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GLAMSOCIAL MEDIA

COMING UP

The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Madrid isone of the upcoming stars of fashionmonth. Check out the highlights andbehind the scenes images of select

Spanish designers which include thedebuts of 21 emerging designers fromSpain. The MBFWM is also home turf to

Inditex, the retail giant behind Zara, Pull &Bear and Stradivarius.

EVENTS OF THE MONTH

Cupl Boutique OpeningLandmark Mall

5th March, 6pmSpanish label Cupl has arrived in Qatar and iscelebrating its launch with a unique shoppingexperience event with a focus on introducingthe fun label. Local bloggers, Nomad*, DesertMannequin and LePaperDoll will be part of theopening event. Guests will enjoy special offers

and a first look at their new collection.

Next month, we get a one-on-one with LucaCaprai, founder of Cruciani and Cruciani C.The label has been making major headlines

with its cute and versatile lace bracelets.Hitting it big with Middle Eastern customers,

there have been many special Dubaieditions of the bracelets including this sleek

one that features the skyline of Dubai.


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SPLURGE1 Abstract Dress, QR5,936, Giles

2Crop Leather Jacket, QR17,705, L.A. Roxx

3Vintage Sweater, QR3,321, Moschino

4Object Sweater, QR1,465, MSGM x Toilet Paper

5Graphic Art Sweatshirt, QR1,779, Christopher Kane All Items Available from www.farfetch.com

The rise of the art movement was f irst seen on theSpring/Summer 2014 presentation of Prada and

before we knew what had hit us, it had become theIT thing to have a surrealist por trait printed on youroutfit. But of course, the trend extends beyond just

portraits and art of any form became the basis of

this seasons newest collections. While it is ratherchic with an ode towards artistic ap preciation, wethink that this might be a one-season fad and its

novelty quickly gone as everyone starts to jump onthe bandwagon. Invest wisely in some key designerpieces, or just dip your foot into shallow waters with

some affordable alternatives.

SAVE

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SAVE1 Asymmetrical tee, QR105, Bershka, Landmark Mall

2Water colour shift dress, QR275, Zara, Landmark Mall

3Urban art dress, QR195, Zara, Landmark Mall

4 Illustrated top, QR175, Zara, Landmark Mall

5Baby doll dress, QR123, H&M, Landmark Mall

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AN EDIT OF THINGS THAT ARE HOT NOW

BINT THANI MOHAWK TURBAN

There is some serious reinventing-the-wheel kindof vibe in this special collection because Bint Thani

has just showed us that you do not need to showyour hair to HAVE a punk hairstyle. And that could

very well pave the way for an onslaught of newturban designs reflecting distinctive haircuts. The

Mohawk Turban first made its appearance for a

special punk-theme event at Dubai Malls SauceBoutique and the label has recently revived it forits latest campaign. Khulood Thani, the creative

force behind the label, was inspired by her trip toLondon in 1986 when the punk movement was atits peak. I loved the Mohawk hair so I designeda full collection dedicated to it, she says. Checkout Bint Thani for a full range of coveted turbans

on www.bintthani.com or at Jo La Mode Boutique,

Royal Plaza. Images by Saeed Khalifa.

FANILLA COUTURE

We have been spotting some really cute tees i nDoha courtesy of Fanilla Couture, a t-shirt line bythe Saudi designer Razan Suliman. Razan, a s elf-taught designer based in Doha, immortalises pop

and fashion culture in her t-shirt prints and has beenwildly popular with the fashion set. The label wasfounded in 2011 and has since grown to be a go-to

for quirky and humorous pieces that reflects life inQatar. fanillacouture.tumblr.com


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HOUSE OF NOMAD

Virginia Commonwealth University Qatars golden fashion boy from the class of 2011has f inally launched his new label, the House of Nomad. The label, a partnershipwith graphic design wiz Saleh Al Banna, is Dubai-based and features an inaugural

collection of strong silhouettes with earthy tones. Skirts, jackets, sweaters and pantsare all cut in classic shapes with bold finishing notes. We are both Arabs, raised in

multicultural cities - Doha & Dubai. House of Nomad means a place of movement tous. Taking our Arab culture and giving it Western-inspired cuts was the vision behind

the looks and the desert inspired us to stick to one colour-tone. We wanted to conveymovement through the choice of words we used in our collection as well as the choice

of colour, creating a sense of unity in a world that is constantly on the go, Ahmedsays. www.house-of-nomad.com


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STYLE THIS/43

There are no rules to dictate that you have to dressa certain way at any given age and these days, itsall about style and conf idence over the overratedconcept of youth. But what we do care about are

the impressions you make at different stages ofyour life. We pick one key investment piece andstyle it up with different seasonal items to create

three different images to work the style magicwhatever age you are.

