January: Lily-Rose Depp on the Chanel runway Chanel. Courtesy of Chanel
January: Lily-Rose Depp on the Chanel runway Chanel. Courtesy of Chanel
January: Lily-Rose Depp on the Chanel runway Chanel. Courtesy of Chanel
January: Lily-Rose Depp on the Chanel runway Chanel. Courtesy of Chanel

Fashion year in review: The stand-out moments of 2017


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January

John Galliano takes haute couture back to its experimental best at Maison Margiela, creating a dress featuring a face crafted from netting that makes it look like the wearer is being encircled by ethereal, ever-shifting wisps of smoke. Meanwhile, Alexander McQueen salutes Oscar Wilde at Men's Fashion Week in London. In a shock announcement, Alexandra Shulman, editor-in-chief of British Vogue, announces that she is leaving the magazine after 25 years. London Fashion Week blurs gender lines by mixing menswear and womenswear, and by sending androgynous models down the runway. Lily-Rose Depp closes the Chanel spring/summer 2017 couture show in Paris, following in her mother's footsteps by cementing her status as one of Karl Lagerfeld's muses. Louis Vuitton teams up with skateboarding and streetwear label Supreme, essentially spawning the bumbag trend. Dolce & Gabbana presents its men's and women's Alta Moda couture shows at La Scala in Milan.

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February: Beyoncé wears a show-stopping gown by Peter Dundas to the Grammys Reuters
February: Beyoncé wears a show-stopping gown by Peter Dundas to the Grammys Reuters

February

Hijab-wearing model Halima Aden makes her first appearance on the runway at Yeezy Season 5, in an early sign that modest fashion is about to go global. London Modest Fashion Week is launched by Franka Soeria and Özlem Sahin to provide a platform for modest wear designers from around the world. Proving there is life after Dior, Raf Simons makes his debut for Calvin Klein, while Anthony Vaccarello shows his first women's collection for Saint Laurent. Peter Dundas designs the golden beaded dress that a pregnant Beyoncé wears to the Grammys.

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March: the Nike Pro Hijab is launched. Courtesy Nike
March: the Nike Pro Hijab is launched. Courtesy Nike

March

Nike announces the launch of its Pro Hijab. More than a year in the making, it is designed to give Muslim athletes a high-tech head cover. Clare Waight Keller is named as the new creative director of Givenchy. Stella McCartney sends models down the runway to her father's song All You Need is Love.

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Edward Enninful is announced as the new editor-in-chief of British Vogue EPA
Edward Enninful is announced as the new editor-in-chief of British Vogue EPA

April

Edward Enninful is announced as the new editor-in-chief of British Vogue. Balenciaga's Ikea bag goes viral. Gucci floods Instagram with teasers for its autumn/winter campaign, which stars aliens and monsters. Givenchy launches a mini-me childrenswear collection.

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May: The Balenciaga: Celebrating Fashion exhibition opens in London, showcasing works by the iconic Spanish designer V&A
May: The Balenciaga: Celebrating Fashion exhibition opens in London, showcasing works by the iconic Spanish designer V&A

May

The world's largest emerald-embedded stone arrives in Abu Dhabi. At more than 500 kilos, it is embedded with more than 170 carats worth of gemstones. Louis Vuitton and Jeff Koons collaborate on the Masters collection, a line of bags and accessories derived from the paintings of ­Leonardo da Vinci, Vincent van Gogh and Peter Paul Rubens. Paul Surridge is named as the new creative director of Cavalli. Model Cara Delevingne sports a painted silver head for the Met Gala in New York, while the Balenciaga: ­Celebrating Fashion exhibition opens in London, showcasing the works of one of fashion's greats. Featuring 100 of Cristóbal Balenciaga's most iconic creations, it is an exploration of how this bold and innovative designer shaped the way women dressed in the 20th century. Brigitte Macron wears Louis Vuitton for her husband's inauguration as president of France.

