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PHOTOGRAPHER
ROBERT ALTAMIRANO

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FASHION EDITOR

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BUSINESS HEAD

GLAM gets an exclusive behind-the-scenes look

at the Making Of campaign for new Italian fashion
label, Bella La Vita Milano. Founded by three
sisters, the Milan-inspired brand proposes a total
look collection with a truly feminine feel that
exemplifies fine Italian style. Crafted entirely in
Italy, the collection comes alive in their campaign
through the gorgeous Ilaria Bici. Check out the
Making Of video on GLAMs FB page.

EVENTS OF THE MONTH

TINIE TEMPAH FOR COACH BACKSTAGE
Coach will be hosting a private concert, exclusive
to the regions VIPs and social influencers on 8th
April on Fort Island, Madinat Jumeirah. A friend of
the brand, Tinie Tempah embodies the qualities
that creative director, Stuart Vevers uses to
describe the Coach guy - his style expresses his
individuality. Tinie Tempahs exclusive
performance celebrates the newest Coach store
opening at the Dubai Mall. For 75 years, Coach
has been inspired by the sounds of New York City
and is proud to support emerging and established
musical artists through Coach Backstage.

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DISTRIBUTION SUPPORT ARJUN TIMILSINA

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RADAR

APRIL 2016
AN EDIT
OF THINGS
THAT ARE
HOT NOW

ANIMALS ARE NOT CLOWNS

Elisabetta Franchi has just launched a
line of special statement tees to voice
her support for a campaign boycotting
circuses that use animals as performing
acts. The tees made their debut on the
designers recent AW2016 runway show,
with strong images and clear messages,
Circus is not fun for animals and
Animals are not Clowns. The two pieces
are part of the collection that includes
an Animal Free line featuring clothing
produced entirely without materials
of animal origin: eco-friendly furs and
feathers, dresses, tops and skirts in
artificial leather, as well as handbags
and small accessories. The designer is an
extraordinary member of Italian animal
rights group, LAV, and the project is part
of the groups battle against the public
financing of circuses. The special tees are
now available on the brands e-commerce
site, while one euro from every sale of
the Animal Free line will be donated to
LAV to support the important projects
undertaken by the association.

EDGARDO OSORIO FOR SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

Salvatore Ferragamo celebrates its
100 years in Hollywood with the
launch of a womens capsule shoe
collection in collaboration with
Edgardo Osorio. The collection
sees Edgardo playfully channel the
houses iconic designs from the 30s,
40s and 50s, and reinterpret them for
the contemporary woman. Inspired
by Ferragamo classics like the
rainbow wedge, the polka dot shoe,
and the wing shoe, some of which
designed for Salvatores original
Hollywood clients such as Mae West,
Joan Crawford, and Marilyn Monroe,

the collection consists of 11 styles and

is a fun mix of bows, lace and wings,
patent, suede, nappa, cork, stones,
and feathers. Edgardos South
American culture and sophisticated
design aesthetic encapsulates the
Ferragamo lifestyle, says, Salvatore
Ferragamos creative director,
Massimiliano Giornetti. This
collection is the perfect, modern
twist on the true spirit of Salvatore
Ferragamo: irony and playfulness,
attention to detail, creativity,and a
touch of eccentricity, combined with
the ultimate in comfort and luxury.

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CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN X HOLLY FULTON

The shoe designer has been popping up on the runways during
Fashion Week and one of the cutest collaborations we spotted is
the one with Holly Fulton during London Fashion Week. In their
second season collaborating, a graphic take on earthy utilitarianism
came in the shape of the classic Chelsea Boot, suitably called
Masterboot. This was customised exclusively for the show in
velvet prints that complemented the shades of monochrome,
buttercup yellow, dirty pink, and rich chocolate browns, within
Hollys collection. A sense of the outdoors can also be seen in a
new style, customised in advance of the Christian Louboutin A/W
16 collection debut. Almond-toed and block-heeled, the Chicaboot
strides purposefully onto the runway in teddy fur and velvet
prints. Drawing inspiration from British artist David Inshaws The
Badminton Game, the collection explores the practical needs of the
Holly Fulton woman, all seen through a luxurious, magical haze.

