The Talk #112 April 2019

Issue 204 / April 2019

Sabika Al-Rashed Modernizing Makeup

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serpent bohème collection

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ALOTHMAN FASHION

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MARYAM COMPLEX, SALEM AL MUBARAK STREET, SALMIYA, KUWAIT. TEL: (+965) 2575 4955/4

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ALOTHMAN FASHION

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MARYAM COMPLEX, SALEM AL MUBARAK STREET, SALMIYA, KUWAIT. TEL: (+965) 2575 4955/4

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Exploring Design and the World Around You The New Nautilus 2019

Request a test drive and your Lincoln chuffer will be at your doorstep.

The Lincoln Nautilus embodies the refined elegance with which you approach everything in life. Its meticulously sculpted design, thoughtfully engineered features, and carefully selected materials combine to offer you an impressively luxurious experience unlike any other.

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content/ fashion/

jewelry & watches/

health & beauty/

22.The Modern Hippie 24. CH Carolina Herrera 26. Givenchy 28. COS 29. Bally 34. NET-A-PORTER 36. Salvatore Ferragamo 38. H&M Conscious Exclusive 2019 40. Tommy Hilfiger Reveals 48. Rick Owens

54. Statement Earrings 56. The Maison Boucheron 58. Boucheron 60. Van Cleef & Arpels 62. Chaumet 64. Messika 66. Oris

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70. Straight Up 72. Hanan Dashti 74. CHANEL 76. Sabika Al-Rashed 82. Dolce&Gabbana 84. Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris 86. BeautyblenderÂŽ 88. KIKO MILANO 90. Dr. Suraj V. Davis 92. Vitamin IV Drip

art 96. Maison Assouline Presents & design/ 98. H&M HOME Sabika Al-Rashed Modernizing Makeup

On the cover: Sabika Al-Rashed (P. 76) Wardrobe: Harvey Nichols Creative director: DoubleA Studio Photographer: Khaled Yasen April 2019

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Kuzmoz de Jour/

102. Kuzmoz de Jour Xeina Al-Musallam

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108. Lincoln Nautilus 110. Aston Martin 112. Maserati 114. The Ferrari F8 Tributo 128. Horoscopes

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the team/ Editor-in-Chief Fawaz Al-Mutairi Publisher Zeina Mokaddam Operations Director Mishleen AlKazzi Creative Consultant Yousif Abdulsaid Fashion & Beauty Editor Rawan Qabazard Copy-Editor Anju Kakkar Contributors Zeina Al-Ayoub Xeina AlMussalam

Managing Editor Simon Balsom

Head of Photography Maher Al-Nouri

Senior Graphic Designer Chadi Moufied

Legal Consultant Khaled Al-Kandari

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letter/ Dear readers, We are as surprised as you are, but yes, it is time to give credit to the idiom “time flies.” April marks the beginning of the second quarter of the year.

What…? We are sure you are feeling the tides of time flash before you just like us, and we hope it has been a fantastic 2019 so far. But, for those who are fretting over not being on track with making the year count, we’ve got good news! Start now… Make April the time of new beginnings, take on a challenge to reset your goals for the year, fine-tune them and re-establish your motivation towards those goals. You’ve got this…

As the weather gets warmer, filling our wardrobes with new beautiful items is one of our favorite things to do. That’s why we have rounded up our favorite collections be it fashion or jewelry, and we’re allowing you to get spoiled this month, yes indeed we are…

Slick straight hair and healthy skin... beauty trends are constantly evolving, and we love that! And you know we have your back when it comes to matters of health, seeking out the appropriate doctor is just what you need to solve your problems. Dr. Suraj V. Davis from Royale Hayat gives us an in-depth on Alopecia Areata and how it is treated.

Not surprising, April means Aphrodite’s month – the symbol of love and beauty. No wonder we were tempted to tap into the ever-growing beauty industry as we keep hearing about new and upcoming makeup artists and products. One that caught our attention this time - Sabika Al Rashed a.k.a.

Seby! Her flawless modern techniques make her unique, and we had the pleasure of having a chat with her, she told us all about her journey, including her beauty serum.

So, there you go, a motivated head-start, a fashionable attitude, and pampered skin; don’t hold back and have a fabulous start to the rest of the fabulous year.

Till next time, the talk Team

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fashion - trend

The Modern Hippie Who doesn’t like a little fringe mixed with printed fabrics? Hippies have a distinguished sense of style that has been talked about, cherished, and styled for ages. This season, on the runways, we’re seeing a lot of it come back... but wait, it’s not your usual flowy sundresses and flower crowns. We’re noticing the return of the hippie trend but with a modern twist.

How can that be possible? Allow us to explain.

Fringe fringe fringe - have you seen Helmut Lang’s leather skirt? A mini skirt with fringe up to your ankles. Add a loose printed top, and you’ve got yourself the perfect modern hippie look. Super long cardigans and kimonos have always been our go-to for when we’re having a lazy day. Go for the grungy prints, wear them with a pair of boots, leggings and a basic tee, and you’re good to go. Play around with fabrics, this is one trend that you can never go wrong with! the talk - page 22

Our personal obsession!

Go on any social media and hashtag feathers, trust us you’re not going to be seeing any birds.

This trend comes and goes but it never disappears! Many may feel it’s a bit too much but worn correctly it is one trend worth trying out.

Let’s start with a dinner at a fancy restaurant, because, let’s face it, we’re not wearing feathers to lunch. A Milly black blazer with feathers on the sleeve is the perfect addition to an LBD with nude pumps. Another option would be to just wear shoes with feathers such as the Jimmy Choos that brides are wearing this season. Any top with feather-y details is a good option for a fun night out, dress it up with heels, down with flats.

As for evening-wear, go all out! From high-end brands to high-street, feathers are everywhere.

If you’re going for a simple look, opt for a jumpsuit with feather details. Slick your hair back to show off the details. If you want to turn heads, opt for a gown such as Ralph & Russo with feathers at the bottom half to the train. the talk - page 23

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CH Carolina Herrera Spring/Summer 2019

An ode to the parade of freedom and femininity that walks New York City’s streets and thrives in its urban art scene. Indubitably, this collection was designed to pay tribute to unconditional femininity and timeless elegance.

An ode to the parade of freedom and femininity that walks New York City’s streets and thrives in its urban art scene. Indubitably, this collection was designed to pay tribute to unconditional femininity and timeless elegance.

Ellsworth Kelly with his abstract work, the precious delicacy of Georgina O’Keeffe’s colors and flowers, and the famous pop sculpture LOVE by Robert Indiana in the heart of Midtown come together with John Miller’s contemporary art, where invented spaces with an expiry date are built in the most unusual locations, turning them into unexpected gardens brimming with flowers.

The influence of these artists is reflected in different details such as color, prints and even the use of the logo. As the different sections of the collection come together, we get to witness its peak right at the beginning of spring.

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Givenchy

Spring/Summer 2019 An abstract idea of mirrors informs the Spring/Summer 2019 women’s ready-to-wear collection by artistic director Clare Waight Keller. Displaying both the women and men’s collections together was to manifest the notion of the Givenchy couple; the designer mirrors female and male in each other and cross-pollinates their gender characteristics.

It allows for properties conventionally comprehended as female or male to morph in a nonchalant approach to gender codes, reflective of an evolved global mentality.

The transition evokes memories of iconoclasts of the past, enabling a free interaction of eras across the collection.

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Floral prints, once a trademark of the female wardrobe, enter into both women’s and menswear. Signifying a further take on mirroring, the patterns draw together, disappear, dissolve and explode into circular flower formations. Morphing into silver embroideries, the theme of reflection is expressed in metallic elements achieved through artisanal processes: dresses in silver lace lacquered in silver and applied with silver resin create a foil effect, while silver outerwear comes to life through leather lamination. Mirror embroidery appears in menswear.

Reflected in the show set, a series of rooms draped in painted canvases like the uncovering of an old house, colors materialize in a faded warm palette of beige tones, deep yellows, dark greens, lavender, salmon and indigo blue. Fabrics largely emerge in cottons and jerseys. Wide leather belts appear throughout, alongside work totes and small squashed ziptop bags. A new bag, the WHIP, is introduced, in a boxy construction with a long front flap and a cutout handle. Jewelry is dramatic, exemplified in oversized chandelier earrings and corresponding rings in flattened metals, styled across the collection. the talk - page 27

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COS Collaboration with Architect Arthur Mamou-Mani During Salone del Mobile 2019 For this year’s edition of Milan Design Week, COS will present a digitally fabricated architectural installation by French architect Arthur Mamou-Mani and his eponymous studio, marking the London-based fashion brand’s eighth consecutive installation during Salone del Mobile and its first collaboration with Mamou-Mani.

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Mamou-Mani’s upcoming installation imagines the future of design, technology, and material innovation to create an ethereal journey; utilizing structural form to transport the viewer from the 16th century courtyard of Palazzo Isimbardi - into the surrounding garden, bridging architecture and the natural world.

The pathway created will be constructed of 3D printed bio-plastic modules, generated through an open-source software that uses parametric design: an algorithmic process that ensures structural suitability and optimizes material use.