DRESS

Cypress BeadingFold Fort Midi Dress,QR10,926, Toujouri,

Porto Arabia.

DECADES

40s

Rose Gem Ring, DiorFine Jewellery, Dior,

Villaggio Mall

Tailored Short Coat,Valentino, QR8,502,www.farfetch.com

20s

Classic MotorcycleJacket in Black Leather,QR16,294, Saint Laurent

by Hedi Slimane,www.ysl.com

Knuckles EnvelopeClutch, QR 3,907,

Maison du Posh, FiftyOne East, Lagoona Mall.

30s

Fox Choker, SaintLaurent by Hedi

Slimane, www.ysl.com Crystal EmbellishedFeather Jacket,

QR16,361, Givenchy,The Gate.


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SPRING SUMMER 2014

ACE NOWTRENDS TO

MOSAIC PRINTSKeep them small, keep them repetiti ve, but most definitely, keep them

going. Prints get the ultimate all- out treatment with entire looks build with

one or several patterns in different colours. This is the season to be daringand to get busy with prints, clashing at times and even in a shiny reflectivenumber from Tom Ford. Valentino goes tribal, while Victoria by Victoria

Beckham plays with print-on-print jacquard, and Temperley London marriesdelicate flowers with animal instincts.

Kenzo

TemperleyLondon

Tom Ford

Erdem Valentino

Victoria by VictoriaBeckham


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SUIT UPThe power suit silhouette gets a mlange of updates from society lady to relaxedstudio-type. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane stays in tune with cigarette pants, Salvatore

Ferragamo makes blazers oversized for lounging, Paul Smith brightens with summershades, Kenzo goes grunge while House of Holland add new elements to the f inishing.

Give the suit a f inal unexpected style touch by pairing it with springs hottest flat sandals.

Carolina Herrera

DSquaredSaint Laurent byHedi Slimane

House of HollandPaul Smith Kenzo

Kenzo

House of Holland

Salvatore Ferragamo


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VOLUMINOUSFOLDSThe one most important detail on any dress you choose to invest in

this season is the fold. On the sleeve, on the hem, on the side, or evenon the collar, it is the p erfect va-va-voom detail that makes a simpledress a talking piece. The pleated folds form 3D shapes for volumeto distract and lets you leave home without any other accessories.

DSquared goes double for a bow as well as ba ck folds, Erdemexpands from the side and Bottega Veneta goes all asymmetrical.

Bottega Veneta

Carolina Herrera

Saint Laurent byHedi Slimane

DSquared

Erdem


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PEEKABOOPlay a game of peekaboo with layers of barely se e-through fabrics asmesh inserts or lace overlays. Burberry leads the way with delicateshirts in pa stels, Elie Saab weaves lace with ruffles, and Tom Ford

nearly bares all in a daring number. Appropriate the look with a subtlecoat or a solid separate to balance the fine line of chic and sexy.

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Burberry Prorsum

Paul Smith

Valentino

Elie Saab

HouseofHolland

Tom FordErdem

Temperley London

BurberryProrsum


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THE SOUL OF A CITY IS OFTEN FOUND IN ITS STREET ART AN

HONEST VIEW OF THE LIVES AND TIMES OF THE COMMUNITIES

WITHIN. JUST LIKE COLLECTING TRAVEL MOMENTOS, LOUIS

VUITTON IS IMMORTALISING THE MEMORIES OF PARIS, CALIFORNIA

AND CHILE IN ITS LATEST SPRING SUMMER 2014 SCARVES

COLLECTIONS. THE ARTISTIC COLLABORATION, A CONTINUOUS

PROJECT FROM SEASONS BEFORE, SEES THE WORKS OF ANDRE

SARAIVA, INTI AND KENNY SCHARF COME TO LIFE IN CELEBRATION

OF LOUIS VUITTONS STREET ART SCENE WORLD TOUR.

