Aarohanam is ascension. A Sanskrit word that has a deep spiritual significance marking the journey of a being from the gross to the subtle, from solid to sublime, from darkness to light. This phenomenon inspires the collection. It portrays elevation from reason to innocence, letting go of every construct to become one with the natural… Gaurav Gupta ‘Aarohanam’ at Paris Couture Week
In her private album, the actress Marisa Berenson describes a pivotal moment in the early career of her grandmother Elsa Schiaparelli. It was 1927, and Elsa was admiring a friend’s sweater. Upon learning it was made by some Armenian knitters, she tracked them down and commissioned a sweater of her own, which, Berenson writes, “she… Schiaparelli: An Everyday Sensation
Celebrating the most romantic feelings, the House unveils the Le Cœur des papillons capsule dreamed up by Maria Grazia Chiuri. Echoing the inspirations of the Dior cruise 2024 collection, these irresistible pieces are adorned with a multitude of intertwining flowers and butterflies, forming a precious heart. With infinite poetry, this motif – conceived by artist… Dior: The Le Cœur des Papillons Capsule
As we step into a year jam-packed with excitement and possibilities, Harvey Nichols – Dubai unveils ‘The New You’ campaign – a celebration of fresh beginnings, bold choices, and brave styles. Curated to empower your New Year’s resolutions, the Spring Summer 2024 collection brings together a wide lineup of the most coveted womenswear, menswear and kids wear labels along… Harvey Nichols – Dubai unveils ‘The New You’ campaign
When the weather map turns from yellow to orange to deep, deep red, smart travellers look north for the cool spots. Max Mara feels right at home in Scandinavia, thanks to its hip metropolises and the accessibility of Nordic design. But epic natural landscapes and a folklore redolent of mystery and magic offer Max Mara… Max Mara Resort 2024 takes a fresh look at florals
A legendary Parisian department store Galeries Lafayette in Dubai invites the shoppers to step into ‘My Festive Dreamworld’ and embark on an enchanting journey this holiday season. French Designer Charles de Vilmorin brings a magical tale to life, where a paintbrush transforms a young girl’s dreams into a burst of colors and poetry. Prepare to… Galeries Lafayette Dubai invites into its Festive Wonderland
For the Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023-24 Valentino show, a Château is, to Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli, a metaphysical entity, a context that can itself be recontextualized. Witness to a past time, a space bears traces of the lives lived within it – formerly emblematic of notions of elitism and status, a Château can today… Valentino Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2023-24
The Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 23 moves in such currents of richness and symbols of abundance. Each majestic piece is intricate and ornate, carefully created with impressions from the natural scenes and rituals of the revered kingdom of Thailand, where rich cultures of gilded splendor inspire the imagination and artistry of Elie Saab. To… Elie Saab Haute Couture: Symbols of abundance
Ever since she first exploded on the Parisian scene in the 1920s, Josephine Baker has been a muse to artists of all types: Whether on screen or on stage, through the written word or the sculptor’s hand, her life has been mined for inspiration time and again over the past century. So, the only thing… Dior Couture: an ode to Josephine Baker
For Chanel’s Spring-Summer 2023 Haute Couture collection, Virginie Viyard and Xavier Veilhan headed to Gabrielle Chanel’s apartment at 31, Rue Cambon and found inspiration in the collection of objects, sculptures, drawings representing lions, does, stags, birds and camels displayed at this emblematic address. Reinterpreting the apartment’s bestiary in an exquisite way fit for a Couture… Chanel’s Spring-Summer 2023 Haute Couture collection