Roberto Cavalli unveils “Junior’ store in Dubai

Roberto Cavalli announces the opening of the ‘Roberto Cavalli Junior’ shop in shop in Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates.

The ‘Roberto Cavalli Junior’ store was inaugurated August 7th 2013 in the prestigious Mall of Emirates, point of reference for the luxury brands and important shopping destination in the United Arab Emirates.

The store was opened in collaboration with Simonetta SpA, longtime partner of the Maison Cavalli, and in franchising with Multiplast Trading LLC, a partner specialized in the retail expansion of kidswear products.

The boutique hosts a series a recurring decorative elements, which characterize the ‘Roberto Cavalli Junior’ boutiques such as wooden furniture with mother-of-pearl ivory finishings, Roberto Cavalli Home ivory leopard-print wallpaper, shiny brass hangers, which convey a pleasant and energetic atmosphere made to accommodate unique and surprising collections with an ironic and dynamic spirit.

The following product categories are present in the store: Roberto Cavalli Junior clothing and accessories for boy and girl (ages 2 – 16), Roberto Cavalli Junior Shoes (shoes for boys, girls and infants) and Roberto Cavalli Newborn (0 – 24 months).

With this opening, the Cavalli Maison consolidates the presence of its kidswear collections in the Middle East, after the recent opening of its first monobrand boutique in the Dubai Mall.

BOBBI BROWN invites you to Dubai Mall

Dubai ladies, BOBBI BROWN invites you all to their new outlet at The Dubai Mall!

Stop by the Bobbi Brown store and they'll show you how to look and feel your best from day to night with just a few easy artistry tips!

Until March 16

Dubai Shopping Festival starts Thursday.. Let FG10 guide you!

Dubai’s annual shopping festival is all set to dazzle in its 18th year. The 32-day-long fest promises to be a cultural and entertainment extravaganza, showcasing the city’s festive spirit to the world.

Organised by the Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE), this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival’s theme is ‘Dubai at its best’, highlighting the city’s superior hospitality.

This year’s DSF will run from January 3 to February 3.

The opening ceremony promises to be a spectacular show that celebrates the city’s culture and heritage. A stunning sound and light show at the Dubai Creek will trace the history of the city.

It will followed by splendid fireworks at the Dubai Creek, Al Seef Street and Festival Promenade.

Dubai retailers have already announced up to 75 per cent discounts on electronics, jewellery, watches, perfumes and textiles.

Apart from discounts and deals, shoppers will also get a chance to win big prizes at raffle draws.

The Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group has announced chances to win gold every day during the fest, and the Lexus Mega Raffle is offering a grand prize of LX50.

The organisers will also line up many international celebrities, designers and artists to add glitz and glam to the fest.

Some of the most notable performers will be guitar legend Slash who will jam with Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators on January 31 at the Dubai Tennis Stadium.

There’s also ghazal maestro Pankaj Udhas  who is scheduled to perform on January 10 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

An insight into the bedouin’s desert life in different Arab countries will be presented at the Festival Promenade. The “World of Souvenirs” and the “Tea Oasis” will be hosted on Al Seef Street, while a sports zone and skill games area will be pitched on Al Rigga Street.

The Creek Park will also come alive with the Kids Festival Park during the entire DSF month.

The Downtown will turn fashionably spectacular by parading the latest in designer finery. A street fashion and make-up show are just some of the many highlights.

The Heritage Village will focus on the traditional lifestyle through numerous stalls of Emirati food and artifacts.

Another highpoint will be the Carnival, which will be held every weekend of the fest, showcasing dancers, percussionists, jugglers, unicyclists, stilt walkers and more.

The Global Village is another major attraction that will allow visitors to explore the various cultures of the world in one place. It also offers a host of entertainment and eating out options.

Another highpoint will be the ‘Big Boys Toys 2013’, which is a three-day luxury and lifestyle exhibition that will start on January 31 at the Atlantis Hotel.