Arthur Mamou-Mani noted, “Our work delves into the architect as maker and the holistic nature of design processes. I hope that the combination of distributed large-scale 3D printing with bio-materials and opensource parametric tools will offer an insight into the future and showcase how this digital craft can have a positive impact on the world.�

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Bally The SS19 Cecyle The Cecyle bag by Bally is shaking up its look for Spring/ Summer 2019. After a successful debut in Autumn/Winter 2018, the unique half-moon shaped saddlebag, named after the founder Carl Franz Bally’s beloved wife Cecyle Bally, has upped the ante with several new details, materials, and sizes.

Much like Cecyle Bally’s impeccable taste and her passionate pursuit of finely crafted leather, the Cecyle bag is quickly becoming a bar-setting style at Bally as an example of the Swiss brand’s sophistication with elevated luxury goods.

Its distinct shape makes it stand out among the handbag selection in today’s high-end leather goods market. The keyholeshaped magnetic closure continues to be a remarkable detail of the Cecyle and a new style signifier at Bally. the talk - page 30

Bottega Veneta Spring 2019 Time - indefinable and transient the ultimate in luxury.

Bottega Veneta’s Spring 2019 campaign, the first executed under the Creative Direction of Daniel Lee, focuses on that notion. The result is, paradoxically, timeless - an examination of the codes and heritage of Bottega Veneta, on what it represents in the fashion landscape of today. It is a palate cleanser, a reset of our perception, a re-establishing of identity for now.

Photographed by Tyrone LeBon, these natural, unselfconscious pictures seem like fragments of a larger narrative as if scenes captured from a film. Influenced

by Italian neorealist cinema - and the way of life those films reflect - each image encapsulates and cements a different character, a persona, that represents a facet of Lee’s vision for the house.

Recorded over several days in a private house on the Neapolitan island of Ischia, these images are dynamic, essential and free. They have a quiet confidence.

Fashion is stripped to its purest form, laying out the essential elements of Bottega Veneta: a fine knit, a coat, the intrecciato leather. Incidental, almost, the clothes and accessories become part of a whole - part of the context, part of a life. Expressing a sense of intimacy, a heightened reality, these images delineate the spirit of Bottega Veneta.

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Kristina Fidelskaya Spring/Summer 2019 Attitude is identity. In a world choked by material overabundance, luxury is no longer in maximalist declarations that scream the wealth of their owner, but in the small gestures that speak of care, of attention, of love. Selfpossession becomes the only currency by which to measure true worth.

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Kristina Fidelskaya’s Summer 2019 collection transmutes the definition of a style into a declaration of what makes the everyday real. Gone are the trappings of passé luxury.

Subtle details – raw selvage turned into a jour-de-Venise border, fabric so beautiful it removes the need for lining, the substantial hand of even the lightest fabrics ‘stand out’, but only to the precious few who have learned to appreciate fashion’s highest crafts. It is a reminder that we are valued not for any accumulation of material goods but for the imprint we leave on the world.

In her Summer collection, Kristina Fidelskaya stays true to the one constant: femininity seen as both statement and art, a quality that remains through time. the talk - page 33

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NET-A-PORTER Unveils Second Season of THE VANGUARD: The Program for Emerging Designers Following the launch of The Vanguard in September 2018, Net-a-Porter continues to leverage its expertise in scouting, cultivating and promoting emerging fashion designers by announcing the selection of four new and exclusive brands for the Spring/Summer ’19 season. Peter Do, Commission, Anne Manns, and Ratio Et Motus, all brands new and exclusive to Net-a-Porter, will be featured as part of the fashion mentorship and brand development program.

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As part of The Vanguard, these four nascent designers are offered a comprehensive mentorship program encompassing training and guidance from Net-a-Porter’s unparalleled global team of specialists, providing a 360-degree approach to building a successful and sustainable business.

An ongoing program that goes beyond design, The Vanguard formalizes Neta-Porter’s long-term expertise as an incubator and accelerator of the fashion industry’s brightest new fashion talent. the talk - page 35

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Salvatore Ferragamo Spring/Summer 2019 At Salvatore Ferragamo, the future is drawn as powerfully from elements of a rich tradition as it is from a vision for the world of tomorrow. It is from this positive tension that Paul Andrew and Guillaume Meilland propose a Spring/Summer collection for women and men that conveys innovation and high craft in light, effortless gestures.

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Color theory, the versatility of leather and an investigation of silhouette carry over from their Fall/ Winter debut and work to establish a new lexicon of sophistication that translates unique Italian ideals to a global audience.

The wardrobe evokes the utilitarianism of workwear in contrast with the noble luxury of the finest raw materials and finishings. Bold colors - emerald, Caribbean blue, violet, burnt orange, and flame red - punctuate a neutral palette of biscuit, khaki-fatigue, parchment, and off-white. A lush botanical print originating from the Ferragamo foulard library is reimagined. A woven motif appears handwoven in leather, in open stitch knitwear and as a print throughout the collection. Linens and organzas juxtaposed with precious skins create a dialogue of substance and levity. Shoes and accessories naturally assume prominence as functional objects in the aesthetic spirit of the house’s formidable archive.

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H&M Conscious Exclusive 2019 Mixing the Beauty of Nature with Sustainability Innovation Conscious Exclusive for Spring 2019, is the perfect mix of glamour and effortless style.

Inspired by the wonders of planet Earth, the collection explores the healing power and beauty of nature, while also embracing technology and innovation in the development of additional sustainable materials and processes for a more sustainable fashion future.

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Tommy Hilfiger Reveals Spring 2019 TommyXZendaya Collaboration Collection Tommy Hilfiger is pleased to reveal the Spring 2019 TommyXZendaya collaborative collection, co-designed by iconic American designer Tommy Hilfiger with actress and global brand ambassador for TOMMY HILFIGER womenswear - Zendaya. Fans of the brand can now get a sneak peek of selected styles as well as a behind-the-scenes look into the capsule’s creation on tommy.com.

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The first TommyXZendaya collection is a celebration of strong, iconic women of the 70s, heralding the Battle of Versailles fashion show that took place during that era and the powerful statement made by the American models who took to the catwalk.

The look is strong and confident, with structured silhouettes, including high-waisted jeans and suits, elevated in a rich cream, navy, burgundy and Cabernet red color palette with “Z” and “T” embroidery. Rainbow stripes and multicolored zodiac-inspired prints add a playful edge to the collection, from feminine full-length wrap dresses to luxurious satin shirts. The timeless tailored suit is updated with a modern twist, with wide-leg pants and narrow waist blazers reimagined in Cabernet red and cream plaid. From apparel and accessories to swimwear, the collection embraces the nostalgia of the past while looking ahead to the future, fusing Zendaya’s unique and confident sense of style with the brand’s classic American cool DNA. the talk - page 41

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“Reebok x Gigi Hadid” Reebok and Gigi Hadid debut First-ever full clothing collection For the first time, Reebok and longstanding brand partner Gigi Hadid, launch their first full clothing collection called Reebok x Gigi Hadid. Taking unstoppable partnership to new heights, Hadid tries her hand at design for the first time and plays the role of fashion designer – combining Reebok’s authentic heritage and her love for both fashion and sport.

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An exploration of the past and present, this collection combines Reebok’s authentic heritage with Gigi’s unique background in both fashion and sport. As a former volleyball player and equestrian, sports are near and dear to Hadid’s heart. Featuring bold stripes, color-blocked patterns, and 90s-inspired designs, Gigi made sure to have her love of volleyball come through in each element of the collection.

Unveiled for the first time in conjunction with this collaboration, the Aztrek Double makes its debut. The shoe revamps the original Aztrek sneaker with an extra thick midsole and comes with two shoelace options. Rooted in 90s style but updated for modern day, Gigi’s version of the Aztrek Double can be paired with any item in her collection and is the perfect addition for anyone looking to add a little old school flair to their wardrobe. the talk - page 43

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AQUAZZURA Dolce Vita Spring/Summer 2019 This year’s Collection pays tribute to the spirit of the late 90s while focusing on the senses that are awakened by the creative freedom of travel and exploration. This is a collection to be worn in the Mediterranean summer. Capri, Portofino, St. Tropez, Mykonos, Ibiza... there is a shoe for everywhere the AQUAZZURA girls need to be.

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Many styles in the collection channel the late Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s minimalist iconic style. Less is more in many barely there strappy sandals and mules that bring a fresh elegance to the woman wearing them.

Minimalistic, clean, sleek silhouettes clash with maximalist draped fringing, exotic skins, and glamorous 60s archive silk prints from Como; the collection is finished with bohemian touches and embroidery creating styles that you will eternally collect for your wardrobe. Seductive reds, cinnamon browns, and emerald greens are kindled in the collection of a powerfully contrasting and classic color palate. Pumps, booties, and flats give a dynamic selection, so the complementing style is available for any exploration, be it on a stroll or lounging on a yacht in Capri.

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Michael Kors Meet ‘CECE’ Michael Kors is pleased to introduce the Cece handbags, a study in perfect contradictions, and new for Spring 2019.

