Gladiators & nearly naked men! Kate Moss, Daria Werbowy, and Joan Smalls

If Donatella Versace’s Spring/Summer 2013 collection felt a little looser and a bit more relaxed, its campaign has all the Southern Italian glamour we’ve come to expect from the label. The new ads star some of the world’s most heavenly bodies in an Olympian tableau shot by Mert and Marcus. Set against a dramatic night sky, the pictures feature Kate Moss looking every inch the goddess in a persimmon minidress, Joan Smalls working a pair of lingerie-lace inspired pants, and Daria Werbowy staring off into the distance, covered only by a layered, coin-and-chain necklace and the face of a male model.
Check out Kate Moss & Daria in this campaign  on my website http://www.vanylia.com/en/celebstyle

UAE National Day Saucy Song!

To celebrate National Day this year, S*uce &  Capital D Studio recorded a s*ucy version of the song & a video “We built this city” by Starship...Love it! Check it out & Happy National Day!

What do you wear to bed? Marilyn responded...

Experience an intimate moment with an icon... Marilyn 

To the question "What do you wear to bed?" Marilyn responded, "CHANEL N°5."
What inspired Marilyn's world-famous reply? Discover the answer in Chapter 2 of Inside CHANEL, with the new film titled "Marilyn and N°5." 

Have you seen the Karl Lagerfeld // Limited Edition Tee

From the original drawings by Karl Lagerfeld for the Baguette's Anniversary, a new limited edition t-shirt, exclusively available at Exclusive T-shirt printed and embroidered with a celebrative design by Karl Lagerfeld for the anniversary of the Baguette. Limited, numbered edition. Light blue and pink print on a white base. Exclusively available at http://baguette.fendi.com/shop/eu/en/printed-t-shirt.html

It's not a journey... every journey ends. Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt made his debut as the first male face of Chanel's iconic No.5 fragrance on Monday, in an ad campaign that had fans and fashionistas split on the actor's latest role. Pitt, 48, is seen with long hair and dressed casually, looking wistfully into the camera in an enigma tic black-and-white video.

"It's not a journey. Every journey ends, but we go on. The world turns, and we turn with it. Plans disappear, dreams take over. But wherever I go, there you are, my luck, my fate, my fortune. Chanel No.5, inevitable," the "Moneyball" actor says.

The video is part of a $10 million advertising campaign for which Pitt was paid $7 million. Pitt is the first male spokesperson for women's fragrance Chanel No.5

Discover part one of the new CHANEL N°5 film. Starring Brad Pitt. Click here to watch the video...

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Piaget : New Middle East Brand Ambassador / Arab Singer

Renowned for their sparkling collections and starry collaborations, illustrious Swiss watchmaker and jeweler, Piaget have announced prominent Arab singer ??? as their brand ambassador for the Middle East region. Piaget shares a mutual relationship of admiration with many celebrities from different fields. With this association...

To Guess who's Piaget’s Arab Singer Brand Ambassador, click on the link below!
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Hedi Slimane finally made his debut for Saint Laurent.

The wait is over!Slimane just made his official debut for Saint Laurent and we finally get to see what sort of aesthetic he has in mind for the brand. It was the hottest shows of the week. The space was small and all week we heard about how so-and-so editor who usually sits front row was–gasp–standing at Saint Laurent. That’s how exclusive this show was. Sitting in the front row of the show were a who’s who of designers -- from Azzedine Alaïa, Peter Dundas, and Riccardo Tisci to Marc Jacobs, Vivienne Westwood, Diane von Furstenberg, and Alexander Wang. Also on hand were the original members of YSL’s entourage, Betty Catroux and ... Click here to continue reading and view my top 5 Saint Laurent Looks !

Close Ups

Inside Chanel For the First Time

N'5

ON N'OUBLIE JAMAIS LA PREMIERE FOIS.

YOU NEVER FORGET THE FIRST TIME.

For the first time, CHANEL tells its story online. Chapter one: the legend of N°5. How a revolutionary scent created in 1921 continues to be the best-selling and most famous fragrance in the world.

Watch the video click here...

Ragheb Alama / Notes D'Amour - الشذى والموسيقة يجتمعان معاً ليبدعا نغمة حب عطرة

Fragrance and music blend together creating a one-of-a-kind aromatic melody.

In an exclusive event hosted by Paris Gallery, and an event that attracted huge numbers of music and perfume lovers alike, Ragheb Alama, the famous music star and TV icon made an appearance at Paris Gallery, Dubai Mall, on Wednesday, the 3rd of October, 2012, launching his very first NOTES D’AMOUR, a perfume for men, with ingredients chosen by the star himself.