Tiny tots will also be treated to fun events, with the Dubai Dolphinarium organising an exclusive show, and cartoon and circus shows.

The organisers DEPE have also announced their decision to award journalists who cover the fest impressively. Journalists from English or Arabic newspapers and magazines will be judged on categories like best feature, DSF prolific writer, best editorial and design team, and best feature-online portal.

Kate Spade New York opens outlet in Dubai Mall

Luxury accessories brand Kate Spade has signed a new deal to expand into the Gulf Region.

Kate Spade New York has signed a new distribution partnership with Jashanmal Group in the Middle East.

According to Arabian Business the new deal will cover exclusive distribution across UAE, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain and will include women’s ready to wear, handbags, small leather goods, fashion accessories and jewellery.

Kuwait’s 360 Mall was the first stop along Kate Spade’s Middle East expansion, with the Dubai Mall outlet opening in April.

Craig Leavitt, CEO of Kate Spade New York told Arabian Business: "We are confident that the Middle East market will be a key growth area for us, and intend to have a meaningful presence in the region, opening in three new markets in the months ahead.

"We are excited about our distribution partnership with the Jashanmal Group as they have a proven track record of strong brand management and aggressive growth plans.

"This launch coincides closely with our expansion into Europe, having opened two stores in London last fall, as we recognise the importance of traffic moving between these two markets."

Tony Jashanmal, Group executive director, added: "We are delighted to announce our association with Kate Spade New York which is one of the fastest growing brands in the US.

"We are confident that this is an excellent addition to our portfolio of accessible luxury lifestyle brands and we are sure that it will offer our consumers an unparalleled sophisticated shopping experience."

Dates for Dubai Shopping Festival 2013 Announced

- World’s greatest retail festivities to run from 3 January- 3 February 2013

- Iconic festival has welcomed more than 42 million visitors since 1996 with total visitor spend of more than US$27 billion

- Festival runs under its everlasting slogan “One World, One Family, One Festival”

And here it comes!! The 18th edition of the internationally acclaimed Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will run from 3 January to 3 February 2013 it was announced today by Dubai Events and Promotions Establishment (DEPE), the Dubai Government entity that organizes the famous event. 

DEPE launched a marketing campaign revolving around the theme of ‘Dubai at its Best’, which builds on the fact that during the 32 days of DSF the city of Dubai presents the best of every thing it has to offer, painting the city in a festive mood with a unique blend of shopping, prizes, promotions and entertainment. It’s a winning combination that has helped to put Dubai firmly on the map as one of the world’s leading retail destinations.  

Dubai now boasts the largest collection of international retail brands in any world city with the exception of London and DSF has become one of the world’s best-loved shopping events with a unique and diverse range of retail experiences - from city and street markets, to traditional souks, to world-class shopping malls. 

As well as tax-free discounted shopping, visitors to Dubai during DSF can look forward to hundreds of events and activities - from international concerts, musicals and shows to sporting, outdoor, and fashion events as well as the ever-popular fireworks over picturesque Dubai Creek. 

More than 70 of the city’s spectacular malls will participate in DSF 2013, with bargains, promotions, sales and special offers.  There are thousands of chances to win daily and weekly prizes organised by participating malls and retailers; with raffle prizes including everything from cars to jewellery to cash.  Shopping during DSF lasts day and night with the highly popular Night Souq, initially introduced in 2003, returns for another year.   

Layali Dubai, a signature DSF event, will entertain visitors during weekends with a series of concerts by local, regional and international musicians; while the DSF Carnival will feature performances by international artists, acrobats, percussionists, dancers and more. In addition, DSF’s spectacular fireworks and laser shows will dazzle Dubai visitors and residents every day during DSF.   

Dubai Fashion has become a must-attend event with high impact stunts such as the world’s longest catwalk and biggest makeover providing plenty of opportunities for entertainment and haute couture.

Always one of DSF’s biggest draws, Global Village will open for festival season. This unique shopping and entertainment destination features pavilions from countries around the world showcasing their unique products and cultures, alongside  entertainment, events, food stalls, rides, sports activities and daily lucky draws. 

