MV News: Win A Luxury Escape At Galeries Lafayette Dubai

As part of its Ocean Drive campaign, Galeries Lafayette, the biggest department store in Dubai, has partnered up with Six Senses Zighy Bay by offering its shoppers the chance to win a two nights stay at the 5 star resort when they spend up to AED 1,500 between April 16th - May 14th, 2015 at Galeries Lafayette, The Dubai Mall.

The lucky winner will be announced through a raffle draw that will be held on the week 15th – 24th of May at Galeries Lafayette.The prize: a two night stay for two persons at Six Senses Zighy Bay, Oman in a Pool Villa inclusive of breakfast.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Galeries Lafayette

MV News: London College Of Fashion Returns To Dubai With Renowned Short Course Programme

Young creatives and entrepreneurs looking to be the next avant-garde fashion designer or award winning illustrator should join London College of Fashion (LCF) this summer as they bring to Dubai a carefully edited short course programme straight from one of the world's fashion capitals.Taking place at VIDA Hotel between 14^th-28^th May, LCF will be offering thirteen innovative courses covering all aspects of fashion.

With world famous alumni including Jimmy Choo and Toujouri powering the global fashion industry, the LCF Dubai short course programme is a unique opportunity to learn from the very best fashion educators and high profile industry professionals’ right here in Dubai.

For budding stylists keen to take their first steps in this popular fashion career path, Fashion Media Styling looks at the variety of media styling options available as well as the day-to-day working life of a stylist.Students will learn how and where to find inspiration, before interpreting a style brief and mocking up an exciting studio shoot.

Fashion enthusiasts inspired by the likes of Megan Hess will love Fashion Drawing and Illustration; the practical course will help students begin a portfolio of illustrations, find their own visual language and unlock creativity through experimentation, from concept to completion.

Don't miss out on your place learning with the world's leading fashion institution.The courses and consultancy sessions on offer for May 2015 cover a wide spectrum of fashion fields including:

• Footwear Design
• Principles of Fashion Styling 1
• Fashion Design
• Fashion Buying
• Starting Your Own Fashion Label 1
• Fashion Drawing and Illustration
• Fashion Journalism: Print & Digital
• Luxury Fashion Brand Management and Product Design
• Fashion Media Styling
• Fashion Fabrics for Designers, Buyers, Stylists and Product Development
• Fashion Merchandising and Planning
• Starting Your Own Fashion Label Consultancy Sessions  with Toby Meadows
• How to Successfully Manage a Luxury Company Consultancy Sessions with Dr Pascal Portainer

To find detailed descriptions of each course and how to book please visit: http://www.arts.ac.uk/fashion/courses/short-courses/dubai-short-courses/ or call +971 (0)50 915 0759.

For further information contact: The London College of Fashion 020 7514 7552 or training@fashion.arts.ac.uk.

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*Photo: Courtesy of London College Of Fashion

MV News: Versace Introduces The New L. Signature Bag

Versace announced a new member of the iconic Signature bag family – the L.Signature.The Signature bag is the essence of Versace, eternally defined by the Medusa, and now renewed with fresh details and materials for spring/summer 2015.

The leather of the L.Signature is laser-cut to create a graphic new lightness, lined with transparent PVC for full functionality.The bold and graphic statement from artistic director Donatella Versace reflects the themes of her Spring/Summer 2015 catwalk show, where the L.Signature made it's debut.

The L.Signature comes in classic black, as well as Versace's colours for Spring/Summer 2015 such as white, light blue and pink.It will be available in three different sizes – mini, small and large - and comes in both calf skin, and patent leather.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Versace

MV News: Maison Des Fleurs Celebrates Mother's Day

Luxury floral design company, Maison Des Fleurs, is celebrating Mother’s Day this year with a variety of lavish arrangements.This uniquely innovative concept continues to bring the beauty of European floral creations to the UAE.