BY DEBRINA ALIYAH

IMMORTALISING

STREET ART


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HERITAGE /51

Thethree artists hailing from different continents Andre from Paris,Kenny from America and INTI from Chile brought inter pretationsof their own cultures into the new s carf designs. Andre rose tofame with the cartoon Mr A, which he drew on walls all over Paris,and has since been exhibited at major venues worldwide includingthe Grand Palais in Paris and the Venice Biennale. Kenny is mostknown for elements of pop and space in hi s work while Chilean

artist INTI is famed for his mural paintings.INTI and Kenny both selected LVs emblematic giant silk square

as their canvas while Andre worked on the monogram shawl ashis base. INTIs design encompasses theimage of Wiracocha, the god of Tiwanakuculture, of the most important Incadeities, (INTIs name himself was derivedfrom the Inca sun god), paying homageto his ancestral Andean culture. Infusedwith warm shades of gold and orange, the

design is bordered in red with a patternof ancient symbols surrounding the LouisVuitton signature. Kenny, describinghimself as a pop-surrealist artist whoseguiding principle is to reach out beyondthe elitist boundaries of fine art and toconnect to popular culture. He coveredLouis Vuittons giant silk crepe squarewith a colorful collage of astronomicmotifs and symbols of pop culture on a

blurred psychedelic background. Andrebrought Mr A from the streets ontothe shawl, with a background of paintsplatters.

The luxury house is also introducingnew designs this season includingvariations of the iconic leopard printcreated for LV by artist Stephen Sprouse. The Leopard Spray giantsilk crepe square combines leopard sports with a spray-paint motifin vibrant fuchsia or pimento while the Leopard Pop stole featuresarty gradation of shades in coral or pimento. The house signatureMonogram Rayures gets an update in faded denim-style stripeswhile the Papillon silk square woven with a subtle tone-on-tonecomes in an array of colours including fuchsia, orange and violet.

Kenny is mostknown forelements of popand space inhis work whileChilean artist

INTI is famedfor his muralpaintings.


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UNITED STATES, New York : Andr Saraiva, LeBaron nightclub co-founder, arrives at Le Baron inNew York May 10, 2012. Over the last few years,French night life organizers have infiltrated thehighest reaches of New York night life.AFP PHOTO/Emmanuel Dunand

MEETTHE

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Why and when did you decide to become an artist?

Andre:By the time I was five or six, I knew that I would spendmy life making drawings. I never decided.

Inti: Like many creative people for whom the street is theircanvas, I began very young, without really being aware of whatI was doing, with the motivation of seeing my name all overthe city. As you grow older, you realise that youve become anurban artist.

Kenny:Well, it really wasnt a decision but more like anacknowledgment of what I love to do and THAT was in nurseryschool when I was finger painting fi fty years ago.

How would you define yourself as an artis t?Andre: I would define myself as a multi-plural artist.

Inti: I prefer to describe myself as a crafter of images.Like any other expert who develops their work with love andfor others. I dont believe in the alchemy of art , but in itstransforming power.

Kenny: Very versatile.

What were the inspirations for this artwork with LouisVuitton?Andre:I really wanted to treat the scarf as a canvas. To createa painting that you can wear around your neck that keeps youwarm.

Inti:The design is inspired by the V iracocha avatar (ancientgod of the Andean highlands). From this starting point, Ideveloped a stylised design of the sun as the representation oflight, colour and the spirituality of the Latin American peoples.Within the design, different symbols represent a metaphor ofall the little things that are very special to South America as awhole.

Kenny: Cosmic pop fun mandala. Mandalas get you to anotherlevel, a door to another world, space!The cosmic journey goes pop!

What was the most challenging point?Andre: The most challenging part was to design the scarf as apainting and to make it comfortable to wear.

Inti: The most difficult part was to think of a design for a

medium completely different from its initial use, taking intoaccount that it had to work as an item of clothing and at thesame time become an independent graphic pi ece.

