The Dolce & Gabbana crystal-embellished tulle Ruby dress. Courtesy Net-a-Porter
The Dolce & Gabbana crystal-embellished tulle Ruby dress. Courtesy Net-a-Porter
The Dolce & Gabbana crystal-embellished tulle Ruby dress. Courtesy Net-a-Porter
The Dolce & Gabbana crystal-embellished tulle Ruby dress. Courtesy Net-a-Porter

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The Decoder: Ruby Dress by Dolce & Gabbana

What makes this Dh164,917 Dolce & Gabbana dress so special?

Nadia El Dasher

December 12, 2013

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The collection was a part of the brand’s Milan Fashion Week showcase and this dress appeared on model Kate King as look number 58 during the show.

Six pieces – 50 per cent of the stock – were bought by the online shopping retailer, Net-a-porter, making it the most expensive item available to buy on the website at the time. They sold out promptly.

The dress is made of a superfine tulle with a delicate back of see-through, ultralight, black chiffon.

The faceted resin crystals are specifically cut to reflect light and are designed to create the illusion of molten lava. Each crystal is hand-embellished and stitched onto the tulle and chiffon.

Since both tulle and chiffon are incredibly delicate, attaching the crystals onto the dress requires incredible precision and craftsmanship, transforming the dress into a demi-couture piece.

neldasher@thenational.ae

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TEACHERS' PAY - WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Pay varies significantly depending on the school, its rating and the curriculum. Here's a rough guide as of January 2021:

- top end schools tend to pay Dh16,000-17,000 a month - plus a monthly housing allowance of up to Dh6,000. These tend to be British curriculum schools rated 'outstanding' or 'very good', followed by American schools

- average salary across curriculums and skill levels is about Dh10,000, recruiters say

- it is becoming more common for schools to provide accommodation, sometimes in an apartment block with other teachers, rather than hand teachers a cash housing allowance

- some strong performing schools have cut back on salaries since the pandemic began, sometimes offering Dh16,000 including the housing allowance, which reflects the slump in rental costs, and sheer demand for jobs

- maths and science teachers are most in demand and some schools will pay up to Dh3,000 more than other teachers in recognition of their technical skills

- at the other end of the market, teachers in some Indian schools, where fees are lower and competition among applicants is intense, can be paid as low as Dh3,000 per month

- in Indian schools, it has also become common for teachers to share residential accommodation, living in a block with colleagues

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'The worst thing you can eat'

Trans fat is typically found in fried and baked goods, but you may be consuming more than you think.

Powdered coffee creamer, microwave popcorn and virtually anything processed with a crust is likely to contain it, as this guide from Mayo Clinic outlines: 

Baked goods - Most cakes, cookies, pie crusts and crackers contain shortening, which is usually made from partially hydrogenated vegetable oil. Ready-made frosting is another source of trans fat.

Snacks - Potato, corn and tortilla chips often contain trans fat. And while popcorn can be a healthy snack, many types of packaged or microwave popcorn use trans fat to help cook or flavour the popcorn.

Fried food - Foods that require deep frying — french fries, doughnuts and fried chicken — can contain trans fat from the oil used in the cooking process.

Refrigerator dough - Products such as canned biscuits and cinnamon rolls often contain trans fat, as do frozen pizza crusts.

Creamer and margarine - Nondairy coffee creamer and stick margarines also may contain partially hydrogenated vegetable oils.

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