In honor of this special occasion, Maison Des Fleurs have designed a selection of unique opulent floral arrangements, embracing its French design heritage, featuring delicate white blooms of Roses, beautifully presented in Maison Des Fleurs' chic signature boxes.

Maison Des Fleurs' elegant arrangements are the perfect gift and will make every mum smile and feel special this Mother's Day, reminding your mother of just how amazing she is to you.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Maison Des Fleurs

MV News: Create Your Own Caroline Seikaly Dress

Caroline Seikaly, the breakout Lebanese designer who worked under the guidance of Christian Lacroix and Karl Lagerfeld and quickly shot to fame with the creation of a signature lace dress, has launched her first online program whereby ladies can custom make their own version of the coveted lace dress.

The dress, which was originally designed by Caroline for herself in 2009, was made famous when Madonna wore it at a Marc Jacobs fashion show in New York City.It was also worn by several other celebs, including Hayden Panettiere, who wore it on national TV in the USA, and Mila Kunis, for whom it was redesigned and worn in the film, “Black Swan.”In 2012, the dress landed on the cover of French Elle magazine, worn by the beautiful Lea Seydoux.

Since then, this timeless “It” dress has been spotted on a number of other celebrities, A-list couture clients and even brides, all of whom have chosen different versions and colors of the lace dress for public appearances, concerts, premieres, photo shoots and weddings.

Still a favorite with the fashion pack, the ongoing demands for this timeless dress is what gave Caroline the idea to launch an interactive program. Through the program, users will be able to select the color, length, style, as well as the back details of the dress, thus putting their own touch to this signature piece without losing the essence of Caroline's design.Set to be launched in February, keep a look out for the chance to own this CS dress in a style and length that suits your frame and your occasion.

Visit http://www.carolineseikaly.com/the-lace-dress.html to custom make your own Caroline Seikaly lace creation.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Caroline Seikaly

MV News: Ciaté Names Olivia Palermo As Guest Creative Director For 2015

Ciaté, the London beauty brand that revolutionised nail art, has announced the appointment of Olivia Palermo as it's Guest Creative Director for 2015.The collaboration will see the style icon creating four limited edition collections for the brand, all of which are set to be stocked at Sephora stores globally. 

A New York socialite and model best known for her role in the US reality TV show ‘The City’, Olivia will be utilising her wealth of fashion, and design experience to inject an iconic elegance into the debut collaboration, including bespoke packaging, product and formula.

Dubbed ‘Olivia Palermo X Ciaté London Colour Collection', first to be launched in May will be Ciate's inaugural seasonal edit, which will be a limited edition collection for summer.It consists of three shades of nail enamel, all carefully hand-picked by Olivia as the most wearable yet fashion forward colours that suit all skin tones.Each will feature enhanced formulations consisting of a mesh lock technology prolonging colour-wear whilst strengthening nails and providing a glossy finish. 

The Fall 2015 collection will even be more exciting as it will see Ciaté expanding it's beauty line with the introduction of colour cosmetics through the partnership.Olivia inspired by years of experience using the best beauty brands and formulas on the market, will launch makeup products with richly pigmented formulas, suede inspired textures, high-tech ingredients, and divine packaging with a modern vintage feel, making every product look and feel like a luxury fashion accessory.This range is set to include a hydrating and smoothing moisture-rich lipstick; a luxurious smokey eye palette for pigmented, weightless blendability, and a contouring compact, which will enable you to achieve Olivia's signature runway-ready cheekbones.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Olivia Palermo

MV News: Disney Enlists Nine Global Luxury Shoe Designers To Reimagine Cinderella's Glass Slipper

In celebration of the release of Disney's live action film inspired by the classic fairy tale “Cinderella,” Disney Consumer Products (DCP) has collaborated with nine luxury designer shoe brands across the globe to assemble an enchanting collection of shoes that reimagine Cinderella's iconic glass slipper.The distinguished designers, in alphabetical order, are: Paul Andrew, Alexandre Birman, Rene Caovilla, Jimmy Choo, Salvatore Ferragamo, Nicholas Kirkwood, Charlotte Olympia, Jerome C. Rousseau, and Stuart Weitzman.Each brand has created it's own interpretation of the famed glass slipper Cinderella accidentally leaves behind when the clock strikes midnight.

