beautiful skin luminosity, and can be applied to damp or dry skin for deep moiturisation.

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POLISHED Nails . Beauty . Spa

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As I walked in, I was greeted with humbled smiles from the staff as soft music was playing in the background; it was almost as if I was going in for something other than just getting my nails done.

All elements linked to luring your consciousness into a Zen state of mind, you’ll find there. Heading to polished nail spa for a simple manicure and pedicure was what I had in mind, but the process of getting my nails done was a completely different experience than any other regular mani/pedi.

White marble flooring, grey curtains, high ceilings; you’d think you were in a modern architect’s latest project, I was in awe. I made my way to the reception area and right before I introduced myself and what I was here for I immediately turned my head to their endless rows of rainbow-like selection of nail polish colors, it was as if I was a kid in a candy store.

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started to get better, the only thing I kept thinking of was “don’t fall asleep!� because I felt right at home and so peaceful. Although it seemed like it was just a basic manicure and pedicure, the staff were very careful with every step they took during this process making sure every detail showed in the end result. From offering me a hot beverage to getting massages, I definitely did not want to leave paradise just yet.

Not only do they focus on perfecting your nail, Polished Nail Spa offers a variety of different treatments such as Rose & Stone which helps to soothe and smoothen your skin using pure vitamin E oil, Sun Kissed Berry which helps renew and hydrate the skin, Rainforest Restoration which helps repair and regenerate cells due to its vibrant vitamins from natural sources, and so many other refreshing treatments that will leave a glow on your soul when you walk out.

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Element Hair treatment

Aloe Vera / Macadamia

Just like how the human body starts to eventually get tired, the hair does as well, and treating your hair is just as important as treating your body, especially if you enjoy going to the salon at least once a week whether it was getting a blow dry or dying your hair, which in that case, is me.

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Ever since I was a kid I had soft, thin hair as I grew up I started dying it a lot more often than a regular person would, I used all different kinds methods in the ‘hair dying’ book; at home, at salons, under the sun, and even organic hair dye! My hair was damaged beyond repair so I made a vow to never dye or cut my hair.It was time for me to finally revive my hair so I made my way to Element Salon, since my hair was naturally oily from the top and dry from the bottom I was advised to use two different products to help strengthen my hair and give it a healthy smooth texture at the same time.

The first product that was used on my hair was aloe vera, which is a plant that contains many benefits some of which are hair loss prevention, reduces dandruff, promotes hair growth, helps heal an irritated, dry, and itchy scalp.

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color-treated hair of all textures, it helps leave the hair silky and full of movement, and rebuilds damaged hair.

I was promised that the combination of these two products will leave my hair look and feel alive again.

This treatment lasted me only 30 minutes, during those 30 minutes I took my time roaming around the salon and also bought myself a few goodies from the reception area, after my 30 minutes were up I made my way to the sink to rinse off my hair. The lovely staff that was taking care of my hair lightly brushed out the damaged and dull hair and dried it regularly with a blow-dryer, now, typically my hair would tend to frizz out whenever I get out of the shower, comb, and dry it, but for the first time in ages after getting my hair dyed all the time, my hair was as soft as a silk blanket. I left the salon with the vastest smile on my face and couldn’t stop running my fingers between the strands of my rejuvenated, glimmering hair, I have made vow to myself to never cut and dye my hair in the past, but after that day, I have made a vow to myself to always go back to Element and treat my hair until is it as resilient as it used to be.

Next time you think of getting any of these services make sure you call them and book an appointment on +965 257 10810. They are located in Salmiya, block 2, Abdullah Ben Masoud Street, Al Yousifi tower B, second floor. You can also follow them on instagram to stay updated: @element.salon the talk - page 94

Element Salon now offers 15% discount to university students (with a valid university card) if their bill is 20 KD and above.

Health - Tips

5 natural home remedies using coconut oil

If I were to tell you that coconut oil may be the cure to almost every problem you might be struggling with, you’d tell me it’s a myth! Here are 5 simple remedies to try at home using coconut oil, thank us later.

1. Switch to coconut oil when cooking: forget olive oil or even better forget butter!

Using coconut oil to cook your food will not only add an excellent flavor but it is also 100% beneficial for your health. It helps you burn fat, it’s a natural energy booster, and it kills harmful microorganisms.

2. Body Moisturizer: The fatty acids in the coconut oil helps reinforce the skin’s natural lipid barrier, this process helps lock moisture in the skin, endorsing hydration.

