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As Mission: Impossible IV is due to start filming in Dubai next month, UAE residents are rushing to fill the spots available as “extras” in the film, which stars  Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Paula Patton. The fourth instalment of the hit series has a three-week shooting schedule in the emirate. Dubai-based company Mediacubed, an online communication and networking portal dedicated to the media industry, announced it has been appointed as the official and exclusive partner for “the casting of the biggest Hollywood action feature film to be shot here in Dubai”. Read more »

To celebrate the opening of a new store in Dubai, Bottega Veneta has created a special, limited edition version of the Stretch Knot handbag. Available in a numbered edition of just 25, it will be sold exclusively in the Mall of the Emirates Fashion Dome store.

The Dubai Knot is an elegant variation on Bottega Veneta’s celebrated Knot clutch, with a slightly elongated shape that lends the bag a sleek and feminine silhouette. Made of lizard in a lush shade of fuchsia, the Dubai Knot is also small masterpiece of craftsmanship, with corners sheathed in hand-woven intrecciato antique sterling silver. The bag’s iconic knot closure is also handcrafted from antique sterling silver.

The Dubai Knot will be introduced on October 20, 2010, at the opening of the Bottega Veneta store in Mall of the Emirates Fashion Dome and is currently available for pre-order.

We haven’t known such excitement since Willy Wonka’s golden tickets! Will you be one of the lucky 25?

Like fashion savvy celebs such as David and Victoria Beckham, Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen and stylist to the stars Rachel Zoe, de Luxe has long been a fan of edgy label “What Goes Around Comes Around”.

Established in 1993 by co-owners Gerard Maione and Seth Weisser, the New York based company has been an innovative leader in the vintage clothing market since the opening of their flagship Soho boutique.

Designed with a vintage aesthetic and lifestyle in mind, the collection is distinctly modern but with a vintage edge. Influences are cited as ranging from the late 1960’s to the early 1970’s and the garments reflect aspects of mod, Deco, bohemian, rock ‘n’ roll and British genres as well as references to the Victorian era.

We look forward to rocking their cardigan with handcuffs even if it means turning the AC up to max.  The range is now stocked exclusively at Desert Rose in Wafi Dubai.

We’d love to know whether you’d wear vintage/vintage inspired or if you’re locked in to labels.  Could Dubai be the new London?

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Lamborghini’s Manifesto for future supersportscars: “We are redefining the future of our supersportscars around the two main reasons to buy: design and performance.
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Economic growth is in the bag…

Gucci’s parent company PPR reported last month that their first-half profits had increased by an incredible 87% Read more »

With the holy month of Ramadan coming to a close for another year, our thoughts turn to the celebrations of Eid… and yes, which brunch to head for first. Read more »

The mystery is unveiled

The internet is aflame with the news of H&M’s latest collaboration with one of the most influential brands of the 21st century. Designed by Lanvin’s artistic director Alber Elbaz, and menswear designer Lucas Ossendrijver, the collection of both womenswear & menswear will be revealed to the world on November 2, 3 weeks before the clothes hit the store on November 23rd.  Elbows at the ready!

... and relax

Happy Mondays (and Wednesdays!) at Heavenly Spa

During Ramadan, head down to the Heavenly Spa at The Westin. Every Monday & Wednesday evening between 5pm and 10pm, they invite you to indulge in a selection of Heavenly treatments…   The staff here are all wonderfully welcoming and the tension begins to slip away as soon as you slip on the comfortingly soft robe and take your first sip of chamomile tea. Read more »

Topless at the marina

Had a lovely evening brunch down at the Aquara Lounge, Dubai Marina Yacht Club the other night.  I think I may have had one too many oysters though as I got all frisky when I saw this bit of muscle by the quayside.

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