Tiffany & Co
Tiffany & Co's design director Francesca Amfitheatrof has likened the brand's ethos to the elegance and confidence of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis "wearing a pair of jeans, a T-shirt and a Tiffany Schlumberger bracelet, and crossing the road in New York". That understated yet classic appeal lies at the heart of Tiffany's latest collection, which offers a reinterpretation of three of the company's signature designs: the Tiffany Victoria, Tiffany Bow and Tiffany Infinity (pictured). Promoting the collection is a new ad campaign featuring striking black-and-white images, shot by Mario Sorrenti, which focus on the connection between loved ones, and star sisters Dree and Langley Fox Hemingway, models Crista Cober and Imaan Hammam, and model Doutzen Kroes with her son Phyllon. Each individual sports dazzling pieces from the collections, many of which are adorned with diamonds of varying shapes and sizes. The collections are as remarkable as the shots themselves. The Tiffany Bow features asymmetrical loops and off-centre knots, while the Tiffany Victoria takes inspiration from a diamond corsage ornament that was a centrepiece of Tiffany's exhibit at the Paris World's Fair in 1889.
Jimmy Choo
A year after Jimmy Choo brought its made-to-order services to the UAE, the much-coveted shoe label has once again set its sights on the Middle East. A limited-edition, exclusive capsule collection is now available to customers in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and features two reimagined classics: the Nanda slide and Manda evening shoe. The collection draws on the autumn/winter 2015 ballerina theme, featuring a pretty palette of pink, metallic mist and blackberry, and the Manda shoe sports a charming crystal ornamentation (pictured). Both designs are available in a range of materials and finishes, including satins, metallics and leathers, and embellished with a gold plaque that reads "Jimmy Choo Exclusive", and is placed within the shoe. UAE shoppers can find the new collection at the Jimmy Choo boutique in The Dubai Mall and The Galleria at Al Maryah Island in Abu Dhabi.
Cavalli Class
Cavalli Class has unveiled its autumn/winter collection, featuring womenswear, menswear and accessories. The new womenswear draws inspiration from various decades, including the kaleidoscopic patterns of the 1970s and art deco designs of the Roaring 20s, with a few trademark animal-print pieces thrown in for good measure. The collection features a blend of wearability – in the case of a floor-length, monochrome dress, cinched at the waist – and classic Cavalli defiance – such as a bold, oversized, blue leopard-print coat and paisley-printed, bell-bottomed trousers. Chains, arrows and other regimental elements decorate several of the pieces, while charming jewel flowers adorn one of the belts. The brand's new menswear collection, meanwhile, features an oversized monochrome knit piece embellished with toggle buttons, tapered trousers in various materials, and several structured overcoats, all in a palette of blue, grey and camel. There are also plans to launch Cavalli's first ever monobrand store this November at City Walk in Dubai.
DVF Secret Agent
The brand known for the iconic and ever-flattering wrap dress has launched its autumn/winter 2015 campaign. Featuring model and current It girl Karlie Kloss, the DVF ad marks a new approach for the brand, as it is the first time an accessory takes centre stage. The short, directed by Peter Lindbergh, shows Kloss moving like a woman on a mission through the streets and buildings of New York City, with the Secret Agent bag in tow. Various pieces from the autumn/winter 2015 Seduction collection can be spotted, including a wool and lace wrap dress, a daze dot blue silk jumpsuit and a red and black, lace-embellished chemise dress. The true star of the film, however, is the streamlined Secret Agent tote, more specifically the black leather and crocodile version. The bag features a detachable, zip-off clutch that is both interchangeable and ideal for an effortless day-to-night look. The main bag is available in croc skin or leather and features a detachable cross-body strap, while the clutches are available in embossed ostrich, croc, snake skin or confetti tweed.
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