Launched in 1996 under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, to position Dubai as a leading tourist destination, Dubai Shopping Festival has stayed true its famous slogan 'One World, One Family, One Festival' and, up to its 2011 edition, has attracted more than 42 million visitors from across the world with a visitor expenditure close to US$27 billion.  

Vogue Café and GQ Bar to open in Dubai Mall

Dubai Mall is preparing to welcome the Vogue café and a GQ bar, both titles belonging to Condé Nast.

Diversification is the name of the game over at Condé Nast. The international publishing house responsible for Vogue , Vanity Fair , Glamour and GQ already has designs on a fashion college , and is now set to conquer the Middle East with a Vogue café and GQ bar.

A new Vogue Café (there is already one in Russia) is slated to launch in Dubai by the end of the year, but this being glossy fashion bible Vogue , it will be housed inside the world's largest shoe store.

Level Shoe District, a 96,000 sq ft luxury retail space, will stock more than 250 shoe brands and is situated in Dubai Mall at the foot of the world's tallest skyscraper - the 828 metre-high Burj Khalifa.

"The expatriate community and the local Emirati community are very conscious of brands," said Stuart Nielsen, director of Conde Nast's restaurant division, which was launched in 2010. "People always love to eat and drink, and we see an opportunity because they love fashion."

The Vogue Café will not serve alcohol, but a hotel-based bar inspired by its men's title, GQ , is being plotted for launch in Dubai early next year, would.

The company is planning to open another GQ Bar in Istanbul this year, and has signed deals for Condé Nast establishments in Bangkok and Singapore, Nielsen said. It is also considering opening cafés in Mideast cities closer to Dubai, including Kuwait City and the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi.

HOT COLLABORATION: LadyFozaza x BOW Exclusive Video

FG10 has always been a FAN of fashion collaborations!! 

so this was a personal TREAT that we couldn't wait to share!!

ENJOY THE EXCLUSIVE VIDEO 

we are PROUD to announce the Exclusive Collaboration between LAdyFozaza and Bow this Valentine 2012, with a 1 off Blazer design that will make you fall head over heals with Fashion!

The design takes the form of the trendy boyfriend blazer—a style that was repeatedly revealed on SS2012 runways as well as the HOT trend that is the COLD shoulder!

THE LIMITED EDITION VALENTINE’S DAY BLAZER, DESIGNED AND

PRODUCED BY TWO OF DUBAI’S MOST PROMINENT HOMEGROWN BRANDS BOW AND LADY FOZAZA will be SOLD exclusively at one of the most celebrated Fashion Boutiques in Dubai S*uce.. 


Your invitation to the Launch will follow.. 


STAY TUNED!!

Steve Madden Is On My Mind!!!

Looking for 70s inspired shoes from platforms and wedges, time to hit Steve Madden. For the past 2years since it hit Dubai Mall I have been obsessed, they are very comfortable and reasonably priced and the styles are gorgeous.

Steve Madden can be found in Dubai Mall and Emirates Mall, so ladies Summer is here prepare your pedis, and head to the store...

Love these!!!

Images sourced from Stevemadden

FG10 covers: The Making if the GUCCI BAG!

FRIDA GIANNINI 

creative director of Gucci

Frida Giannini’s unique talent and modern vision have fueled her rise as the leading creative force behind one of the world’s most celebrated fashion houses.

Born in Rome in 1972 to an architect father and art history professor mother, Giannini studied fashion design at Rome’s Fashion Academy before apprenticing in a small ready-to-wear house.  In 1997, she went to Fendi where she worked as a ready-to-wear designer for three seasons before being named designer for Fendi leathergoods.

