Archive | December, 2011

ethical muse is one of the newest brands to hit Dubai promoting conscious consumerism and ethical awareness in a fashionable way. From the New Year it will be stocked in The One concept store in Dubai. We had the pleasure of “A moment with…” Christina Decker from ethical muse.
What was your inspiration for ethical muse?

 
Ethical fashion is considered a contradiction by some, how important do you feel it is for someone to be responsible in their purchasing decisions whether it is in fashion or general consumerism?
Ethical fashion has so many facets. An ethical ethos in fashion is something that …

A Central Saint Martin’s alumni, Amal Haliq is an Emirati jewellery designer who has been creating stunning pieces using beautiful materials and stunning gem stones for a number of years. With a previous career in Human Resources, Amal followed her long time love of jewellery.

18kt Gold Ring with Azrumalchite and Blue Sapphire Stones

Synonymous with luxury in fashion, beauty and homewares, Brown Thomas ranks amongst one of the world’s top high-end department stores sitting alongside names like Harrods in London, Galeries Lafayette in Paris, Bergdorf Goodman in New York and Holt Renfrew in Canada.
Once upon a time Brown Thomas, formerly know as Switzers embraced the joy of christmas with magical festive windows for children. There was the momentous visit to see the man in the red coat and getting a well deserved “I Saw Santa at Switzers” badge.

With simple elegant dresses to edgy sheer tops, Le Grana offers fashion lovers a collection mixed with style, comfort while staying fashion forward with a great selection of pieces.

Contributing experience from Dubai and Canada in fashion and styling, it adds to the vision of the brand. Drawing inspiration from fashion capitals including London and New York, the designs are cosmopolitan yet elegant. Able to carry you from day to night, it is such a versatile collection.

Designed by Grana Khan using luxe jersey materials to give a slinky yet comfortable feel, the garments still remain form-fitting and feminine. Embellished with …

Known for dramatic shoulders and eclectic prints & embellishments, Lady Fozaza is finally coming to Dubai. Spotted on some of Dubai’s most stylish including Huda Kattan, Tala Samman as well as an array of fashion bloggers. With celebrity sightings on Kim and Kourtney Kardashian, these eye-catching, show stopping blazers are about to be available on our doorstep! 

Launching in Dubai on December 21st in one of the cities favourite fashionable department stores, we look forward to seeing the latest creations by the talent Al Anoud Badr and watch Lady Fozaza bloom…
www.ladyfozaza.com
Images courtesy of Lady Fozaza

Patricia Keilthy is the joint course leader for one of Europes leading Fashion Degree courses in Limerick School of Art and Design (LSAD). Nurturing the growing talents of young designers and forging paths for others, alumni of this world-renowned college include Joanne Hynes, Una Burke and Tim Ryan.

We were incredibly privileged, thanks to our Irish fashion contributor Sarah Duggan to have “A moment with…Patricia Keilthy“
What are the characteristics of a good fashion designer?
There are a variety of levels of design in the fashion industry, all of them equally valid and significant. The qualities that a designer will need working for high street labels will be …

We recently received our copy of the bi-annual publication Herself, which is a high-end fashion publication with a difference. It is all illustrated. From designer advertisement campaigns to editorials and fashion shoots, all images are illustrated.
Featuring portraits of fashions best know icons and matriarchs, all in couture in illustrated form, it also includes interviews with “The Legendary” including Maria Callas, Jackie O, Audrey Hepburn and Imelda Marcos as well as “I Am” featuring Anna Dello Russo, Margherita Missoni and Mary Katrantzou.

  Our favourite by far as to be the Disney princesses in couture. From Elie Saab to Dries Van Noten gowns, the …