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PALAZZO EMPIRE
Versace introduces the Palazzo Empire, the new soft and unstructured
It Bag for the crisp days of spring. Versatility is the name of the gamethe bag can be carried two ways, either in the hand or across the body
with the wide coloured strap, while inside functional pockets help
keeps our stuff all organised. Available in calfskin, croc or python,
the bag is defined by the brands signature Medusa head. As with the
spring/summer collection, the colours are ready for the urban jungle,
in either utilitarian shades or popping colour. I love the new Palazzo
Empire bag. It is perfect for women in the city today, making their
way in the urban jungle, says Donatella Versace.

LE SAC 11, A SPECIAL PROJECT

BY GIORGIO ARMANI
To celebrate the brands 40th anniversary, Giorgio
Armani proposes Le Sac 11, a new top-handle bag for
the classic moments. The number 11 was chosen for
its symbolic value; the double-digit number is the day
of his birth as well as the number of the building that
is the historical headquarters of the company, in the
secret heart of the Brera district- Milan. Available in
three sizes, the bag is made from a range of leathers,
including crocodile skin, tanned leather, and calfskin,
in different colours. It features precious metal fittings
and covered rivets at the handles closure.

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SAFARI
ESCAPE
The bold new proportions of
slightly boxy button-downs
paired with super-wideleg pants, remind us of the
adventure wardrobe perfect
for a safari escape into exotic
lands. Just as it fits in the wild
landscapes, the silhouettes
are equally enticing in our
urban jungles. The tapered
shapes exude promptness and
formalness, yet the cotton and
linen fabrics complement with
a touch of casualness that is all
the rage now in mix and match
dressing. The shirt-dress goes
from day to night, with just a
quick update of accessories,
while the trends main print
motif of navy stripes sets the
mood for effortless luxury.

BY DEBRINA ALIYAH

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Trousers with side pockets, QR75.

Cropped high-waisted trousers, QR203.
Shirt-dress, QR245.
Frayed top, QR165.
Uneven blouse, QR165.
All items available from Zara Landmark Mall.

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Suki metallic cotton-blend tweed top,

Iris & Ink, QR723, The Outnet.
Tunic dress, Iris & Ink, QR638, The Outnet.
Cropped trousers, Tome, QR1,802, Per Lei Couture.
Linen trousers, Tome, QR1,911.
Navy striped dress, Tome, QR5,442.

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BRIGHT RAYS OF

SPRING
Spring Summer 2016s definitive
collections hit our shores.

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LANVIN
What is more important today, how it
looks on the photo or how it feels on the
body? I felt urged to explore these two
extreme realities in fashion today, Alber
Elbaz questions the role of the designer:
the evolution from couturier to creative
director and ultimately image-maker, We
have to produce an image that creates buzz
and sells bags, shoes, perfume and
accessories. Its not always about the body
but its about the photo, the rapidity, the
technology Enter the highlight of the
collection, the Body Dress. Playing on the
illusion of the body form, the draped and
flowing jersey outlines different shapes
and cleverly combines sensuality and a
tinge of sexiness. Plunging necklines and
naked backs sculpt the ideal form,
exploring the body in three dimensions.
The story continues with flat digital prints,
jacquards, silks, and lam crepes, covering
skirts, dresses, parka jackets, t-shirts and
blouses with iconic logos, perfume bottles,
handbags and shoes, for a powerful visual
and urban vibe la Faubourg Saint-Honor.