3. Teeth whitener (also known as oil pulling): An ancient Ayurvedic ritual dating back over 3,000 years, oil pulling engages placing a tablespoon of extra virgin organic coconut oil into your mouth and then swishing it around for up to 20 minutes, minimum 5 minutes, before spitting it out. The health benefits of oil pulling are of course whitening the teeth, reduces the talk - page 96

headaches, promotes oral hygiene, and increases your energy.

4. Hair Mask: When you jump in the shower take a bowl of melted coconut oil with you, after shampooing your hair, apply the coconut oil by distributing it through your hair. Leave the coconut oil in your hair for up to 5 minutes before rinsing it off. This will leave your locks moisturized and give it a healthy shine.

5. Under-eye cream: The skin under your eyes is thin and gentle, which makes it disposed to fine lines, puffiness, and dark circles. If you hate the idea of spending so much money on pricey eye cream, then replace it with coconut oil. Just rub a dash in between fingers to melt it before massaging it underneath your eyes.

Health - Tips

Chia Seed Puddings Your guide to healthier meals by incorporating chia seeds.

Chia seeds are known to be a superfood which makes them a good source of protein, high in nutrients, supports digestion, naturally filling, and they’re versatile making them easy to use.

1. Choosing your milk: Choosing your milk is an important step, this will help you turn your chia seeds into pudding by soaking them overnight.

You can use coconut milk, almond milk or soy milk. I usually like to incorporate my chia seeds with almond milk.

2. Chia seeds: There are two different types of chia seeds, black and white, in that case both will do the job. You’ll only need one hand full of seeds to make enough pudding for yourself.

3. Sweetener: Liquid natural sweeteners are easy and necessary to include in your pudding.

Pour in same organic maple syrup or honey to give it that extra boost of flavor.

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5. The great finale: After taking your pudding out of the fridge is when the fun begins! Whether you prefer adding chopped fruits or cacao powder there’s really no specific step to follow when adding flavors to your meal.

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Art & Culture - Artist Focus

Frida Kahlo de Rivera

Frida Kahlo de Rivera was a well known self-taught Mexican artist born in July, 6, 1907, famous for her folk art self portraits. Her work has been celebrated internationally as a symbol of Mexican national traditions, and by feminists for its uncompromising portrayal of the female experience and form.

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At the age of 18, on September 17, 1925, Frida was involved in a major accident when she we riding the bus that struck a trolley car. The incident left Kahlo with serious injuries, broken spin, collarbone, ribs, and pelvis, she had eleven fractures in her right leg, dislocated her left foot and her shoulder. She had as many as 35 operations as a result of the accident.

After 3 months of recovery in a full body cast, Frida left the study of medicine and began to paint, to occupy herself during her threemonth recovery process. Self-portraits were a leading theme then. Kahlo created at least 140 paintings, along with dozens of drawings and studies.

55 are self-portraits which often combine symbolic portrayals of physical and psychological wounds.

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One Eye Girl

Stephan Beaumont is a self-taught illustrator living between Barcelona and Marrakech. After years working in the worlds of advertising and fashion, he has recently turned to illustration. Instagram has been the chosen platform to showcase his art to a worldwide audience through his ‘one eye girls’, a project that defines his particular style and philosophy: feminine imperfection as a source of beauty. the talk - page 104

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Art & Culture - Artist Focus

Etyen

“There isn’t a time I can think of when music wasn’t my main passion” Music unites. This is not just a common say, rather, it is what happened for two days at Dar Al Athar Al Islamiyya in Yarmouk. Red Bull Music Academy has brought together artists from different parts of the world to Kuwait in order to share their passion and participate in the second Red Bull Music Academy Session Kuwait. The academy gathered musicians, composers, producers and vocalists from Kuwait and gave them the opportunity to be part of workshops, talks and share their experience with some of the most talented international and regional musicians.

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One of the most notable attendances during the sessions and the live performance of Kuwait Rising Music Festival was Samer Etienne Chami aka Etyen – Music producer and Electronica musician from Beirut.

When did you start a career in music?

I put out the first Etyen EP and started performing about three years ago, before that, I was playing in bands as a guitarist and singer. I eventually started recording by myself and then producing – I realized I was good at it and thought this is what I wanted to do. When I went to London, I enrolled in sound engineering and mixing courses and once I returned to Beirut, I released my first EP “Happy New Year”.

Was music an intrinsic passion or did you have to learn it?

I have taken courses in sound engineering and mixing – as a child I learned to play the piano, which rather formed an important base for me. I come from a family that has a deep connection to music – my father was a musician and I have always been musically involved. I taught myself guitar and a bunch of instruments growing up and there isn’t a time I can think of when music wasn’t my main passion.

How do you feel about being part of the Red Bull Music Academy session?