“Cinderella's glass slipper has become a magical symbol of transformation,” said Didier Vanneste, SVP & Country head MENA from The Walt Disney Company.“Each pair of shoes in this exciting global collection captures Cinderella's elegance and grace through the lens of celebrated designers, making this shoe collection truly fit for a princess.”

Swarovski, which produced the iconic glass slipper for the film under the direction of Academy Award winning costume designer Sandy Powell, provided the crystals featured in the designers' shoes.

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MV News: Versace Presents An Exclusive Edition Of The New Via Gesù Sofa

Versace presents an exclusive limited version of it's new iconic Via Gesù family, the style debuted at this year's Salone del Mobile.The Atelier edition of the Via Gesù sofa has been upholstered in luxurious black and white leather, with gold metal finishes.

At the heart of the sofa is the V of Versace, from the V stitching at the back, to the sloping angle of the arms.The arms, trimmed in gold metal, are each highlighted by a gold metal Medusa head.The base of the sofa is also in gold metal.

This special edition of the Via Gesù sofa is exclusively available in the Versace Home Boutique on Via Borgospesso, Milan. 

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MV News: Sarah Jessica Parker & Cindy Chao Co-Design A ''Ballerina Butterfly'' Brooch To Be Sold By Sotheby's Hong Kong

Contemporary fine jewelry artist Cindy Chao, globally recognized for her intricate designs of rare, colorful gemstones, has collaborated with actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist Sarah Jessica Parker on a singular jewelry creation.The 2014 Black Label Masterpiece “Ballerina Butterfly” brooch (Est. HK$6 – 7 million / US$750,000 – 950,000), co-designed by Chao and Parker, will be auctioned at Sotheby's Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels and Jadeite Sale on 7 October.Net proceeds from it's sale will benefit the New York City Ballet.

The Black Label “Ballerina Butterfly” brooch was completed with heart and soul over the course of two years, during which Parker and Chao held several design meetings, reviewed sketches, wax models and gemstones together.Chao began the creation process by building a wax model of the piece, as she does with all of her Black Label Masterpiece creations.The “Ballerina Butterfly” brooch melds together Chao's craftsmanship as one of the jewelry world's premier artists along with Parker’s discerning eye for style and design.

The resulting creation is the 2014 Black Label Masterpiece “Ballerina Butterfly” brooch, constructed of a titanium and 18-karat gold body, featuring a cushion-cut fancy brown diamond weighing 26.27 carats, three rough brown diamond slices weighing 47.71 carats in total, three pieces of conch pearls weighing 7.25 carats in total, surrounded by 4,698 diamonds and fancy-colored diamonds weighing 98.09 carats in total, completing the majesty of the Black Label Masterpiece Butterfly.The “Ballerina Butterfly” brooch is inspired by the graceful beauty and elegance of ballet, displaying the sensibility, delicate structure, strength and mellifluous movement exhibited within a ballerina.The brooch can be worn either right-side up or upside-down to create two silhouettes of exceptional splendor.   

The “Ballerina Butterfly” brooch made its debut during Haute Couture week in Paris, July 7-10.It will travel throughout Asia before going to New York, where Chao and Parker will serve as Co-Chairs of the New York City Ballet's Fall Gala on September 23, 2014.The brooch will then return to Hong Kong in October, prior to the auction.

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MV News: Learn The Art Of Handbag Design In Dubai With The London College Of Fashion

Fashionistas in general and handbag lovers in particular will be excited to learn that the London College of Fashion is bringing to Dubai a Handbag Design Short Course this October.With accessories playing such a dominating role in the fashion industry within the Middle East, handbags leading the way, the course offering proves to be more valuable and in demand than ever.