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BOTTEGA VENETA
For me, being outside is the number one thing. The
more I can get out of an urban environment, the better
it gets. This collection started with the outdoors, hiking,
sailing, big nature, says creative director Tomas Maier.
Specific fabrics and techniques are eccentrically mixed,
crossing between the technical and the romantic.
Functionality inspires the details with hiking rope,
clasps, drawstring pulls, and grommets as accessories,
while the asymmetry of the sail defines crisp,
voluminous dresses. Its about materials and what you
can do with them. We create all our own materials, so
we can push ahead and do something different. This is
for the individual, the eccentric, the exceptional. Bags
feature leather or exotic skin rope trims, alongside bags
with marquetry in exotic skins and a revisited slouchy
style from the archive. Sterling silver jewellery looks
aged, as if the gold has worn off, with tourmalines and
smoked quartz, and new cats-eye sunglasses feature in
the collections signature metal rope details. As seasons
before, shoes are flat with espadrille lace-ups and
platform clogs, as well as trekking sandals, each one
with its own unique webbing. There is a romance to the
trip, to travel, to the trek in the open air. It is an
invitation from Maier for us to get out and travel.

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BALENCIAGA
The collection is an entirely white spectrum
in shades of ivory, eggshell and cream. Each
of the looks in the collection is a personal,
poignant homage to the values of the house
by Alexander Wang, as he takes a bow from
the brand. The collection is approached as a
kind of excavation, casting an X-ray eye on
couture shapes to reveal the underlying
bones and foundation. In gradually peeling
away the layers of strict volumes and
history, the garments are given new life, a
sense of lightness and ease. Humble fabrics
including silk satin, linen, lace, cotton
poplin, and drill were chosen and mixed to
create softly floating textures. Silk bias trims
on ruffled satin dresses have been
hand-worked with water to achieve the
softest edges and curves. Raw-edge cotton
trousers are hand-washed and handpainted, worn with ruffled and smocked
camisole tops. Undercurrents of sport and
utility are woven into the collection- tiny
chain mail links are playfully sewn into
bralettes and trouser waistbands to mimic
urban underpinnings.

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MARC JACOBS
This collection is a celebration of all that is present
,irrespective of its place in time. I have always found
comfort in the familiar and the frequent return to
the things that move me visually, emotionally and
intellectually. It is an acknowledgement of
moments past now so digitally present and a
consideration of the innumerable moments
captured in the fleeting now, Marc Jacobs says. The
digital manifestation is the Scream Queen, a
graphic collaboration between Marc Jacobs and
Instagram collage artist Doug Abraham, paying
homage to both cinematic history and Americana
with an assemblage of screaming female faces
resembling classic Hollywood actresses. The use of
tweed, silk cady, denim, and guipure is predominant
in the collection. Guipure is a luxurious fabric
choice that has been ever-present throughout
Jacobs career and here it embellishes the most
ornate pieces of sequin-embroidered squiggle and
floral skirts, boldly paired with marching
band-inspired knits and as full evening gown looks.

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PHILIPP PLEIN
Philipp Plein continues his narrative into the
world of hip-rock, a modern day fusion of
hip hop, heavy-metal, rock, and rap inspired
from the punk scene. The woman this
season is bold, brash, and fearless, wearing
studded flat booties, vintage jackets, and
sunglasses from the houses inaugural
eyewear collection. The pitch black and
shiny silver clothes are heavily embellished
with silver metal studs, whether over jacket
shoulders, down dresses or heavily knitted
breast plates. Metal knit chain-mail dresses
are as soft as silk, molded coq feathered
skirts recall tutus, crystal cages create new
dress straps, leather tops and skirts have
been sliced into micro ribbons and
showered in a trail of suede.

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PAUL SMITH
Independent minds and a gentle rebellion
against sartorial traditions see tailoring rules
subverted in sleeveless jackets and bias cut
skirts, whilst couture fabrics are offset with
nave screen-printing techniques. Optimistic
shades prevail on panels of print, the pleats of
concertina handbags and liquorice stick-like
leather belts. Loose silk-screening is inspired
by methods used by Smith at the beginning of
his career, with a dash of imperfect
hand-done approaches adding a little charm
to the collection. The silhouette exemplifies
the confidence and independent spirit of the
collection, with bias cuts in skirts, volume in
trouser legs and extreme peak lapels.

