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Lanvin turns 125 years old this year (read our
May 2014 issues in-depth report on the houses
legacy) and to celebrate the spirit of Jeanne
Lanvins beginnings of designing for her own
daughter, the brand has launched a special
Autumn campaign based on the theme of
family. The new Autumn campaign features not
only Edie Campbell (the face of Lanvins
previous campaigns) but also the models
entire family clad in both women and
menswear from the brand. Edies father, Roddy
Campbell, candidly tweeted, Lanvin Fall 2014
campaign starring me and three of my kids and
their boyfriends and their granny and my
ex-wife Go behind the scenes on our
Facebook page to watch the video of the
making of the campaign, shot by Tim Walker.
COMING UP
EVENTS OF THE MONTH
London College Of Fashion:
Dubai Short Courses
8th to 22nd October 2014
Vida Downtown Hotel, Dubai
As an extension of the Fashion Forward Dubai
event that will be taking place in October,
London College of Fashion will be hosting the
next instalment of Dubai Short Courses a
carefully edited selection of short courses from
their main curriculum at the London
headquarters. The courses, which are targeted at
both beginners and fashion enthusiasts, include
fashion styling, merchandising, and fashion
drawing. The courses are taught by high-calibre
industry professionals who teach the London
courses. To register, or for more information:
training@fashion.arts.ac.uk
We get up-close and personal with the man of
the moment, Alexander Wang, on his latest
collaboration with H&M. The collection of
active wear and other accessories a
signature offering of his own label, will be
available in stores from November.
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SAVE
VS
SPLURGE
SAVE
1 Blucher with fringes,
QR295, Zara.
2 Asymmetric leather court
shoe, QR295, Zara.
3 Striped blazer with zips,
QR415, Zara.
4 Two Tone Mini City bag,
QR240, Zara.
5 Wide strap sheath dress,
QR425, Roland Mouret for
Banana Republic.
6 Zip jacket, QR550, Roland
Mouret for Banana
Republic.
Banana Republic and Zara
boutiques are at Villaggio
Mall.
SPLURGE
1 Striped Bodyvon Dress,
QR2,891, Alexander Wang,
www.alexanderwang.com
2 Babies Triple MJ, QR3,393,
Saint Laurent,
www.ysl.com
3 Top Handle Bag, QR1,850,
Aigner, Porto Arabia,
The Pearl Qatar.
4 Construct Jacket, QR1,670,
Claudia Gamba x Muuse,
www.farfetch.com
5 Jacket Bere, QR5,074, Escada,
www.escada.com
6 Leather Pumps, QR2,803,
Fendi, Villaggio Mall.
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A sure-fire way to get you excited about going to work
in the morning, is knowing that you have the perfect
outfit to take you through the day. Go back to the core
of power dressing and invest in a bodycon dress that
flatters at all the right places, and yet maintains the
modest below-the-knee length requirement. Go for
blazers and jackets of different styles to mix up your
look on different days, and experiment with wearing
this seasons trending brogues as an alternative to
standard high heels. Lose the outerwear after work
and ease into the night with class.
BY DEBRINA ALIYAH
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AN EDIT OF THINGS THAT ARE HOT NOW
KARL LAGERFELD MONSTER
CHOUPETTE CAPSULE
COLLECTION
The fashion worlds favourite kitty cat,
Choupette, is getting her own capsule
collection, launched of course, by her
owner Karl Lagerfelds eponymous label.
The range of accessories comes in the
cartoon image of Monster Choupette that
features her big blue eyes and ready-
to-grab mouth as well as a personalised
paw stamp from the cat. Fans will get to
choose from a selection of shopping bags,
pouches, wallets, ballet slippers, socks
and scarves the goods are in Saffiano
leather, available in black, cream, navy
and leather. The crme de la crme of the
collection is the fur bag bug key charm
that is inspired by Choupettes whiskers.