Kenny:Trying to f igure out which design you would choose.

What was the most fun?Andre:It is a dream to collaborate with Louis Vuitton and todesign a scarf for their collection

Inti: For a number of years now, I have been particularlyinterested in the textile work of Latin American p eoples.Creating this scarf was an opportunity to fulf il my dream ofdeveloping my own design paying tribute to this fine craft.

Kenny:Making it.

Do you wear scarves or stoles yourself ? How would you like peopleto wear this design of yours? Like a precious artwork or in a casualway?

Andre: Yes. It should b e worn both ways. S ometimes, as aprecious artwork and sometimes in a casual and functionalway.

Inti: I think that wearing a work like this is an interestingidea. I love the idea that graphic works have a function thatgoes far beyond mere decoration.

Kenny:Not right now but I think I will very soon! I hopepeople will wear it while they are dancing in the breeze!

What was the image you had of Louis Vuitton and did this projectchange the way you view the brand?Andre: Ive always seen Louis Vuitton as a mix of glamour,classic, travel and sophistication but also with a certai n level ofmodernity and transgression.

Inti: This project gave me the chance to discover L ouisVuitton. With the Maison, I had t he opportunity to create anoriginal work that carries a strong emotional charge broughtby the artists.

Kenny:That they are very famous and elegant fashion housewho loves art. I still think the same now.

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THE GREATEST MODERNISATION OF FASHION LIES IN

SOMETHING MORE SUBSTANTIAL THAN JUST THE ARRIVALOF THE DIGITAL ERA; IT IS ALSO THE PERSPECTIVE

EXPANDING CONCEPTS OF BEAUTY AND AGE.

BY DEBRINA ALIYAHPHOTOGRAPHS BY CHRISTOPHER KENNEDY

IT IS NOT

ABOUTLOOKING

YOUNGER

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n our time, we have seen fashion icons transitiongracefully throughout the decades, finding their ownstyle voice that makes them distinctive regardless of age.It is a unique sense of self, a true mark of personal style

that just gets better with time.Capturing this particular spirit , award-winning

producer Sue Bourne embarked on a project to explorethe art of ageing in the company of six women with an

average age of 80. The documentary, titled Fabulous Fashionistas,premiered on UKs Channel 4 with much success that it piquedthe interest of a global audience. Following the lives of six veryextraordinary women, Bourne imparted her signature style ofdocumentary-making in discovering the different p ersonalitieswithout any preconceived tones. The clear vision shared among

the six women were clearly one of individuality and innersatisfaction, It is not about money and it is not about lookingyounger, was what Sue had narrated in the show. Indeed thefilm really does seem to have changed the way people perceiveage. The emails I have had from around the world are fabulous they found it inspiring and t hat many would do somethingabout how they lead their lives from now on, Bourne says on thereception to the show.

While older women could identify with the subjects in theproduction, it was the younger crowd who were drawn to thisidea of possibly looking into the crystal ball of their future.Previously, I think they were scared of old age but the film hasshown that that it does not have to be grim and boring. And nowthey can look forward to getting older, Bourne says. And with

a growing generation of women who are increasingly in tunewith the fashion of the times, it is hard to see that they would beotherwise even as t hey grow older.

I never usually make my films available for sale to the public

but because of the demand for this one, I have started doing it.And copies of the film are winging their way all over the place.Particularly the USA which is interesting since you would havethought they had loads of inspirational role models of their own.But on the contrary they love these women so t hat is good news,explains Bourne. The Fabulous Fashionista DVD is now availablefor purchase on www.wellparkproductions.com . P rices varyfor different regions. The All Territories copy is available fromQR119.

THEY HAVE HAD LONG, STYLISH

AND ILLUSTRIOUS LIVES SO IT

IS ONLY APT THAT WE WOULD

LOOK TO THEM FOR SOME

ADVICE ON FASHION AND

LIFE. GLAM MEETS THE SIX

MAGNIFICENT WOMEN WHOARE THE STARS OF FABULOUS

FASHIONISTA.

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DEAR 25YEAROLD ME,Treasure every day they dont comearound again.MOST TREASURED STYLE ITEMMy oversize Harris Tweed vintage mensport jacket. I love it to bits.