This is not my first time participating in a RBMA event. A month ago, I took part in RBMA Bass Camp Dubai and it was fantastic! I have participated in many other Red Bull Music

Academy events in Lebanon in the last few years. I met Zahed Sultan, the organizer of the event in Beirut during a Red Bull Music Academy special event in Beirut last year that we were both playing, and this is how I got in here. It is a great opportunity to be here, the interaction with the audience is great.

What inspires you as a musician?

Nature inspires me a lot. For instance, I was part of a musical residency in seclusion in the mountains of Saratoga, California along with other musicians – this was the most inspiring time of my life! I say nature because I truly believe that music is a part of nature; everything around you speaks and produces sounds; the trees, the wind, the running water. I am also influenced by people’s ideas (that speak to me) – philosophers, novelists…etc., and my own experiences, obviously. the talk - page 111

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What would you say about the violation of the beauty of nature by the acts of humans? Does it get to you as an artist?

Unfortunately, our nature in Beirut is being ruined; it really hurts deeply to see such beauty being destroyed. The earth, its fauna and flora are all one system that works in harmony.

I feel in sync with the earth and it affects me deeply when I see this harmony violated.

Other than nature, what gets you wanting to create music?

Heartbreak or any human experience exchanged with someone else, like love and friendship – it all inspires me to create music.

How long does it usually take you to put together a track?

It really depends, sometimes inspiration will be flowing through and the idea develops and mature without me even thinking about it. I have done tracks in a day, others over weeks where I leave it and then go back with fresh outlook.

I think it is important to let ideas simmer in your head but also take initiative and let yourself go when you feel inspiration coming.

What, in your opinion, describes music best?

Itself – I do not like to describe or try to describe music.

When you hear it, you will understand what it is.

Who did you grow up listening to?

I listened to lots and lots of different stuff. My favorite band growing up was Sigur Ros – an Icelandic post ambient rock outfit. I went through many phases and was really into Radiohead for a long time. As an adolescent, I listened to a lot of rock, from progressive to classic to punk and so on.

Are you currently working on something new?

I am currently working on a billion things. Releasing 2 EPs this year besides 6 or 7 different collaborations with artists internationally. Music videos, new live concept, so much really, you will have to follow me on social media to stay updated!

Instagram: @sameretienne / Facebook: ETYEN / Twitter: @ETYENmusic

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Red Bull Art of Can

Applications are accepted till 16th April 2016!

Following the success of Red Bull Art of Can 2011, the event is returning this year and will be giving talents from Kuwait the chance to go with inspiration to new heights.

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The Red Bull Art of Can offers a platform for anyone, regardless of age, who wants to explore his or her creative talent. Artists, students, grandparents and all those in between are invited to submit their works of art. The Red Bull Art of Can is a true expression of one’s imagination, with little or no restrictions placed on the budding artist.

So far, 100 applicants have applied so far and will start working on their pieces of art soon with great chances to win cash prizes, categorized in the physical category, the 1st place prize is 1,000 KD, the 2nd place prize 750 KD and 3rd place prize is 500 KD. As for the displayed digital category, the 1st place is 1,000 KD. The closing date for applications is 16th April 2016, the last day for receiving the artworks, however, is 31st May 2016.The organizers will afterwards shortlist the entrants qualified to participate in “The Art of Can” exhibition based on creativity, theme and final presentation.

The physical piece of art should include the actual Red Bull can as the primary material in the final work.

However, the digital displayed art is a work of art that can be displayed on a screen and should include a digital

version of the Red Bull can in the final piece. Submissions could take the form of an animation, a digital short film, stop motion, or GIF.

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Life Style - Interview

Nouf Hussain Passion sure struck the heart of the right person, with motives to bring new ideas to the region.

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Dress: Max Mara

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Shirt: KENZO

What are a few of the projects that you have done?

I think in an umbrella term for what I do is that I curate experiences, because even when it comes to a market, its not about selling you stuff, it not about the hard sell, its about the sights and the sounds, what you see, how you feel in a space. My job is to curate these experiences across mediums so no matter what it is whether its an event of a specific brand or if it’s a restaurant its about making people feel really good in that time and space, this may sound really “artsy” but there is no defining word for what I do. Everything I do, I have to feel, if it feels good I’ll do it. I’m driven by association to pretty things, to things that make my heart flutter and I feel like other people might feel the same way too.

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What is the first thing that you worked on?

