fashion
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Editor’s Picks @Boutique 1
I recently joined Boutique 1 as the Online Fashion Editor/Stylist! Here are my Editor’s Picks from last week’s Fashion Insider: Shop online here.
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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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Evil Eyes at Holly Fulton SS2013
Scottish designer Holly Fulton showed her Spring/Summer 2013 ready to wear collection in London today, and her pieces featured an eyeful of Middle East inspirations—in a tasteful, creative and fashion forward way, unlike Jeremy Scott’s tacky sequined leopard print burqa. Known for her expertise in creating prints, Holly Fulton’s designs mixed eye-popping icons with aztec…
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Phashionable Philanthropy: Project Sina
With rampant honour killings and acid burnings of women in Pakistan, it’s no secret that the nation needs some shaping up—and what better way to start than empowering the women? L.A.-based initiative Project Sina aims to create economic opportunities for the class of underprivileged women in Pakistan. By producing t-shirts decorated with their own hand…
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For Velvet Magazine: “Covered Up Culture on the Catwalk”
Abaya-Inspired designs swept the floors of catwalks at F/W 2012 Fashion Weeks — As Paris Fashion Week came to a close this season, dark and dazzling design elements no doubt inspired by women from our deserts were plainly present on the runways, with designers like A.F. Vandevorst and Rick Owens going as far as to…
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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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Jumpsuit of the Day: Rihanna In Monochrome Floral Lace
Yesterday, Rihanna left her hotel in London wearing this gorgeous jumpsuit! It’s bold floral lace print and slouchy style are perfectly in sync with this season’s trends, and the covered-up look suits the R&B singer, who is more often seen wearing skin-showing ensembles. The photo just went viral yesterday, so I can’t seem to find…
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