VOGUE FASHION DUBAI EXPERIENCE
The second edition of the fashion funfair
that sparkled up Dubai Mall will see the
participation of twenty emerging designers
selected by Vogue Italia, through its
International Talent Showcase initiative a
global talent scout in collaboration with The
Dubai Mall and BySymphony.com. The twenty
designers come from all over the world with
regional representation by Omans Nadia
Al Zakwani and the UAEs Shamsa Alabbar,
who will be showcasing at the Armani Hotel,
Dubai. VFDE was highly successful in its first
instalment last year with an array of fashion-
based activities. This year, the event will
take place from 30 October to 1 November
with workshops and panel discussions. Eight
new international designers including Lamia
Asudari and Madiya Al Sharqi will also be
presenting their collection at a special fashion
show, to be held at The Dubai Mall Fashion
Catwalk on the first night.
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AGNONA AW2014
Stefano Pilati took a page from Agnonas
fabric archive to present UNO, the AW14
collection that focuses on the notion of
movement, from draping blouses and
dresses of single cuts to volumes expressed
in different tailoring silhouettes. A
collection of timeless must haves to
complete a wardrobe for a womans very
luxurious lifestyle that includes feeling and
looking comfortably beautiful and warmly
sensual in every occasion: from the most
private to official attendances, says Stefano
Pilati. This is Stefanos second collection
for the label since his appointment to the
Zegna Group, and though he has expressed
much of his signature into the work thus far,
theres much respect for the craftsmanship
and heritage of the fabric-driven label.
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LANVIN SUGAR BAG
2014 has been a whirlwind year for Alber
Elbaz in looking back over the history of
Lanvin and honouring its legacy for the
brands 125th anniversary. The Lanvin Sugar
bag is one of the star pieces from Albers
line of accessories for Autumn 2014 a
collection firmly rooted in the spirit of its
ready-to-wear collections that celebrate the
momentous event. The bag has already been
spotted on arms of celebrities; Zoe Saldana
wore it to a Cannes Film Festival luncheon,
Jessica Alba wore it with a feminine floral
dress, Diane Kruger dressed the bag down
in a gym outfit, while Sarah Jessica Parker
wore it for a casual jaunt around town. The
versatility of the Sugar bag is no accident a
design element meant to reflect the spirit
of Lanvins luxe and functional aesthetics.
Its discreet shape wraps around three pleats
and comes in smooth lambskin leather,
quilted suede calfskin, exotic skins, as
well as metallic calfskin; all of which are
finished with the gold-embossed Lanvin
Paris signature. You can grab it as a clutch
or peruse the bejewelled leather and metal
chain for the delicate touch.
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SNOOPY & BELLE PROJECT
One of our favourite cartoon duos gets
a fashion makeover from the design
worlds famous duo, Dean and Dan from
DSquared2. Celebrating Snoopy & Belles
65th anniversary, DSquared2 injects their
signature styles: a red checked parka,
jeans, and mountain boots with coloured
laces are the new looks for the two cartoon
characters. We are so happy to take part
in the Snoopy & Belle project for Fashion!
We have fond memories of growing up
in Canada watching Peanuts, and so we
decided to dress them in winter outfits, the
duo says.
Snoopy & Belle in Fashion is an initiative
that debuted 30 years ago to celebrate
the world of fashion and the genius of
Snoopys creator, Charles M. Schulz. The
2014 exhibit will raise funds for numerous
charitable causes. The extroverted beagle
and his fashionable sister, reinterpreted
by Dsquared2, will debut on stage on
September 9-10, 2014, during New York
Fashion Week. The New Museums Sky
Room will host an exhibition displaying
the sketches and vinyl beagle dolls by all
of the designers whove participated in the
initiative, dating back to the 80s.
After their debut in New York, Snoopy
and Belle will travel to the major fashion
capitals: Paris, Tokyo and Milan, before
returning to Santa Rosa in California, where
they will be exhibited at the fashion gallery
of the Schulz Museum.
