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An exclusive preview of his new Spring/Summer 2012 collection was also on display and ready for pre-orders. the new collection will be available exclusively at Impression Boutique in March 2012. Impression Boutique is at the Pearl Qatar

Darmaki makes an Impression

Ladies were treated to a meeting with shoe-per star Sultan Al-Darmaki, Creative Director of Darmaki, who was in Impression Boutique to showcase his dazzling A/W collection. Like his other collections, each shoe is adorned with intricate details and incorporates high-quality mixed materials with an extraordinary use of motifs. Guests not only got to view the beautiful footwear on display, they also had the opportunity to have their own Darmaki heels signed by the man himself. GLAM's Cassey Oliveira chatted with the chirpy couture designer... HIGHLIGHt Of tHe A/W COLLeCtIOn: History has always played a very important part in our designs. this season it's the vintage brocade. DArMAkI'S SIGnAture StyLe: Mix of materials and attention to detail. A/W trenDS: Pop colours are huge this season. However, as a brand we try not to follow the trends but strive to create our own. Our shoes are classical; an investment that will last season after season. yOur InSPIrAtIOn: Beauty in all its forms. yOur LOve fOr SHOeS: even as a kid, I was obsessed with the psychology behind shoes. you can tell the personality of a woman from the shoes she wears. I love the creativity that is associated with designing shoes. A WOMAn WHOSe StyLe yOu ADMIre: Angelina Jolie. She can be fully dressed up but still has a sensual feel to her. SHOe ADvICe fOr WOMen: Comfort...don't torture yourself wearing painful heels!

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Karen Millen Hosts 30th Birthday Bash

High street fave karen Millen kicked off its 30th birthday in true style with a cool party at its store in the villaggio Mall. Since its founding in 1981, it has cemented its reputation as the go-to brand for design-led luxury at affordable prices. 30 years on, the covetable collection of clothing and accessories prove that over time, things are only getting better! Pretty models paraded around the store showcasing the A/W 2011 range which focuses on laid-back glamour. Doha's fashionistas were wooed by the Limited edition collection designed especially for the anniversary consisting of show stopping bags, iPad cases, purses and more. the mesmerising items garnered attention with their eye catching designs; some pieces sparkled with Swarovski crystals, while others popped in chic patent leather, or pony fur covered in studs adding that rock star touch. the karen Millen team was helped by Maisa taha and Lena Akrawi of La vedette fashion and Image Consulting, who were on hand to offer customers styling tips such as what colours, cuts and materials would best suit; while MAC make-up artists were also on board to offer beauty tips and showcase their creative flair on willing customers. the Doha celebration is just one of 30 parties that are set to take place in cities across the globe to commemorate this special occasion for karen Millen. karen Millen is at villaggio Mall

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english elegance from Mulberry

At last, the wait is finally over the covetable A/W collection from Mulberry has hit Doha shores, yippee! this season, the brand has borrowed inspiration from roald Dahl's classic fantastic Mr fox, and a host of other quintessentially British themes including hunting, shooting, and fishing in true country-side chic fashion. the collection is brimming with beautiful bags and purses in rich autumn shades and new neutrals including Deer Brown, fox Brown, Conker, Dark Heather, and more vibrant hues with the likes of Waders Green, Bright Cabbage, foxglove Pink and field Gold. A standout piece comes in the form of the Haircalf Bayswater with fox rivets which is covered in eye catching little fox face studs. the popular tillie family also has an updated look with the availability of the butter-soft Quilted Leather style which is inspired by the aesthetics of fishermen's attire. Don't miss (we're pretty sure you won't be able to) the amazing print collections. feathered friends is a cool print focusing on feather colours and textures; while the Leopard Spot is a graphic print that is guaranteed to set hearts racing. Mulberry is at the Pearl Qatar

Sweet Style from l'occitane

L'Occitane teamed up with the Pastry Chef team from four Seasons Doha for the launch of its new delicious festive collections: Dlice des fleurs and Dlice des fruits which borrow inspiration from a traditional sweets factory in the heart of Provence, in france. Attendees were given a special treat the opportunity to watch four Seasons Pastry Chef Loic Carbonnet whip up sweet delights in the form of tasty rose and raspberry marshmallows and Lemon Pates de fruit which complimented the theme of the new collections. Delice des fleurs is inspired by the sweet scents of rose and violet petals, delicately draped in sugar, while on the other hand, Dlice des fruits, reflects scents of citrus fruits blended with sugar. the new collections consist of sweetly scented offerings for both the body and home including hand creams, body creams, perfumes, candles and fragrant diffusers. the inspiration was born when the fragrance Merchant stumbled across an intriguing place in Provence, france, and on further investigation revealed an old distillery that had been transformed into a sweets factory. the fragrance Merchant was filled with awe when he spotted the workshops where confectioners were busily handling sweet smelling goodies, and got the scents of delicate flowers which had been draped in sugar, and gently candied lemons and clementines. L'Occitane is at villaggio, Landmark and royal Plaza
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Clear space in your wardrobes for a new range of arm candy: the tod's Signature Collection. In its latest delivery of luxury, tod's brings the magic of the old cobbled streets of Italy to life, and the pieces are already causing quite a stir among A-listers who have been spotted carrying various styles. the collection celebrates the famous gommino pattern with a pebble motif imprinted on leather to exude a distinctive and sophisticated look. Models available include a shoulder bag, a portfolio clutch, a small trunk style, a shopper, a soft envelope clutch and a pochette bag created from the finest quality natural leathers such as soft patent leather, metalised leather, shiny calfskin and semi-opaque nappa leather. tod's is located at villaggio Mall.

