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24 This and That

Beauty isnt just skin deep at this Korean
dermatology clinic; Bottega Venetas
signature Knot comes to Doha; the day
whenAlice Temperley met Doha bloggers;
treading on Mahatma Gandhis maxim of
see no evil, hear no evil and talk no evil.
26 Food Matters

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Richard
Sandoval explains what keeps bringing
him back to Doha.
By Ayswarya Murthy

28 On Fashion

Aigner wants to merge its history with its
outlook for the future.

By Debrina Aliyah

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Art Matters

By Roger Smith

Dia Al Azzawi documents the brutal

story of suffering and anguish in times
of war through his evocative work.

30 Market Report

Little charms that inject heart and
meaning into holiday gifts for a festive
season.

42 The Thing

Setting gemstones in NTPT carbon is a new
adventure for Richard Mille.

31 On Art

Ania Wojtowicz explores themes like
temporary spaces, belonging and
community in Qatar through the prism of
the fully furnished home.

Features Qatar

By Ayswarya Murthy

32 Test Drive

If the Wraith Black Badge was person, he
would be a handsome thug dressed in a
Tom Ford three-piece suit.

48 Doorway to Angkor

Transcending time while temple hopping in
Siem Reap.
By Ayswarya Murthy

By James McCarthy

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In Fashion

An Earnest Beck
Aigner wants to merge its history with its
outlook for the future.

EPIC HEIGHTS
Top left: A strong direction for the
brand from Christian Beck; pictured
here are bags from Aigner's FW 16
collection.

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THE VISUAL OF AIGNERS current season campaign never fails to put a

smile on the face of even the most seasoned fashion observer. After all, who
can ever say no to the joyful representation of everything life and fashion
that is embodied by design legend Iris Apfel? The 94-year-old personality,
never lacking in vibrancy and penchant for colors appears along with model
Toni Garrn in a series of shots that spotlights Aigners fur coats, tailored
jackets, and of course, the most important protagonist of them all, the bags.
Theres something more than just a juxtaposition of the models age and
time at play. The very earnest Christian Beck who has helmed the brands
creative direction for nearly five years is adamant season after season to
drive home the point of merging the brands history with its outlook on the
future. That was the positive challenge I loved, to define the future with the
past, Beck says. And he has done a brilliant job so far, even if he doesnt
need to shout about it from a pedestal like many of his contemporaries. The
affable and boyish persona in his signature black jeans and white tee
waltzes quietly backstage from models to bags, and from shoes to make-up
with little fuss, only with the aim of presenting
another great show.
The bags Iris Apfel clutches in the campaigns are
full of character, each holding their own to the
seasons fantasy theme of Epic Heights. With fringed
and metallic hardware, they reflect Becks vision of
merging '90s grunge influences with luxury
materials. The colors are reminiscent of the raw
mountainside while the shapes are structured after
sleek modern architecture. I think we have managed
to combine the brands timeless soul with innovative
designs and just something extra, Beck muses. The
something extra has been the undercurrent that has
been slowly bringing the brand into the realm of the
hip and the cool in recent years. It is one thing to
appropriate the houses storied craftsmanship to good
use, but another to cleverly put new spins on the
products. A new collection can always be seen as
something vivid which develops among a long period
of time. The inspiration lies in the air, you just have to
catch it, the designer says.
The Cybill bag, starting off with its conventional
shape, has gone through a revolving door of
superlative colors, prints, and innovative additions
since Becks new vision, sealing its fate as the houses

ALL IMAGES COURTESY OF AIGNER

BY DEBRINA ALIYAH

Floating through the streets and

breathing in the here and now is
something very inspirational for me,
says Beck.

most signature offering. Its repertoire of sibling

bags have also manifested in unexpected and eyecatching versions. The box-shaped mini Chris with
an unusual diagonal zip is a little powerhouse
rendition of its original hobo size while the Carla
goes for a clean and luxurious formal appearance
with a sharp silhouette. A new addition to the
family is the Tonda, which undoubtedly will be a
street-style star this season with its on-point round
shape and flip-up opening a handsfree
ornamental piece built for the everyday woman
jetting from one place to another. Personally, Im a
big fan of people in the street in their every-daylife. Floating through the streets and breathing in
the here and now is something very inspirational
for me, Beck explains.
Clearly Beck has been caught by the essence of
the fur, which is intricately linked to the seasons
ode to the mountains. Appearing as details and
little touches to the bags, the luxurious material
completes the aptly cozy collection. But as
important as it showcases the house as purveyors
of fine fur, it also denotes its commitment to
sustainability of the fine material.
The work of bringing together quality and
modernity is timeless. It kind of slows down the
face pace of time of life today, which for Beck, is
the true reward of his earnest work.

LUXURIOUS MATERIAL
Timeless designs are Beck's forte and
he celebrates fur in his ode to the
moutains collection.

November-December 2016

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Market Report

Holiday Juju

Little charms that inject heart

and meaning into holiday gifts
for a special festive season.

Clockwise from top left: Necklace, QR3,258, Shourouk,

Earrings, QR8028, Noor Fares, Choker, QR1164, Andra
Neen, Ring, QR10,076, Andrea Fohrman, Earrings,
QR3380, Sophie Buhai, Necklace, QR1028, Katerina
Makriyianni, Earrings, QR5,932, Percossi Papi, Rose wood
bracelet, QR275, Taleed

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IMAGES COURTESY OF (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT): SHOUROUK, NOOR FARES, ANDRA NEEN, ANDREA FOHRMAN,
SOPHIE BUHAI, KATERINA MAKRIYIANNI, PERCOSSI PAPI, AND TALEED.

BY DEBRINA ALIYAH