ULTIMATE SECRET TO A LONG HAPPYSTYLISH LIFEFinding your potential then using it, laugha lot and if you are lucky, love a lot, keepan eye on your waistline and be groovy!

JEANWOODS

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DEAR 25YEAROLD ME,Keep interested in the world, alwaysquestion, take risks and continue learning.

MOST TREASURED STYLE ITEMFlowered Doc Martins bought many yearsago in a charity shop for 4 (QR24) and aYohji Yamamoto woollen coat given to me20 odd years ago. I cant decide which oneis my favourite!

ULTIMATE SECRET TO A LONG HAPPYSTYLISH LIFEBelieving the personal is political. While somany in the world are without shelter andin poverty; I need to live on a subsistent

economical level like not owning propertynor accumulating wealth. And that myactions have an effect and this includesfun with the exception of food. I shop onlyin charity or junk shops or skip raiding.

BRIDGET

SOJOURNER

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DEAR 25YEAROLD ME,I wish I had talked more and questionedmy parents and older relatives and friendsabout their lives and been more receptiveto them and the people I met then , someof whom became famous, which I did notthink anything of at that time.

MOST TREASURED STYLE ITEMI still wear my long purple cardigan whichI bought in a sale in the 70s - a daringcolour then!

ULTIMATE SECRET TO A LONG HAPPYSTYLISH LIFEAlways be curious, positive and open tonew ideas and adventures in everything.

DAPHNESELFE

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DEAR 25YEAROLD ME,Have very good friends and take everyopportunity to travel.

MOST TREASURED STYLE ITEM

A string of pearls

ULTIMATE SECRET TO A LONGHAPPY STYLISH LIFEConform to standard catalogue sizing.

BARONESSTRUMPING-

TON

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DEAR 25YEAROLD ME,Growing old is a privilege and anadventure. Dont fear it: revel in theprocess of getting older (and better!). Eachage contains its own beauty and wisdom.Take care of yourself in your youth so thatyou will have a splendid old age.

MOST TREASURED STYLE ITEMMy entire wardrobe is a veritable artcollection - I treasure every item!

ULTIMATE SECRET TO A LONG HAPPY

STYLISH LIFEAlways concentrate on the positive, followyour passions, and connect with otherpeople in a meaningful way. Dont followfashion slavishly - develop your own style.

SUEKREITZMAN

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AN ODE TOMINIMALIST

DESIGNSTHERE IS AN ALMOST WALLSIZE PAINTING IN

THE MAIN DINING SPACE OF THE ELTANANIAPARTMENT IN DOHA, WHICH AT FIRST GLANCE,

LOOKS JUST LIKE ABSTRACT SPLASHES OF RED

AND WHITE BUT ACTUALLY DEPICTS A HUMAN

HEAD IN DEEP THOUGHT.

BY DEBRINA ALIYAHPHOTOS BY ANGEL MALLARI

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Alia wears coat from Prada,shoes from Manolo Blahnik,and vintage Hermes bag.

Tamara wears dress fromAzzedine Alaia, leatherjacket from Prada and

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deep shades of red in that art piece are consistently presentthroughout the whole apartment. Warm mahogany and auburnfurnishing have a way of making you feel thoroughly relaxed andwelcomed, though this is probably by intentional design of themadame of the house, Alia El-Tanani. After all, when you are one ofthe most sought-after interior designers in the region, what a bettercanvas than your own home?

Though, the down-to-earth mother-of-two would be quick totell you that it is only a small space intended originally just forshort trips to Qatar while they work on a bigger villa as their nextfamily home here. Alia, together with her husband, are the creativeforces behind the p owerhouse dcor company Living In Interiorswhich has an outpost in The Pearl-Qatar. Her gorgeous 23-year-olddaughter Tamara has recently joined the familys business, livingout a vision Alia had carved out when she fi rst founded the business.The mother-daughter combo is a picturesque dream team Tamarahas her mothers slender features and feisty spirit, while Alia is an

authoritative, calm figure who keeps everything together. Theirconversations are punctuated with jibes at each other which end inlaughter but in the boardroom, it is all serious business.