t Qatar Silver Media Sponsor of DtFF

t Qatar, the Qatar edition of new york times Style Magazine has signed on as silver media sponsor for the third edition of Doha tribeca film festival (Dtff). t Qatar maintains the essence of t: new york times Style Magazine-design, fashion, arts, beauty and style, while incorporating relevant local and regional content, providing a mix of sometimes quirky, but always fascinating, stories from across the world. Oryx Advertising Co is the publisher of the magazine in Doha. through this association, t Qatar will lend an ideal platform for exclusive and in depth coverage of the festival, the films it showcases and the stars it brings to Doha. "the seeds of the both the magazine and the film festival were sowed in new york, to bring in a new perspective and depth to mediums they represent. Both have now found an audience in Qatar, and it's only natural that this tie-up should happen," says ravi raman, vice President, OAC. Hanaa Issa, Head of Sponsorship at DfI said: "We are really pleased to be media partners with t-Qatar for this year's Dtff. from movies to cultural events to the fashion and style of this year's stars who will be in Doha for the festival, t-Qatar will provide in depth coverage of the festival bringing the full flavor of this community event to local Qataris and showcase the many arts and cultural events associated with Dtff to our local community in Doha." OAC is the largest and oldest publishing house in Qatar, with a stable of publications which are all leaders in their segments: Qatar today, Qatar Al yom, Woman today, GLAM and t Qatar, to name a few.

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Banana RepuBlic Holiday collection 2011
WitH tHe festive season just aRound tHe coRneR, it Won't Be long BefoRe you'll Be Rummaging tHRougH stoRes seaRcHing foR tHat sometHing special. HoWeveR, feaR not, Banana RepuBlic Has done all tHe HaRd WoRk foR you as is cleaR fRom its sHoW stopping Holiday collection 2011 WHicH Was Recently pResented in tHe monaRcH Hotel, duBai. We'Re pRedicting tHis is quickly going to Become youR fave one-stop-sHop!
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ubai's fash pack couldn't get enough of the enviable looks which exuded an adventurous, trustworthy and romantic vibe. The collection packed in cool casuals with sweaters and cardigans which took centre stage in rich details of textured stitches, chunky cables and luxurious yarn mixes. A sporty touch was evident in the clean-cut sweater colorations and stripes which gather inspiration from the vintage St. Moritz ski styles. According to Creative Director Simon Kneen, "banana Republic's holiday collection is intended to make festive dressing stylishly easy. We've done all the work for you from party dressing, to gifting your loved ones, or spoiling yourself leaving more time to enjoy the season with friends and family." Glamorous occasion ensembles commanded attention from the crowd, think billowing dresses featuring pretty gems, sequins, and embellishments making sure that outfits really popped; while luxurious materials such as lace and satin teamed with velvets and brocades added a sense of regality. The luxurious feel didn't just stick to evening wear, as sweaters and cold-weather styles received a glamorous sparkling makeover. Mouth watering clutch bags, high-heel and flats focused on a neutral colour palette to easily accompany the jewel coloured palette of the collection inspired by gems such as sapphire, amethyst and agate. A touch of leopard print spotted on clutches, shoes and clothing added a touch of retro glamour, and cemented the range as a definite crowd-pleaser!

banana Republic is located at Villaggio Mall

CoVeTAble: The neW holiDAy ColleCTion 2011 fRoM bAnAnA RepubliC CoMpRiSeS Cool CASuAlS, MAGiCAl eVeninG enSeMbleS AnD MuST-hAVe-noW ACCeSSoRieS.
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Rene caovilla: Show Stopping Shoes

very fashion forward girl strives to differentiate herself through style. So when the luxurious Rene Caovilla boutique held a special event allowing ladies to do just that, you can only imagine the excitement that ensued. With help from a Rene Caovilla Artisan, attendees were encouraged to design their very own sparkling, show stopping shoes, while also viewing a selection of pieces from the vintage collection. One was really spoiled for choice with different colours, materials and Swarovski crystal charts to choose from. As Rene Caovilla shoes take hours of dedicated craftsmanship to produce, unfortunately the custom made
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orders take a while to deliver, however, not much longer ladies! In store, you'll find the A/W collection is alive with a myriad of enticing styles, from jewelled sandals covered with marabou feathers, to refined elegant pieces sparkling with Swarovski crystals. As a family run business, it has built quite a reputation for producing delectable shoes and evening bags with exceptional attention to detail, and boasts a very impressive celebrity following. And, throughout the years has collaborated with a great number of haute couture designers including Chanel, Dior and Carrie Bradshaw's fave Manolo Blahnik.

The Rene Caovilla tale started in the 1920s with Edoardo Caovilla, who paved his way for success with the trade he learned from Luigi Voltan, the man behind Riviera del Brenta's distinguished history of shoemaking. In 1950s, his son Rene took over the business and became known for his sophisticated bejeweled creations. GLAM chats to Rene's son, also named Edoardo, who handles the financial and publishing aspect of the brand. According to Edoardo, Rene Caovilla is different from other luxury brands. "We're one of the few left still owned and managed by ourselves. Behind our brand there is a history, a tale of excellent capability in embroidery and production." A Rene Caovilla typical buyer "is a lady who is very knowledgeable, appreciates quality and fine craftsmanship." Despite a difficult climate, Edoardo highlights: "We understand that less people are buying, however when they do purchase something, they seek the top, and we're lucky to be considered in this segment of the market." New openings will be ongoing. "First, in Taipei, in six months time Beijing and many others to come in China. We'll open a third one in Moscow and possibly one in Miami."

Rene Caovilla is at The Pearl Qatar.