Dubai hosted a series of fashion festivals introducing local designers to the public: Dubai Design Week, Fashion Forward, and the first Arab Fashion week in the region! New Suite by Coach
New York-based Coach has reopened the doors of its flagship boutique at The Dubai Mall. The new boutique was designed by Stuart Wivers, art director of Coach, as well as the designer and president of the creative agency Sofield Studio, William Soffield. The interior of the store is decorated in bronze tones and light wood, and vintage furniture is placed in separate male and female halls. Expanded by more than 25 percent, the new boutique fits perfectly with the new concept in the luxury segment of the trading industry that Coach is preparing for the brand's 75th anniversary in the new year.
70s style
The UAE and neighboring countries of the Middle East are stormed by the Polish designer Magda Butrym, who presented the pret-a-porte women's collection at Bloomingdale's multi-brand store - Dubai. Focusing on her personal style, Magda made leather and suede the fundamental elements of the Autumn-Winter 2015 season. A bit of metal, sequins and fur - and the rock and roll image of the 70s is ready. The army of designer fans is growing, among them - Kim Kardashian, Anya Rubik, Christy Tigen and Lena Perminova.
Apple x hermes
During the long-awaited presentation of Apple in San Francisco, the American company introduced the first Apple Watch Hermès, the straps of which were created by the French Fashion House. The watch is available with straps in three styles: Single tour (single strap), Double tour (double strap) and Cuff (bracelet-cafe). Both companies have become iconic in their fields, creating a product that combines both high technology and timeless style. The straps are made of expensive Barenia leather. Products will be available in Dubai from the end of the year for prices starting at $ 1,500.
#HMBalmanation
The Swedish conglomerate H&M was once again surprised by the collaboration with the eminent Fashion House. This time, the Parisian company Balmain decided to please the fans of the brand with a collection with more affordable prices. The mass market for designers is an excellent portal for introducing people with their crazy ideas. Therefore, the creative director Olivier Rusten, who brought the House to the level of the phenomenon of popculture, took the chance and presented the most recognizable models that he had once developed for Balmain. Its capsule collection will be available at H&M boutiques from November 5, including a boutique at The Dubai Mall.
Redrawing at Balenciaga
The news of the season was the departure from the Balenciaga Fashion House of American designer Alexander Wang, cultivating street style. Immediately after showing his spring collection for Paris Fashion Week, Kering Holding, which includes the French brand, announced a new designer as the art director of Balenciaga. He became the Georgian designer Demna Gvasalia, head of the trendy Parisian group of designers Vetements. Recall that last year, a graduate of the Antwerp Academy of Arts, Demna Gvasalia, as part of Vetements, became one of the finalists of the LVMH Prize young designer competition, and before that, he worked for 8 years as the chief designer of Maison Margiela studio. Gvasalia's debut work for Balenciaga will be the collection "Fall-Winter 2016-2017".
Lanvin black tie
The French House introduced the evening men's collection of Lanvin Black Tie. Specially for the holiday season, creative director Alber Elbaz developed several models of classic tuxedo suits, as well as stylish accessories. Brogues are stitched in black patent leather with the signature gros grain effect. The same shoe model is also available in navy blue and burgundy color that is trendy this season. Velvet loafers are made in the traditional goose foot print. The costume also comes with leather belts and cufflinks made of pearls, crystals and metal. And of course, the image is crowned by a butterfly from Lanvin, which is presented in black and other colors.
Fashionable turbans from Bonnesque
Grace Kelly, Sheikh Moz and even Rihanna inspire street style fans to try on this attribute of the eastern peoples. Oddly enough, the turban instantly changes the style and gives the image a glamorous touch. Just a year ago, Bonnesque opened in Dubai, creating unique hats for women. Turbans are their calling card.
"Bonneski" (from the words "bonnet" - a cap and "burlesque"), as they are called by the founders of the Design House Maria Bashkova and Don Appel, are sewn and decorated manually by craftsmen using expensive, high-quality materials. On silk, delicate lace, velvet, satin and cotton, patterns are embroidered with beads, sequins, crystals and then decorated with large brooches. The Parisian grand couturier Paul Poire introduced the world of haute couture. The designer was so inspired by Asia that, in fact, he became the founder of the Orientalism movement, introducing a turban, as well as kimonos and elongated tunics. You can choose hats for different face shapes and looks at www.bonnesque.com.