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EMILIA WICKSTEAD X
SWAROVSKI
The British designer, a member of the
Swarovski Collective, embellished her
feminine, retro-inspired looks with bright
Swarovski stones. Crystal eyes shone from
the shoulders of tailored tops and the
hems of full skirts, while satin collars were
embroidered with a bold crystal check.
Floral silk jacquards also came to life with
an additional layer of beaded crystal
flowers. The crystal eye details were
inspired by George Cukors The Women;
theres a little t-shirt one of the characters
wears with beautiful eyes, so I thought it
would be really fun to play with that. The
check came from this play on the 50s and
60s, and those really punchy geo-type
prints from that era. The crystals on the
floral were used to emphasise the print
which played a big part this season. Floral
can be really old-fashioned sometimes
but I wanted to bring it to life with the
crystal, I loved the contrast of having the
two florals together, which had a lot of
impact, says Emilia.

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GIORGIO ARMANI
The collection, named Fil Rouge, plays on one
of Giorgio Armanis favourite shades of red. It
makes a statement about a new femininity
that is strong and powerful, without losing
touch with the soft side. Unusual
combinations, redesigned proportions and
innovative overlays create ethereal
silhouettes with a focus that is always on the
body. Armanis signature jacket is even softer
than usual, and enveloping, and is paired with
flowing trousers. Small boleros and cabans
feature jacquard patterns or weaved ribbons,
while the jumpsuit reveals the legs and
flutters. Ribbed trousers in technical organza
are worn under skirts and dresses, and skirts
are hemmed above the knee. For the evening,
the play on overlapping and transparency
shimmers, and embroidery creates bands and
motifs. Wedge sandals mark the new
direction, as do the brimmed and wavy hats.

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MARNI CAPSULE
The Marni Capsule collection is conceived as a
moodboard that is separate from the catwalk
show and expresses a precise feeling that
strengthens the eclecticism and experimentalism
of the Marni world. Marnis taste for the mix and
the mash goes to the extreme here, celebrating
utter sophisticated individualism with a fluid
silhouette, softly broad shoulders and lengths
that come together jaggedly. Flower embroideries
appear on the sporty blouson, while crystal or
boule buttons close severe calf-length skirts.
Proportions are experimental with boxy jackets,
multi-layer skirts, and fluid pant suits. Exuberant
and lively, prints run on short shifts, long dresses,
and fluid leisure suits with the ease of a pyjama.
The palette is pictorial and unpredictable with
severe tones of black, blue, burgundy and grey
contrasted with notes of yellow, dusty pink and
red. Accessories play with materials and textures,
mixing precise design with a taste for the offbeat;
intarsia boots with chunky wooden soles, robust
pumps with pragmatic straps, intarsia shoppers,
and the brands iconic Trunk in python.

SS2016 IN THE BUZZ

FELIS SUNGLASSES
Going behind the making of Felis sunglasses,
its clear that Bottega Veneta is charmingly
bringing its signature intrecciato motif into
more contemporary interpretations. The Felis
combines shape and functionality and is
driven by the vision of creative director Tomas
Maier, who always emphasises on the houses
tradition of understated elegance. The
cat-shaped sunglasses adornments are
hand-weaved by the houses artisans with
acetate, recreating the iconic intrecciato motif
on the upper part of the black frames. Modern
and feminine, the Felis features the worlds
thinnest polarized mineral lenses with
integrated plaque hinges and a customised
hand-woven leather case with a matching box.
The glasses have been produced in a
limited-edition numbered batch and only two
pieces are now available in Qatar.

