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In an exclusive Dubai launch, pearl-jewellery house Robert Wan has collaborated with regional designer Adelya Bakhtiyarova to create a summer capsule collection. The Bounded collection comprises five pieces that pair semi-precious and precious stones such as amethyst, topaz and diamonds with Wan's signature Tahitian pearls. The designs gently wrap around the wrist in bracelet form and include an integrated ring in a single piece. The collection is now available at Harvey Nichols Dubai in Mall of the Emirates on level 1 in the fine jewellery department.
• Visit www.harveynichols.com for more information
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Mulberry’s latest Freya bags are as practical as they are elegant. The soft slouch design is made from supple calf leather in new shades of rose, taupe, steel blue and classic black. Giving the piece an equestrian feel, they have a horse-bit-inspired handle that is detachable on smaller versions of the bag. For more information, visit a Mulberry boutique or call The Dubai Mall branch, on the 1st floor of Fashion Avenue, on 04 325 3882. Small Freya bags start from Dh3,790.
• To view the complete seasonal line, visit www.mulberry.com
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Chloé’s newest fragrance made its debut this month in the UAE. Chloé Eau de Toilette, with its delicate freshness and dominance of white rose, was the brainchild of perfumer Michel Almairac. Other notes include bergamot, magnolia, and gardenia with hints of lemon. The scent comes in Chloé’s signature glass and ribbon-topped bottle, costing Dh360 for 50ml and Dh460 for 75ml. Available at leading department stores across the UAE.
• To find your nearest Chloé boutique, visit www.chloe.com
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BCBGMAXAZRIA has compiled a weekend-away capsule wardrobe for ladies this summer. In the mix for daywear is a flowing, coral dress with gold choker detail for Dh1,200. For evening wear, there’s a cropped, faux-leather jump suit in minky brown for Dh920, and vintage-inspired drop earrings with a pricetag of Dh320. Completing the fuss-free looks, is a pair of mirrored jelly gold sandals (pictured) costing Dh300.
• Visit www.bcbg.com to see more pieces from the collection
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Stand out in a pair of Adidas Originals bearing artwork by Pharrell Williams. The funky footwear will go on sale across the country from Friday and cost between Dh445 and Dh545. Available for men and women, sizes range from UK 3.5 to 11.5. The fall Supershell collection is a follow-up to the Supercolour range, which debuted in April. Singer-songwriter Williams hand-picked graphic designs from New York contemporary artist Todd James, American photographer-director Cass Bird and Japanese artist Mr to adorn the toe-shell of the trainers. The 42-year-old then added six of his own creations into the mix.
• Visit www.mena.adidas.com for more information
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Denim has been synonymous with Diesel since the get-go, and this season, it’s the key component of men’s accessories from the brand. Best buys include two contemporary timepieces called the Stronghold and Mr Daddy. The latter (pictured) comes in cool steel grey with a blue denim dial and brushed metal case. It measures 57mm by 66mm and is water-resistant to 3 ATM. All watches in the range, including a version for ladies, are available at Paris Gallery outlets. Prices on request.
• Visit www.diesel.com for more details
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Brooks Brothers has a diverse range of discounts and new designs in-store. Men can pick up a winged-collar tuxedo shirt and a crisp white dress shirt for Dh425 each, or more casual non-iron pinstripe work shirts for Dh395. For those in the market for something a little brighter, there are slim-fit, high-performance polo shirts for Dh295 in colours ranging from jade green to cranberry and cobalt blue. Check out the classic American retailer in malls across the country, including Dubai’s Deira City Centre and Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi.
• Visit www.brooksbrothers.com for more details
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Panasonic has introduced a new, powerful zoom camera – the Lumix DMC-FZ300. It comes with a long list of impressive features, not least ultra-high definition video and an F2.8 aperture for high-quality field shooting and filming. The camera is a hybrid/bridge design and features Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing for easy interaction with and uploading to your smartphone or tablet. The device is also splash and dustproof. Price on request.
• Visit www.panasonic.net for more details
