EXUBERANT ART OF SCHIAPARELLI

EXUBERANT ART OF SCHIAPARELLI

“For me, dress designing is not a profession but an art.” Elsa Schiaparelli  SCHIAPARELLI HAUTE COUTURE, AW23 redefines surrealism, blurring craft and art form to haute couture, totally and truly unconventional, dramatic and arrested collection. Daniel Roseberry achieved his ambition to create a dreamlike decadence and to incorporate artistic elements that evoke a sense of timelessness in his designs, which included large-scale faux fur operas, gowns covered in exploding duvets and crystal structures that defy…

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QUANTUM OF SPECTRE

QUANTUM OF SPECTRE

“The electric car is perfectly noiseless and clean. There is no smell or vibration. They should become very useful when fixed charging stations can be arranged. But for now, I do not anticipate that they will be very serviceable – at least for many years to come.”The Hon. Charles Stewart Rolls, Co-Founder, Rolls-Royce, 1900 In the early 1900s, Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce, predicted the electric future of the motor car. After purchasing an electric…

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KEY TO DESIGN EXCELLENCE

KEY TO DESIGN EXCELLENCE

The e4m India Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) honored India’s most creative talents in the field of advertising design at a dazzling ceremony at the luxurious Taj hotel, hosted by the exchange4media group. Some of the biggest names to win gold have been Disney Star and PepsiCo, with Tata Motors and Zydus Lifestyle Ltd. also taking home gold. Other big names that have won gold include WickedGud and Noise, as well as Facebook and The Museum…

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CHANEL LOVE FOR HOLLYWOOD

CHANEL LOVE FOR HOLLYWOOD

The Resort 2024 show of Chanel was held at the renowned Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, demonstrating the brand’s enduring association with Hollywood. An expansive movie screen dominated the set, with double C’s everywhere, the runway resembling a basketball court that was later transformed into an after-party roller rink. Models walked down the runway, with the film backdrop featuring the iconic Los Angeles skyline and beach. The collection featured a more feminine and youthful style…

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ETHEREAL ELEGANCE OF FERRAGAMO

ETHEREAL ELEGANCE OF FERRAGAMO

Ferragamo celebrated the launch of the Maximilian Davis Spring/Summer 23 collection with a styling masterclass at the Dubai Mall boutique with Lana Katramiz & Gael Hojali. Flashes of fetishism, including glossy leathers, second-skin fits, and micro shorts, contradict the lazy, seaside elegance of modern Hollywood. Tank tops, polo necks, and leggings are examples of elevated everyday basics. Their simplicity makes them seem almost wicked. Easy knits are either wide-woven to show the flesh underneath or…

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DUBAI THE GLOBAL ESPORTS HUB

DUBAI THE GLOBAL ESPORTS HUB

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the inaugural Dubai Esports Festival (DEF) 2022 was held at the Expo City and included various events and activities. The festival had a B2B esports conference, the Initiate Summit, which brought together experts from the international and regional esports industry, where leading agencies, teams, tournament organizers, platforms, and publishers came together to showcase the future of the…

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PARISIAN ELEGANCE OF SAINT LAURENT

PARISIAN ELEGANCE OF SAINT LAURENT

The Saint Laurent FALL 2023 READY-TO-WEAR show was held in a contemporary giant black YSL-logo box at the foot of the Eiffel Tower with floating big golden chandeliers lighting up the gold runway tapestry, the luxurious setting the scene for an enviable selection to follow. With functionality a reoccurring theme this season in design, and Anthony Vaccarello, the brand’s creative director, interpreted it through stylish elegant workwear essentials. Models appeared in an office-inspired uniform of…

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DIOR, EMPOWER THE MODERN WOMEN

DIOR, EMPOWER THE MODERN WOMEN

“Whatever you do, for work or play, do it with passion!” – Monsieur Christian Dior Dior presented its Fall-Winter 2023/2024 Women’s ready-to-wear collection at the Paris Fashion Week, with a spectacular installation suggestive of a giant octopus spanned the length and breadth of the runway, its color-rich fabric tentacles gleaming with thousands of tiny lights. It was the work of Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos. The key to this editorial look was the 1950 classic detailing,…

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THE AIBC OF SIGMA

THE AIBC OF SIGMA

In May 2021, the Dubai government sponsored the prestigious AIBC Dubai summit in the strong show of support. The Dubai government welcomed the AIBC Dubai to ‘one of the safest countries in the world’ and expressed their strong support, saying that they welcomed the event and issued the AIBC UAE – Dubai Summit with a permit for its upcoming conference. The Dubai government endorsed AIBC in an official letter, and the government spoke of their…

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HERMES TARGETS THE FASHION TRAVELLER

HERMES TARGETS THE FASHION TRAVELLER

“Clothes need to feel beautiful against the skin, and they need to be practical, too,” Hermes artistic director, Véronique Nichanian. This was an evening of lightness and glamour at Hermès, a collection combining nostalgia with exceptional quality and timeless design. The Hermès’ Fall/Winter 2023 collection was especially notable for its move away from the house’s classic elegance and toward an edgier, sexier look that displayed subtle futuristic details and bold colors. Véronique Nichanian on the…

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