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The modern silhouette juxtaposes clean lines and soft curves, with a structured rectangle shape formed from gently folded edges and a curved flap closure.

Heritage hardware, including a trunk-inspired pinch lock, a leather-wrapped key charm, and a chain-link handle, lends an air of classic glamour to the sleek form.

Every detail mirrors the silhouette’s distinctive folded-edge design, including the front pocket, which tucks into the bag’s interior, and the slip pocket at the back. A zippered inside pouch separates two internal compartments, making the compact bag as functional as it is chic.

The Cece will be offered in smooth leather, butterfly-embellished leather and smooth leather with pyramid studs. There are three sizes to choose from: an extra-small crossbody, a medium shoulder bag and a large shoulder bag, each lined in luxe microfiber suede and sold with a detachable chain-and-leather strap. the talk - page 47

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Rick Owens From being raised in a conservative Catholic household to becoming one of the most controversial fashion designers, Rick Owens’ cultivating work has moved the industry of art and fashion for many years now; from his runway shows to his furniture collection, the brilliant American designer never ceases to amaze us.

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“Every jacket I make has interior pockets big enough to store a book and a sandwich and a passport.”- Rick Owens

Rick Owens in his Venice apartment.Courtesy of Jean-Francois Jaussaud for MR PORTER

Born in 1962, Richard Saturnino Owens was raised in Porterville, California. Rick attended school in his hometown and eventually moved to Los Angeles after graduating high school to pursue his career in fashion. He attended the Otis College of Art and Design for two years before transferring to Trade-Technical College where he took courses to learn pattern-making and draping which led his career into the garment industry.

In 1994 Owens launched his first clothing line where he sold his designs exclusively to Charles Gallay, an L.A. boutique that carried Martin Margiela, Thierry Mugler and Azzedine Alaïa, before moving to Paris in 2003 with his then-wife, Michele Lamy. Owens took an interest in a historic five-story building in Paris that was previously owned by French President François Mitterrand and turned it into his home. the talk - page 50

Mr. Owens at the Triennale, with draped, twisted and pleated Grecian designs from his past collections.

The designer’s runway shows were quite influential in Paris, and Rick ultimately opened his first boutique there in 2006. Inspired by the likes of Eileen Gray and Brancusi, the prominent designer debuted his first furniture collection in 2005, where raw plywood, marble, and moose antlers were a few of the elements that he incorporated into his interior designs.

Rick Owens received many awards for his work, among them the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award for Fashion Design, and the Rule Breakers Award from Fashion Group International, both in 2007, and the Emerging Talent and Lifetime Achievement CFDA Award (the Council of Fashion Designers of America) in 2017, and more.

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Givenchy SS2019 - runway

Statement Earrings Feathers and fringes, whoever said that these trends should only apply to clothes didn’t know what they were talking about. Statement earrings are in, like big time! Even more feathers and fringe‌ What says spring/summer more than a pair of bright orange earrings that goes perfectly well with your tanned skin?

Runways are flooding with crystal drop earrings, beautiful flashy colors, and mixed media as well. Be careful not to mix too much color, go for a simple shirt and hairdo when opting to try these earrings. If you go for a colored print dress, steer away from bright colored earrings, and just opt for a big pair of bold colored matching your outfit. Mix & match and enjoy!

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Prada Fall Winter - 2017

She sells Seashells by the Seashore…

We thought this trend was going to take a seat back in summer 2018, but we thought wrong. Walking into 2019 with your shell-choker necklace is the way to go! The Spring/ Summer runways are all for shell jewelry. From chokers to anklets and bracelets, what better way to greet summer?

Styling this trend is easy, all you have to do is follow a few simple steps. Your outfit should be clean and simple. A cute sundress with a shell anklet or a pair of culottes with a tight top and a shell choker necklace with your hair pulled back.

This is one accessory that is going to stick this summer, and this is one accessory that anyone can pull off fabulously…. May we say it please, “Hello Summer…”

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The Maison Boucheron takes part in the Qatar Show 2019 The Maison Boucheron took part in the 16th edition of the Qatar Show in Doha. This exceptional exhibition offers a great aspirational luxury experience and attracts more than four hundred international luxury brands from all over the world yearly. During the span of six days, this unique exhibition is open to all jewelry and timepieces connoisseurs, to learn, buy and view unique pieces, gemstones, and diamonds from the most celebrated jewelry houses showcased throughout five halls of Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in the glamorous West Bay business district.

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Exhibiting within Fifty One East’s pavilion, the Maison Boucheron exposed jewelry pieces, and watches in a 110 square feet stand designed in Boucheron’s recognizable, elegant and luminous style. Boucheron’s iconic jewelry creations were presented, from the bold Serpent Bohème collection, including the new Serpent Bohème Pompon bracelets, the delicate Plume de Paon set to the Animaux de Collection pieces celebrating the savoir-faire of the Maison’s craftsmen.

A selection of exceptional High Jewelry pieces were showcased, notably some stunning creations from the 2018 “Nature Triomphante” collection.

This year, Boucheron also unveiled, in exclusivity, its new jewelry icon.

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Boucheron Unveils Its New Advertising Campaign How do you define a style that transcends time, mĂŠtier, form and material? How can you sum it up in just a few words?

At Boucheron, they can take a single idea, a noble one, and transform their vision of creativity and imagination into a breath-taking tangible reality.

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Captured by the lens of the talented Oliver Hadlee Pearch, Andreea Diaconu embodies this woman who is free to make the jewelry her own. Mixing the collections, wearing them her way and bringing High Jewelry pieces to life by combining them with a cashmere sweater, she is the epitome of style ... This series of seven visuals and four videos tells the story of the unbridled creativity and incredible craftsmanship of a House that has always placed women at the heart of its creations. Because the Boucheron style is created by and with women.

Following the announcement that the Maison Boucheron’s Paris flagship store is to re-open after eighteen months of work, this new advertising campaign will be another breath of fresh air for Place Vendôme and will allow the Maison to affirm its own creative vision; the very one that inspires the ever bolder pieces designed by Creative Director Claire Choisne. The Boucheron style belongs to the women of today who create and own their freedom.

Andreea Diaconu is seen strolling through the salons of the Parisian hôtel particulier at 26 Place Vendôme. Newly renovated, this genuine family home now houses an apartment that imbues this campaign with a cozy, warm atmosphere, just like the welcome given to Boucheron’s customers and guests. The spirit of Boucheron lives within 26 Place Vendôme, with its values and expertise, keeping alive the taste for freedom and subtle transgression that became its hallmark. the talk - page 59

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Van Cleef & Arpels

An Iconic Moment with AlhambraÂŽ Being an emblem of the Maison, the AlhambraÂŽ collection has constantly renewed itself over time with different creations marked by a timeless elegance. It has taken on a broad palette of natural materials and adopted a variety of symbols, colors, stones, and different-sized motifs. Fifty years after the creation of the first Alhambra long necklace, the Maison is celebrating the fluidity and elegance of the design, giving the collection a new light.

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Vintage Alhambra A faithful reproduction of the very first Alhambra jewel created in 1968, this line is distinguished by its unique, timeless elegance. Synonymous with the Maison, its equally sized motifs are emphasized by a border of golden pearls, paired with a refined palette of natural materials. From the emblematic long necklace to the feminine watch, Vintage Alhambra gracefully defies the whims of fashion and the passage of time.

Magic Alhambra Alhambra motifs, rendered in different sizes, come together in a joyful dance. Daringly asymmetrical, these pieces derive their effect from a harmonious blend of forms and materials. Adorned with diamonds, luck shines out from the face to the wrists.

Alhambra Timepieces The Maison has drawn on the iconic symbol of luck to enrich its watchmaking universe with the distinctive aesthetic of Sweet and Vintage Alhambra - two beautiful timepieces that interpret the Alhambra symbol with exquisite delicacy. These creations, with the allure of jewelry, reaffirm the timeless elegance of Alhambra motif taking up a permanent place in the collection, seamlessly complementing other creations from the Maison. the talk - page 61

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Chaumet

Liens Évidence A contemporary vision of the sentimental jewel, since 1970 the Chaumet Liens has been a symbolic attachment that unites people, lovers, friends, and family.

A pure expression of this emblem, the iconic Liens Évidence collection now features new pieces in gold, diamonds, and color, as a way of celebrating the strength of relationships enriched over time.

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Messika

Colored Diamonds In the very heart of Paris, in the Messika’s Atelier, ancestral tools cohabit with graphic design and cutting-edge techniques as if to seal the successful combination of jewelry tradition and technical innovation.

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Always looking for exceptional diamonds, Valérie Messika is a great follower of colored diamonds. These colorful eternity stones, extremely rare, are a playground for the designer who is faithful to the diamonds she receives.

The artisans working in the jewelry and fine jewelry ateliers of the House of Messika use their talent to transform the inspirations and innovative ideas of Valérie Messika into the creation of extraordinary pieces of jewelry. This is teamwork, passion, and skill as seen nowhere else. The artists are forever pushing the boundaries of jewelry design, working with gold and the most precious of stones to create unique pieces, sometimes requiring thousands of hours of work.