Ragheb Alama is believed to have chosen the ingredients while it was being created in France, and the result is a spectacular combination of cedar wood, citrus, pine, musk, ambergris and jasmine, a sensual, melodious, and amorous composition.  The top notes pervades with the mandarin fruit, giving the fragrance a sense of superiority, then flowing into a sparkle of jasmine rose for the tender touch, blending perfectly with the essence of precious musk for absolute elegance, ending in a base infused with cedar wood. This mixture makes NOTES D’AMOUR one of nature’s treasures encased in luxurious transparent bottles reflecting its live green color.

في حدث حصري أقامته باريس غاليري، واجتذب اعداداً غفيرة من عشاق الفن والعطور على حد سواء، إلتقى الفنان الكبير راغب علامه بعدد كبير من المعجبين ، دبي مول، يوم الاربعاء 3 أكتوبر، لإطلاق عطر  ، عطر الرجال الراقي، الذي اختار عناصره بنفسه وأشرف على تركيبها.

ويعبق العطر بفاكهة اليوسفي الحمضية عند نفحاته الأولى تمنحه احساساً بالتفوق، ثم يفيض بتألق زهرة الياسمين في الوسط لتضفي عليه لمسة من الحنان، ممزوجة بإتقان مع خلاصة المسك الثمينة للأناقة المترفة، ثم يأتي أساس العطر بعبق خشب شجرة الأرز الأصيلة والاسطورية، فتزيد العطر نبلاً وعراقة وتجعله كنزاً من كنوز الطبيعة الساحرة، لتجتمع بعدها كل هذه العناصر الساحرة في زجاجة فخمة وشفافة تعكس لونه الأخضر المفعم بالحياة.

ومن الجدير بالذكر أن النجم الكبير راغب علامة كان قدر صرح مسبقاً، أن طرح العطر الخاص بالرجال هذا جاء في مرحلة أولى، على أن يليه لاحقاً عطر خاص بالنساء، كما قرر إصدار ألبوم غنائي جديد خلال الصيف الحالي بعد إطلاقه لأغنية "أنا ضايع من دونك" والتي أداها مع المغنية التركية المشهورة ‘أسكين نورينغي’.

Watch the TV Ad, Click Here!

Paris Fashion Week Spring 2013 Nightmare!!!

Hakaan is Forced to Cancel Spring 2013 Show After Couriers Lose Entire Collection.
In what is surely the fulfillment of every designer’s ultimate fashion week nightmare, Hakaan has had to cancel its Spring 2013 show because couriers somehow lost the entire collection. Hakkan was scheduled to show tomorrow at 1:30pm in Paris. A spokesperson from Karla Otto, Hakaan’s PR, confirmed the story though they did not divulge how or why the collection went missing.
AYYYYYY :(

The Iconic Cartier Trinity in a new shape!

London Fashion Week/ Top 5 Looks / Burberry Spring 2013

The trench Revamped in lace, lopped it off at high waist for a bolero effect, belted in stiff leather, belted sleeves and turned out a series of capelets. There were ladylike ombre silhouettes, cocoons and even the British version of the varsity jacket.
This collection was not about subtlety. It was about feminine sex appeal, confidence and a killer figure. The shapes were so tailored, the monotone separates took on a color-blocked spirit, shapes featured waspy waists and molded busts.

L'Oreal New Intense Eye Range...Wowww!

I rarely write reviews about beauty products unless I really Love them... 
My latest discovery is the New L'oreal Mascara, Mega Volume Collagen mascara, check it out on Claudia Schiffer below. The brush is 2 times bigger than a classic mascara  to build volume fast, with just the right amount on each and every lash with virtually no clumps, the lashes will look instantly plumped up with ultra-black pigments for dramatic big volume instantly!

For more intense look there is also the NEW eyeliner from the same range, Superliner Gel Intenza.  It comes with its own professional applicator brush for easy application and long lasting extreme intensity, add the Perfect Slim eye liner to complete the look and don't forget to show off your beautiful eyes ;) 

Nadine Labaki Glowing in Elie Saab

Check out Nadine Labaki in Venice Film Festival, in a lace Gown & a stunning Jumpsuit both by Elie Saab... http://www.vanylia.com/en/celebstyle/253-nadine-labaki-in-elie-saab

Splendid, Sophisticated "The It Bag" this Fall

Celebs LOVE IT! Sarah Jessica Parker kicked off the trend, followed by many celebs, Olivia Palermo, Kate Moss, Jessica Biel, Reese Witherspoon, Vanessa Bruno...and more.