LOEWE PRE-LAUNCH CAPSULE
For Jonathan Andersons first release in his new appointment at
Loewe, the brand introduces the new universe through a Pre-Launch
Capsule collection available in stores this month. The range consists
of bags, accessories, key menswear pieces and also home items
including leather cushions, lambswool blankets, and a wood and
leather chair reinterpreted from the houses archives. Loewes iconic
Amazona and Flamenco bags get a back to basics treatment, while
the Shopper Tote comes in a fur-covered version. A selection of
pieces was inspired by Meccano, the British game created by Frank
Hornby in 1901 emphasising on combinations and building blocks
of shapes and colours. Loewe boutique is located in Villaggio Mall.
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THREE KEY AUTUMN TRENDS THAT WILL SET
THE TONE FOR THE ULTIMATE MIX OF COVETED
CHIC, COMFORT AND SUBTLE GLAMOUR.
ONE LAYER
AT A TIME
CAPES
Theres nothing more stylishly
functional than a cape. It is the
essential answer to an erratic
winter and gives an instantly
polished look as you get ready to
head out. DKNY offers a tailored
piece with suit collars for work
calls, while Paule Ka and Issa
London go for the dramatic
effect with full-length pieces.
Sandra Mansours delicate floral
version is a dream.
Alice and Olivia
Ermano Scervico
Sandra Mansour
Paule Ka
Issa London Chlo DKNY
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SPORTY VIBE
The numero uno rule for your wardrobe right now,
and for seasons to come, is to think sporty and go
urban. Racing stripes, neoprene, sweatshirts, and
tennis skirts make for great separates for mix and
match. Luxurious fabrics for Autumn including
fur and leather makes for sartorial details like the
leather tennis dress from DKNY and geometric
woollen sweatshirt from Ermano Scervico.
Christopher Raeburn AW14
Donna Karan
Proenza Schouler
Cline
DKNY
Ermano Scervico Marc Jacobs
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SCARVES
Burberry sets the wheel in motion this
Autumn with their gorgeous printed
oversized scarves, which we suspect,
are blankets, really. But the enveloping
layers got us all wishing that Winter
would come sooner and the trend soon
popped up all over. Gigantic scarves
form full looks, like Diors with pleated
ends that fall like the end of a skirt right
above the knees. For a little bit of punk,
go for Marc Jacobs perfectly placed
around the face bandana version.
Marc Jacobs Prabal Gurung
Paul Smith
Dior
Matthew Williamson
Athena Procopiou -
WALK IN MONGOLIA
Fendi
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STANDOUT PIECES AND IN VOGUE
ACCESSORIES THAT DEFINE THE
SEASON. WE CURATE A DEFINITIVE
LIST OF BUYS THAT WILL PUT YOU IN
THE COOL PACK THIS AUTUMN.
COOL
HUNTING
FOR AW2014
The Bloomsbury Bag
from Burberry
inspired by the British
writers and artists at
Charleston.
Drew Crossbody
Bag from Chloe
Cuffs from Cline
a play of textures
and colours
Crystal
embellished
sunglasses from
DSquared2
Palazzo Corbeille Noir
Cassis lingerie from
Chantelle
Darcey rings with
pearls from Chlo
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Feather-effect
sleeve coat from
Philipp Plein
Polo-tee dress
from DKNY
Embellished
leather gloves
from Philipp Plein
Fur-lined gladiator
sandals from Isabel
Marant available
exclusively at Level
Shoe District
Leather sandals
from Proenza
Schouler
Fusion Sneakers from Dior
rubber soles with sequined flowers
Acrylic Hexagon
Clutch from
LAfshar
Graffiti backpack from DKNY
Bug charms
in fox fur
from Fendi
Brushed leather
tote from Salvatore
Ferragamo
FRESH ALLURE
Atelier Versace is true couture. I wanted to celebrate construction and
deconstruction, provoking by taking away fabric, to make couture modern,
says Donatella Versace on the houses latest couture collection. Looking
forward to a contemporary attitude, where dresses are slashed in the front,
tailoring gives way for asymmetry, t-shirt shapes are cut and rolled, and fur
coats are meshed with frayed organza patchworks. Embroideries are in a
degrade of colour, while semi-transparent nylon is knitted with pockets of
crystal metal mesh. Voluminous ball gowns of double duchesse silk, coated
with silicon, are shaped freely on the body for the new spirit of couture.