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Oris Dive Control Oris dives deep into their repertoire of watchmaking genius to craft the Dive Control Limited Edition, an evolutionary progression on the independent Swiss company’s high-performance ProDiver watch, made for professional divers. The watch has a 51mm case cast in lightweight Grade 2 titanium and coated in highly scratchresistant black DLC. It features the Oris-patented Rotation Safety System, or RSS, a signature Oris device that securely locks the unidirectional rotating bezel in place during a dive. The new watch also features a 60-minute chronograph counter at 12 o’clock, with key detailing in highly legible yellow. Only 500 will be made.

THE LOWDOWN On the inside: Movement:

Automatic winding

Power-Reserve:

48 hours

Water Resistance:

100 bar/1000 m

On the outside:

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Case:

Multi-piece Grade 2 titanium case, black DLC plated

Dial:

Black dial with wave pattern

Bracelet:

Black rubber strap, titanium black DLC plated folding clasp

Tissot

Lovely Square: Power 2 Style A tribute to the small Tissot ladies’ watches of the 1960s, the Tissot Lovely Square is an utterly feminine creation, calibrated for the finest wrists. With delicate 2 x 2 cm dimensions, it is nonetheless bold in its square design, and its satin-smooth case glimmers whatever the season.

Its exquisite dial, displaying minutes alongside hours, has the sensual aura of the most feminine attire. The design is available in seven distinct versions, naturally attracting women in love with timeless glamour.

THE LOWDOWN On the inside: Movement:

Swiss Quartz

Power-Reserve:

80 hours

Water Resistance:

3 bar/30 m

On the outside: Case:

Square Stainless-steel case with gold

and rose gold PVD-coated versions

Dial:

Cream

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Grey, Rose Gold 5N

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Theory runway hair by Greg Kessler

Straight Up Ok, so we’re taking a break from crazy hairstyles and going back to basics. But it’s not as easy as it sounds. Getting the perfect blow-dry is harder, getting the perfect slick-straight hair is even harder! But if you follow a few simple steps, you’ll achieve it so naturally, it’s going to be your go-to look.

First, your hair should be at its healthiest state. Use a coconut oil or argan oil treatment at least once a week to get rid of excess frizz and to restore moisture.

When beginning the process of styling your hair into a straight-do, start with completely dry hair, if your hair is naturally curly then blow dry it first. Do not use an oil-based thermal protector but do use one with less oil to minimize heat damage. Apply hair spray before you start straightening to make it last longer. Use a fine-tooth comb when using a straightener, comb your hair down while following with the straightener.

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Bushy Brows We are embracing natural beauty in all its rawness and glamour.

The latest beauty trend out there - structured brows are out while bushy brows are in! The only issue is: how do we tame them? Well, we have the answers for you, of course.

First, you have to find the shape that suits your face. Try to go 6 weeks without touching your brows with any wax or thread. After the six weeks are over, you can reshape them the way you want them to be, but DO NOT cut them too short, and do not try to have super clean lines when it comes to the brow shape. The aim is to make it seem like you didn’t do anything at all‌ When styling, fill in the sparse areas slightly with a brow pencil and then the last step, our favorite part, is applying a brow gel. Yes, this holy grail of a beauty product should be a staple in your makeup bag. The brow tint adds definition and keeps your brows in place to give you a flawless appearance all day.

Last tip: brush your brows upwards with the brow gel applicator to give it an even bushier look!

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Hanan Dashti

Main Sponsor of the Marzook X Sofia Richie Event March saw one of its biggest, most talked about event of the year for Kuwait! The MARZOOK X SOFIA RICHIE Event!

To make this event materialize, local sponsors who believe in supporting local talents gathered and collaborated to take its echo to a whole new dimension.

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Hanan Dashti, one of the main sponsors and supporters of the event, added her touch to the occasion by being the official hair & makeup expert for Sofia throughout her stay in Kuwait. Shouq Al Marzook, her twin sister Shamayel and their mother Hind Al Wazzan’s glamorous looks were also courtesy of Hanan Dashti’s expert teams.

At the VIP dinner held in honor of Sofia Richie at Shouq Al Marzook’s residence, all invitees were handed customized goodie bags that included HD (Hanan Dashti) products with different color palettes. At the press conference that was held on the second day, the media was also given the opportunity to experience the allure of HD products.

Talking about her decision to sponsor the Marzook X Sofia Richie event, Hanan Dashti commented, “It is my pleasure and honor to be taking part in Fahad and Shouq’s career journey as they embark from one success to the next. As a successful Kuwaiti brand, I know exactly how long the journey is and how only through collaboration and support can one proceed further.”

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Sabika Al-Rashed Modernizing Makeup

Known for her specialization as a Kuwaiti makeup artist with a modern twist, Sabika Al-Rashed, lovingly known as Seby, elegantly treads the fine line between keeping it simple and glamming it up, focusing first and foremost on the client and the appropriate occasion.

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Realizing her real passion and love for “art” and “beauty,” Sabika discovered that she desired to explore further and develop this passion. She decided to quit her job at one of the leading banks in Kuwait and pursue her future aspiration.

Seby traveled back to London, where she had spent much of her childhood, enrolled in several professional courses at some of UK’s finest makeup schools, where she learned everything about makeup from skincare & face preparation to drag & SFX makeup.

She was rewarded with 13 certificates, and the onward journey began.

What inspired you to work in the beauty industry?

Being raised in London when I was a young girl, I would be inspired by the simplicity and natural beauty of the west. I was fascinated by how these women looked so perfect, beautiful yet simple and I wanted to recreate such looks, first on myself, but also on women all across the Middle East.

How would you describe your makeup style?

Simple, timeless, effortless & classic.

One of our personal favorite beauty product that we can’t live without is your beauty essence.

Tell us about how you came upon the idea, the production process, and the public’s reaction.

Aww, thank you! I call it ‘my magic spell in a bottle.’ Working as a freelance makeup artist on different skin tones/types while also traveling

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to work with brides and for fashion weeks, I had wanted to pack one product that works for everyone, a product that can heal your skin and improve skin texture. That’s where I came up with the idea of my radiance glow lotion with my partner David Horne. It took us two years to get the right formula, and thankfully everyone simply loved it - everywhere!

What differentiates a regular client from a bride, in terms of makeup styles?

For brides, I keep it classic and never follow trends, whereas for a regular client I can play more with colors and styles.

What is your go-to everyday makeup look?

No makeup honestly! I just let my skin breathe, that’s the only face I have, and my skin will thank me for it later.

What are 3 beauty products you cannot live without?

My radiance glow lotion, Dior backstage lip balm, and my lash curler.

What do you advise upcoming makeup artists in the region?

My advice is to ‘BE YOURSELF’; never compare yourself to others and never be shy to reach out to other makeup artists to learn from their experience, because I believe a true makeup artist is one who never stops learning and sharing her/his experience and knowledge. Everyone is more than welcome to visit my beauty studio in Kuwait to learn about everything related to makeup.

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CHANEL

ROUGE COCO FLASH Rouge Coco Flash, the new lipstick by Chanel, unites a vibrant ash of color and shine with extreme comfort. No waiting. No effort. No compromises.

A collection of intense and easy-to-wear colors, a shiny mirror-effect finish, an intuitive stick...

Rouge Coco Flash is more than a lipstick. It’s an object of desire. An ode to spontaneity and freedom. An invitation to play with 27 shades and 27 whims.

Nudes, oranges, rosewoods, pinks, fuchsias, plums, near blacks, and reds, in subtle, daring and bold versions in an irresistible palette!

To make playing with color even more fun, Chanel dreamed up three translucent top coats to layer on top of all the lipsticks. One has golden shimmer, which enhances shine. Another heats thing up with its orange tones. The last one, with black hues, adds depth to any lipstick. Three accessories to try with the two new Rouge Coco shades of the season: Ami - an exhilarating coral, and Lover - a deep, captivating red.

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BECCA Contour Beautifully BECCA knows glow.

You have witnessed products turn the lights up to create a high beam finish, and now they have dimmed the lights down low to create soft, matte luminosity.

This innovative formula manipulates light in 2 ways: blurring pigments visibly minimize imperfections and pores to even out skin’s texture so that light bounces off it more effortlessly, while microfine, luminescent pigments diffuse and scatter light to soften the look of skin.

The result is photo filter effect in real life.

Each shade contains a unique blend of pearl and pigment for 4 different finishes.

Use the shades alone or swirl them together to customize your glow. Each palette includes one of eight aspirational mantras written on the mirror to guide you to find your inner light!

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Dolce&Gabbana Peony Lovers Dolce&Gabbana Beauty introduces Peony Lovers, the new makeup collection for Spring 2019; an ode to the peony, the queen of spring flowers. A palette of refreshingly vivid shades, the collection echoes the peony’s enchanting allure.

This spring, textures are soft and natural, inspired by the lighthearted beauty of the peony. Blush takes center stage with the all-new Blush Touch, a cushion stick for cheeks, easy to apply for adding a weightless flush to the skin. Feminine and romantic, the color palette takes inspiration from nature, offering new, punchier takes on pinks, punctuated by touches of garden-inspired earthiness.