It has sort of been me “winging it” for the past 7-8 years. I started in corporate PR and I realized corporate life is not really for me so I left without knowing what I was going to do. I worked on a couple of projects, I started off as a copy writer, and so I met some people through a project I was doing and I was given the job title of a Brand Director. It was to make sure that the visuals of this brand are aligned with the vision and where the owner wanted to head so I’d do anything from art directing to photo shoots, booking the ads, finding a model, writing websites so that it captures the feeling of the brand. I would travel with the brand to attend exhibitions in the region, but I think then it made me realize that we lack this platform for really cool brands and for people to connect and come together. I saw many cool brands in the region and not necessarily fashion brands, the very first brand that I fell in love with was Green Bar Inc from Bahrain.

She does botanical beauty and bath products and she’s a mixologist, her name is Reem Al Khalifa. She’s a graphic designer and designs her own packaging, which I thought was really pretty due to the use of life senses and factors affecting the regional market. Someone like her doesn’t find the proper platform, if she was in a larger exhibition she would be lost in the masses. So basically my first presale thing was that I wrote an e-mail to one of my favorite brands whom I’ve never met before saying

“Hey, you know what, I want to do this three day event called ‘Pretty Little Things’, you want to come?” I never thought of doing it again after the first time, and it was before all the bloggers and social media, there were a couple of bloggers, it was only a handful that were established back then in 2010 and I sent an email presenting my idea. So the way it was set up is that I rented a house, it was winter so I made it an outdoor exhibition, I placed benches and blankets and anyone that sat down got served a pot of tea. So I sent an email to the bloggers saying “My name is Nouf, I’m doing this thing called pretty little things want to come and drink tea with me?” and that was it. That was my first project, I never thought of doing it again but then people started asking me when the next one was, and I thought maybe they were just complimenting me so I didn’t really give it that much thought. Then I ended up doing 7 exhibitions in 2-3 years. It was all based on this premise, there was no more than 20 brands and every brand got a voice and it was curated carefully because there were lots of interesting things going on in the region and from there I would say it evolved into brands hiring me because they saw the kind of crowd it attracted and the attention to details, they hired me because there was a disconnection between brands and their audience, they’re trying to reach the cool kids but did not know how to communicate with them. So my job was to be the one in between those connections, it was

my job to set the tone, make sure everyone is happy, invite the right people, basically create buzz. There was nothing I did not do and there was not anything that I could not do.

I just figured stuff out and what felt right for the brand, it sort of fell into pattern, so my niches would be food that were high-end brands, and for some reason real estate, because the thing about spaces is that there are disconnections. You walk into a room that is cold, but if you know how to create an inviting environment from that space you will connect with a piece of property and make it warm.

It was my job to tell the story and make it pretty and then suddenly you feel this connection that you have not felt before.

How did Qout Market come about?

Qout market started 3 years ago, and it kind of took over my life a little bit. It was based on this really simple idea of having a market to go to because we did not have one here. I am a foodie, so whenever I travelled, markets are the first places I look up in any city. I would go and just have fun walking around and grab a donut, it was something that was missing here so that was it. There was no more thought put into the whole idea than simply, okay I have an event planning background so it was just another event to me, no one had created this and I wanted it so I just did it and I honestly did not think it would be this successful. We started at 15 stalls in the space between the parking lot of Al-Raya and a couple thousands of people showed up to the talk - page 121

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the first Qout market event. I had no idea how they heard of it, so I just did my thing and it looked like a check list to me. It’s a living and breathing thing, you put stuff out there to the world and society interacts with what you put out there. Qout Market was done at a right timing I believe, many people learned about international products such as Kale, Quinoa, and superfoods. It was international awareness and before Qout there was no platform to bring those people together. It was the same function that ‘Pretty Little Things’ served but in a different community and it seems like people were into it. ‘Qout’ was just a really old word for food which are daily sustenance, the idea came from my partner’s older sister because she as well is a copy writer herself but in Arabic.

If one wanted to participate in Qout Market, how does the procedure work?

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not from products and downwards, because the focus of it all is what you bring to the community. The people we chose would not only present good products but live that lifestyle, people that were personable and passionate about what they do, and were able to transfer knowledge to others. Qout is a social experiment so we created this bubble where everyone there interacted with strangers and felt comfortable with it.

Were you ready for the responsibility that came along with creating Qout market?

Absolutely not, because what people do not tell you is that success is heavy, it does not feel good, it is not a celebration. You have to uphold the standards, you have people you don’t even know trying to tear you down, you have people suffering from the copy cat syndrome. But it changed my life completely, I would not say completely to the better. The only time it felt joyful was the end of the season where I slept for a month and saw pictures of people who looked like they were having fun. Everything I do is based on my gut feeling so I feel like when it is time for me to call it a day and move on, I move on, and when something feels right, it feels right.

