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Rebecca McLaughlin-Duane

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Stéphane Rolland opens prêt-à-porter boutique in Abu Dhabi

May 21, 2013

We speak to the French designer Stéphane Rolland who is in Abu Dhabi to open his flagship store.Read article "Stéphane Rolland opens prêt-à-porter boutique in Abu Dhabi"

Catching up with Cavalli in Dubai - his 'second home'

May 14, 2013

The fashion designer Roberto Cavalli was recently in the UAE at his eponymous restaurant Cavalli Club in Dubai. We caught up with him. Read article "Catching up with Cavalli in Dubai - his 'second home'"

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Katie Trotter: Blossom in florals but nip flashy bags in the bud

May 24, 2013

Floral can be fetching, but nib flashy bags in the bud, says our fashion expert. Read article

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

May 20, 2013

Jaws dropped at Michael Cinco's recent show, where the Dubai-based designer displayed his technical virtuosity and immaculate couture. We witnessed all the action on and off Cinco's catwalk.Read article

Latest Comments

Amber Le Bon on abayas and ambitions in Dubai

Mar 31 , 2013 | 11:33AM GST

Naeem ul Fateh, PhD

If a model girl who is born and raised in London feel comfortable in abaya, Europe must adopt this, hence can reduce the abuse against women. The dignity of the women remains if covered modestly. Europe media do not express this is a manner which respect other culture but portray that women rights violated.

World's most expensive abaya to make Dh65m appearance in Dubai

Mar 25 , 2013 | 09:19AM GST

baasleim{gawab}com

I honestly wish that the abaya was spared by fashionistas. I think they have no idea about the abaya or the concept of modesty in Islamic habits.

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