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Maison Francis Kurkdjian Paris Two Scents: Gentle Fluidity As a keen observer of society and its evolution, Francis Kurkdjian mirrors his era by telling stories through fragrance.

“Gentle Fluidity” is his answer to contemporary questions on gender identity.

“Gentle” because benevolence is one of the core values of Maison Francis Kurkdjian. “Fluidity” because we are all free to express our personality without having to submit to diktats, just like the Maison has unlimited creative freedom.

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“Gentle Fluidity” is his answer to contemporary questions on gender identity.

“Gentle” because benevolence is one of the core values of Maison Francis Kurkdjian. “Fluidity” because we are all free to express our personality without having to submit to diktats, just like the Maison has unlimited creative freedom.

“Gentle Fluidity” is the name given to two new Eau de Parfums created in-house by a perfumer; a single name for two distinct olfactory identities; the same name shared by two creations, dual personalities, whose distinctive feature is to be composed of the same ingredients.

To visually tell these two creations apart, a special role was given to the color of the name and the cap and to the balance of letters. Silver for an aromatic woody “Gentle fluidity” featuring a big G; and gold for the oriental musky interpretation where the F is in capital letters, like in “gentle Fluidity.”

Fragrance composition remains a broad topic. When Francis Kurkdjian conjures up a new fragrance, he follows a golden rule: to use only the quantity of ingredients needed to convey an idea and arouse emotion.

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Beautyblender® RE-DEW: Set & Refresh Spray We keep asking for more, and beautyblender® keeps delivering! Beautyblender® wants to help you turn back time to when your makeup looked its absolute best.

They just introduced the new Re-Dew Set & Refresh Spray. Forget mid-day makeup touch-ups, this do-it-all mist refreshes makeup, extends versatility to your existing makeup, and easily adds a boost of hydration whenever you need. It doesn’t disturb makeup so you can use it anytime, anywhere.

The two-phase solution includes a super-charged water + a milky oil. Enriched water containing antioxidants, white birch extract and hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate. The milky oil nourishes skin with silk proteins and probiotics.

This multitasking blend keeps skin glowing while providing prevention from fading and creasing so that your complexion looks as good at 8pm as 8am.

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KIKO MILANO Green Me Collection Experience beauty inspired by the power of nature with the KIKO MILANO Green Me Collection.

A line-up of eco-friendly choices formulated with over 90% natural raw materials brings the best of nature’s bounty to life in skincare, makeup, and accessories for a look that feels as good as it looks.

Calling on the power of natural ingredients including organic jojoba oil, organic shea butter and organic argan oil for their nourishing and enriching effects, the collection delivers natural looks with no compromise on performance. The lineup is also as good to the earth as it is to your skin, with each and every product available in recycled or recyclable packaging to minimize environmental impact.

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Dr. Sura j V. Davis “Talking about Alopecia Areata” Dr. Sura j is a Specialist in Clinical & Cosmetic Dermatology at the Royale Hayat Hospital. Dr. Sura j treats disorders of skin, hair, and nails, while also specializing in Aesthetic Dermatology; this includes botox, fillers, and different types of lasers.

A common auto-immune disorder, alopecia areata holds enough clout to cause immense psychological stress and discomfort amongst those suffering from it. We decided to shed some light on this particular subject, in conversation with Dr. Sura j, and address the issue head-on. Read through…

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What is Alopecia Areata?

Alopecia areata (AA) locally known as “talaba” is a common, inflammatory, non-scarring type of hair loss. There are many variations in the clinical presentation, ranging from small patches of hair loss to a complete absence of body and scalp hair. Patients affected

by AA are seen in all age groups, sexes, and ethnicities, and may experience frustration with the unpredictable nature of their disease and significantly affect the quality of life.

The cause of AA remains elusive though significant advancement has been made in the understanding of its causative pathophysiologic mechanisms, and it is believed to result at least in part from complex autoimmune-mediated hair follicle destruction. Patients with AA frequently experience marked impairment in psychological well-being, self-esteem, and may be more likely to suffer from psychiatric comorbidities.

Are there many types of Alopecia Areata?

Several subtypes of alopecia areata have distinct presentations. Some of them have multiple patches of hair loss, some only on the back of the scalp (oophiasic type), some sudden graying type, and some total loss of hair on the scalp, eyebrows, eyelashes – alopecia totalis (AT), and some of them progress to hair loss of entire body areas – alopecia universalis (AU).

What are the outcomes after treatment?

Factors that may contribute to improvement include AA subtype, the extent of hair loss, duration of hair loss, age at onset, and family history.

Approximately 5% of cases of patchy AA will progress to AT or AU. Extensive involvement indicates an unfavorable prognosis.

The oophiasis subtype can have a poorer outcome and may be less responsive to treatment, while the acute diffuse and total alopecia subtype generally has a favorable prognosis.

Are there any other diseases or factors causing or associated with AA? Increased risk of AA development is seen in patients with atopy, including atopic dermatitis, asthma, and allergic rhinitis has been reported. Multiple autoimmune diseases (including thyroid disease, psoriasis, and vitiligo) have been shown to have a high association with AA and also possibly with rheumatoid arthritis, celiac disease, and type 1 diabetes. There are recent studies although not currently substantiated in AA, the circulating chemical mediators, the inflammatory cytokines certainly have the potential to adversely affect other organs, as seen in other autoimmune diseases like psoriasis, systemic lupus erythematosus, and rheumatoid arthritis.

Nutritional deficiencies including vitamin D and iron deficiency, are also more common in AA patients. Patients with AA have been found to have higher rates of sensorineural hearing loss.

There is a strong genetic component in AA with a 10-fold increased risk in first-degree relatives. Stress and psychological disorders are among the most commonly cited causes of AA by patients, but the exact association is still debatable. A recent study reported a high prevalence of anxiety, depression and sleep problems among patients with AA. Furthermore, reports of suicide in children and adults with AA are concerning. Food with high dietary soy oil content seems to increase resistance to AA in laboratory studies.

What are the treatment options in Alopecia Areata?

Many therapies are available for the treatment of AA, including topical, systemic, and injectable modalities.

However, these treatment methods produce variable clinical outcomes, and there are no currently available treatments that induce and sustain remission.

Intralesional corticosteroids are considered a first-line treatment method for limited disease. Topical corticosteroids may be used alone or

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• Pigmentation, skin cancers. in conjunction with other treatments, including intralesional corticosteroids.

Minoxidil 5% foam or solution may be used as adjuvant therapy in AA. Alone, minoxidil may be insufficient to promote complete hair regrowth. Topical immunotherapy is another option with good improvement in many.

Short courses of oral corticosteroids are often sufficient to stimulate hair regrowth; however, the side effect profile precludes long-term use, and the likelihood of relapse is significant.

Most recently, a novel therapeutic option using a group of medications called JAK inhibitors shows promising results raising the hopes of AA patients and the treating doctors more than ever before and is presently available in Kuwait. Also, many existing medications used for other indications are being evaluated for their utility in AA. Overall, the treatment options for alopecia areata are increasing, and there are new promising treatments on the horizon. the talk - page 91

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Health Tip Vitamin IV Drip We’ve seen celebs posting about IV Vitamin Therapy on social media, and we’ve seen cute photos online. But what exactly is it, and what does it do? Because the idea of being hooked to an IV voluntarily doesn’t sound very pleasing…

We agree that it does sound a bit intense. However, when you see the results, you’ll go running to the clinic. There are a variety of “vitamin drip cocktails” available to choose from; some are for immune-boosting, some for hair loss, improvement of general health, and to help with skin issues as well. The results are almost instantaneous, as the vitamins and nutrients are administered directly into your bloodstream bypassing the digestive system. Woah! None of the discomfort of swallowing loads of pills every morning. We do see why it is definitely something to try out, and we know we sure are booking our next appointment to give our skin a little boost and hydration before summer.

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Maison Assouline Presents: Warhol’s Ultimate Book at INKED’s Art Week Pop-Up Dinner ‘Warhol Superstars’ In the spirit of Art Week Dubai, Maison Assouline celebrates ‘Andy Warhol: The Impossible Collection’ at INKED’s Warhol-themed pop-up dinners. The book will be displayed and available for sale throughout the dinner series, ‘Warhol’s Superstars.’

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Exploring Warhol’s universe of pop culture, the ‘Warhol’s Superstars’ dinner series invites guests into the galactic mind of Warhol, offering a taste of what could have been a five-course menu curated by the artist himself.

An evocative addition to Assouline’s Ultimate’s Collection, the book is a curation of the 100 quintessential, unique works that define the evolution of this illustrious artist, tracing Warhol’s dynamic career from the late forties to the end of the eighties and creating a stunning compendium, whose pieces, due to their rarity, value, and prestige as part of a museum or other collection, could simply never all be acquired by a single collector. Casual art lovers know Campbell’s Soup Cans and the Marilyn Diptych, but Andy Warhol: The Impossible Collection goes deeper, revealing and revisiting some less ubiquitous yet equally powerful pieces, spanning paintings, prints, sculpture, films, and photography, from Warhol’s astonishing oeuvre.