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METAMORPHOSIS
At his debut showing at Alta Roma, Rani Zakhem presents the
metamorphosis that a woman goes through in all the different
moments in her life, from dawn till dusk and from youth to maturity.
Using technical details and the different shades of the season to capture
the cycle, the designer displays his prowess kaleidoscopic geometric
embroidery, laser devore flocked tulle and silver degrade pailettes are
all carefully executed. The dusk interpretation comes in the form of the
mermaid silhouette, a signature of the designer in red and black with
unfurling flowers to represent the climatic coming of age of the muse.
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FLIGHT AL A FRANAISE
The flight suit meets
traditional dress
bodices and embroidery
switch forms, and zippers
and silk taffeta are used.
ROBE A LA FRANAISE
A variation on the traditional
dress of the 18th century a
blend of styles mostly worn
with panniers and lightened
with new tulle structures.
1910s LINEAR
Sinuous, long line coats
with an Edwardian origin
travelling through history.
BODICE MEETS
JACKET
A reverse role
between bodices
and skirts with
smocking
structures.
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PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
I was interested in the process of finding something extremely modern, though
something very historical, particularly through a juxtaposition of different themes,
explains Raf Simons when defining Christian Diors haute couture collection for
Autumn 2014. Asking the question What is Modern?, the creative director explores the
aesthetics of a timeline spanning from an 18th century French court up till the present
day, resulting in a narrative of eight different elements. The challenge was to bring
easiness to something that could be perceived as theatrical. It is the attitude that matters.
COLLAR MEETS BAR
Volumes and shapes originating
from the 1950s Dior archives
are extended on to highlight
the architectural form.
1920s LIBERATED
Flapper dresses of
the 1920s decorated
with embroideries.
JUSTACORPS
AND GILETS
Masculine
court coats of
the 18th
century
adapted for the
feminine form.
TECHNIQUES,
PLEATS AND
SYSTEMS
Tradition and
technology come
together with
traditional piping
and systems of
astronautical
suiting.
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MUCH
ADO ABOUT
THE
SAMBA
A little samba always puts a smile on
the face and this cheer has spread
through Qatar much of this year with
the banner flying high for the cultural
year of Qatar-Brazil 2014. Football may
be the first thing on everyones mind,
but the fashion industry has long adored
gorgeous Brazilian beauties, the likes
of Gisele Bndchen and Alessandra
Ambrosio, adorn the pages of glossy
magazines. To celebrate this cultural
exchange, we focus on some of the
movers and shakers of the fashion and
beauty industry in Brazil and let them
take us through what they love most
about their motherland.
IF THERES ONE THING
THAT BRAZIL HAS
GIFTED TO THE WORLD,
IT IS THE SPIRIT OF
LIVING HAPPY AND
CAREFREE.
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THE NAME FARFETCH THE
FASHION PORTAL THAT HELPS
US SEEK OUT RARE FINDS
FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE.
FASHION TECH ENTREPRENEUR
DANIELA CECILIO, ONE OF ITS
FOUNDING MEMBERS, HAS
LAUNCHED ANOTHER FASHION-
BASED TECH APP, ASAP54.
THE SELF-PROCLAIMED
FASHION OBSESSIVE WANTS
TO CHANGE THE WAY PEOPLE
SEARCH, SHARE AND BUY
FASHION INSPIRED BY THINGS
THAT THEY SEE,
DANIELA
CECILIO
DIGITAL FASHION
Whats a normal day for you?