How do you cope with the people that try to tear you down?

If I were to say that I have thick skin, or that it is easy to ignore them it would be a lie. I have always had thin skin, it is not something good but it is just one of those things

you have to deal with because there are many people that wish they had the privilege of being in my position and I understand that what I have is a blessing. I try not to focus on the negative aspects of my accomplishments and I only complain about it with my closest friends when it feels like it’s the heaviest, but other than that you need people to give perspective, not the people who say negative things, or ‘yes men’ which are people who say nice things just for the sake of being nice. I don’t like nice people and honestly truth telling all the time is not the best idea, it does not have to be the cold harsh truth, it is about the bigger picture, it changed people’s lives. You will see people who have started at the market with a stall and now have a store. There are 7 people that have done that so far, its never something I take responsibility for but I see how it sort of became an obtainable dream instead of something people laughed at. I need to sometimes see the bigger picture and all the positive impacts it had on people and stay away from the negativity.

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Were there any bumps on the road of your journey?

So many, everyday, midway through the season a lot of things could go wrong, and I think that is what keeps it interesting is that it’s a challenge because when people saw Qout market they thought it was a whole team or a company, so when it is a person that builds something like that it does reinforce yourself of sense and how much you can do and the talk - page 123

Life Style - Interview

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“where I am is where hard work and good luck intersected” how much you are capable of only when you are put in those circumstances.

It gives me good training because I had to deal with everything from logistics to government paperwork, to random problems and everyday is a different problem, every season is a new challenge and like I said it’s a breathing living thing. It interacts with the community, you have to adjust your sales and there is nothing wrong with that, its aggravating and delirious, and amazing and stupid all at the same time.

Have you done a ‘One Woman Show’?

Yea, but I do not think about it, because when I think about it I will get overwhelmed, if had I though it was going to be that big when I first started, I would not have been able to do it, you just figure it out as you go along.

Even when I quit my first job I did not know what I was going to do next. My gut told me to run, I just ran, my gut told me to be fine, it will be fine. I never panicked, I feel like there are things you can learn from books and others you learn from experience, and some things you learn from instinct. I have the advantage of not being in a technical industry, I’m not an engineer, I’m not a chemist, or an accountant or something really specific like that, I can create my next move without any fear at all. It is what it is.

Was there anything that influenced you to start doing what you do?

No, I just liked the idea and it did not exist. It all came together in 3 months.

Created the branding over the summer, came back and emailed a few people, but you have to keep in mind it started with 15 stalls, it was not a market in its 100 stall final format, that would have been completely overwhelming had I known that was going to happen. The first one was 15 stalls and the second one which was 3 weeks later was 120 stalls, there was no time to think or panic, there were so many people that showed up and could not walk around, I immediately looked up at the Al Raya building, saw the parking lot and decided ‘lets do it!’

Who pushed and supported you through all of your success?

My mom because there were no judgments. My whole household are scientists which is intimidating but none of them made me feel less for choosing the path that I took. It was always ‘do whatever you want to do, but be the best at it.” No one pressured me when I left my job and that’s the worse pressure to have because you tend to doubt yourself before you can even spread your wings, and gratefully I never had it which makes me limitless. My mother is a sweetheart, she is loved by everyone she meets, she was actually part of ‘Pretty Little Things’. She would sit at the front desk, check if my vendors are all doing okay, and when she was not there everyone asked about her. She keeps me real, I am the only girl so we are very good friends.

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Life Style - Online

“Culinary convince, constantly connoisseur�

GOURMETME has perfected its brand strategy to bring you all the latest resources for broad culinary products through modern services. Satisfying all your needs with just a few simple clicks away. Gourmet ME has built a concept, making grocery shopping easy and convenient to every interested buyer.

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GOURMETME is an online gourmet grocery store.This brand’s mission is to make culinary trends accessible and offer quality products, services and resources for an improved eating experience. There are three important factors GOURMETME truly values, innovation, experience, and reliability.

Managing to create a suitable outlet for users across the country, GOURMETME is presenting the brand in a tech savvy and resourceful manner.

Investing into high quality products has always been a must, this brand has a wide range of products from meats that are originated in the USA and Australia, and seafood to all types of dairies. Their wide variety of dairy products has the largest assortment of European cheeses your pallet desires. Offering all types of cheeses from soft ripened to blue cheese, customers will be delighted in creating their own cheese platters.

GOURMETME has put their heart and soul into meeting their costumers’ culinary desires, offering over 500 products for people who enjoy throwing dinner parties, or for those who are learning how to cook by providing the description of the product, preparation tips, and the specifications on their user-friendly website.

