My works in GLAM May 2013

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editor sindhu nairchie ashion correspondent debrina aliyah

senior correspondents abigail mathiasezdhar ibrahim ali

rory coencorrespondent sabrina christensen

photographer rob altamirano

senior art director venkat reddy

deputy art director hanan abu siamassistant art director ayush indrajith

senior graphic designer maheshwar reddy b

senior manager marketing zul ikar ji ryassistant managers - marketing chaturka karandana

thomas josesenior media consultants hasan rekkab

lydia yousse

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publisher and editorinchie yousu jassem al darwishchie executive sandeep sehgal

executive vice president alpana royvice president ravi raman

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editsAt GLAM HQ, we could not be happier that the summer collectionsare finally hitting stores, especially when we live in a desert wherewarm weather comes early! A few exciting buys include the much

awaited new bag from Hedi Slimane's first Saint Laurent collection,the print that does not seem to be going out of fashion, and a quirky

pair of sandals for the sunny happy days. We are armed with asense of adventure this summer but we recommend trying out the

variations one at a time so that you don't get lost in the fad!

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If fashion changes all the time, and no two looks are ever exactly the same, then why should yourbridal aspirations be narrowed to the standard? Celebrating the union of your love may very wellbe one of the most significant events of your life, and there is nothing more fulf illing than lettingyour personality and style quotient shine through. We take our hats off to stylish personalities like

fashion blogger Leandra Medine of The Man Repeller who got married in sneakers, and rockerGwen Stefani who said her vows in a loud ombre fuschia dress. So what s your bridal number?

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fashion talent with an acutebusiness sense, Spanish bridaldesigner Rosa Clara knowsthe importance of tuning intomarket demands to produce hercollections. After years of successfulshowings at Barcelona Bridal Week,Rosa Clara has gained a strongglobal following for many bridesand brides-to-be including animpressive list of celebrities. Her

boutique in Paris receives the patronage of many Qatari clients,and it is no wonder that the latest Rosa Clara boutique f inds itshome in The Gate.

"Qatari clients are very fashionable and they have a keensense of European style. They value what we have on offer as a

brand in terms of fabric, quality, finishing and detailing. It is thewhole fantasy of what Rosa Clara is as a brand that appeals tothem," she says. The brand is already well-represented acrossthe Middle East with 16 boutiques, and it makes sense from anentrepreneur point of view to take advantage of a booming regionto compensate for the economic downturn in Europe. "Qatar isbooming. It is an expanding economy attracting global talents; soit is natural for me to consider a location here," she says. "It is agreat partnership working with Salam Studio and Stores. They area reliable and well-known luxury retailer and I have no doubt theywill represent me very well."

The Rosa Clara boutiques globally are anchored by the maincollection which is presented at the Barcelona Bridal Week. Theessence of the designs embodies pieces that are versatile and canbe adapted to the local market. In the case of the Middle East,

Swarovski crystal detailing or sleeve lengths, to suit local culture.But of course, there are special custom order services availablewith the consultation of the designer. "I have about 800 people,including European craftsman working in my workshop and everyRosa Clara dress is lovingly made and unique."

Designing and inspiration comes from observing fashiontrends and listening to global demands. For 2013, there are twoprevalent trends in the Rosa Clara collection, a very light andflowing mood board versus a 1920' s inspired opulence. "Thecollection is mainly in pastel colours of blue, pink, and green withdetails of embroidered organza, cut-out patterns, and tulle. Thepieces reflect the growing trend of outdoor wedding celebrations.A lot of people are getting married on the beach, or on gorgeousmountain tops and you need a versatile dress instead of atraditional opulent one," she explains.

Rosa has previously embarked on collaborations with talented

couture maestros including Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Lacroixto produce haute couture pieces for her boutiques. This year, inher diffusion into the Middle East region, she chose to collaboratewith Zuhair Murad, the breakthrough couturier from Lebanon."We have a lot in common, in terms of design visions and luxuryperspectives."

And so begins Rosa' s love affair with Qatar now that her firststore here is up and running. She is fascinated by the understatedstyles of the Qatari thobe and abaya. "It is so elegant and you cansee people are really into fashion. I am so positively surprisedby the thobe. It is impeccable and sleek and really brings outthe manliness of a gentleman with the sharp tailoring. So muchthought goes into dressing up the abaya with various accessories.I would love to photograph the people I observe but of course Iknow I can 't."