My day starts very early. I wake up around 5.30 am to have
breakfast either porridge or tapioca; and then hit the gym! I try
to exercise everyday, as it gives me a lot of energy to face the busy
agenda ahead of me. I also like to finish work around 7pm, so I can
get home before 8, have a light dinner with my husband, read a bit
and then disappear off to bed, very early, around 10.30pm.
I try to concentrate as much as possible during work hours, so from
the moment I step into the office to the moment I leave, I give
150%, and therefore I dont have to work too many hours I clear
my to-do list everyday.
What do you wear daily?
Jeans, lots of jewelry, a pair of killer heels from Aquazzura and a
smart white top; my favorites usually being from Cline.
Daniela Cecilio
photographed by
Alistair Guy
What are some of your new seasonal buys for AW2014?
A pair of Toga boots and another pair of boots from Giuseppe
Zanotti.
I will wear pretty much wear the Cline knit trousers everyday.
I will also buy almost every new hat from Maison Michel, since it
rains a lot in London and I dont like umbrellas.
What is the one thing about Brazilian culture or fashion that is
significant to you?
Brazilians really look after themselves, they take care of their skin,
they exercise, they have a very healthy lifestyle and somehow this
is becoming more and more fashionable. The golden skin look, the
healthy natural coloured hair, the toned strong body, and on top of
all of that, they only need to put on a white top and a pair of jeans!
Have you been to the Middle East and what are your impressions of the
region?
Yes, I have been to Dubai and also to Israel. I met the most
wonderful people whilst in Dubai, including accessory designer
Nathalie Trad and blogger Anum Bashir. I had a wonderful
time on the beach and got to try some of the most amazing
restaurants and shopping boutiques - It is where I fell in love with
allthingsmochi.com. In Israel, I visited Tel Aviv and Jerusalem,
and will definitely be going back to both places.
Blanche Hat from
Maison Michel
Leon clutch by
Nathalie Trad
Pulla Fringed
Ankle Boots
by Toga
Knee-high Stiletto
Boot by Guiseppe
Zanotti
Knit trousers from
Clines AW2014
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Cristiana is the force behind
organic beauty brands including
Phytoervas - a pioneering line of
natural shampoo, and EH
cosmetics - an organic shampoo
line. She has authored several
books and maintains a roster of
projects dedicated to the
environment, entrepreneurship,
beauty and health.
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PASSIONATELY IMMERSED IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY,
CRISTIANA IS ONE OF THE MOST CELEBRATED
PERSONALITIES IN BRAZIL. SHE CURRENTLY RUNS
BEAUTYIN A WELL-BEING CONCEPT THAT
FUSES COSMETICS, FOOD AND VITAMINS. THE
AWARD-WINNING ENTREPRENEUR ALSO FOUNDED
PHYTOERVAS FASHION AND THE PHYTOERVAS
FASHION AWARDS THAT LAUNCHED THE CAREERS OF
MORE THAN SIXTY DESIGNERS.
Whats a normal day for you?
Normality means having the ability to start the day
with exercise. Following this, being able to go to
work and have time to think and dedicate time to my
creativity, is of vital importance in my day-to-day
life.
What do you wear daily?
They key word for me is glamour which involves
taking a casual working business outfit and mixing it
with a high fashion angle.
What are some of your new seasonal buys for AW2014?
Relaxed tailoring, mini skirts, ankle boots, neutral
colors and embroidery.
What is the one thing about Brazilian culture and
fashion that is significant to you and why?
Brazilian women are confident and always have a
hint of sexy in their outfit choices. Women here
dress for themselves and their men and not for
another woman.
Have you been to the Middle East and what are your
impressions of the region?
Yes, I visited Dubai some years ago and was
extremely impressed by the city, the people and
of course, the food. I had the luxury of staying in a
beautiful hotel right in the desert, which was where I
had the best time in many many years.
