Trend alert: flying colours

1. Purple bag, Dh2,100, Jimmy Choo: Dubai Mall, 04 339 8925; 2. White bag, Dh3,100, Jimmy Choo; 3. yellow bag, Dh3,943, Proenza Schouler at Villa Moda: DIFC Gate Village, Dubai, 04 382 5150; 4. Pink sunglasses, Dh2,550, Louis Vuitton: Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi, 02 681 2166; Dubai Mall, 04 330 8060; 5. Light pink sunglasses, Dh1,374, Chloé; 6. Blue shoes, Dh4,300, Louis Vuitton.

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