Dubai
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Currently Craving… FYUNKA: The Banana Taepei of Arabia
Months ago, the “Banane” Birkin-printed canvas shopping bags created by Taiwanese brand Banana Taepei were a hit amongst brand-savvy enthusiasts, who finally found a way to show off their love for Hermes without emptying their wallets. I even spotted one at a party in Dubai. But Banana Taepei, move aside and take us off of…
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Currently Craving… “Designed By Sara” T-Shirt
Fashion graphic tees seem to be the “in” thing to be making in the Middle East. Back in June, I wrote a post about the Qatari fashion brand √FML², whose designs are sold in Dubai’s S*uce Boutique, along with Fyunka tote bags, created by Jeddah-based graphic illustrator Alaa Balkhy. Cute, bold and practical, the bags…
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Dear Pamela Geller…Kim Kardashian’s Abaya is Really Not a Form of Cultural Jihad
In her latest disillusioned rant, Pamela Geller attacks Kim Kardashian, who is in Dubai this week to launch her fragrance at Sephora, and promote the opening of Millions of Milkshakes at Dubai Mall. “Instead of being a role model and standing for free, empowered women, she [Kim] donned the cloth coffin and went around looking…
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“HERE BE MONSTERS”- My Lady Gaga Cover Story for Gulf News tabloid!
My first feature story was published today in Dubai, and it made the cover of Gulf News tabloid! The article is about Lady Gaga, and how her iconic fashion influence is interpreted in the UAE. Kristen Duff, Zubaida Ali (ButterHotShoes.com) and Nadya Hassan (TheFierceDiaries.blogspot.com) were interviewed as university students who take fashion inspiration from Gaga.…
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Win a Professional Makeover with Ahlan! Live and Pastels
This competition calls out to women living under Dubai’s scorching sun, who feel they are in desperate need of a summer makeover! Ahlan! Live has teamed up with Pastels Hair & Beauty Salon to offer three lucky women the chance of a lifetime. The three winners will first meet with stylists for exclusive one-on-one consultations.…
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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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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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Jumpsuit of the Day: Sarah Owen wearing Lucy in Disguise
Lily Allen, along with her sister Sarah Owen, recently launched a vintage-inspired fashion line called Lucy in Disguise. Last night, they attended a launch party for their summer ready-to-wear collection at Harvey Nichols in London! Sarah Owen arrived at the event dressed in this beaded harem jumpsuit from the line.
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Accessory Spotlight: Montaigne Runway Gloves
Nasrine Dechache, the designer behind Montaigne, showed her collection at the I ♥ Fashion I ♥ My Community event that took place in Dubai last week. Models dressed in her funky leggings and embellished tees appeared as if they had dipped their hands into wax or paint, before strutting down the runway. Nasrine completed her…
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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.
Hafsa Lodi 