CRISTIANA
ARCANGELI
ENTREPRENEUR EXTRAORDINARE
Ankle Boots
from Santoni
Black Mini Skirt by
Karl Lagerfeld
Rev up your day with vitamins from the
Beauty Drink range - part of Cristianas
BeautyIn concept
Neutral shades from
Chlos AW2014
WHEN ALICE
MET LIBERTY
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AUTUMNL 2014S MOST ANTICIPATED COLLABORATION IS AN ALL
BRITISH AFFAIR, WITH ALICE TEMPERLEY JOINING HANDS WITH THE
OUTNET, TO PRESENT A DISTINCTIVELY TEMPERLEY COLLECTION FOR
THE ONLINE RETAILER- FAMED FOR ITS MORE AFFORDABLE SELECTIONS.
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limited edition collection of twenty-one pieces will place
emphasis on the designers new focus on daywear and feature
the designers signature printed dresses and honeycomb wave
knits. With actress and model Liberty Ross as the face of the
campaign, the embodiment of the collection narrates strong
women who favour sharp tailoring with feminine elements. To
celebrate the collaborative collection that will be going on sale
from October 7, The Outnet shares a witty and intimate exchange
between the two women with GLAM.
What are your thoughts on tailoring?
Liberty Ross: I love tailoring because you can just put it on and
its there. I like a strong silhouette you feel ready for action and
empowered.
Alice Temperley: Masculine and empowered.
Liberty Ross: Yeah, empowered and strong.
Alice Temperley: I collect white shirts so my fetish is white shirts
and shoes.
You collect white shirts?
Alice Temperley: I collect white shirts, I have a hundred white
shirts and its my outfit of choice; its my workwear. Always
in the collection there are at least five options and I think its
definitely my work outfit up, kids to school, suit on.
Liberty Ross: Where do you buy your white shirts?
Alice Temperley: I collect and I make them. The exception is
Alaa.
Liberty Ross: So not from a flea market or Portobello Road or
vintage?
Alice Temperley: Vintage, yes. Victorian shirts are beautiful. I like
mens shirts. I dont think you could ever get bored of the white
shirt.
Can you talk us through what youre wearing?
Liberty Ross: How would you style this jumpsuit?
Alice Temperley: I love this one with flats, and I love it with heels
for the evening. I also really like it with a jacket over the top.
Liberty Ross: Yes, I love that it really doesnt need anything. You
just put it on, its comfortable, and it looks so sharp and strong.
Super sexy, really gorgeous.
Alice Temperley: What I love about it is the low back and the
The
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plunging neckline. I love a plunging neckline. I think its
very good in a tailored outfit to have that contrast between
sexy and tailored. The volume in the trousers means that
the fit is very, very flattering on more curvy bodies as well.
Liberty Ross: I like the rolled-up leg its fun.
Alice Temperley: It makes it more relaxed, yes. The rolled-up
hem looks fantastic with flats or a heel.
How else do you bring sexy femininity to a masculine outfit?
Alice Temperley: I think tailoring looks really sexy on a
woman when it looks relaxed.
Liberty Ross: Yes, super sexy and feminine but strong and
comfortable.
Alice Temperley: Thats the trick! It has to be comfortable.
How has your collection changed since you first started working
together?
Alice Temperley: Im definitely tending to be more tailored
in my own look and within the collection. It definitely has
another persona and its not all about dresses, its a balance.
Liberty Ross: Its good to have diversity. I love those dresses
and I have the picture up in my house, huge.
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Alice Temperley: I know, I love that picture, its still one of my
favorites. My first-time campaign girl, thats quite amazing, isnt
it?
Liberty Ross: Thats amazing, yay!
Alice Temperley: Its not supposed to make us feel old, just grown
up!
How has the brand changed over the years?
Alice Temperley: The collection for me did start with more of a
dress focus, and that was very much the beginning, about 14
years ago. And a lot of knitwear. Now, as the collection goes
forward, its much more about what a working woman needs to
make her wardrobe functional. You have so many things that
you need to attend, and you travel a lot
Liberty Ross: So youve got the practical and the showstoppers,
which is brilliant. I love that.
