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We’re all about it! From tomorrow’s trends, to yesterday’s muses, this section is all about what should and shouldn’t be on next season’s wish list! From designer mood boards, to being bored at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, this is where you’ll get all the inside scoop about fashion, designers, and the editors who make or break them!

FASHION BABY!

Introducing new designer: Kay Li

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By Yasmin Ghanem

Fashion is ever being amended with new and up coming designers, who are leading the charge. I was gratefully invited to an exclusive preview of the Spring/Summer 2013 collection photo shoot, by the exceptional designer Kay Li, who is launching her eponymous label “Kay Li”.

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Victoria Beckham goes bare in Burberry for Elle UK

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By Linah Hashmi

 

This isn’t the usual photoshoot of Victoria Beckham, It’s missing the signature Victoria shades, pouting lips, slick back hair, pose, attitude. For Elle UK‘s March 2013 cover she went bare…..in the face, with minimal make-up & messy hair in a Burberry body suit! Now that’s a side of her you never imagined! And she still [...]

Best & Worst Red Carpet Looks: 2013 SAG Awards

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By Linah Hashmi

 

2013 Screen Actors Guild Awards just ended moments ago but it isn’t really over until I’ve made my judgement! I’m going to start off by mentioning two names – Jennifer Lawrence & Nina Dobrev! Jennifer (what can’t this girl look good in!) just made me fall off my chair in her Christian [...]

Paris Haute Couture Week ss'13

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By Linah Hashmi

 

Ah oui, there’s nothing like waking up to couture week, it makes my fashion days as luxurious as the snow that poured over City of Love this week – but that didn’t stop fashionistas, vips, couturiers, and you had a full six days of the highest-end luxury, exquisite glamour, timeless elegance, and  bellissima [...]

First & Exclusive look at Alexandre Vauthier's new iconic bag!

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By Linah Hashmi

 

Here is a first & exclusive look at Alexandre Vauthier‘s new Unfolder 7 or U 7 bag that he presented at his haute couture show last night! In black leather and gold metal, this ultimate handbag unfolds the dream of every fashionista, myself included!

 

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S/S 13 HAUTE COUTURE WEEK IS HERE! And so are the SAUDIS!

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By Marriam Mossalli

Do you know Saudis rule Fashion Week? Apparently not. Apparently, we have to draw it out for you. Which is what Gladys Perint Palmer did in “Fashion People” by Assouline. It’s not the Kim Kardashians or the Lady Gagas… in fact, a celebrity paying for an outfit is almost as rare as [...]

Rumors I’ve Heard About Anna Wintour

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We have all heard a variety of rumors about Anna Wintour, ranging from the ridiculous to the insane.

Some were dispelled in the September Issue, others remain a mystery. With that, Brooklyn based illustrator Lisa Hanawalt made a series of drawings around alleged Anna Wintour rumors. A lot of them are kind of dumb slash [...]

Golden Globe Awards 2013 - Best & Worst red carpet looks

Golden Globe Awards 2013 - Best & Worst red carpet looks

By Linah Hashmi

 

When it comes to the most golden of all red carpet events, what you wear is crucial, and with the whole world’s eyes on you, good style becomes inevitable – and so does my judging! See who made it to my best and my worst from the 70th annual Golden Globe [...]

It's all about the Ferragamo clutches

It's all about the Ferragamo clutches

By Linah Hashmi

 

They say every gorgeous gown is incomplete without its perfect accessories. And looks like Ferragamo was a favourite when it came to accessorising at the 70th annual Golden Globe awards last night. How perfect were these clutches….We couldn’t help but fall in love! Bellissima!

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The Best Spring 2013 Party looks: New Years eve edition

The Best Spring 2013 Party looks: New Years eve edition

By Linah Hashmi

 

It’s not the Chanels and the Versaces…..instead I decided to pick my best looks from our very own coutouriers right here from back home! So ladies, here they are, my personal favourites for New Years eve outfit inspirations from Middle Eastern designers spring 2013 collections!  Whether you like it long or short, bustier [...]