By: Quratulain Tejani
Dubai to host Second Edition of Sparkling Couture: Infinity Exhibition in October and socialites are excited.
Dubai as everyone knows is a hub of brands and many Asians visit every now and then to shop for their favorite brands. Lots of international fashion collections are launched every year in Dubai’s Fashion Weeks and many fashionistas keep it under radar to stay abreast with latest fashion trends. Dubai Malls also offer a great deal in this area.
Swarovski has its feet setin Dubai, with various stores in multiple locations. Swarovski launched its Sparkling Couture: Infinity Exhibition two years ago and now they are bringing it to Dubai.
Sparkling Couture: Infinity exhibition is set to debut its second edition. Due to open on October 25, 2017, at the Madinat Arena in Dubai, the exhibition will present its collection contributed by more than 40 haute couturiers and 56 designers coming from diverse backgrounds. Designers from as many as 17 countries will be showcasing their design excellence in jewelry, interiors, apparel (couture and contemporary wear), shoes and bags, utilizing the intricate crystals from Swarovski’s offerings.
The collections this time around are a tribute to the Middle Eastern and South Asian design, where historical heritage fuses with modern wear.
The line of brands that are displaying their collections in various categories are:
Accessories:TchiTchi, Bo Cou, and Dorsa.
Couture: Michael Cinco, Ezra, Dar Sara, Arushi, Lama Askari, Maria B, ZainabChhotani, BuntoKazmi, SaniaMaskatiya, Georges Hobeika, ElieAwad, Jean Louis Sabaji, No Fux Label, Zahra Pourfad, Reza Zarei, MasihZad, Mitra Couture, Dar al Hanouf, TarunTahiliani, Shantanu& Nikhil, HianTjen, Finale Wedding Studio, VESTAL BY JUNG HYEJIN, WANG PEIYI, Rizalman, WECOUTURE, Uno Kanda, Ophelia Crossland and DH Tissus.
Interiors:Sedar. Jewelry: Vinita Michael, Confluence, Inaaya, RemaTaseer, Shadras and ValérieValentine.
Modest Wear:Hanayen (UAE), Rizwan, Zumorrod, Bait Hanayen (KWT), Al Qattan, Bait Abaya Al Sharqiaa, Shafira and NH Prima.
Scarves: JF Scarves, Beige, Diamo Dal, Ezma, Vintage Shades, ZuUan and Bawal Exclusive.
Shoes: Joy Shoes and Alexandre Birman.
October looks like the festive fashion season. I am certainly looking forward to some fashion innovation, thanks to Sparkling Couture: Infinity exhibition. Are you? Stay tuned to the blog for pictures and further updates.
