3 new places to shop right now

LIQUIDO

Featuring active wear and swimwear, Brazilian brand Liquido opens up shop at J3 Mall on Al Wasl Road. Marking the label’s first international concept, the new store stocks beachwear, fitness wear, casual wear, yoga wear and kids wear.

MICHELE BELAU

A new name to look out for at City Walk, the Brazilian brand (we’re beginning to favor them!) recently unveiled its Spring 2015 collection that reinvents femininity, romanticism and sophistication this season.

URBANIST

Urbanist is design-focused, bringing …

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Jaguar Style Stakes winners crowned at 2015 Dubai World Cup

Dubai’s racing calendar came to an end on Saturday evening with yet another outstanding turnout to the world’s richest horse race, the 2015 Dubai World Cup. Attracting the very best international and local talent from the world of horse racing, the event also saw hundreds of Dubai’s dedicated fashion followers competing for the top spots in the iconic Jaguar Style Stakes.

Once again, the Jaguar Style Stakes arena …

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Runway Notebook: MB Fashion Week Madrid – Entry #5

JUANJO OLIVA

Oliva’s eclectic Fall 2015 collection points to a few design influences, from retro to gothic to city chic. The highlight pieces are found in the subline of whiteout looks, including a number of interesting takes on the sartorially ambiguous jumpsuit.

Post by La Moda Dubai.

MIGUEL VIEIRA

Portugal native Vieira unveils some of the sharpest looks we have seen in seasons. Intricate brocades, jacquard and two-tone textiles add …

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Runway Notebook: MB Fashion Week Madrid – Entry #2

ETXEBERRIA

Spanish menswear line Etxeberria takes suiting to another level with its AW 2015 collection. Featuring alternative silhouettes, functional cuts and luxe materials, the house creates a collection of suits and separates for the daring man.

DAVIDELFIN

Set in a gothic show where models sashayed on black carpet runway along a line of lit candles, the Davidelfin collection is devoid of colour, yet rich in innovation in terms …

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Runway Notebook: MB Fashion Week Madrid – Entry #1

DESIGUAL

Desigual sticks to its guns and features its signature busy designs for Fall 2015. Prints and patchwork galore deviate from the season´s traditional greys.

DUYOS

With the exception of a few sequins pieces, Duyos was all about clean lines, soft fabrics and the many dimensions of fur.

ROBERTO VERINO

Verino unleashes a Spanish take on London´s iconic cosmopolitan grunge. With all kinds of twists to various British …

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Get that dewy look from Dior’s SS2015 couture show

Want to get the fresh, dewy look that models at Dior’s Spring/Summer 2015 Haute Couture show sported? Peter Philips, Creative and Image Director for Dior Make-Up, explains how to get it down to a tee.

He used pure, luminous make-up that provides a soft match to the psychedelic inspiration of the collection created by Raf Simons.“I wanted to create make-up that gives a sense of fluidity, clarity and appeasement. …

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Shoe sales to shop this weekend

If you haven’t been living under a rock, you probably already know that the past two weeks in Dubai have been an absolute sale fest. With meerkat-like ears for bargains, UAE shoppers flocked the warehouse sales at Landmark, Chalhoub and Brands Bay, to name but a few.

However, there are those of us who prefer snagging a bargain without forgoing basic first-world comforts such as air conditioning and …

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Weekend Warrior: Rogo’s roller coaster dining experience

With so many options for outdoor activities during this chilly season, going to eat at some new restaurant is probably not very high up on your list. But hear us out, our Weekend Warrior has scouted a new dining destination that might make it onto your agenda.

When you hear the word roller coaster restaurant, what image comes to mind. It probably isn’t healthy, or particularly inviting, to …

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The Handbag Edit – Winter 2014

The handbag is every modern woman’s style staple. More an item of fashion rather than function, the handbag completes, or even dictates your outfit of the day. It’s just an added bonus that it neatly carries your essentials, too!

To celebrate the importance of the handbag, we’ve rounded up Winter 2014’s most coveted styles in all shapes and sizes. From elaborate evening clutches to utilitarian chic totes, this is the …

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Go on a South African expedition with the CH Grand Tour Limited Edition Fragrance

We travel for a lot of different reasons. There’s business and pleasure and everything in between, but more often than not, we do it to experience new things and create new memories to treasure.

Luxury brand Carolina Herrera is offering you a chance to go on a South African expedition plus exciting gifts through its latest CH Grand Tour Limited Edition Fragrance campaign.

Featuring scents for men and …

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