GOURMETME embarks an honest sense of passion when it comes to pleasing their audiences to meet their needs, providing a convenient gourmet lifestyle, and making sure that they put extra effort into stocking their shelves with unique products. Meeting foodies’ cravings, they have always challenged themselves to find a common thread between fulfilling the costumers’ requests and offering them items they’d never thought of requesting.

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When browsing through their website, you can see how everything is broken down into simple categories.

The main topics that appear on the homepage are the different products they offer which are, Dairy, Grocery, Meat, Seafood, Bakery & Sweets, Fruits & vegetables, and Beverages.

On the homepage you’ll also find a list of new items. You can then track your delivery once you are set to go. Delivery timings are carefully instructed to make sure that there are no complications and most importantly to insure delivering your food fresh and right at your doorstep in no time.

GOURMETME is also planning on providing gift baskets and ready-made cheese platters in the near future.

If you enjoy good company and spectacular food, or an outdoor dinner gathering, or just cooking for yourself in your free time, GOURMETME is an inviting and expedient experience making it the ideal online grocery store to shop at.

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Life Style - Restaurant

Hotel Calcutta

Hotel Calcutta is an Indian restaurant located in the Avenues. As soon as I entered the atmosphere was filled with Indian inspired elements. The place was designed as a hotel lobby given the fact that it’s called Hotel Calcutta. Grasping true Indian cuisine, Hotel Calcutta was definitely a lovely experience.

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The owner has already prepared a few of their top dishes to try. I sat there with my head motioning left to right, up and down, every detail that was put into designing the restaurant resembled their vision of what true Indian cuisine should feel like. From interior, to paintings, to lighting, to handcrafted napkin holders, I was amazed of how much hard work was put into the making of this diner.

Browsing through their menu, I was astounded that the dishes were so simple and complex at the same time, usually when going to an Indian restaurant I get overwhelmed because of the variety of items that are being offered, menus are often filled with words and ingredients that you wouldn’t able to quite understand and that simply alone made me appreciate Hotel Calcutta’s menu, although there were a few Indian references that were in the menu, their food description was broken down into basic descriptions. the talk - page 131

Life Style - Restaurant

As the first dish arrived, the smell woke my appetite up, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. I’m typically a very selective eater but what made me keep an open mind was their presentation in displaying the food.

From using coconut shells to keep the prawns freshly warm and adding extra flavor, to serving a bowl filled with water, oil, rose petals and lemon slices to wash your hands after eating, I sat there impatiently excited to see what’s going to be served next.

The menu is narrowed down to 5 categories, drinks, soups & salads, lobby snacks, grills, and desserts which makes every item on the page easy to locate, so if you decide to head to Hotel Calcutta next time you’ll find it easy to order your favorite

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dish. What intrigued me was that they had a dessert section, normally, I don’t eat Indian food but when I do I never consider ordering desert, but since I’ve kept on open mind I figured I’ll try something sweet. One of their most requested dessert was a cake consisting of a combination of an Arabic traditional desert layered between a cheesecake, topped off with a flower.

This is not your average joe Indian Restaurant, the owners of Hotel Calcutta have put their heart and soul into every detail, making their vison come to reality, the dedication and knowledge of proper Indian cuisine I’ve seen reflected vividly. This may have been my first time but it absolutely won’t be my last time.

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Life Style - Travel

Chicago

Chicago is the heart of the of the midwest, the city is situated on the South East end of Illinois on lake Michigan. The city’s iconic center is known as the loop due to the elevated train tracks that “loops” around the business district in the heart of the city.

In an attempt to understand the influence of the CTA, Chicago Transit Authority, on the city we will be looking at the relationship of the network to its immediate, and elevated context.

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Life Style - Cars

Geneva Motor Show 2016 Wrap

Normally at international car shows it’s easy to pick trends. It’ll be plug-in hybrids, or SUVs, or self-driving cars - or simply cars with too much horsepower - that seem to lead most manufacturers in a particular direction.

This year’s Geneva motor show did what people have praised it for down the years: it had everything.

The Swiss city’s biggest motor event has always been popular with exhibitors and attendees because it’s no-one’s home turf. Tata meets Porsche and Subaru meets SsangYong on neutral territory, and the amount of attention anyone gets has nothing to do with a home advantage.

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expanding-but-still-manageable collection of exhibition halls beside Geneva’s convenient airport.

Aston Martin probably took top honours with DB11, simply because a completely new Aston is such a rare event, and everyone seems to love the company at present. Andy Palmer has humanised it even more. The car was pronounced handsome - and different enough - by most critics, which was especially important for a company whose models have been labelled too similar for too long.