The book was curated by Warhol expert and former Andy Warhol Museum Director, Eric Shiner. He is also the senior vice president of contemporary art

at Sotheby’s. Prior to this, he was the director of the Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh from 2010 to 2016 and was the museum’s Milton Fine Curator of Art from 2008 to 2010. A leading scholar on Andy Warhol and Asian contemporary art, he lived and worked in Japan for a total of six years and was the assistant curator of the inaugural Yokohama Triennale in 2001. Shiner has curated dozens of contemporary art exhibitions in cities around the globe and was the team leader on the Warhol Museum’s major Warhol retrospective, which traveled to Singapore, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and Tokyo between 2012 and 2014. Notable exhibitions include Andy Warhol | Ai Weiwei in 2015/16, Deborah Kass: Before and Happily Ever After in 2012, and Armory Focus: USA at the Armory Show in 2013.

Also available at Maison Assouline in The Dubai Mall; Assouline’s Ultimate Collections curate a cultural signification through time from around the world and are collectible art pieces in their own right. Each book is hand-bound, lavishly produced with inspiring content from leading luxury brands, from the world of fashion and art.

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H&M HOME Sunflowers Offer Fresh Take on Festive Collection & One-on-one with Concept Designer Johanna Malmgren

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Sunflowers take center stage in this special occasion collection this year, influencing anything from colors to patterns to creating a bright and modern variety with a sunny and warm feel. Combining sunny yellow of sunflowers with warm greens, natural materials, and floral patterns brings the outdoors in and creates a happy spring vibe in any home. The kitchen, of course, is central to every celebration and items such as sunflower mugs, and leaf-shaped plates are key to this collection, along with linen seat cushions in neutral tones perfect for those long Easter meals. Rustic materials, like the jute of a round rug, and details such as insects and butterflies highlight the inspiration from nature while elements such as luxurious velvet, pretty embroideries, and colored glass add interest and elevate this beautiful collection.

What were the inspirations for the new collection? Why sunflowers?

We wanted to create a collection and a table setting that gives you that fresh spring feel, taking the sun and light as our source of inspiration. The result is a collection with lots of greenery and florals, combined with warm green tones and sunny yellow.

Yellow is not only a typical festive color, but it’s also a color that makes you happy, and the sunflower is a perfect statement flower with its beautiful color and size.

What are this year’s table setting trends?

For the new collection, we aimed to capture a spring table setting in southern France with that light atmosphere and the feeling of being close to nature. Combining natural materials together with patterns and palettes influenced by florals and greenery brings nature right into your home and creates a lovely table setting for the festive holidays.

What is your best advice on how to create a nice table setting for occasions?

Don’t be afraid to use color! Set the foundation with a colorful table cloth. Use white dinner plates for a light feeling but work with colorful smaller decorative objects such as mini plates, vases or napkins. Finish it up by adding lots of greenery or florals together with golden cutlery or napkin rings.

How do you make a personal festive table setting?

For a personal touch, mix vintage with modern items. Your grandmother’s decorative gold rim plates will get a new life when combined with new stylish glassware or contemporary candle holders.

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My mom always says: “If you’re going to cook, do it with love.”

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And just like that, winter has ended as quickly as it graced us. I’m pretty sure we all still have that one sweater we bought towards the end of winter and for some reason decided to “save it for a nice outing,” but that never came around and now you’re regretting it.

Yup, I can relate… Fret not! I have just about the right type of “nice outing” for you to look forward to “next winter”. An exclusive, one-of-a-kind concept that only runs for - get this - four months of the year.

Tawla By Jood (“Jood” is Arabic for Generosity) is a seasonal dining concept that began in the winter of 2016. Founded and fully operated by two moms, Suhair & Reem, this magical team of two engage you in a mesmerizing journey of top-quality deliciously cooked “home sweet home” vibes, with a side of ‘fantastic view’ and ‘cutlery.’ Yes, even their plates and napkins are a Mood. the talk - page 104

So, what is it exactly? Well, Tawla season starts every November.

Depending on how grand the event is, sometimes it’s twice a month, and sometimes it’s just one big yummy fiesta a month. You want to know the best part? It’s always on a weekend making it hassle-free from work for everyone to attend this experience.

Every Tawla of the month is set in a different location and supported by a totally different menu… Also, here’s the yummy kicker - it’s ALL homemade.

And I mean, everything!

The ingredients for the appetizers to mains to desserts are all hand-picked, some even home-grown. The moms go as far as making their own jams, flaming hot sauces, clotted creams, and lebnah.

Every Tawla has its own dips ranging from pesto and harissa spreads to olive and lebnah pastes, and all these, on the side of crunchy baked bread strips.

Your typical Tawla buffet menu includes 5 salads, 6-7 mains (vegetarian & vegan options included), 6 desserts, a side table of tea, milk, and biscuits (also homemade), and of course, live music. It’s all you can eat so you might want to be there on time from start to finish.

My biggest pro-tip to fully indulge in the Tawla By Jood experience is to sign up for their February table.

It has become somewhat of a ritual the past 2 seasons - to hold this gracious Tawla in Sadeer Farms. A mini collaboration in celebration of Kuwait’s National & Liberation days: Tawla & Sadeer team up to give you a one-of-a-kind day full of activities, BBQ stations, a live band that takes in requests (yup, they cove patriotic Kuwaiti songs as well) and packages for families with children under 10, so they won’t have to exclude their

young ones from the long trip.

Whether its breakfast, lunch or dinner, food has always brought people together. It’s a time for you to join with your family and loved ones after days of facing off with work and strangers. It’s a time to sit back, relax, and rekindle and even create happy new memories.

Tawla By Jood was founded on those very virtues; Tawla’s number one aim is to give you a break from your busy routine and have time for your loved ones, and what better way to do that than over a delicious Tawla - just like home…

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Lincoln Nautilus The Lincoln Motor Company is the luxury automotive brand of Ford Motor Company, committed to creating compelling vehicles with an exceptional ownership experience to match.

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The all-new Nautilus, Lincoln’s newest entry to the popular midsize luxury SUV market, has launched in the region with a new turbocharged engine lineup and a standard suite of advanced technologies offering the driver assistance from the front, rear and sides.

The 2019 Nautilus introduces Lincoln Co-Pilot360™, which bundles many popular driver-assist features that were previously available only as separate options and makes them standard. It’s incorporated with an array of sophisticated technologies designed to inspire driver confidence. the talk - page 109

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Aston Martin DBS Superleggera TAG Heuer Edition In celebration of its partnership with Swiss luxury watch company TAG Heuer, Aston Martin has launched the striking Aston Martin DBS Superleggera TAG Heuer Edition. Just 50 of these stunning sports cars, finished in Monaco Black paint with red accents, will be available globally and built to a luxurious fixed specification.

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Each of the 50 cars will be accompanied with a limited edition TAG Heuer watch, the DBS Edition Carrera Heuer 02. Powered by a Calibre HEUER 02 Automatic manufacture movement, to stay true to TAG Heuer commitment to its Swiss avant-garde savoir-faire, this exclusive timepiece presents a hexagonal cut-out face matching the grille of the DBS and an embossed black calf leather strap mirroring the leather inside the car. Like the car, the watch will have red detailing and will be strictly limited to 50 examples.

The DBS Superleggera was the perfect choice for this collaboration with TAG Heuer. Aston Martin’s Super GT with its 5.2-liter twin-turbo V12 engine is the ultimate combination of style and power, utilizing modern materials and precision craftsmanship. The car delivers an unforgettable driving experience, and class-leading in-gear acceleration and the innovative aerodynamics meld beautifully with its compelling curves. Nicknamed “the brute in a suit”, the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera is immaculately styled, obsessively engineered and outrageously potent. the talk - page 111

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Maserati At the 89th edition of the Geneva International Motor Show Maserati has showcased the Levante Trofeo V8 Launch Edition, a limited edition of 100 units, at the first and most important exhibition of the year in Europe. This exclusive vehicle was the star of the stand, alongside the other models of the MY19 range.

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The Levante Trofeo Launch Edition will be available not only in the Blu Emozione Matte color presented at the Geneva International Motor Show but also in the unique paints Giallo Modenese and Rosso Magma. The interior features sports seats with a premium full-grain “Pieno Fiore” natural leather, with contrasting stitching, and a “Trofeo” logo embroidered on the headrest, available in blue, red or yellow. The exclusive carbon fiber inserts on the bumpers, side skirts, and specially designed bonnet stand out.

Another premiere of the Geneva Show were the new interiors in PELLETESSUTA™, an exclusive new material made by Ermenegildo Zegna exclusively for Maserati.

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The Ferrari F8 Tributo A celebration of excellence Ferrari has revealed the first official photographs of the F8 Tributo, the new midrear engined sports car that represents the highest expression of the company’s classic two-seater berlinetta.