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June: LVMH makes its online debut 24Sevres.com
June: LVMH makes its online debut 24Sevres.com

June

LVMH finally moves into the online space with the launch of 24sevres.com, a collaboration with Parisian department store Le Bon Marché, offering brands such as Gucci, Christian Dior, Balenciaga, Fendi and Valentino. Chanel's Mademoiselle Privé exhibition, focusing on the life and inspiration of the brand's famed founder Gabrielle "Coco" Chanel, opens in Seoul, with a party featuring K-Dragon. Demna Gvasalia receives the Council Fashion Designer of America International Award for his work at Balenciaga and Vetements, securing his standing as one of the most interesting designers around. Halima Aden appears on the cover of Vogue Arabia.

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July: Karl Lagerfeld is honoured by the mayor of Paris AP
July: Karl Lagerfeld is honoured by the mayor of Paris AP

July

Karl Lagerfeld receives the La Médaille Grand Vermeil de la Ville de Paris award in the French capital, the highest honour that the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, can bestow, in recognition of a career spent supporting the culture of the city. Olivier Lapidus takes over from Bouchra Jarrar as artistic director at Lanvin. H&M announces that it will collaborate with Erdem, while Prada designs a capsule collection for Mytheresa.com. Dubai hosts the regional finals of the International Woolmark Prize. Gucci branches out into homeware.

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August: Saint Laurent unveils stiletto-skates Saint Laurent
August: Saint Laurent unveils stiletto-skates Saint Laurent

August

Ounass launches sister site Nass.com, offering designer pieces at up to 80 per cent off. Saint Laurent unveils its hugely impractical but extremely covetable stiletto-skates – essentially a high heel balanced atop three (thankfully immovable) wheels. Manish Arora makes a triumphant return to Lakme Fashion Week after six years. To celebrate 35 years of the Air Force One sneaker, Nike teams up with Travis Scott, Kareem "Biggs" Burke and Don C to create one-off designs. Pat McGrath announces that she will be launching her own make-up line.

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September: New York Fashion Week celebrates diversity Invision/AP
September: New York Fashion Week celebrates diversity Invision/AP

September

New York Fashion Week gets political with slogan T-shirts at Prabal Gurung and body-positive messages from Michael Kors and Christian Siriano. Even Tom Ford and Helmut Lang get on board, sending models of varying skin tones down the runway. The world of fashion mourns the death of Pierre Bergé, Yves Saint Laurent's partner and the driving force behind the fashion brand. Fashion giants LVMH and Kering ban size-zero models. Swarovski opens its creative centre at D3 as a support platform for emerging talent in the region. Ralph & Russo launches its debut ready-to-wear collection. Livia Firth and Eco-Age launch the Green Carpet Fashion Awards. Five different editions of Vogue feature Bella Hadid on their covers. Kaia Gerber – daughter of Cindy Crawford – takes the runway by storm. Rihanna launches Fenty Beauty, offering foundations in 40 shades. Lesedi La Rona, the world's second-largest uncut diamond, is bought by Graff for more than Dh195 million.

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October: Stella McCartney’s autumn/winter 2017 campaign focuses on the wastefulness of the fashion industry Stella McCartney
October: Stella McCartney’s autumn/winter 2017 campaign focuses on the wastefulness of the fashion industry Stella McCartney

October

Donatella Versace unites the original supermodels Christy Turlington, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Helena Christensen, Claudia Schiffer and Carla Bruni for Versace's spring/summer 2018 show in Milan, which marks 20 years since the death of Gianni Versace. ­Fashion Forward Dubai celebrates its 10th season and brings London-based Greek designer Mary Katrantzou to Dubai for the occasion. Museums dedicated to the work of Yves Saint Laurent open in Paris and Marrakech. Gucci announces it will be going fur-free, and Christopher Bailey declares that he will be stepping down as chief creative officer and president of Burberry next spring. In an epic fashion fail, Balenciaga debuts its platform Crocs. Stella McCartney's autumn/winter 2017 campaign slams the wastefulness of the fashion industry.

