Star-crossed: On Jaffer, left, T-shirt, Dh170, Deus Ex Machina at Capital D Studio. Shirt, Dh5,400; trousers, Dh5,400, both from Louis Vuitton. On Iullia, right, dress, Dh349, Femi9. Shoes, Dh3,900, Céline Photography by Mann at Things by People; Fashion director Sarah Maisey; Stylist Hafsa Lodi; Make-up Sharon Drugan at Things by People; Hair Jehnna Mahoney at Things by People; Models Jaffer and Iullia at Wilhemina Dubai; Photographer’s assistant Macky.
Star-crossed: On Jaffer, left, T-shirt, Dh170, Deus Ex Machina at Capital D Studio. Shirt, Dh5,400; trousers, Dh5,400, both from Louis Vuitton. On Iullia, right, dress, Dh349, Femi9. Shoes, Dh3,900, Céline Photography by Mann at Things by People; Fashion director Sarah Maisey; Stylist Hafsa Lodi; Make-up Sharon Drugan at Things by People; Hair Jehnna Mahoney at Things by People; Models Jaffer and Iullia at Wilhemina Dubai; Photographer’s assistant Macky.
Star-crossed: On Jaffer, left, T-shirt, Dh170, Deus Ex Machina at Capital D Studio. Shirt, Dh5,400; trousers, Dh5,400, both from Louis Vuitton. On Iullia, right, dress, Dh349, Femi9. Shoes, Dh3,900, Céline Photography by Mann at Things by People; Fashion director Sarah Maisey; Stylist Hafsa Lodi; Make-up Sharon Drugan at Things by People; Hair Jehnna Mahoney at Things by People; Models Jaffer and Iullia at Wilhemina Dubai; Photographer’s assistant Macky.
Star-crossed: On Jaffer, left, T-shirt, Dh170, Deus Ex Machina at Capital D Studio. Shirt, Dh5,400; trousers, Dh5,400, both from Louis Vuitton. On Iullia, right, dress, Dh349, Femi9. Shoes, Dh3,900, C

Shop the shoot: Louis Vuitton and Femi9


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For Luxury magazine's March fashion shoot, a male and female model were enlisted to re-enact a story of star-crossed lovers. The shoot took place in and around Hatta Dam, and brands used for the fashion story include Dolce and Gabbana, Lanvin, Salvatore Ferragamo and more.

In the shot above, Jaffer, our male model is an exemplar of summertime layering. He wears a T-shirt by Deus Ex Machina, underneath a silk logo and animal-printed short-sleeved shirt by Louis Vuitton. His outfit is completed with Louis Vuitton trousers and combat boots.

Iuliia, on the other hand, is styled in an off-the shoulder black and white dress by Saudi Arabia-based fashion label, Femi9, which is located in Abu Dhabi's Dalma Mall. A pair of red heels by Celine provides the finishing touch to her look. Walking on the rocky terrain in these Celine shoes was no easy feat, but Iuliia managed the task, fall-free.

Together, the two look the picture of a couple, young and passionate, about to embark on a glamorous adventure of sorts. Too bad their story is one of unrequited love.

See the full fashion shoot here.