Archive | March, 2012

Right before we set off on vacation, we headed to the epic Splash Fashion Paradise event showcasing the fantastic SS12 collections of this Dubai fashion label. A favourite of ours which mixes nicely into our wardrobe, we equate Splash to Primark for the affordable on-trend looks they bring each season. There jewellery collection is irresistible and one that gets compliments each time we accessorize with it!
Being one of the most talked about events on the March fashion calender, it didn’t disappoint. A show with stilt walkers and breakdancers, calling it a fashion show doesn’t do it justice. It truely was …

Simone Rocha is without a doubt having her shining moment on the international fashion scene. With Fashion Week under her belt, her most recent project has been a collaboration with one of Ireland’s favorite drinks, West Coast Cooler.
 

 
With a successful Spring Summer 2012 collection in stores now, not to mention the collection being photographed on Lady Gaga and then landing the cover of Elle UK  with the said eccentric pop star – Rocha was effortlessly inspired for this bottle revamp.
 

 
Rocha collaborated with West Coast Cooler to design Limited Editions of their Original and Rose drinks, which are on …

Irish designers are making their mark on the international fashion scene. With more and more grabbing the limelight each season, this designer  is one worth knowing about.
Stephanie Grace Foy is an award winning Irish designer who has been tipped as “One to Watch”. Having already featured her designs as part of the showcase of Irish designers worn on the red carpet at the Irish Film and Television Awards earlier this year, she has industry experience with some of fashions great contemporary designers including Mario Schwaub and Bora Aksu.
Her collections have been seen at Vauxhall Fashion Scout which launches some of …

The Hafsa Lodi Label is an eclectic brand from multi-talented Dubai based designer and journalist Hafsa Lodi. To find out her inspirations, likes and loves, we recently had a moment with her at the urban hot spot in Dubai, MAKE Business Hub.

Being a designer studying Journalism, what made you choose a degree in Journalism over fashion?
I have always loved fashion and writing and having started my Journalism degree, I designed pieces and decided to enter the s*uce Design a Dress competition and in 2010 I was shortlisted and again this year. Both creative avenues, I have one semester left …

Another Irish Red Carpet event means a feast for the fashionista watching the red carpet. This time it was the Peter Mark VIP Style Awards 2012. With the categories of Most Stylish Women, Most Stylish Man, Most Stylish Couple and Most Stylist New Comer being open for voting in the weeks leading up to the event, there was always going to be plenty of competiton on the night.
There was so many beautiful & stylish creations on the night, from both Ireland’s up & coming and well established fashion designers held at the equally stylish Shelbourne Hotel. Here are our favorites …

Supporting and showcasing the future of the fashion industry in Ireland, student fashion competitions allow fledgling designers to grow their creative ideas, experience the pressures of deadlines and a taste of working in the industry with models, stage productions and press calls.

Vodafone DIT Fashion Show is one of highlights each year. Founded by talented Louise Conlon and a team of friends in 2003, it has grown as much as the designers have. With a showcase of designs from the budding talent from Ireland, the show displays talent from some of DIT’s great societies as well as the designers themselves, …

Grazia Style Awards are a nod to all things fashionable in Dubai and some of our favourites have been listed. Local and regional designers, bloggers and places to shop! There is a great range of categories to vote for and love to see so many of our favourites shortlisted! Let’s hope those that didn’t make it this year will be on next years fashionable nomination list!

Vote in Grazia Style Awards 2012