If it was supercars you wanted, Bugatti was also there with the $3m Chiron, the Veyron successor that’s so powerful they’ll have to design new test tracks on most continents before it can demonstrate its full potential.

McLaren was also there with its superb 570GT - everything this company does seems better than its last impressive effort. So were the tiny supercar makers Geneva always attracts: Apollo, Arash, Kahn, Rimac, Techrules and other unfamiliar names, this year with more convincing-looking efforts than ever. You always wonder what holds these manufacturers up, though this year you could see the case for many. Ferrari’s best effort was to change the FF’s name to GTC4 Lusso, which hardly seemed enough in this supercar company, but it will probably sell some cars anyway.

Desirability came in small packages as well. Audi scored what will surely be an instant, international hit in the neat and small Q2 crossover, reminiscent of the A3 Sportback in styling, but as light and almost as compact as a B-segment hatch. Talking B-hatches, Ford extended its offering both up and down, signalling the arrival towards the end of the year of a “value” five-door called Ka+, while powering up its top Fiesta ST to 197bhp as a farewell gesture for a car that’ll be replaced in a year.

Of course, crossovers were a continuing strong flavour among new cars. Maserati’s Levante has been flagged for some time, but still won lots of notice. Subaru had a convincing XV replacement and Ssangyong a concept called SIV-2 (its Korando replacement) that was so handsome that for once you didn’t laugh when they said it was similarly in size to the Range Rover Evoque.

Renault had a new and superbly-designed Scenic mid-size MPV to prove that the design team assembled by car design’s man of the moment, Laurens van den Acker (who, incredibly, has revised the large and complex Renault range since 2009 - and invented a few other entries along the way) still can do no wrong.

If it was funny names you wanted, DS was there with the E-Tense (a one-off electric supercar looking like a bigger Audi TT) and a still-wounded VW (whose clumps of officials stood about laughing too loud at their own jokes) had an interesting crossover convertible T-Cross Breeze.

Porsche brought us down to earth with its 911R, not because the car lacked presence or desirability - far from it - but because it played to the different appeal of hard-won heritage and simplicity.

Going in, some commentators dubbed it a potential star of Geneva, and it wasn’t quite that, but it certainly pushed at a part of the envelope others missed. Given Porsche’s ability to lead trends at Geneva (remember the show-stopping debut of the 918 Spyder), perhaps a back to basics era is coming next. the talk - page 141

Life Style - Events

The Luxurious “Prismologie” finally arrives to Kuwait

After its successful Launch in the UK last year, the luxurious body care line “Prismologie”, which was founded by Sheikha Intisar Salem Al Ali Al Sabah and Sheikha Fatima Mubarak Al Sabah, was launched in Kuwait with Al Ostoura Stores.

The occasion was marked by a large event at Al Thuraya Lounge, attended by elite members of society and local media. In addition the event featured a number of Colour and Gemstone Therapy Experts.

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The event began with a press conference where the hosts Sheikha Intisar and Sheikha Fatima introduced the brand which they established and developed in the United Kingdom in collaboration with top UK scientist and perfumers to create a multi-sensorial body care range that imbue the skin with the wonderful properties of the Gemstones and Colours in its formulation.

Life Style - Events

IAA honors Managers of Advertising Departments

The International Advertising Association (IAA) recently honored the managers of advertising departments of daily newspapers, weeklies and monthly magazines in appreciation of their efforts and continued cooperation and support for the activities of the International Advertising Association and outstanding success gained by the IAA during 2015.

The participants in the ceremony were welcomed by the president & board members of IAA. The dinner banquet was held at the Holiday Inn, Salmiya. the talk - page 144

Then president of the IAA, Kuwait Branch, Walid Kanafani spoke on behalf of the association. In his speech he paid tribute for the continuous support and cooperation believing in the goals of the association as well as its role to enhance relations among the dailies, magazines and the advertisement agencies.

At the end of the ceremony all participants were given mementoes and wished success for such future occasions.

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Get Ramadan ready with Harvey Nichols Kuwait

As we find ourselves in the midst of welcoming The Holy Month of Ramadan, the social calendar will start filling up with Iftar and Ghabga invites and a stylish kaftan would make the ideal choice of attire.

ANFAL DESIGNS Anfal designs are all about being young at heart. The collection is free spirited and channels every girl’s inner bohemian.

With the temperature on the rise, a full-length kaftan in all its traditional glory offers the perfect addition to your wardrobe repertoire this Ramadan.

