From one stunning collection to another, Dubai Fashion 2010 mesmerized an audience consisting of Dubai’s most fashionable and important personalities for an evening of exquisite style and elegance on Saturday, February 27.
The event marked one of the culminating highlights of Dubai Shopping Festival’s 15th edition and, like what many expected, Dubai Fashion 2010 delivered a riveting show of fashion sophistication.
High end luxury fashion retailers Etoile la Boutique and Saks Fifth Avenue took the guests on distinctive journeys – one inspired by the glamour of trans-Atlantic voyage in the early 1900s and the other to a bold and exciting fashion-forward adventure.
Etoile La Boutique opened the show and impressed from beginning to end, with a chic display of fab dresses and elegant accessories. One of the most applauded pieces was an airy yet graceful Jitrois black ensemble and a shiny yet stylish Valentino bag. Throughout Etoile La Boutique’s show, the transformation from one dress to another chronicled a journey on a cruise ship – from casual élan to elegant formal wear befitting an important and fashionable woman.
Meanwhile, Saks Fifth Avenue boldly promised a collection that will explore new fashion inspirations, and it did not disappoint. With a beginning pumped by music from Lady Gaga, the collection featured an eccentric mix of feminine frills and safari accents as well as space-exploration inspired silhouettes.
Pleats, ruffles and bows combined elegantly with soft-muted color palettes, while sheer layered fabrics and floral prints mixed perfectly on the ready-to-wear collection and accessories. For the more formal evening wear, the design inspirations were mostly body-conscious cuts and asymmetrical cut-outs, banding and shoulder-baring pieces.
The glittering and glamorous display continued with an exquisite display of jewellery collection from noted jewelers Korloff Paris. Each of the stunning collection was presented alongside elegant couture gowns from Ayesha Depala and Sauce. Among the highlights of the eye-popping collection were the gorgeous Miss France collection and a unique double faced timepiece that made its debut in Dubai during the evening.
The hairstyle and make-up provided by P&G Beauty’s Max Factor and Braun style team perfectly complemented the stunning collections.
Held under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Hind Bint Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum - wife of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice-President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Fashion 2010 has once again highlight Dubai’s stature as the fashion capital and trendsetter of the region.
