Nature’s Bounty: Dress, Dh1,817, Robert Rodriguez at Shopbop. Coat, Dh2,310, Malene Birger at Net-a-porter. Earrings, Dh1,937, Elisabetta Franchi. Bag, Dh5,995, Christian Louboutin
Nature’s Bounty: Dress, Dh1,817, Robert Rodriguez at Shopbop. Coat, Dh2,310, Malene Birger at Net-a-porter. Earrings, Dh1,937, Elisabetta Franchi. Bag, Dh5,995, Christian Louboutin
Nursery Rhyme: Sweater, Dh1,512, Elisabetta Franchi. Dress (worn underneath), Dh6,885, Etro. Earrings, from Dh2,340, Donna Hourani
Nursery Rhyme: Sweater, Dh1,512, Elisabetta Franchi. Dress (worn underneath), Dh6,885, Etro. Earrings, from Dh2,340, Donna Hourani
A New Leaf: Blouse, Dh6,500; skirt, Dh19,000; earrings, Dh1,400, all from Christian Dior. Shoes, Dh2,975, Santoni. Shirt (worn underneath), stylist’s own
A New Leaf: Blouse, Dh6,500; skirt, Dh19,000; earrings, Dh1,400, all from Christian Dior. Shoes, Dh2,975, Santoni. Shirt (worn underneath), stylist’s own
Urban Jungle: Knitted dress (worn underneath), Dh595, Cos. Strappy dress, Dh5,775, Etro. Trench coat, Dh7,995, Burberry. Shoes, Dh1,828, Stuart Weitzman
Urban Jungle: Knitted dress (worn underneath), Dh595, Cos. Strappy dress, Dh5,775, Etro. Trench coat, Dh7,995, Burberry. Shoes, Dh1,828, Stuart Weitzman
In Full Bloom: Dress, Dh31,800; socks, Dh1,400, both from Gucci. Shoes, Dh1,745, Stuart Weitzman
In Full Bloom: Dress, Dh31,800; socks, Dh1,400, both from Gucci. Shoes, Dh1,745, Stuart Weitzman
Daisy Fresh: Top, Dh1,278, Madiyah Al Sharqi. Pants; cape, prices on request, both from Chanel
Daisy Fresh: Top, Dh1,278, Madiyah Al Sharqi. Pants; cape, prices on request, both from Chanel
Olive Branch: Top and trousers set, Dh3,113, Elisabetta Franchi. Parka, Dh4,350, Madiyah Al Sharqi
Olive Branch: Top and trousers set, Dh3,113, Elisabetta Franchi. Parka, Dh4,350, Madiyah Al Sharqi
Flower Power: Jumpsuit, Dh13,600, Gucci. Necklace, Dh8,550, Donna Hourani. Sunglasses, Dh1,050, Christopher Kane
Flower Power: Jumpsuit, Dh13,600, Gucci. Necklace, Dh8,550, Donna Hourani. Sunglasses, Dh1,050, Christopher Kane
Desert Rose: Sweatshirt, Dh2,618, Etro. Skirt, Dh1,743, Diane von Furstenberg at Net-a-porter. Hat, Dh3,176, Elisabetta Franchi
Desert Rose: Sweatshirt, Dh2,618, Etro. Skirt, Dh1,743, Diane von Furstenberg at Net-a-porter. Hat, Dh3,176, Elisabetta Franchi

Luxury

Fashion shoot: Hothouse flower - in pictures

In a verdant space in the heart of the desert, we herald a fresh new season

Sarah Maisey

February 08, 2018

  • English
  • Arabic

Photography: Bachar Srour

Fashion direction: Sarah Maisey

Shot on location at: Wahat Al Sahraa Nursery, Al Khawaneej, Dubai

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The specs
 
Engine: 3.0-litre six-cylinder turbo
Power: 398hp from 5,250rpm
Torque: 580Nm at 1,900-4,800rpm
Transmission: Eight-speed auto
Fuel economy, combined: 6.5L/100km
On sale: December
Price: From Dh330,000 (estimate)
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