AYAKHAIR Young, fresh and fearless. Ayakhair designs clothes for the stylish young girl who is not afraid to push the boundaries.

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AZALEA Azalea designs kaftans that have a touch of the romantic past. Traditional with a modern twist, each Kaftan tells a story.

BARUNI Founded by Fadwa Baruni, the typical Baruni

customer is a difficult lady to pin down; it is more about a taste and style than a particular age or other demographic.

BY NOUMA Nouma’s inspiration this year was modern Arabic culture, mixed with whites, beiges, golds, flowers, and embellishments.

BY REEM A.K. Famed for their mother-daughter matching pieces, this collection is all about bold colours and prints to brighten up every room you walk into.

DAR AL ASEEL BY AMAL AL RAISI Omani fashion house Dar Al Aseel by designer Amal Al Raisi designs kaftans that radiate elegance.

DOUBLE DE Designer Hanouf Buarki takes the classic kaftan and injects it with a modern trendy touch.

ELEGANT BY LAILA Designer Laila Alhanbali is all about using the best fabrics to create her masterpieces. The luxurious fabrics used in the design of these kaftans are regal and striking.

I LOVE DARA3A I_Love_Dara3a was cofounded in 2013 by four Kuwaiti designers, who are famed for their modern and stylish designs.

KLD & DT Design duo Khaled and Dana Tuwairish present a collection of kaftans that is truly one of a kind. Each piece from the collection reflects the hours of work put into creating the masterpiece.

LOODYANA A Saudi fashion designer, polished her talent by studying tailoring in Switzerland and design in Jeddah, adopts authenticity and modernity.

MONTAHA COUTURE Kuwaiti fashion designer and businesswoman, Montaha Al Ajeel launched her first collection in Kuwait in 2003 and showcased her designs at the fashion week in Dubai and New York.

QE63A COLLECTION Fun and playful, these kaftans are all about making a statement. Bright colours and bold prints give these kaftans a unique look.

SEAM KAFTANS The Saudi and Kuwaiti designers behind Seam Kaftans translate their taste of modern bohemia into this collection that celebrates femininity.

YASMIN SULTAN Yasmin Sultan, the designer behind the namesake label, loves bold prints and that can be seen throughout the collection.

ZAYAN THE LABEL Zayan The Label is designer Zayan Ghandour’s contemporary ready-to-wear line featuring signature hand-embroidered motifs and prints, innovative cuts and modern silhouettes.

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Life Style - Horoscopes

horoscopes Aries (Mar. 21-April 20)

Taurus (Apr. 21-May 21)

Gemini (May 22-june 21)

This month is a positive one for you if you let daily events flow naturally.

Socializing and meeting new people is a move you should work towards.

Take some time to develop a strategy to advance your connection with your partner.

This month may seem a bit hectic and blurry for you, stay calm and organize which situation you should be handling first and learn from your past mistakes, everything will fall into place eventually.

Whether you’re facing problems at work or home, this is the month you finally start to solve them and take matter into your own hands. View things from a positive perspective and you’ll have your life back on track in no time.

Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23)

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

There is a fine line between being there for the one you care for and being a nag, you’ll have to make sure not to push against these fragile boundaries. Having your energy over the roof will assist you in taking control of how to deal with these boundaries.

You’re an optimist this month, imaginative hopes will help you voice your opinions and actions in a positive manner. Holding on to this mindset will help you overcome any future complications you may face.

Surrounding yourself with people who love and care for you will boost up your confidence, eliminating any insecurities you may be feeling. Instead of minimizing your feelings, be upfront about them because opening your heart up will bring you closer to finding satisfaction in life.

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Cancer (June 22-july 22)

Leo (July 23-aug 22)

This is a positive month for you so do yourself a favor by making sure your actions are in line with what’s in your heart.

This month, your mind is crystal clear, making it easier to focus on the important aspects of your life.

This month your energy is exhilarating, making it simpler for you to grasp any important matter you felt was slipping from you in the past.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 23) This is the time for you to prove yourself that you are qualified of overcoming any hurdles you are facing, it is also a perfect time for you to take on new adventures and do some self-exploring.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20)

Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19)

Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20)

Instead of dodging criticism, try taking them in in a positive perspective to help better yourself as an individual.

You’ll find it difficult to deal with at first but once you keep an opinion mind, you’ll start to build a strong inner conscience.

You tend to go about your day based on obvious reasons rather than your instincts, try turning that around before you get thrown in a situation where instinct is the only factor you’ll have to depend on.

You possess no shortage of compassion, resulting into pushing your role a bit too far in your relationships, know yourself and know when enough is enough before your emotions get hurt.

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