Fashion & Leisure

Designs that can match any occasion, dress and jewelry can now be on your fingertips

Media Information: April 2012

Fingernails and Toenails are important points of beauty. Nail color adds the extra edge to complete one’s look. If you’re tired of adorning plain colors on the nail, CND Shellac the only power polish introduces Nail Art which is the practice of painting and decorating different and creative designs on one’s finger nails. You can brighten up your nail look by adding little or more effect to it with nail art. Nail art varies in designs; from wild, subtle, chic and funky with the array of choices you can make a style statement for every look.

The Co-founder of CND, Jan Arnold has given basic steps on how to do the CND Shellac nail art in minutes which is educated locally by experts from Momentum Beauty products to key beauty salons in the emirate.

Consumers voted NIVEA Natural Fairness Body Lotion and NIVEA Invisible for Black & White deodorants for Men & Women as winners in their competitive field

NIVEA took home three awards at the very first Product of the Year Awards in the UAE held in March.

The prestigious independent award program recognizes excellence in quality and innovation in the fast moving consumer goods sector and is voted for by consumers through a national survey conducted by TNS, the world's largest custom research agency. The recognition is a highly sought after consumer stamp of approval in more than 35 countries worldwide and a mark of distinction for brands that receive it.

Introducing the season’s latest fashionable designs and channeling the aloha spirit, Maui Jim surpasses the competition, offering superior UV-blocking, polarized lenses and impeccable style!

Dubai, UAE – 2 April, 2012 – As temperatures rise, the Middle East is sure to witness designers launching their newest, hottest lines in eyewear and accessories, and with many activities across the region conducted in the sunny outdoors, owning a reliable and protective but still fashionable pair of sunglasses is a necessity. Considered a luxury brand, Maui Jim – the world’s fastest growing manufacturer of premium-polarized sunglasses – is surpassing the competition, offering superior UV-blocking, polarized lenses in its casual, signature Hawaiian- style bearing the aloha spirit.  

At Baselworld 2012, the famous watch brand Philip Stein presented another stunning world first: the Philip Stein Round Prestige Limited Edition Kudoke – an exclusive collection of skeleton watches equipped with Philip Stein’s own Natural Frequency Technology (NFT). Watch-lovers and collectors alike will be enthralled by the unique timepieces hand-made by Stefan Kudoke that combine watch-making skills of beauty and perfection with an overall sense of well-being.

Stefan Kudoke – the perfect Philip Stein partner

Watches have fascinated Stefan Kudoke since he was young and it was clear to him that when he was older, he would become a watch-maker. After his apprenticeship he joined Glashütte Original where he earned a number of awards. He also gained pivotal impulses for his professional development by working with the Breguet, Blancpain and Omega brands in New York. After suc-cessfully qualifying as a Master, he then began to design his own watches.

March 28, 2012

Emirati fashion designer Madeyya Al Mazrouie has revealed that up to 13 designs from her ready-to-wear collection are currently being showcased at the recently opened ‘Esmod Fashion Designers’ Incubator’ in Dubai’s Wafi mall. This collection had previously received rave reviews for its distinct design appeal and workmanship when it was featured at the Berlin-Dubai Festival in Dubai. 

The ‘Esmod Fashion Designers’ Incubator’, which aims to usher in the UAE’s next generation of fashion designers, is a 2,500 sq ft facility that provides a unique and highly visible talent incubator for selected Esmod graduates to showcase their collections, accessories and other exclusive creations.

Even with many value fashion brands vying for attention in today’s retail landscape, REDTAG stands apart. An irresistible combination of great value at affordable prices within an uncluttered and user-friendly ambience continues to attract new shoppers in large numbers. Launched in 2006, REDTAG stores offering ‘365 days of value’ are now a big hit with families who look forward to picking up the latest fashions on a truly enjoyable shopping experience. Product pricing, stringent quality control, ready stocks of customer favourites and a wide variety of sizes, fabrics and colors to satisfy many personal preferences... these are the attributes that make REDTAG the first choice for value-conscious customers across the Middle East.

Only at M&S from 1 March: Autograph, Limited Collection, Per Una, Indigo and M&S Man & Woman feature this season’s key looks

(Dubai, UAE) 22 February 2012 – Marks & Spencer Al-Futtaim today announced that its exciting new Spring collection is now available in all stores.

Only at M&S, the new womenswear pieces feature a vibrant, diverse mix of trends, from the fun retro-inspired 50s to the decadent embellishment of the 1920s. “Dynamic prints add drama to classic shapes and a fresh versatile colour palette makes our Spring collections exciting and aspirational,” said Zainab Al Mahry, Regional Marketing Manager for Marks & Spencer Al-Futtaim.

Shoe Mart the region’s leading retailer in footwear and accessories launches their vibrant accessories collection for Spring Summer 2012. The glamourous collection is an assortment of bags, clutches, necklaces, scarves and jewellery. From colour blocked clutches, patterned shoulder bags, to trendy sling bags and high-fashion inspired jewellery, this Spring Summer Collection is set to leave every woman in need of a revamped dresser.

This season, Shoe Mart stocks its shelves with accessories in various palettes and materials. Warm, cool and altered pastels, baked brights to dark finesse, this range reflects sartorial elegance. Detailed metal hardware, satin finishes, metallic surfaces along with chunky stone highlights are observed in the range.