The Writer’s Blog
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Mia Jafari’s “Midnight Mojito” Bra Design Revealed in Bras For a Cause Middle East Competition
This competition, pioneered by One Wig Stand and Fustany.com, aims to fill the region’s existing fashion hole, as many women in the Middle East who have been affected by breast cancer are unable to find comfortable, affordable and fashionable bras to wear that will accommodate prostheses. The submission deadline for the cause is now closed,…
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Exclusive Preview of Mademoiselle Collection by Poca & Poca
Recently featured as a “Line We Love” on Savoir Flair, Poca & Poca’s Summer 2011 collection has been a big hit amongst style connoisseurs in Dubai. Designer Karolina Gniewek was officially introduced to the city’s fashion scene at an event held by The Fashion Network at Bambah Boutique earlier this month, where guests loved her…
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The Clock Ticks for Designers Participating in “Bras For A Cause” Middle East
June 26th is the final deadline for participants submitting designs for the “Bras for a Cause” Middle East Design Competition. Organizers of the competition, One Wig Stand and Fustany.com, have reported that they’ve received some great designs. For the rest of us, we have a little more than a week to get inspired, and get…
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Accessories Trend: Turbans
If you’re shopping on a budget and want to grab hold of this season’s hottest headwear, check out the “Turban in Big City” available on Modcloth.com. It’s chic, black and simple, perfect forthose willing to try out the trend while staying safe, without fear of committing a potential fashion faux pas. It’s like a hat,…
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Lilly Allen and Sarah Owen attend launch of “Lucy in Disguise” at Boutique 1, Dubai
After launching the summer ready to wear collection of their clothing line, “Lucy in Disguise,” at Harvey Nichols in London last week, singer Lily Allen and her sister Sarah Owen flew to Dubai and attended the launch event last night in Dubai, at Boutique 1 in JBR. The vintage-inspired pieces from the collection were displayed…
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International designers confirm participation in “Bras for a Cause Middle East” competition
The Bras for a Cause competition, pioneered by One Wig Stand and Fustany.com, launched earlier this month. The project aims to fill the region’s existing fashion hole, as many women in the Middle East who have been affected by breast cancer are unable to find comfortable, affordable and fashionable bras to wear that will accommodate…
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I ♥ Fashion I ♥ My Community Runway Show
The Rotaract Club, in association with the Red Crescent Society, held a fashion show yesterday evening to raise funds for charity. The event, called I ♥ Fashion I ♥ My Community, took place at Media One Hotel in Media City, Dubai, and showcased some outstanding designs by emerging and established designers in the city.
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Bras for a Cause Design Competition Launches in the Middle East
A preview of this new design competition was posted a few days ago, and after days of planning, the Bras for a Cause team has finally launched the website, providing details for the eager designers wishing to take part (that includes me)! Artists, students, graphic designers, illustrators, bloggers, breast cancer survivors and influential Middle Eastern figures…
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Accessory Trend: Python-Print Clutches at Boutique 1
Python is a hot print this summer season, according to Savoir Flair Magazine’s Haleh Nia, in her editor’s letter for the May issue. While you can find tons of snake-print summer dresses, gowns, wedges and harem pants on the shelves and racks in stores, Boutique1.com offers online shoppers a great selection of python-print clutches by…
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Accessory Designers May Compete for Cash in the New “Project Runway” Spin-Off Show
While Heidi Klum is a world-famous supermodel and fashion icon, many simply know her as the host of Project Runway. The show (one of my favourite!) gives small-time designers a chance to make it big. They are presented with various challenges (like to design a couture dress from a potato sack, or create a dress…
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