• Optical illusion: Jacket, Dh1,400; trousers, Dh1,100, both from Arwa Al Banawi. Shirt, Dh4,995, Burberry. Earrings, Dh6,500, Haneen Saber
    Optical illusion: Jacket, Dh1,400; trousers, Dh1,100, both from Arwa Al Banawi. Shirt, Dh4,995, Burberry. Earrings, Dh6,500, Haneen Saber
  • Seat of Culture: Dress, Dh7,300; earrings, Dh5,500, both from Céline. Heels, Dh2,600, Gucci. Scarves (on camel), Dh1,680 each, Hermès
    Seat of Culture: Dress, Dh7,300; earrings, Dh5,500, both from Céline. Heels, Dh2,600, Gucci. Scarves (on camel), Dh1,680 each, Hermès
  • Wanderlust: Top, Dh12,950, Gucci. Scarf, Dh1,680, Hermès. Earrings, Dh1,500, Christian Dior. Hat, stylist’s own
    Wanderlust: Top, Dh12,950, Gucci. Scarf, Dh1,680, Hermès. Earrings, Dh1,500, Christian Dior. Hat, stylist’s own
  • Sands of time: Dress, Dh9,495, Burberry. Heels, Dh2,800, Roger Vivier. Sunglasses, Dh999, Glassing. Choker, Dh1,200, Christian Dior. Bangle (right), Dh3,470; bangle (left), Dh2,490, both from Hermès
    Sands of time: Dress, Dh9,495, Burberry. Heels, Dh2,800, Roger Vivier. Sunglasses, Dh999, Glassing. Choker, Dh1,200, Christian Dior. Bangle (right), Dh3,470; bangle (left), Dh2,490, both from Hermès
  • Looking glass: Dress, Dh629; ring, Dh149, both from & Other Stories. Leggings, Dh5,250, Gucci. Bag, Dh4,800, Givenchy. Heels, Dh795, Sandro
    Looking glass: Dress, Dh629; ring, Dh149, both from & Other Stories. Leggings, Dh5,250, Gucci. Bag, Dh4,800, Givenchy. Heels, Dh795, Sandro
  • School of thought: Dress, Dh4,600, Endemage. Choker, Dh2,050, Christian Dior. Belt bag, Dh3,650, Marni. Ring, Dh139, & Other Stories
    School of thought: Dress, Dh4,600, Endemage. Choker, Dh2,050, Christian Dior. Belt bag, Dh3,650, Marni. Ring, Dh139, & Other Stories
  • Maiden voyage: Dress, Dh399, & Other Stories. Jeans, Dh1,200, Sandro. Bag, Dh6,595, Burberry. Scarf (on bag), Dh730; scarf (on camel), Dh1,680, both from Hermès. Flats, Dh795, Maje. Ring, Dh1,195, Paula Mendoza at Symphony
    Maiden voyage: Dress, Dh399, & Other Stories. Jeans, Dh1,200, Sandro. Bag, Dh6,595, Burberry. Scarf (on bag), Dh730; scarf (on camel), Dh1,680, both from Hermès. Flats, Dh795, Maje. Ring, Dh1,195, Paula Mendoza at Symphony
  • Play of light: Abaya, Dh17,750, Dolce & Gabbana. Dress, Dh4,900, Couture des Artistes at Atelier Des Artistes. Earrings, Dh1,500, Christian Dior. Flats, Dh795, Maje. Sunglasses, Dh1,150, Glassing
    Play of light: Abaya, Dh17,750, Dolce & Gabbana. Dress, Dh4,900, Couture des Artistes at Atelier Des Artistes. Earrings, Dh1,500, Christian Dior. Flats, Dh795, Maje. Sunglasses, Dh1,150, Glassing

Luxury fashion shoot: The silk route – in pictures

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Layered effects, bold prints and bright colours make for a silhouette that’s at once modern and modest.

Photography: Vivienne Balla at MMG; fashion director: Sarah Maisey; stylist: Hafsa Lodi; model: Jasmin K at Wilhelmina Dubai; hair and make-up: Sharon Drugan at Things by People; photographer’s assistant: Fiel Montes. Shot on location at Al Maha, a Luxury Collection Desert Resort & Spa, Dubai.

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