Archive | October, 2011

The mission of Dress for Success is to promote the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire, a network of support and the career development tools to help women thrive in work and in life.
Dress for Success Worldwide recognized that low-income women who are entering or re-entering the workforce need professional clothing.  Since 1997, the non-profit organization has provided clothing, confidence and career boosts to almost 600,000 women around the world.  In New York City alone, Dress for Success has provided more than 65,000 women with professional interview attire.
Now it comes to Dublin. Spear heading its arrival to Ireland is Off the Rails …

Belfast-based fashion designer Una Rodden is another success story to come from LSAD, and has been making her mark in the industry for over a decade. Like many success stories in the fashion industry, all the hard work and long hours can pay off the moment you find yourself in the right time at the right place, which Rodden is fortunate to have been in.
Rodden has dressed a host of celebrities including Mischa Barton, Ruby Wax and Sharon Corr  & Nadine Coyle.

Her eponymous boutique, Una Rodden Couture in Belfast city centre’s Upper Arthur Street, is a showcase for her designs, as well as cherry-picked …

With Dubai Fashion Week just closing, the next fashion event on the calendar is the second Berlin Dubai Festival. With co-operation and support from The Pavilion Downtown Dubai, Zayed University Dubai and Esmod Berlin University of Art for Fashion, the festival runs from October 29th till November 2nd 2011.
This year’s focus is on fashion and the creative industry in Berlin and Dubai seeing many Emirati Designers taking part in events throughout the festival. With both cities emerging with great culture, style, creativity influenced by their cultural and geographical surroundings, this partnership puts a spotlight on the talent on offer from Dubai and …

Bras for a Cause Dubai Edition was held earlier this week in The Monarch. Welcomed with a wonderful pink rose courtesy of Worood , ladies were treated to an aura-b.com pop-up shop selling lots of Breast Cancer inspired t-shirts and bras designed by some of the regions great designers including Kage, Bow and Maison Rana.

Many other fashion designers including Joe Challita, Milia M, Krikor Jabotian, Amal Murad, Nadine Mezher, Poca & Poca, Neon Edge, A…sh by AbirAchkar, Catherine Deane, JZ Couture, Mia Jaafari, Noon by Noor, Domakaya, Sartori Sartori, Tasche, Nadine Zeni, J Walking in Style, Alison & Marie, Sev Sev by Sevan Kouyoumjian, Tashkeil, RK Design, Margherita, …

Anna Dello Russo is another Vogue fashion icon with incredible personal style. A long sleek mane is to Anna Dello Russo as a sharp cropped bob is to Anna Wintour.

 Not afraid to push the boundaries with hem lines as a 48-year-old woman and a love of hats that Issabella Blow would be proud of, her style is so eclectic. A collector of fashion and jewellery, Anna Dello Russo has one of the most covetable wardrobes there is. 

 
Previously holding post at Conde Nast Italia as Fashion Editor for Vogue Italia, she reigns as Editor-at-Large and Creative Consultant of Vogue Japan.

Peter O’ Brien is an iconic Irish Designer who boasts an impressive resume of design experience with industry greats like Chloe, Givenchy, Christian Dior and The House of Rochas. Having worked with these great Parisian fashion houses, Peter O’ Brien created his own collections – Peter O’ Brien Couture Collection in 2000 as well as high street collections for AlWear and most recently for the Dublin department store Arnotts.
Featuring his signature colour palette of black and navy dipped with white and taupe throughout  the Autumn/Winter 2011 collection , the attention to detail in the structure of his silhouettes is flattering.

With …

October is international Breast Cancer Awareness Month and there are so many initiatives going on worldwide to create awareness, inform women and men alike, as well as support such a worthy cause.
Many brands and companies promote products and services that support the cause, giving proceeds to the campaign. Pioneered by Estee Lauder, many other brands create awareness and offer support like Twizzermann, Creme de la Mer, Magnolia Bakery, Adidas and many more.
Events have been going on all around Dubai like The Big Pink Tea Party but many more are still to come. Here is just a brief look at some of the …