Dubai-based designer Kristina Fidelskaya displays a progressive approach and an eye for detail in her autumn/winter 2015 collection, which features contemporary cuts and elegant silhouettes. Feminine yet powerful, designs are crafted from wools, laces, silks, neoprenes and cashmeres, and all made in Italy.
An impeccably tailored, all-white jumpsuit features a delicate late panel above the midriff, giving the illusion of a high-waist, while the trousers — cropped just above the ankle — offer a slick, contemporary appearance. Another look combines a luxe white flared trouser with a slightly thicker grey pleated dress in a very couture-like manner. A similar style also appears in white: an open dress, with a cape-like feel to it — a must pack for your fashion week wardrobe.
Kristina Fidelskaya’s atelier is located in Dubai Media City. Call 04 552 1070 for appointments.
UAE SQUAD
Mohammed Naveed (captain), Rohan Mustafa, Ashfaq Ahmed, Rameez Shahzad, Shaiman Anwar, Mohammed Usman, Mohammed Boota, Zawar Farid, Ghulam Shabber, Ahmed Raza, Sultan Ahmed, Imran Haider, Qadeer Ahmed, Chirag Suri , Zahoor Khan
Tightening the screw on rogue recruiters
The UAE overhauled the procedure to recruit housemaids and domestic workers with a law in 2017 to protect low-income labour from being exploited.
Only recruitment companies authorised by the government are permitted as part of Tadbeer, a network of labour ministry-regulated centres.
A contract must be drawn up for domestic workers, the wages and job offer clearly stating the nature of work.
The contract stating the wages, work entailed and accommodation must be sent to the employee in their home country before they depart for the UAE.
The contract will be signed by the employer and employee when the domestic worker arrives in the UAE.
Only recruitment agencies registered with the ministry can undertake recruitment and employment applications for domestic workers.
Penalties for illegal recruitment in the UAE include fines of up to Dh100,000 and imprisonment
But agents not authorised by the government sidestep the law by illegally getting women into the country on visit visas.
