Dubai
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Hafsa Lodi Spring/Summer 2013 – “Bedouin Ballerina”
It’s finally done! Here are the pieces from my latest collection: Tutu Croisé Pirouette Arabesque Arabesque colours Arabesque embellished collars Adagio Avant Travesti – white Travesti – black Travesti- light blue Available next week in s*uce stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. For orders and inquiries please send an e-mail to hafsa.lodi@gmail.com, and become a fan…
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For Velvet Magazine: “Hippie Chic: Reemami“
Last month, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dubai-based graphic designer and fashion designer Reema Al Banna, and was delighted as she walked me through her latest collection, a modern-day fairytale full of flounce, floral prints and fringes. Shot at a local farm, Reema’s Spring/Summer 2012 campaign captures the essence of the free-spirited and whimsical,…
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Hafsa Lodi SS12 “Collarful Creations”
My SS12 collection, “Flucture” by Hafsa Lodi was recently released in s*uce boutiques across Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and I’ve just completed producing a follow-up collection of shirts with embellished collars. I took the basic design of the “Nada top,” the best-selling shirt from my 2011 collection, combined it with funky and trendy prints, and…
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For Velvet Magazine: “Sole Man”–My Interview with Giuseppe Zanotti
I had the pleasure of meeting shoe extraordinaire Giuseppe Zanotti when he was in Dubai last month for an interview with Velvet Magazine. It was held at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray hotel on the Palm, and though we were in the C Club – a lavishly decorated gold room, he was extremely down to earth…
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Wearing Valerie (+ Win Your Own On The Fierce Diaries! )
I recently wore the “Valerie” shirt from my SS2012 collection “Flucture” by Hafsa Lodi, to Dubai Mall while attending Grazia Magazine’s styling event at Diesel, and Dima Ayad’s “Butterflies” launch at S*uce. Here are some photos from the night: www.shadesandcoffee.blogspot.com www.styleunderfire.com www.desertfabulocity.com HOW TO WIN YOUR OWN VALERIE SHIRT: I’ve teamed up with Nadya (pictured…
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Sneak Peek: Collars from “FLUCTURE” By Hafsa Lodi
If you follow me on Tumblr, you may have noticed my recent obsession with collars. Here are a few shots of collars from my upcoming collection, “Flucture”: Flowers + Studs + Vintage Buttons = the final “Flucture” collar: All will be revealed at the end of this week! “Like” my Facebook Page for more…
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Confessions of an Emerging Designer – Read My Feature In Velvet Magazine!
Get a copy of this month’s issue of Velvet Magazine to read a piece I wrote about from the point of view of an emerging designer. I interviewed the regional designers behind Wafa Saifa, Lady Fozaza, Le Grana and Anaya so that they could give some tips to aspiring fashion designers in the Middle East.…
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Wafa Works Wonders With Her SS12 Kaftans
One of my favourite designers in the region, Wafa Saifi combines class and elegance with an ethereal Eastern flair. Her skirts, tops and dresses are all gorgeously made, combining colours, textures and fabrics with innovative expertise, but my favourite pieces are her kaftans! The word “kaftan” does no justice to these Wafa Saifi beauties. More…
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Bold & Beautiful Blazers by Le Grana
A fellow Dubai girl and graduate of Ryerson University, Grana Khan held an intimate but EXTRAVAGANT preview for her SS2012 collection last week in the garden of her Dubai villa. While her asymmetrical skirts were definitely gorgeously draped, and shirts and blouses creatively cut and beautifully embellished, I was attracted most to her blazers! Here…
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Currently Craving: Cape from POCA & POCA
My favourite jumpsuits sold in Dubai are created by Karolina Gniewek, designer of Poca & Poca. Earlier this year, I tried on some of her designs at O Concept and fell in love! On Monday, Karolina, in association with The Fashion Network, Savoir Flair and United Designers, displayed her new “Merry Christmas” collection at the…
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