Fashion shoot: Roxelana

The Ottoman sultana inspires an opulent backdrop for an exotic tale of grandeur from a bygone era.

Vest, U-ni-ty; skirt, Ivan Grundahl, both at IF Boutique. Tights; belt, both stylist's own. Shoes, Christian Louboutin.

The National staff

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Photographer | Tina Chang

Fashion director | Katie Trotter

Hair and make-up: Carolyn Gallyer

Model: Charlotte Lohman at Capital D

Fashion assistant: Nadia El Dasher

Photographer's assistant: Jey Jeyendran

Shot on location at the XVA Art Hotel, Bastakiya, 04 353 5383, www.xvahotel.com

Stockists:

Christian Louboutin, Mall of the Emirates, 04 399 0998; Dubai Mall, 04 325 3935.

Diane von Furstenberg, Mall of the Emirates, 04 395 1600.

IF Boutique, Umm Al Sheif Street, 04 394 7260.

Saks Fifth Avenue, BurJuman Centre, 04 501 2700

Updated: October 29, 2011, 12:00 AM