The name is an homage to both the model’s uncompromising layout and to the engine that powers it – with a massive 720 cv and a record specific power output of 185 cv/l, it is the most powerful V8 in Prancing Horse history for a non-special series car and sets the benchmark not just for turbos, but for engines across the board. The 3902 cc V8 won “Best Engine” in the International Engine of the Year awards three years running in 2016, 2017 and 2018 and, in addition, in 2018, was awarded the title of the best engine of the last two decades.

As these prestigious awards demonstrate, in the automotive world, Ferrari’s V8 engine is seen as the very epitome of sportiness and driving pleasure. This is particularly the case when it is mid-rear-mounted in a two-seater. Ferrari has been honing the scope of abilities of this architecture, which creates an optimal weight balance, the talk - page 114

to perfection for over four decades. The result is the F8 Tributo, which is one of the fastest, most thrilling and communicative supercars ever.

The new car replaces the 488 GTB, with improvements across the board, providing even better control on the limit along with greater on-board comfort. The F8 Tributo punches out 50 cv more than the car it replaces, is lighter and benefits from a 10% improvement in aerodynamic efficiency along with the latest version of the Side Slip Angle Control, now in 6.1 guise. So while the F8 Tributo offers the highest levels of performance of any car in the current range, that performance is also very usable.

The F8 Tributo delivers its 720 cv without the slightest hint of turbo lag and produces an evocative soundtrack.

Instantaneous power is matched by exceptional handling

thanks to advanced vehicle dynamics solutions. These include a new version of the Ferrari Dynamic Enhancer (FDE+) which can be activated in the manettino’s RACE position for the first time, a move designed to make performance on the limit easier to reach and control for an even greater number of drivers. The steering wheel rim is also smaller in diameter to enhance the level of tactility and make the car feel even more agile. In addition, weight reduction measures have cut the car’s dry weight by 40 kg compared to the 488 GTB, further enhancing both responsiveness and driving pleasure without impinging on interior comfort.

State-of-the-art aerodynamic solutions incorporated into the car’s body help ensure that the extraordinarily powerful engine can be fully exploited. As with the 488 Pista, the F8 Tributo’s aero package is directly evolved from the track and it adopts several features from the 488 Pista designed to help manage engine heat, including, for instance, the rearward-angled front radiators and the dynamic engine air intakes positioned either side of the spoiler instead of on the rear flanks.

Designed by the Ferrari Styling Centre, the F8 Tributo is essentially a bridge to a new design language that will continue to emphasise Ferrari’s key characteristics of high performance and extreme aerodynamic efficiency.

The front of the car is characterised by the S-Duct, a solution that made its debut on the 488 Pista, but which has been redesigned to suit the extensive modifications made to this area of the car. The result is that the S-Duct alone contributes an impressive 15% to the overall increase in downforce compared to the 488 GTB. The new, more compact, horizontal LED headlights allowed Ferrari’s aerodynamicists to incorporate new brake cooling intakes in combination with those on the outside of the bumper, the aim being to improve air flow throughout the entire wheelarch and thereby avoid having to increase the size of the braking system to cope with the car’s greater speed.

The new Lexan rear screen showcases the engine compartment and also brings a modern twist to the most distinctive design element from Ferrari’s most famous V8, the F40. The louvres help extract hot air from the engine compartment without impacting the efficiency of the blown spoiler which has been further evolved to increase downforce generated at the rear. The spoiler wraps around

the tail lights, visually lowering the car’s centre of gravity and allowing a return to the classic twin light cluster and body-coloured tail, another signature of the early 8-cylinder berlinettas like the very first in the legendary series, the 1975 308 GTB. The cabin retains the classic, driver-oriented cockpit look typical of Ferrari’s mid-rear-engined berlinettas, but every element of the dash, door panels and tunnel, has been completely redesigned. The new generation HMI (Human Machine Interface), complete with round air vents, new steering wheel and controls as well as a new 7” passenger touchscreen display, significantly enhance the on-board environment for driver and passenger. the talk - page 115

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Masoud and Jafar Behbehani – Motorcycle Men

Kuzmoz du Jour – Xeina Al-Musallam

Al Areen – That Palatial Life

Over the past 40 years, and in particular since establishing his ‘TRISTAR Motorcycles’ business in 1985, for many in the country, Jafar Behbehani has become Kuwait’s ‘Mr. Motorbike’. With four decades of experience in his back-pocket, Jafar now runs the business along with his son Masoud. We met with the high-octane duo in their Shuwaikh showroom.

“We hold off on loving ourselves in hopes of finding that one person who’ll validate us… But what if that person is asleep deep within you?”

With resident blogger – Xeina Musallam @kuzmoz

Al Areen Palace & Spa offers the travel connoisseur complete privacy in an alluring, peaceful haven that is rich in both spirituality and culture.

How do we know? We went to see for ourselves.

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Ferrari Portofino: Driving Your Style Driving Ferraris isn’t just for boys, and the Portofino is Ferrari’s latest V8 GT and looking set to dominate its segment thanks to a perfect combination of outright performance and versatility in addition to a level of driving pleasure and onboard comfort unparalleled on the market. passionsarabia.com/ferrari-portofinodriving-your-style

Abrar Al Ebrahim – Kuwait’s Empowered Potential

In Honor of Grace – Dolce&Gabbana FW19-20

Backstage at the Aigner Show

“I always have projects ongoing on the side, I can’t help but venture into new challenges and opportunities once they are in my way. I don’t want to regret that I once had an amazing idea and I did not work hard to convert it into a reality.” - Abrar Al Ebrahim

Dolce & Gabbana never ceases to amaze us, from one collection to the other, and what struck us most about this season’s runway was the inspiration behind it all.

The art of beauty under pressure – backstage at the Fall 2019 Aigner show in Milan… passionsarabia.com/backstage-at-theaigner-show

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During the press conference held at Zinc (Zain Innovation Center), created to unlock opportunities for Kuwait’s young entrepreneurs, Sofia and the Marzook duo made a special appearance amidst the Kuwaiti media and revealed the Marzook X Sofia Richie glowing Neon Capsule.

In Sofia’s honor, Fahad and Shouq threw a very private and exclusive dinner at their home where Four Seasons showcased their culinary craftsmanship through their newly launched catering service.

Assisted by Luxuria Concierge Services & Luxury Travel, Sofia Richie and her team traveled in luxury from the moment she left her home in LA until she landed in Kuwait.

They were then escorted to the Four Seasons where absolutely no efforts were spared in ensuring her stay in Kuwait was a memorable one.

Marzook, the renowned future-proof brand crafted by the Kuwaiti siblings Fahad and Shouq AlMarzook has launched, in collaboration with the American celebrity Sofia Richie, its best-seller bag… the Lucid Classic, available in three cyber-punk neon shades.

Sofia Richie comes to Kuwait to launch the Neon Capsule Collection of Handbags “Marzook à la Sofia Richie”

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Commenting on their contribution to the event, Ziad Al Fares emphasized the importance of being part of the local community, “Al Fares Jewelry has been accompanying Kuwaiti families through all their joyful moments and having Fahad and Shouq today collaborating with international celebrities as well as selling their designs in New York’s most exclusive Goodman Bergdorf, it is indeed such a happy moment to be celebrated, so we decided to render it more timeless with our jewelry.”

Sofia Richie was dressed in the unique designs of HAMSA fashion. A Kuwaiti brand without equal by Sharifa AlGhanim that combines the Arab culture with the modern lines of elegance; HAMSA delivers a fusion to parallel Sofia’s taste for the exotic and unique.

Inspired by Sofia’s trendsetting style, edgy look, and outgoing personality, the seasonless Lucid Classic collection comes in Fluorescent Yellow, Powerful Red and Traffic Cone Orange with brass hardware and a drop-in shoulder chain. The glassy effect aims at resonating the identity war between our multiple selves, torn between the transparent physical world and the virtual cosmos booming with color. Through this collaboration, Marzook’s latest bags line attempts to tap into the Generation-Z fashion lovers’ world, incorporating their vitality and ambition into the futuristic “Neon” designs.

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Al Hamra Real Estate Co. Marketing and Public Relations Manager, Mr. Abdullah Al Mansour said: “We are proud that Al Hamra Luxury Center continues to be home to unique fashion labels that speak to the ever-so demanding generations of today that crave both sophistication and differentiation. With the growing number of international stores and rise of Kuwaiti designers making their mark on global ramps, it is evident that Kuwait has in many ways transformed the region and taken the lead on adopting the latest fashion trends. Al Hamra, we believe in bringing our customers the very best of local talents, popular styles and refined shopping experiences. This remarkable latest launch demonstrates not only Al Hamra’s appeal to world-class designers, but also our commitment to the Kuwaiti fashion community.”

The successful event saw a large number of eager visitors and VIP guests attend the much-awaited appearance by Sofia Richie herself and the homegrown creative minds.

Taking the fashion scene in Kuwait by storm, Al Hamra Luxury Center recently hosted an event to celebrate the launch of a one-of-a kind collaboration showcasing a new line of hand bags. The event witnessed the special fusion between renowned Kuwaiti luxury brand owners of ‘Marzook’, Fahad and Shouq and American celebrity Sofia Richie take shape for the first time in Kuwait.

