Black & Gold: Versace Home Collection 2012

In April, the annual furniture fair Salone del Mobile in Milano, showcased the home collections of fashion brands as Versace, Armani and Bottega Veneta. The patterns were bold and prints ubiquitous. One of the highlights of the exhibition was the definitive luxury brand Versace’s Home Collection, with its perfect blend of design and fashion.The collections includes limited edition gold-finished furniture to Versace’s 3D collection.

Donatella Versace, the Chief Designer of Versace group described the home collection to be a pure fashion in 3D, the outfits that could live in the homes of people. Here are the items which could be the next picks to enhance the style quotient of your home.

Design Days Dubai: High-end Collectibles

Design Days Dubai, the Middle East’s and South Asia’s first fair dedicated to collectible and limited edition design, has announced its programme for the inaugural edition where visitors will be able to view over 400 rare and limited edition design works alongside a packed programme of talks, workshops and performances.

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Working on the 139th floor of Burj Khalifa

For many of us “At the Top”, the 124th floor of the world’s tallest building – Burj Khalifa, it is the highest point we can reach by walking and riding in an incredibly fast elevator. Now we are not talking about Tom Cruise, because his name usually appears in the headlines along the  ”Mission Impossible” actions and series.

For the general public, the observation desk on the 124th floor of the tallest building in the world is easy accessible and everyone can experience the high life and even mix with superstars. Just recently, Eva Longoria, Kim Kardashian and the famous composer Yanni have enjoyed the stunning views of Dubai while tweeting from the observation desk of Burj Khalifa. Read more

Marble Design Wonders: Three Dimensions Arabesque Walls

 INDEX, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest and longest established Interiors and DesignExhibition, concluded last week in Dubai on a high note, with exhibitors and visitors expressing satisfaction with the superb standards of participant’s  showcases.

Many new and innovative interior decoration concepts were on display, but the one that attracted an exceptionally large number of visitors belongs to the Sharja based Rasheed Al Hallak Marble Cutting & Scratch SHJ (RHM). The company has developed a brand new arabesque design wall cladding in three dimensions. The unique blend of marble, stone and crystal gold epoxy literary transforms walls into artworks. The elegant wall panels are most suitable for outdoor and indoor decoration of high-end residential properties, luxury hotels, retail and leisure outlets.

Generally, it takes a minimum of thirty days to complete a single wall, but the timeframe  can vary depending on the size of the project.

Rasheed Hallak Marble’s exhibition boot was designed by the company’s interior and marble design department manager Miss Tannaz Shoaei Rad and it is one of the first projects of the company employing the new technology. Miss Rad has graduated from the Tehran University of Fine Arts Rassam Honar and later received professional diploma in interior design accredited by Edexcel, UK. Read more

Clear aesthetic vision drives interior decoration business, Exclusive Interview

Not long ago, Dubai Chronicle has published an exclusive interview with Mr. Santosh Kothari, founder of Mira Fashion and Mondecor retail multi-stores. The simplicity and clarity of his aesthetic vision can be truly inspirational for entrepreneurs and creative professionals. It seems there is no need of heavy books with guidelines or costly training courses  to develop an unique test. Here is the transcript of our interview:

Q.: Running retail businesses, largely dependent on individual’s taste and vision suggests that you are Aesthete by nature. What is your personal style? Read more

Contemporary Design wins traditional Majlis Competition

• Sinmar Al-Said wins Contemporary Majlis Design Competition at INDEX 2011
• Competition designs showcase the future of the traditional Arabic space

The winner of the third annual Contemporary Majlis Competition was announced today at INDEX, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest and longest established Interiors and Design Exhibition in Dubai. Sinmar Al-Said of Internal Line Interior Design took first place in the competition beating five other finalists, all tasked with designing a traditional Majlis with a modern cutting edge and innovative design.

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Region’s largest Design Show celebrates 21st Anniversary

• INDEX to host the public on first day as part of the fesitival of interior design
• Design lovers to preview showcase of over 900 exhibitors
• Senior leadership team from DMGT visit Middle East, INDEX

INDEX will celebrate its 21st Anniversary as the Middle East and North Africa’s largest and longest established Interiors and Design Exhibition when it opens at the Dubai World Trade Centre this week. Running from October 22-25, 2011, the first day of INDEX will be a special Saturday as part of the Festival of Interior Design for the public who can witness the latest trends and innovations from over 900 exhibitors from almost 50 countries, along with a host of exciting features the show has to offer.

“For 21 consecutive years, INDEX has continued to improve and serve as a global platform to connect interiors brands, innovative manufacturers and design industry professionals. INDEX has been a part of the growth in the UAE and is the region’s largest and longest standing event for the design industry,” said Paula Al Chami, Event Director for INDEX. “The first day of INDEX has been dedicated to the Festival of Interior Design where the public and trade professionals can share in the launch of our exciting features and product showcases. It’s a special Saturday event, as we wanted to invite the public to visit the show and witness the exciting and innovative world of design.” Read more

Future of Region’s Design Industry to be discussed at INDEX

Regional and international experts will come together to discuss the latest issues and trends in the architecture and design industry at INDEX, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest and longest established Interiors and Design Exhibition. From October 22-25, 2011, INDEX 2011 will offer a platform for industry leaders, exhibitors and visitors to speak about the future of the industry including topics such as sustainability, innovation, youth and finance.

“While INDEX is an established platform for exhibitors to showcase their products and services, it also serves as an opportunity to come together and discuss the future of the design industry,” said Paul Al Chami, Event Director for INDEX. “We have a series of conferences, panel discussions and seminars that raise for discussion the key issues influencing the growth of the industry.” Read more

INDEX to host third annual Contemporary Majlis Competition

• Six finalists selected from over 60 designers across the globe
• Designs to showcase the future of the traditional Arabic space
• Winner to be announced on the first day of INDEX 2011

The Contemporary Majlis Competition will run for the third consecutive time at this year’s INDEX Exhibition, the Middle East and North Africa’s largest and longest established Interiors and Design Exhibition, from October 22-25, 2011. This year’s competition will feature six leading Middle East interior designers who will be tasked with designing a contemporary Majlis, showcasing their vision of the traditional Arabic space with a modern cutting edge and innovative design.

This year’s six finalist designers include Sinmar Al-Said of Internal Line Interior Design, Ghandour El Habre of Khatib & Alami, Mimi Shakshashir of o’de rose, Carrie Das of AHK International, Basak Yuksel of PF Emirates Interiors and Sven Mueller of SVEN M. Read more

Palazzo Versace Dubai bedding revealed

Emirates Sunland Group, the joint venture developers of Palazzo Versace Dubai, and Versace has unveiled the first “fully dressed” and completed condominium residence as its showcase residence on site.

The bedrooms of Palazzo Versace Dubai  suites suites are all fully dressed in a selection of light blue, lilac, cream and peach pastel silk and linen home ware ranges.

The master bedroom suite measures 380 sqft (35 sqm) and this is not inclusive of the en-suite area. The master bedroom is dressed with the most elegant of the classic Versace fabric and linen range, designed specifically for the condominiums. The master bedroom also has a grand walk in closet complete with bespoke hand laid wood parquetry.

Each bedroom suite has a stunning en-suite bathroom featuring a collection of the finest mosaic and marble designs and sunblasted glass, complete with hand laid and cut diamond lagoon green marble flooring.

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