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November: Azzedine Alaïa passes away at the age of 77 AFP
November: Azzedine Alaïa passes away at the age of 77 AFP

November

Designer Azzedine Alaïa dies at the age of 77. Alexandra Shulman makes a surprise appearance at the Sharjah Book Fair to promote her work Inside Vogue: My Diary Of Vogue's 100th Year. Kendall Jenner is named as the world's highest paid model. Prabal Gurung designs the Grid Girls outfits for Etihad at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

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December: Bulgari Hotel Dubai opens Bulgari Hotels and Resort
December: Bulgari Hotel Dubai opens Bulgari Hotels and Resort

December

Dior Homme presents an exclusive sneaker at Sole DXB. The inaugural edition of Dubai Modest Fashion Week takes place at Burj Park, officially making 2017 the year of modest wear. Academy Award-winning costume designer Alexandra Byrne comes to DIFF. Bulgari Hotel & Resort opens in Dubai. Barbie launches the Tommy x Gigi Hadid doll. The famed Parisian concept store Colette, a favourite with the likes of Karl Lagerfeld, closes its doors after 20 years. Adwoa Aboah is named model of the year at the British Fashion Awards in London, supplanting the Hadid sisters and Kaia Gerber.

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Dirham Stretcher tips for having a baby in the UAE

Selma Abdelhamid, the group's moderator, offers her guide to guide the cost of having a young family:

• Buy second hand stuff

 They grow so fast. Don't get a second hand car seat though, unless you 100 per cent know it's not expired and hasn't been in an accident.

• Get a health card and vaccinate your child for free at government health centres

 Ms Ma says she discovered this after spending thousands on vaccinations at private clinics.

• Join mum and baby coffee mornings provided by clinics, babysitting companies or nurseries.

Before joining baby classes ask for a free trial session. This way you will know if it's for you or not. You'll be surprised how great some classes are and how bad others are.

• Once baby is ready for solids, cook at home

Take the food with you in reusable pouches or jars. You'll save a fortune and you'll know exactly what you're feeding your child.

Schedule:

Pakistan v Sri Lanka:
28 Sep-2 Oct, 1st Test, Abu Dhabi
6-10 Oct, 2nd Test (day-night), Dubai
13 Oct, 1st ODI, Dubai
16 Oct, 2nd ODI, Abu Dhabi
18 Oct, 3rd ODI, Abu Dhabi
20 Oct, 4th ODI, Sharjah
23 Oct, 5th ODI, Sharjah
26 Oct, 1st T20I, Abu Dhabi
27 Oct, 2nd T20I, Abu Dhabi
29 Oct, 3rd T20I, Lahore

The specs: Fenyr SuperSport

Price, base: Dh5.1 million

Engine: 3.8-litre twin-turbo flat-six

Transmission: Seven-speed automatic

Power: 800hp @ 7,100pm

Torque: 980Nm @ 4,000rpm

Fuel economy, combined: 13.5L / 100km

Stree

Producer: Maddock Films, Jio Movies
Director: Amar Kaushik
Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Shraddha Kapoor, Pankaj Tripathi, Aparshakti Khurana, Abhishek Banerjee
Rating: 3.5

Cultural fiesta

What: The Al Burda Festival
When: November 14 (from 10am)
Where: Warehouse421,  Abu Dhabi
The Al Burda Festival is a celebration of Islamic art and culture, featuring talks, performances and exhibitions. Organised by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, this one-day event opens with a session on the future of Islamic art. With this in mind, it is followed by a number of workshops and “masterclass” sessions in everything from calligraphy and typography to geometry and the origins of Islamic design. There will also be discussions on subjects including ‘Who is the Audience for Islamic Art?’ and ‘New Markets for Islamic Design.’ A live performance from Kuwaiti guitarist Yousif Yaseen should be one of the highlights of the day. 

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Starring: Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Maia Kealoha, Chris Sanders

Director: Dean Fleischer Camp

Rating: 4.5/5

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