Alice Temperley: Yes, and to have the balance all the way through
from day to evening, which is very much our focus now. Also,
[weve] evolved with what you really need out of your wardrobe.
It has to be functional, it has to be comfortable. You have to have
those pieces when youre working insanely hard that you dont
have to think about. When you travel with a tailored jumpsuit,
its just perfect because it ticks all the boxes for the evening.
Its sexy, clean, [you can] wear it with different accessories its
one piece that you dont really have to think about.
Liberty Ross: Dress it up, dress it down. I remember when I first
met you through my cousin years and years ago, you had all
those beautiful, very thin tulle shirts with the lovely collars and
they were embroidered and they were so pretty, all the bright
pinks and ivories.
Alice Temperley: Well remembered! Yes, it was very playful and
very feminine. Now its [about] bringing that into the new look
with the tailoring, which is important to keep the collection
going forward and changing with the times.
Liberty Ross: Exactly. I love it.
D
o you recall your first time working together?
Alice Temperley: We did some knits, we
did some skirts, we did some extra things.
It was Nick [Haddow]. And the dress was
in Sex and the City after that.
Liberty Ross: The dress I was in, was in Sex
and the City? Thats amazing!
Alice Temperley: Yes, it was after that
campaign. Somebody saw it, I cant remember who, and it
ended up there and it surprised me because Id never even
watched Sex and the City and they sent me a clip! That was to
do with you wearing it.
Liberty Ross: Yes I liked that shoot. That was Nick Haddow and I
remember the pink and black Harlequin sweaters that we did.
Alice Temperley: Wow, you have got a good memory.
Liberty Ross: Because by the way, I still have them all, I still
wear them all the time. I still have them in my closet.
Alice Temperley: Shes a good muse!
Liberty Ross: And those shirts, Ive kept them for my daughter
because mine seem to get smaller and smaller but the ivory
tulle covered with embroidered beads is so pretty.
Alice Temperley: Your daughters going to have a good wardrobe!
Liberty Ross: I know, she is. Lucky girl.
Alice Temperley: And next, suits! Suits for little girls.
Does your daughter dress up in items from your wardrobe?
Liberty Ross: I recently moved to a new house and it just so
happens to have a gigantic closet, which is very exciting for me.
So I rediscovered my entire wardrobe because I can actually
hang it all up and see it! I rediscovered all of these things,
things that I have of yours and everybody else, and my 10-year-
old, its like her little jewel box. She just goes in there and puts
everything on my studded jackets and pony hair boots and
things and shell come out and be like, Hi, Im Liberty Ross!
KBT KONCEPTS
AW2015 DEBUT
PHOTOGRAPHY BY SAEED KHALIFA
ALTERNATIVE
ABAYA
INSPIRED BY DUBAIS
HIDDEN INDUSTRIAL
AREAS, WHERE
FACTORIES AND AUTO
REPAIR SHOPS MERGE
WITH THE CITYS EDGY
EMERGING ARTS AND
CULTURAL LANDSCAPE,
THE EXPERIMENTAL
DESIGNS OF KBT
KONCEPT ARE DEFINITELY
A REFRESHING TAKE
ON THE TRADITIONAL
GARMENT.
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FASHION / 69
70 \ FASHION
The bold collection is derived from the
regions heritage, but strongly projects into
contemporary lifestyle through the use of
unexpected materials including PVC
plastic, leather, denim and humble plain
white cotton. Departing from the classic
abaya, KBT Koncept emphasises on highly
structural pieces that are asymmetrical,
shorter in length and as is. Embroidery
work is vastly modern, including a signature
red thread stitched on every collar, while
hemmed ends make for functionality.
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The label is keen to push the
envelope of traditional abaya
markets, proposing the collection
to women who might not ordinarily
identify with the Gulfs traditional
dress, but would like to experiment
from a sartorial perspective. The
brand is a part of Not Just A Label,
a UAE-based platform for
showcasing and nurturing todays
pioneers in contemporary fashion.