From 8^th – 22^nd October 2014, LCF will brighten up the already gleaming Vida Hotel – Downtown with a variety of fashion short courses.Handbag Design, one of the most anticipated, focuses on how to create a handbag collection both creatively and practically.It includes researching and understanding the market, developing design ideas and where to manufacture the collection.

Tutor Ann Saunders couldn't fit in any better.Being an accessories designer specialised in handbags, she deals with entrepreneurs, designers and manufactures to create product ranges and advise on trends.Ann designed for Laura Ashley and the Arcadia Group (Miss Selfridge, Topshop and BHS), companies looking at accessories as means to add excitement to their offer.

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*Photo: Courtesy of London College Of Fashion

MV News: Versace Presents The F. Signature Limited Edition Bag

Versace presents the exclusive new F.Signature, a limited-edition style in the iconic Signature bag family.F is for the fringes that lavishly decorate this special edition of the Signature, adding a fresh and elaborate twist.

The top is trimmed in gold studs, and trimmed in hand-woven leather for a further artisan touch.These details enhance the key motifs of the Signature, such as the leather straps and gold Medusa heads.The F.Signature is crafted from soft nappa leather and suede fringe and comes in a variety of colours including the classic black or white, as well as vivid colours such as fuchsia and blue.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Versace

MV News: Versace Introduces The D. Signature Bag

Playfully taking the initial of Versace's creative director, Donatella, the D.Signature is a compact update of the contemporary style.The bag is like the handwriting of  the house itself: glamorous, sensual, determined and strong.

The D.Signature comes both in classic black and vivid colours, such as ruby red, turquoise and petroleum.It's sleek design is decorated with frogging, either embellished or inlaid, as well as gold details such as the famous Versace Medusa head.The bag comes in a variety of skins, from leathers such as calf, suede and pony, to bleached python and polished croc.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Versace

MV News: Salvatore Ferragamo Opens New Boutique In Kuwait

Salvatore Ferragamo, one of the world's most renowned luxury brands, is pleased to announce the opening of a Ferragamo boutique in Kuwait City.The boutique is situated in the prestigious Al Hamra Tower, a mall for international brands, including several luxury labels.Strategically located at the gates to the city's commercial centre, the tower is an icon of Kuwait City's commercial business district.

The boutique offers all Salvatore Ferragamo product lines: RTW and leather accessories, eyewear, watches, perfumes and, for the first time in Kuwait, Ferragamo Jewels.The jewellery line was launched in late 2011 in Europe, and Kuwait City is the third location to sell Ferragamo Jewels in the Middle East, where the brand boasts a total of 12 stores.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Salvatore Ferragamo

MV News: Misahara Makes It's Debut In The UAE

Misahara, the bespoke jewelry collection predominantly inspired by the homesteads of Africa, drawing subtle influences from the global fashion catwalks of New York City, Paris, Milan, Rome and Belgrade has announced the launch of its brand in the MENA region, with Dubai as its first stop.

The clear night sky coupled with typically congenial warm Dubai temperatures was the impeccable backdrop to the voguish jewelry brand launch event held at AtelierM in the Dubai Marina Mall.The Nation's glitterati rubbed shoulders with the VIP's and media to welcome the brand to the UAE.

The venue was a smorgasbord of revelry commencing with dinner for members of the press, followed by a preview of the exclusive handcrafted signature line the Adriatic collection, handpicked exclusively for the event, and was met with phenomenal response.The event iterated the cohesion of Misahara's brand values that embrace and espouse UAE cultural norms and diversity, and the upcoming collection which will be embedded with predominantly strong Emirati overtones.

The preview of the Adriatic collection showcased at the event received rave responses, receiving commendations on its distinctive design and artistic blending of precious metals and stones.Being the jewelry brand of choice by world celebrities, Misahara aims to be adorned by the thriving population of the UAE, and continue it's path down the road of creativity and inspired by its tenets of unity and travel, emphasized through its spectacular colors and design.

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*Photo: Courtesy of Misahara