In September 2002 she joined Gucci as Handbag Design Director.  Two years later she was appointed to a newly created post, Creative Director of Accessories, where she assumed unprecedented control of bags, shoes, luggage, small leathergoods, silks, fine jewelry, gifts, watches as well as eyewear.  Giannini flourished in this expanded role, and brought a powerful new perspective to Gucci’s accessories collections.  Using the Gucci archives as a starting point, she transformed house classics such as the Flora scarf pattern and equestrian iconography into novel and hugely successful designs. 

In 2005, she was named Creative Director of Gucci Women’s ready-to-wear, in addition to her responsibility for all accessories.  In 2006, she took over menswear, thus rising to sole Creative Director of the label.  Giannini accepted this significant responsibility with aplomb, quickly establishing her individual stamp on the house. Her design approach and focused management style are informed by sharp confidence and decisiveness, as well as her uniquely feminine and distinctly Italian point of view.

The combination has proven to be powerful, as witnessed by her consistent ability to design collections, which not only influence global fashion trends but that are also directional at retail. Under Giannini, a new design oeuvre for Gucci has emerged, one which celebrates the house’s inimitable past and its expertise in luxury craftsmanship, all the while adding youth, color and a playful extravagance.

The WORK behind THE BAG!!
From the past to present

Gucci workshop, Florence, 1940s

 picture courtesy of Gucci

Craftsmen, Gucci Florence workshop, 1940s

picture courtesy of Gucci

Craftsman, Gucci Florence workshop, 1953

photo taken by Foto Locchi

was a joy to watch! such CRAFT! made me fall back in love with GUCCI

In Its 90^th Year Gucci Brings Florentine 

Craftsmanship to Dubai

May 11^th, 2011 – In the year that sees the celebration of its 90^th anniversary, tonight Gucci will host a private cocktail party at its store in the Dubai Mall on occasion of the Artisan Corner, an exclusive event that brings the craftsmanship of Gucci’s Florentine leather goods factory directly to its clientele. On May 11th and 12th, the House's most skilled artisans will be stationed at custom-built workshops and will offer a unique viewing of time-honored traditions.  As they assemble some of the most iconic handbags, customers can witness first hand the meticulous attention to detail and superb craftsmanship that is involved in the production of every item in Gucci’s leather goods collection. 

The hand-crafted products will be personalized with hand-embossed monogramming and will feature a special inside plaque embossed with the location and date. Clients that make a purchase during this event will receive a personal letter from Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini, thanking them for their purchase.   The Artisan Corner display includes custom work tables, a sewing machine, a leather stand, and metal tools, as well as additional background materials which show the products’ evolution from mood board to sketches. An accompanying video display will show Gucci’s artisans at work over the years, also reflecting the fact that these skills are handed down through family generations.

Following Dubai, the Artisan Corner will travel to Kuwait and Qatar later this month.

THE SKETCHES! 

LOOOVE THE COLOR! 

such a summer fun bag about town!

ahhhhhh and the love affair begins!!!

The Fashion Fwd crowd!!

our Doonz being all cute and trying to run for it with 

her LOVE the gucci bike! lol

THE BAGS!!!!

LUSTING OVER!!!!!!!

couldnt help take a sneak peak

at the rest of the boutique at dubai mall

spotted....

*images belong to fashiongossip10*

CoLor me Blind with Sandra J. Bags this summer!

Summer is all about COLOR, COLOR and stripes... to be honest... its almost a bit of everything but whatever works for you! by all means dress it up! but dont go too crazy! Give each piece its spotlight and have FUN with fashion this summer... here is a good way to start... 

how about some ARM CANDY??

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Marami

The Dubai Mall

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FG10 Covers Bambah Fashion Show

Fashion Repeats! All of Spring/Summer 2011 trends was on the Runway tonight at Dubai mall but in Vintage. Owner of Bambah boutique Maha Al Rasheed showed us that Whats in Now, was in previous decades. From 70s wide length pants, 50s&80s floral dresses, 80s sequin dresses and bright block colours were all on the runway... I just love how Maha styled the models, very playful and cheerful! Looks like its time to head to Bambah this weekend....

Love!!!!

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