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Growing up in an environment that nurtured her love for fashion, it was only natural thatcouture designer Hala Debs would follow suit in honouring the legacy of her family. After10 years as the creative director and atelier chief of her family's knitting factory, she

decided to pursue professional training at the Esmod School of Design where she honedher techniques in design and pattern making. "I went on to become a pattern-makingprofessor for eight years with Esmod Paris, Norway, China and Lebanon," she says.Hala has worked with an impressive list of design personalities throughout her career,including Jose Enrique Onaselsa - creative Creative Director of Loewe, and DominiqueBarsacq, Creative Director of Thierry Mugler. She also assisted the owner of EsmodNorway, Nils Ihlen Hansen, one of the very few remaining fashion teachers who stillteaches the old technique of draping. Feeling the need to move back to Lebanon, Halacreated her very f irst couture collection in her new minimalistic showroom. The atelierfinally opened its doors in January 2012, and Hala now works with a team of tailors andseamstresses, of course, one of which is her mother, in order to continue her couturelegacy. Her SS13 Couture bridal collection is eclectic, with cuts and designs that arerefreshingly different, including a suit-like piece for the subtle bride.

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ani Zakhems love affair withdelicate embroidery and

intricate lace naturally led himinto the world of bridal wear. Itis like second nature, he says,and appropriately so, sincethose are the two key elements

of traditional wedding gowns. The Parsons School of Fashiongraduate, is a rare f ind among young designers these days,preferring to adopt a more elegant and classic approach to hiscollections. Rani started out a couple of years ago designing fora plus-size niche, and his designs have been seen on celebritiesincluding Queen Latifah, Alison Jenney, Sarah Rue, MariahCarey, Adele, and Raquel Welch.

He has got his hands into prt-a-porter and couture lines, bothvisibly targeted at the feminine yet vivacious woman. The useof bold colours and materials on classic silhouettes for the RTW

collection while the couture collection sees a refined technique,no doubt a reflection of his accomplished academic background

and training with big names including Zuhair Murad and PatriciaUnderwood. Rani was also influenced by his time spent living inNairobi, where the beautiful colours of his surrounding cultivatedhis love for the aesthetics.

The handsome couturier does not believe in bridal trends,wedding dresses should always be about timeless elegance. Andcomfort, that is so important. When the bride is comfortable, thedress will bring out the brides inner and outer beauty, he says.His collection is a vision of the most ref ined bride, long flowingveils, cascading lace trains and definitive bodice.

Currently based in New York, Rani is working on starting hisnew flagship store in his hometown, Beirut, Lebanon. He is alsoplanning on putting on a runway show during New York or ParisFashion Week. Rani Zakhem RTW collection is available in Zai,The Pearl Qatar.

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muse, reflects the highest standardsof craftsmanship and is one of RalphLauren s most iconic silhouettes. TheRicky, is one of the few bags that enjoyscult status among serious bag collectorsand is considered an investment piecebeyond passing fad trends. Meticulousattention is paid to the materials usedand skilled artisans pour their heartand soul into the creation of this bag.

The distinctive pattern of the RickyBag is hand-drawn, and each individualpiece measured and cut by hand. Atestimony to its precise construction,

one Ricky Bag can take up to 12 hoursto create. Leather handbags arefashioned from a total of 50 separatepieces while alligator handbagsrequire approximately four skins. Eachhide or skin has been handpickedto create a flawless silhouette andtreated to ensure the handbag will agebeautifully. The Ricky Bag is hand-crafted throughout, from the hardware

and handles to the gusset and feet to create the graceful lines of the silhouette. Toprotect the handbag from fraying, only waxed cotton thread is used. Edges of theRicky Bag are formed from three layers of leather, which are buffed and stained as anatural sealing process and hand-skived to ensure a flawless contour. Ricky Bags fromthe Saddle Bag Collection, with signature leather-covered hardware, are constructedwithout corners, piping or lining for a supple silhouette. Bomb detailing creates asubtle curved design that mirrors the delicate folds of fabric.

Finished with cut edges and reinforced with wax cord, the handles of a Ricky Bagare specially shaped to ensure supreme comfort. Their signature form is accentuatedthrough hand skiving and stitching. The unique shape of the top edge of a Ricky Bag isdesigned for ease of opening and allows the wearer to carry the handbag unbuckled.Additional hand stitching is found on the top edge of a Ralph Lauren Saddle BagCollection Ricky Bag. The Ricky Bag features nine different pieces of hardware.

Custom made in Italy, each piece is handmade, attached by hand and stamped withthe signature Ralph Lauren logoa symbol of its authenticity. The separate pieces of the Ricky Bag are joined with the handbag inside out. Two artisans must work togetherto gently reverse the handbag, preserving its shape and the integrity of the hardware.The signature Ralph Lauren stamp is hand-applied with a heated hammer tool. TheRicky Bag is hand-shaped with special tools after it has been fully turned, to recreate its

signature look.The Ricky Bag starts from QR13,000 for a basic soft model. Personalisation servicesincluding engraving and monogramming, and custom order pieces with your choice of colour, skin, and hardware are available. Ralph Lauren boutique is located in Villaggio,Qatar.

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