In their wardrobes, on the other hand, it is all fair game. Duringour last trip to Paris, Tamara wiped me clean of my cashmerepieces! Alia quips. And she has already started on my crocodile-skin bags. Every time I get a new one, she starts going after the olderones. Tamara readily admits that she treats her mothers closet asone giant free shopping spree but it is an ode to Alias sense of style.I look up to my mums style. We tend to dress the same and share

similar taste but of course there are certain distinctions too I like tomix colours but she likes to colour-coordinate, Tamara explains.

Tamara is a self-confessed shoe lover who has been collectingsince she was a teenager and thanks to her petite size that has notchanged much, she has kept most of her fashion buys. The shoesare an obsession because they are a focal point in building herwardrobes, a concept that rings familiar in Alias interior designphilosophy curating a space around one centerpiece. I have aboutsixty pairs of shoes with me now, not counting the ones in our homeselsewhere. I dress up according to my mood, a basic staple outfit

and jazz it up with a cool bag or a pair of cool shoes, Tamara says.Block-colour cigarette pants, denims, slim shirts and a few sturdystatement jackets are anchor pieces in her wardrobe that has nameslike Alexander Wang and Rick Owens. She identifies with the smart

The

Beauty issimplicity,accepting whoyou are, whatyou feel likewearing. Anythingthat is clean andsimple, a quality

of minimalismattracts me.- Tamara El-Tanani.

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Alia wears jacket from PhillipLim, leather pants from Ralph

Lauren, shirt from Arthur & Fox,shoes from Stubbs & Wooten

and vintage necklace.

Tamara wears pants fromJ.Crew, leather jacket from Rick

Owens, and shoes from Tods.

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Alia wears pants fromTrussardi, top from Maloand shoes from Dior.

Tamara wears pantsfrom Joseph, jeans andshirt from J.Crew.



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yet laid back essence of Italian dressing, I could just strut out injeans and tees one day and a floor-length dress the next!

Growing up in an Egypt - p ost Gamal Abdel Nasser - Aliaunderstood the value of well-made clothes that would last for along time. I grew up wearing good quality clothes, not necessarily

fashionable or trendy and I was always referring to my mothers orauntys archive of vintage clothes, she reminisces. These valueshave shaped her style quotient all these years, reflected in thestream of labels that she loves for their pure simplicity and tailoringpanache. I feel most comfortable in Prada, Donna Karan, Ra lphLauren, Phillip Lim and Stella McCartney there is a certain easeto wearing these designers, she says. As I grew older, I havelearned what I really like. Sometimes, I am tempted to try somethingdifferent and I show up looking different for a day but then I alwaysrevert to my own thing. This is an aesthetic that extends into her

work the pursuit of quality and lifestyle in homes a nd not justpassing trends. Both Tamara and I are your non-conventionalfashionistas. We are big fashion buffs but understatement is our tagline! I dont believe that wearing a full look from a brand makes aperson stylish, its all about def ining it yourself.

Beauty is confidenceand inner spirit as

time goes by, you wontlook the same as youwould when you weretwenty but a beautifulperson is because of

her confidence. Sheoozes with inner styleand energy and thatsbeautiful. It doesntmatter what sheswearing, its not an issueat all.- Alia El-Tanani.

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Raya wears unsigned Blue CabochonVintage Gold BraceletWanda wears Vintage Pearl Necklace


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Wanda wears Vintage Pearl Necklacefrom the estate of Brooke Astor(Vintage costume jewellery from theprivate collection of Raya and Wanda)



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ut it didnt take Rayalong to realise that hermother has a specialtouch when it comes to

style. Looking back,I now understandwhat she wore was soeffortless and not at

all contrived. Just a simple turban was souplifting to ones manner, Raya recounts.It was a stylishly blessed childhood,especially when you have a mother whocrafted a Pocahontas costume out of aVersace for Genny and Callaghan dress. I

attached feathers on it with a glue gun,Wanda laughs.