CHECK IT OUT.Click on the link below..

http://www.vanylia.com/en/fashion-edit/249-splendid-sophisticated-qthe-it-bagq-this-fall

Lady Gaga "Dream Girl" on the cover of Vogue's Biggest Issue

Once again Lady Gaga on Vogue's US cover. Well played Ms. Wintour now 28Million fans are talking about it and crazy to get the Sept Vogue Issue.
Have a a sneak peek at the stunning photos! Click here

Karl Lagerfeld: Choupette is 'the one'

Karl Lagerfeld wears cat ears in a shoot accompanying yet another interview about his pampered pet cat Choupette. You know what they say - after a while owners start to look like their pets, well it appears that even world-famous fashion designers aren't exempt from the rule. 

Karl Lagerfeld has appeared in the American edition  Read More

Toujouri; Ramadan Edit - توجوري خياراتي لرمضان!

One of my fave regional brands "Toujouri" I was just checking out their Fall/Winter collection and came across some lovely designs that inspired Ramadan Nights. Check my selection out! Click on the link below...

http://www.vanylia.com/en/fashion-edit/240-toujouri-our-ramadan-edit

Lanvin Unveils its New Face; is it 82 Years Old Jaqueline?

http://www.vanylia.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=3&Itemid=4&lang=en

S*uce reviving the Ramadan traditions // احياء العادات التقليدية في رمضان

 S*uce عودة العادات الشعبية الرمضانية في الإمارات العربية المتحدة و بلدان الخليج مع 

لا تفوتوا عليكم هذا الحدث الممييز 

إليكم الحكايه: 

القرقيعان هو  أهم العادات الشعبية الرمضانية في الإمارات العربية المتحدة و بلدان الخليج. ويقام حفل القرقيعان عادةً في منتصف شعبان و في منتصف رمضان. وإحياءً لهذه المناسبة، يرتدي الأطفال الملابس الجديدة التقليدية ويتجولون في الأحياء بعد صلاة المغرب، متنقلين من منزل إلى آخر لجمع الحلوى والمكسرات وسواها، كجزء من التقليد. 

في هذا الوقت، يجتمع الكبار ويحتفلون بالمناسبة بارتداء ملابس التقليدية الانيقة ، استماع الى أهازيج القرقيعان ، وإعداد مأكولات تقليدية، والمشاركة بالفرحة. 

ويقال ان كلمة "قرقيعان" مشتقة من "قرعة"، أي القرع على الأبواب! أنقر على الرابط التالي لمشاهدة الفيديو: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjIm1aAfyOg

Do not miss out The Gerge3aan during Ramadan 

Here’s what it’s all about

Gerge3aan (pronounced with a ‘g’ as in ‘great!’), is a super fun celebration in the UAE and the Gulf countries.  Basically, it happens around 15 days before Ramadan, and then again mid-Ramadan, and is a time when kids wear their fanciest traditional clothes and run around the neighbourhood, going from door to door, collecting traditional candy, nuts and other such gerge3aan-y things.

In the meantime, adults gather and celebrate by dressing up, listening to poems and gerge3aan music, making specific traditional food and dessert and participating in the general merriment.

The word “Gerge3aan” is derived from “Qar3a” , which basically means a knock on the door!  Check out the video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjIm1aAfyOg

للإحتفال بمناسبة القرقيعان، ابتكرت  S*uce، إناءنا التقليدي الخاص بالحدث والمليء بالحلويات.

 يمكنكم الحصول على إنائكم الخاص في كل مرة تزيد قيمة مشترياتكم لدينا عن 500 درهم إماراتي، وذلك اعتباراً من 1 يوليو.To celebrate Gerge3aan, we have created our very own traditional s*ucy Gerge3aan pot, filled with traditional

 sweets and treats that Emarati kids used to have back in the old days!!  And you can get yours at s*uce with 

every purchase over 500 dhs starting July 1

كما سيخصص  S*uce زاوية رمضانية في كل من "ذا فيلاج مول" و"دبي مول"، مخصصة لتصاميم جميلة من وحي التراث الرمضاني مصممة على يد مصممين جدد مثل خاتون ومعلي.

S*uce will also be launching a dedicated Ramadan corner in both The Village Mall and The Dubai Mall, with space dedicated to the beautiful Ramadan-inspired designs by new regional  designers such as Khatoon, and Maali

Valentino SOLD

Valentino sold to Qatar royal family for £556 million

Following speculative reports that Valentino had been purchased by the Qatar royal family for £476m, it has now been confirmed - although the price tag was in fact considerably higher. Mayhoola for Investments, which is understood to be controlled by the Qatar royal family, reportedly paid $858 million (£556 million) to Red & Black Lux Sarl, a company indirectly controlled by the Permira Funds in partnership with the Marzotto family, to acquire the Valentino Fashion Group, which includes Valentino SpA as well as the M Missoni license business.