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FENDI FLOWERLAND
Its all about flowers for Fendi this season, but
in a graphic and confident interpretation.
Studded leather and fur flowers bloom
everywhere- from short dresses to fur coats
passing through bags, accessories and shoes.
Dubbed Flowerland, the iconic Baguette,
Peekaboo, By the Way and Dotcom bags get
the multicoloured treatment too, with a
flowery field mixed with leathers and exotics.
The new Double Baguette Micro features
luxurious flower applications on leather and
python, while accessories such as foulards,
bag charms and the Strap You are also
invaded by flowers, giving a unique feminine
touch to the look. Shoes complete the
flowery experience with touches of leather,
python and fur flowers with studs.

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THE
ART OF
THE
FUTURE
The Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2016 collection is about stylistic role-playing.
Imagine yourself as an actress, expressing different characters through a universe
of multiple scenes, which of course, call for different sartorial interpretations. The
collection envisions these different aesthetic environments and brings out the evolution
of a classic, urban wardrobe that reflects the different style personas that a woman can
have. The concept is gradually remastered and begins to find roots in the use of key
materials: linen, silk, leather, python and shagreen, that come to life under the expertise
of the houses celebrated savoir faire. Focusing on some of the seasons key pieces, we
unravel how the master artisans crafted Louis Vuittons visionary collection.

BY DEBRINA ALIYAH

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Cropped
blouse in
washed printed
herringbone
pattern silk.

READY-TO-WEAR
Pleats preparation.

Defining the pattern

placement for a canvas in tulle
with metallic embroideries.

Hand finishing of a
cropped knit top.

Manual shaping of the

gussets. This leather
working gives the bag
its specific shape.

CITY STEAMER BAG

Hand stitches
finalising the
shaping of the bag.

Hand painting of
the edge on the socket.

Hand painting of the edges.

Precise placement of the

handles on the body.

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Patent calf leather
low boot and heels
ready to be attached
to the upper.

Outsole placement.

Hand positioning
of the metal tip.

Plain calf leather flat

richelieu. Leather strips
are hand-woven.

THE SHOE

FASHION JEWELLERY

Manual sandblasting of a palladium

and strass bracelet. Sandblasting will
give a patina effect to the palladium.

Assembly of a palladium
and strass ring.

Filing of a palladium
and strass cuff.

Assembling the links

of a chain necklace.

MILITARY FOR SPRING

Regional designers instil a sense of
strength with army-inspired details.
BY DEBRINA ALIYAH

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Bougessa
Faiza Bouguessa takes us away on a peaceful
summer voyage adapting the safari spirit to sleek and
modern silhouettes. Continuing with her signature
aesthetic of contemporary Arabian silhouettes, the
collection also introduces fresh looks, feminine
proportions, and a refreshing earthy and contrasting
colour palette that evokes a modern safari escape.
The designers inspiration of a free-spirited woman
who enjoys travelling the world and discovering
new horizons, translates in the precise tailored
cuts, added to details such as bold buttons, elegant
lace-ups, defined pockets and sharp shoulders. The
minimal designs are constructed with natural linens,
fresh cottons and flawless crepes, with key pieces
including a two-tone signature jacket abaya, a blazer
abaya, a Saharienne shirtdress, and safari pants.

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Huda Al Nuaimi
Always remember, only shooting stars break the mould,
says Huda Al Nuaimi about her SS16 collection named
Stars. Evoking a military chic meets towering tribal
warrior concept, the name Stars is symbolic of hope
and her dedication to the fashion craft. Inspired by the
mood and emotion of the desert landscape, the collection
features a palette of military hues imbued with elements
of tribal safari. Cover-up comes in the form of a full
length khaki abaya with drawstring waist and ruched
sleeves, which can be worn over the pencil skirt and crossbody army top. An air of luxury is added to the collection
with a rich berry coloured drop shoulder star kimono. A
delicate white lace crop top is paired with classic culottes
embodies while sleek understated structure comes in the
form of fringed cuffs. For a dash of African tribal, a safariprint skirt is matched with a full-length abaya.