Wanda and Raya are a statuesquemother-daughter duo who are well-loved

for their charismatic presence and areno strangers to the stylish set of Qatar.Their love for fashion as enthusiasticobservers and keen supporters of

regional designers is hard to match, astheir extensive knowledge on the designworld goes beyond just cart ing looksstraight from runways. I dont think ithas anything to do with how much moneyyou spend on clothes, Raya says. I amnow less concerned about how things lookon me, but more on how I feel i n them,especially after having children. Rayassignature abaya look is a simple flowing

piece anchored by statement jewellery, adirectional style inspired by her mother.When we f irst arrived in Qatar, mymum started wearing the abaya with a

WHEN WANDA ALDAGHISTANI STEPPED OUT IN

A TURBAN FOR A DAYTRIP TO DISNEY WORLD INFLORIDA, HER THEN SIXYEAROLD DAUGHTER

RAYA ALKHALIFA WAS QUIETLY WISHING THAT

SHE WOULD WEAR A VISOR INSTEAD, JUST LIKE

THE REST OF THE OTHER MOTHERS.

BY DEBRINA ALIYAHPHOTOGRAPHY BY ANGEL MALLARI

MAKE UP BY DEBI MENDEZ

STYLE

LINEAGE

Raya wears blue cape from SaintLaurent by Hedi Slimane, belt byMarni and necklace by Panetta.W d t k d D


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Wanda wears stacked Decobracelets from Ciner.



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Books from their collection, Vogue: TheCovers by Dodie K azanjian and Millers

Costume Jewellery by Judith Miller.

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Raya wears abaya fromDarz Design and tassel boxclutch from Tory Burch.Wanda carries embellishedbag from Valentino.



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huge necklace and I just thought it was sorelevant to our culture with its history ofgold and pearl jewellery, Raya says.

The love of vintage costume jewellerybegan with Wanda who had beencollecting pieces for a long time, havinginherited some from her late mother.Traversing vintage markets became afavourite past time for Wanda but was notsomething that Raya particularly enjoyed

until she had her second child. I neededto jazz up my style after having my secondson, and I turned to vintage jewellery. Iwas so lucky though because my motherhas a wealth of knowledge that I couldlearn from, Raya says. Knowledge aside,Wanda also had a huge archive of costumepieces that Raya could dip her handsinto. Everything! She takes everythingfrom jewellery to gowns, Wanda says.Sometimes I bring out things that I wantto wear and she will declare that shewants it instead! Usually those items willdisappear from my wardrobe and end upin Qatar.

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ut with such a stylishmother, it is easy tosee how Raya justcannot resist the

occasional dip. Bothwomen share similarbuilds, and Wandahas maintained aslender profile since

her younger days so fitting into her vintagepieces is never an issue. I rememberhow obsessed I was with the Japanesedesigner Hachi when I was youngerand I introduced him to all my friends.

He began giving me sample sizes of hisdesigns and I would just starve myselfto get into them. Those were fun times,Wanda recounts. And if there was only one

thing that Wanda has ever borrowed fromRayas closet were pieces from Americanlabel Vince. The relaxed silhouettes andcasual blouses of the LA based brand hassince become an obsession for the duo,especially Wanda who would buy theirfavourites in all colours.

My mother has a really unique wayof dressing. She is great at putting lookstogether that are sophisticated and

polished but with an unexpected flair like a statement necklace or cocktailrings and I think this came from mygrandmother, Raya shares. Wandasmother was an extremely formal womanwith meticulous manners who took pridein the way she presented herself. She hada repertoire of silk blouses a la Yves SaintLaurent with tailored separates and thelook was always finished with a cocktailring and a brooch. I think that might bethe reason why we love the Vince shirts somuch. We could pair it with J.Crew denimsor a Valentino skirt, it is almost like an odeto my grandmothers dressing, Raya says.

While their day-to-day outfits ring ofeffortless and classic aesthetics, theydo watch the catwalks for seasonalcollectibles as investment pieces. This

spring, Raya has got her hands on severallooks from Spanish designer Delpozo,while Wanda is keeping a lookout forthe tribal-inspired motifs at Valentino.I have also recently discovered someemerging Russian designers with somevery interesting work! Wanda says. Andwatching her daughter grow into a stylemaven in her own right, Wanda notes,She is very creative. She takes a simple

thing and creates looks with differentpieces regardless whether its designeror not and it always looks so well puttogether. I am always proud of her.

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