"Valentino has always been a brand of unique creativity and undisputed prestige. Their ability to blend the aesthetic values of the founder, Valentino Garavani, with a contemporary and sophisticated vision, has been instrumental in enhancing the brand's relevance and establishing a platform with significant future potential," said a spokesman for Mayhoola told WWD . "Our vision is to back management for the long term to exploit the full potential of this exciting brand. We believe Valentino is ideally suited to form the basis for a global luxury goods powerhouse."

Valentino Paris fashion Week Haute Couture Fall Winter 2012/13

This time the creamy lace outfits and blush pink fabrics had been replaced by deep navy, rich golden hues and tapestry-like brocades. This Valentino woman was the mature older sister of the girls who had graced the catwalk in past shows. She had traded in the sugar sweet charms of youth for something more sophisticated and complex.

Click here to check the collection

Christian Louboutin Unveil Cinderella's Glass slipper//

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN has unveiled his new interpretation of Cinderella's glass slipper, in celebration of Disney's re-release of the famous story on DVD and Blu-ray this autumn. News of the collaboration was first announced in April. "Cinderella is not only an iconic character when it comes to beauty, grace and fairytale love, but also shoes," said Louboutin. "Her character and her story dictated the design to me, it was all there in the pages and the words of this tale." Click here to check it out... what you think of the design?

إيلي صعب اسبوع الموضة في باريس خريف/شتاء Elie Saab Haute Couture Fall Winter 2012 /13

Elie Saab's Collection never stops fascinating me, every season I strongly believe that the latest is the best! & the new collection proves that I was wrong! Am sure we all go through these feelings with Elie Saab. Now This is the best ever collection!!! Hope am wrong ;)

Check the full Collection on my website: www.vanylia.com

MADE FOR POWER; THE NEW MAISON RANA A/W12-13 COLLECTION

Ladies you have to check this collection out! My favorite for the coming season is MAISON RANA “OPES”, the new A/W12-13 Collection, is the perfect description of women today. BTW Opes is from the Latin word for Treasure, Power, Wealth and Might, I love the hand-embroidered metal pieces, the color mix, the spikes are a killer! symbolizing the active women of today,mixed with the MAISON RANA trademark of minimalistic design. 

“This is a very exciting season for me; I truly enjoyed designing this collection and working on taking my young label to the next level,” comments Rana Mouawad (the designer). “The lines, cuts, colours and use of embroidery all symbolizes what MAISON RANA® is all about; designing pieces that can transform a woman.” 

www.maisonrana.com

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ETRO "Taut silhouettes tinged with sexiness" // إيترو لمسة إبداع، تصميم أنثوي خالص وجذاب

من خلال تشكيلتها لموسم خريف / شتاء 2012 – 2013 ترجع فيرونيكا إيترو تصاميم الدار الأيقونية والمتميزة إلى جذور الأصالة العريقة. تتميز هذهالتشكيلة بالنعومة والأناقة، وتجمع بين الأصالة والإبداع والتاريخ والموضة الحديثة. أسلوب جديد في الخياطة والتصميم ولمسات فنية رائعة تعطي رونقاًرائعاً للملابس، و لمسة إبداع، تصميم أنثوي خالص وجذاب، مع عناصر الأناقة. تصاميم أصيلة بلمسات عصرية. تركيز جديد كلياً على تصاميم ملابسالسيدات المتميزة بالأنوثة والجاذبية؛ مع تفاصيل دقيقة مثل الاشرطة المتشابكة والزينة، أو الترصيع الظاهر في الفساتين بشكل يعزز جاذبية وثناياالجسم الجميلة. تصاميم جاذبة للجواكي الضيقة والفساتين الطويلة، تنانير ومعاطف وجواكي بتصاميم أنيقة ومتميزة، ملابس بتصاميم ذيل السمكةومعطاف بخط حرف إيه. أحزمة جلدية تعطي شكلاً جاذباً ورائعاً فوق التنورة.

Veronica Etro returns the house's Iconic paisley to its noble roots. The collection fuses tradition with innovation and history with contemporary desire. A series of unique treatments, from laser-cut patchworks to decorative trompe-l’oeil effects elevate the pattern above its traditional form.  Corset details, like intricate lacings and paneling, or tulle intarsias inserted in printed cady stretch dresses. Sensual ruching contours the edges of asymetrical biker jackets or on floor length dresses. Stiffened jackets and coats feature molded bodies. A-line coats and fishtail gowns are flared. Leather peplum belts offer a new form of layering over snug pencil skirts.

Fall/Winter 2012-13

Check out The Collection. Click here