Archive for 'News'
John Galliano suspended as Creative Head at Christian Dior
The flamboyant British designer John Galliano has been suspended from Dior following his arrest in Paris last night. His arrest comes just days before the unveiling of his new collection at Paris Fashion Week.
de Luxe is hearing two very different stories about the incident.
One source has reported “witnesses said (Galliano) swore heavily, using anti-Jewish [...]
Posted: February 27th, 2011 under Fashion, News.
Tags: Dior, John Galliano, Paris Fashion Week
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Not Just Cavalli
An eventful day for the flamboyant Roberto Cavalli yesterday, back in Dubai to celebrate his latest triumph.
Roberto Cavalli Group and Pragma Group announced the signing of a new master License Agreement for the opening of five new Cavalli Clubs and 15 new Cavalli Cafés in the next five years, in some of the world’s most [...]
Posted: December 21st, 2010 under Fashion, Lifestyle, News.
Tags: Cavalli Café, Cavalli Club, Dubai, Pragma Group, Roberto Cavalli Group
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Catfights and Spotlights
The most successful female act of the 21st century (according to the Guinness Book of Records) – British band Sugababes, will play an intimate gig as part of the F1 entertainment programme next month.
The chart-topping trio Amelle, Heidi and Jade will perform at Longitude Bar in the Yas Hotel on Yas Island on November 13. [...]
Posted: October 20th, 2010 under Celebrity, Music, News, Sport.
Tags: Corinne Bailey Rae, F1, Gabrielle, Grand Prix, Longitude, Sugababes, Yas Hotel, Yas Island, Yasalam 2010
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Ferrari World – The Inside Track
As Abu Dhabi counts down the days until the opening Ferrari World – the largest indoor theme park on the planet – De Luxe is quite literally beside itself as it brings you the inside track on the breathtaking gizmos, rides and rev-head joys that is due to be unveiled to the public on 28 [...]
Posted: August 4th, 2010 under Cars, Gadgets, News, Sport.
Tags: Abu Dhabi, amusement park, Ferrari World, Formula Rossa, theme park, World's fastest roller coaster
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Fair go for fish and chips
Are Brits ashamed of fish and chips, which appears to be some sort of national dish? If they weren’t, you could find fish and chips in its/their ‘purist’ form in the most upscale restaurants, particularly those of a fusion variety.
I mean, you can run the gamut of Japanese restaurants and sushi will be mandatory although [...]
Posted: July 10th, 2010 under News.
Comments: 1
Bleu de Chanel
The wait is over. Chanel’s new fragrance for men, Bleu de Chanel – the first since Allure back in 1999 – will be launched this summer.
The anticipation built with the receipt of an enigmatic invitation and the following text message, advising us to expect the unexpected. We weren’t allowed to be told where the event [...]
Posted: June 1st, 2010 under Fragrance & Cosmetics, Movies, News.
Tags: Bleu de Chanel, Chanel, Fragrance for men, Gaspard Ulliel, Jacques Polge, Martin Scorsese
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Dubai Walks the World
What are you doing on Friday morning next week? Can you spare an hour to Walk the World? Well, maybe not the world, but just 5 kilometres is enough to make all the difference.
Posted: May 26th, 2010 under Environment, News.
Tags: Charity, Dubai, Dubai Mall, End Hunger, Sponsored Walk, TNT, Walk the World, WFP, World Food Programme
Comments: 2
Miss USA – Habibti Heroine?
The Middle East is basking in the delight of 24-year-old Lebanese-American Rima Fakih being crowned Miss USA. “Nine years after 9/11. America has a president of Muslim origin and a Muslim Miss America,” tweeted Shaikh Khalid Al Khalifa, the foreign minister of Bahrain………….
Posted: May 19th, 2010 under News.
Tags: Lebanese-American, Miss Michigan, Miss USA, Muslim, Rima Fakih
Comments: 7
Gold to Go!
Emirates Palace, indisputably Abu Dhabi’s glitziest hotel, recently debuted a vending machine that dispenses actual gold bars….
Posted: May 17th, 2010 under Gadgets, News.
Tags: Abu Dhabi, Emirates Palace, Gold To Go, gold vending machine, hotel, Thomas Geissler
Comments: 4
Silver Spoonerisms
Asprey hosted a champagne reception at The Address in Dubai last week to launch a limited edition collection created by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The proceeds are to benefit a charity close to their hearts, The Education Partnership For Children of Conflict (EPCC). >>>>>>>
Posted: May 10th, 2010 under Celebrity, News.
Tags: Angelina Jolie, Asprey, Brad Pitt, Brangelina, Charity Event, The Education Partnership for Children of Conflict
Comments: 2