Al Hamra Real Estate Co. Celebrates the Launch of ‘Marzook X Sofia Richie’

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The guests got to choose from a variety of designer items, other than the new bag and enjoyed having their leather goods customized and personalized according to their style.

They gave us a chance to personalize the handbag with a complimentary hand painted design by artist Jo Bird, a London-based illustrator, and artist. Jo, who was in Kuwait for a one-day visit, as part of her tour of the Tory Burch GCC stores, added a creative touch elevating the experience of the launch of the Lee Radziwill Bag.

Tory Burch introduced their new Lee Radziwill Bag, a frame bag with lock-and-key hardware and an homage to style icon Lee Radziwill, sister of inimitable Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.

We were invited to the glamorous event hosted by Tory Burch, renowned for their ontrend designer bags catered to organize your life with style and functionality.

Tory Burch Introduces Lee Radziwill Bag

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Harklinikken not only helps clients with thinning hair and hair loss issues, but also those wishing to maintain healthy, beautiful hair. In addition to its proprietary Extract, Harklinikken offers an extensive range of hair care products from shampoos to conditioners, styling products, and nourishing leave-in masks, all containing no artificial color, perfume, silicone, SLS/SLES, petrochemicals, parabens or other problematic preservatives.

The Extract consists of derivatives from burdock root and marigold that have been combined in a 3-step fermentation process. Each Extract is individually tailored and continually adjusted throughout the treatment process, as clients progress through the different stages.

A world leader in the science of hair regrowth, Harklinikken is renowned for unparalleled results, effectively treating hereditary hair loss in both women and men with a customized proprietary liquid Extract. This Extract, when applied to the scalp daily, leads to stimulation of hair growth. Candidates can expect to see results after 3-4 months of treatment, both in terms of re-growth and in the improvement of quality and texture of the new hair.

Harklinikken hair loss experts from the Dubai-based clinic will assess clients online and determine those who can be helped by its pioneering treatment system. The team will regularly visit Kuwait, to ensure individualized treatment and close monitoring of each client.

Harklinikken now treating Hair Loss in Kuwait

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To mark the start of this event Mohamed Naser Al-Sayer & Sons held a press conference at their Ardiya Ballroom, which was attended by Mubarak Naser Al-Sayer CEO, Bengt Schultz COO from ALSAYER Holding, Johan Heislitz Senior Business Director Toyota Sales, distinguished members from Toyota Motor Corporation lead by Toshiyuki Nakahara General Manager, Middle East & Central Asia Div., Engineering team from Toyota Gazoo Racing Team, student groups from leading universities in Kuwait, Senior Managers from ALSAYER along with representatives of the press and media.

The 5 Continents Drive has been introduced to help everyone at Toyota to develop vehicles that excite the company’s customers and exceed their expectations. The sevenyear project of unparalleled scale that has the power to unite all of Toyota’s 370,000 members around the world has now covered four of the world’s continents, since its launch in 2014.

Following the success of its expedition in Africa, Toyota’s Gazoo Racing has arrived in Kuwait for the final stage of its 5 Continents Drive project in Asia, which starts in the Middle East. As part of the itinerary, the team had stopovers in Subiya and Kuwait City.

Toyota Gazoo Racing takes on Kuwait’s unique terrain as ‘5 Continents Drive’ starts final stage

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The exhibition lasted three days from March 7 to March 9, 2019, during which Northern Gulf offered 5% discount vouchers on Hyundai cars as well as an auto finance program to take advantage of the numerous promotions. Furthermore, it offered special installment plans in cooperation with Warba Bank.

Hyundai participated by showcasing its unique range of cars, of which include the Tucson, Veloster, Kona, Santa Fe, Azera, Elantra, Sonata and H-1 in an attempt to satisfy various customers’ preferences, budgets, and requirements.

This annual exhibition aims to provide customers with the opportunity to acquire the car they want at competitive prices with a convenient installment plan. Also, it helps educate customers on the advantages and characteristics of the vehicles displayed and allows them to benefit from exclusive offers and special financial solutions.

Northern Gulf Trading Company took part as a golden sponsor in the Auto Finance Show held in collaboration with Warba Bank. The event took place in Marina Crescent, one of the busiest and most popular locations in Kuwait, that offers unique marketing opportunities.

Northern Gulf Trading Gold Sponsor of the Auto Finance Show in Kuwait

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For this edition, KYS added a further berth, delivering its largest in-water presentation to date. Aside from its renowned impact on the growth of the booming marine sector in Kuwait, KYS always keeps an eye on under-acknowledged local start-ups, granting them commercial access to showcase their products. To further add to its social responsibility concerns, KYS is launching an environment-friendly initiative with the aim of propagating its vision for a sustainable and green world.

Having six successful editions under its belt, Kuwait’s 2019 KYS delivered on its promises to be more spectacular than ever. Every year, KYS makes sure to upgrade its dealerships and outgrow its previous records of brand collaborations, with each successive show meeting clients’ requests for larger showcasing spaces. When KYS was first launched, you would expect to find boats of 50 feet moored on display. Today, with an evergrowing need for bigger yachts, the show hosts a wide variety of 70 – 90 feet yachts.

The seventh edition of the Kuwait Yacht Show (KYS), Kuwait’s most awaited nautical event, returned to the Marina Crescent from March 26 to March 30, to further raise awareness on marine brands and open a new window for dealers to the ever-expanding community of Kuwait and its vibrant maritime market.

Kuwait Yacht Show Returns for its 7th Edition with an International Touch

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The seventh edition of the Kuwait Yacht Show (KYS), Kuwait’s most awaited nautical event, opened at Marina Crescent on March 26 and continued through until March 30. With a list of key marine brands from amongst leading global names including Sunseeker, Azimut, Princess, Ferretti, and GulfCraft, and joined for the first time by brands including De Antonio from Italy, Suprema Marine from Bahrain, plus Al Shaali Marine and Riviera from the UAE, this year’s KYS delivered its largest in-water presentation to date. During this 7th edition, Zain, the show’s Platinum Sponsor, introduced its ZainLife range of products for smart home functionality.

A highlight for visitors was the exclusive KYS 2019 raffle draw where one lucky registered visitor won a Kuwaitmade fishing boat from Gulf Master. Fully accessorized

by Al-Sabeeh marine and Iboat, with a navigation system

by Seas and Deserts, it is powered by a Mercury Engine courtesy of Al-Boom. The five-day-event was held in the Marina Crescent in Salmiya, with KYS well established as a go-to venue for years, and the regular host for Kuwait’s success in recapturing the attention of the region’s marine world. We’re already counting the days until 2020’s 8th edition!

Kuwait Yacht Show scores success with 7th edition

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horoscopes Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 20) Based on the Capricorn April 2019 horoscope predictions, your financial state will be decided by your investment methodology.

Your travel plans will all turn into satisfactory success.

Aries (Mar. 21-April 20) You will have total financial success, and the investments that you will risk binding yourself to will bring you significant returns. You will be successful in your travel plans hence no need for the postponement of the same.

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Aquarius (Jan. 21-Feb. 19) Aquarius personality will be engaged in most educational events thus opening up their minds for future preparation. Sticking to a single workplace will not be possible since you will be changing workplaces due to the change in your career direction.

Pisces (Feb. 20-Mar. 20) Pisces star sign will financially and emotionally support their family.

Pisces children will portray immense respect for their elders as well as discipline. You will, in turn, have career opportunities coming your way which will spiral you even higher in your career development.

Taurus (Apr. 21-May 21)

Gemini (May 22-June 21)

The Taurus zodiac sign will be of great physical and health state and hence will be able to make corrections in their part of life that went wrong. You will have a superb health status this time of the year, and your spiritual being will have grown stronger.

Gemini zodiac sign will have stronger self-esteem that will enable them to achieve their dreams. Your spirituality aspect will increase and will have a decisive part to play in the attainment of your goals.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) Cancer sun sign in 2019 will be at a positive state whereby health will be at the peak. Cancer astrology forecast predicts that your financial status will not only beat the rise but will also be sufficient for your materialistic demands.

Libra (Sept. 24-Oct. 23) You will have to relax and gain spiritual healing as well as take care of your entire being. You will be required to put more effort to achieve greater success. Libra zodiac sign will gain financial support from their spouse.

Leo (July 23-Aug 22) Career goals will reach an attainable level this month due to the attention given to them. The Leo Zodiac sign will not think of other issues other than to progress their professionalism.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 23) Immense good luck will come your way this month and things will seem to work for you without any hurdles. Your conduct this month will please the elders, and they will bless you wholeheartedly.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 22)

Sagittarius (Nov. 23-Dec. 21)

Based on the Scorpio horoscope 2019, you will have an extra blooming personal life. Laughter and joy will be the only things that will be emanating from your home. Scorpio sun sign will make considerable developments in their professional fields.

Sagittarius zodiac sign will endure the possibility of tracking their progress and work much harder in attaining additional ones. The Sagittarius personality will get the motivation to exceed their current pleasure and desires.

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