Dubai-based designer Katya Kovtunovich sewed authentic clothes for her Barbie back in her home country Russia as a little girl. Now, all grown up, she’s dressing Lady Gaga and Reem Al Hashimy
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The all-ceramic look: Hublot’s Big Bang Integral
Hublot has launched its Big Bang Integral in three new ceramic colours: white, navy blue and grey, all with built-in scratch-resistance, durability and hypoallergenic properties
CEO presents: Impeccably tailored for the season
Menswear collections this Spring season take a deconstructed approach to style
Video: How sneaker fans are cashing in on the $2bn resale market
The FT meets the key players and influencers in the obsessive world of sneaker resale, where trainers like those from Nike Air Jordan and Adidas Yeezy can make a fortune for entrepreneurs that treat shoes like stocks on platforms including StockX.
Video: Where did the fashion investors go?
Take the glamour out of the fashion designer’s dreamy world and what is left is a business thirsty for investors. And despite 21 years in the GCC, Ali’s fortunes fare similarly. He hasn’t managed to secure a single physical retail spot beyond the Arab world.
In pictures: Best dressed on the red carpet at the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards
Hollywood descended on the red carpet Sunday for the Golden Globes, with hit musical romance “A Star Is Born” the favorite to win big at the first and sassiest gala of the annual awards season. Under a bright California sun, Tinseltown’s A-listers worked the entertainment press and cameras for the first time this awards season at the Beverly Hilton, in the run-up to the all-important Oscars on February 24.
Video: Inside Dolce & Gabbana’s first ever fashion show in Dubai
Esquire Middle East went to Dolce&Gabbana’s first ever fashion show at Dubai Mall. Dubai is not adverse to large scale events, and last night it again proved that it can do so in the fashion space, by hosting a full scale runway show at the Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue from Italian fashion powerhouse Dolce & Gabbana.
In pictures: Fenty Beauty Artistry and Beauty Talk with US pop superstar Rihanna in Dubai
In 2017, the 30-year old Barbadian superstar founded Fenty Beauty, a successful makeup line which is sold in Sephora stores across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Bahrain. Tickets for the event ranged from AED1,000 to AED7,500. The proceeds will be used to benefit the UAE charity Dubai Cares.
Dubai’s new flagship Rolex Boutique offers new luxury experience
Building on a long-standing partnership, Rolex and Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons have inaugurated a new Rolex Boutique in Dubai. Located in the Fashion Avenue, the latest extension of The Dubai Mall – the largest shopping mall in the world by total area and home to more than 150 luxury brands – the boutique represents the epitome of modern retail luxury.
Sixth edition of Arab Fashion Week – in pictures
Hosted on the Queen Elizabeth II cruise ship, the show, which prides itself on its Arab name, opened with angel-inspired and baroque kitsch collections by designers from Russia, Portugal, the UAE, the Philippines, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia and more.
Button it up for 2018: How to wear shirts this year
Custom-made retail house Bombay Shirt Company is reinvigorating bespoke shirts with young, hip designs. Here are three tips on wearing them well
Princess Noura, the new face of Saudi fashion
Great-granddaughter of Saudi Arabia’s founder this month oversaw her country’s first Arab Fashion Week
Video: Dubai model critical of lack of plus size modest clothes
Pakistani model Arfa Shahid says it’s almost impossible to buy plus size modest clothes in shops.
Elie Saab says not considering IPO
Fashion designer says it is too soon to consider initial public offering
Video: Lakme Fashion Week 2017 Highlights
Highlights of 2017 Lakme Fashion Week in Mumbai sponsored by Etihad Airways.
Saudi fashion brand reveals $11,500 bag
Handbag brand uses ethically and sustainably sourced exotic leather and fur