BCBGMAXAZRIA-owned French fashion store Manoukian opens in Dubai Mall

• Manoukian, the French fashion brand, hosted its launch in the Dubai Mall on July 21^st, receiving huge interest;
• The store launch included a custom built photo studio, allowing visitors to be their own fashion model by “shooting themselves”;
• Manoukian – which stands for feminine, French fashion – hosts a modern collection for the urban young woman of today – taking her from day to night  – from work to weekend;
• The brand Manoukian was bought by Max Azria, founder of BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, in 2005, as part of his return to France – the designer’s adoptive country.

Manoukian, the fresh French fashion brand opened its first Middle Eastern store in the Dubai Mall, Wednesday, July 21^st, 2010.  The launch was a huge success, with customers applauding the vibrant launch, the welcoming staff and, above all, the exquisite clothes.  The success of the launch can be supported by the number of attendees seen during the evening.

Phillippe Hallani, Director of Wholesale Europe for Manoukian, was quoted to have said how delighted he was to be opening the first Manoukian in the region: “The launch of the first Manoukian store in the Middle East was a great success – and the attendance at the store in the Dubai Mall was fantastic.  We’re looking forward to the Manoukian brand going from strength to strength and expanding across the region, encouraging it to become a recognised fashion brand – whilst retaining its French roots of classic, chic style.” Read more

Julea Domani Opens New Showroom at Palm Strip Shopping Mall

Award-winning designer, Zeena Zaki, to showcase her latest designs and collections at the new Julea Domani showroom in Dubai

Dubai Investment Properties (DIP), one of the leading real estate developers in UAE, today announced that Julea Domani has opened its first showroom in Dubai at the Palm Strip Shopping Mall. Zeena Zaki, the designer behind the Julea Domani brand and the winner of ‘Best Female Designer in Prêt-à-Porter’award at the Dubai Fashion Week 2010, will showcase her latest designs and collections at the new showroom in Jumeirah.

Speaking on their plans, Mr. Fawwaz Al Hakeem, Owner of Julea Domani said, “Zeena Zaki is a renowned designer in this region and has won many awards for her intricately designed evening gowns and bridal gowns. Customers from all over the region have been approaching Zeena Zaki to buy her latest collections. Hence we felt it was important to open our boutique showroom in Jumeirah to not only serve our customers from Dubai and the Northern Emirates better but to also to attract potential customers from other GCC countries  as well  since Dubai is a preferred shopping destination for them.” Read more

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‘O’ Boutique celebrates first anniversary in a blaze of fashion and art

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‘O’ Boutique in Jumeirah, a preferred destination for trendy apparels, accessories and furniture in Dubai, recently celebrated its first anniversary with a unique fusion of fashion and art. Top designers in the region added splendour to the celebrations displaying their exquisite creations in front of  fashion lovers from all over the UAE.

‘O’ Boutique is the brainchild of Omar Bin Khediya, an Emirati. The store is supported by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME development, The Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for SME Development, a part of the Department of Economic Development. Read more

Dubai Fashion 2010 delivers a riveting style show

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 15^th 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. Sophisticated fashionistas, with taste for luxurious evening wear, can also check online PromGirl for latest trends and competitive prices. Read more

‘O’ Boutique organizes first in-store fashion show

Event  showcases clothes by award winning designers

‘O’ Boutique in Jumeirah, Dubai, which featured outfits, accessories and unique furniture organized last week its  first in-store fashion show which was attended by fashion enthusiasts in Dubai.

‘O’ Boutique is the brainchild of Omar Bin Khediya, an Emirati national, and was launched earlier this year. The store is supported by the Mohammed Bin Rashid Establishment for Young Leaders, an organization established by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai to encourage projects for young Emiratis.

Omar Bin Khediya said: “Our first fashion show was a grand success and it brought together glamorous designer names from England, France, Portugal, Scandinavia, Australia as well as the UAE. We featured award winning designers and brands such as Gil Carvahlo, Ruth Erotokritou and TMLS Studio.” Read more