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Here we are with the sixth edition of Muse! In the world of fashion, time moves fast. Many of you are already aware of Muse and are anticipating its arrival every season, and we thank you for your support. I would also like to offer a warm welcome to all our new readers with the Spring Summer 2010 issue.

So what is new at AlOthman? Following our great success with the O blog and the daily interaction with you, our valued clients, we have learnt more about how we can improve our already successful customer service. First will be the opening of the AlOthman Outlet store in Maryam Complex. This will enable you to discover those classic designer items that never go out of style at irresistible prices. Who knows, you may find that piece you regretted not purchasing last season waiting for you!

I have recently realised that in these busy times, it is often impossible to find the window to visit our stores for that ultimate shopping experience. So our second new project will be to bring the store to you, through the AlOthman Online Outlet. You can simply log on to www.alothmanoutlet.com and make your purchase, safe in the knowledge that your order will be dealt with in the secure and professional manner you can rely on from AlOthman.

Each season we are truly flattered by the positive and complimentary reaction Muse receives from our designers. Many of them offering to contribute in different and imaginative ways. This season, Erdem has personally sent us his sketches of the exclusive gowns we have developed with him for Spring Summer 2010. I hope you will agree that it is exciting to see the original inspiration from such a talented designer.

We are proud to present edition six.

Enjoy!

Rashad Tabiat

Your MUSE

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Alexander Wang

Alexis Mabille

Alice

Azzaro

Balmain

Behnaz Sarafpour

Bodyamr

Bruno Frisoni

Carolina Herrera

Catherine Deane

Celestina

Christian Louboutin

Christian Siriano

Clements Ribeiro

Collette Dinnigan

David Szeto

Derek Lam

Devi Kroell

Diane Von Furstenberg

Elie Saab

Elizabeth & James

Erdem

Erin Fetherston

Giambattista Valli

Giles

Halston

Halston Heritage

Hervé Léger

Isaac Mizrahi

Issa

J. Mendel

Jason Wu

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Luisa Beccaria

Maia N

Marchesa

Marios Schwab

Matthew Williamson

Monique Lhuillier

Naeem Khan

Oscar de la Renta

Peter Pilotto

Pierre Hardy

Ports 1961

Proenza Schouler

Rabih Kayrouz

Redux Charles Chang-Lima

Roksanda Ilincic

RM by Roland Mouret

Shirin Guild

Temperley London

The Row

Thierry Colson

Tomaso

Tomaso Stefanelli

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Zero+Maria Cornejo

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Carolina Herrera

Christian Louboutin

Giambattista Valli

Monique Lhuillier

Oscar de la Renta

Rabih Kayrouz

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What do we like best about working on any new edition of MUSE? The fact that we get to see the beautiful looks that will hit the store's floor soon. We enjoy it so much that we can't wait to share it with you, our valuable customers.

Welcome to the latest edition of MUSE. Your all seasons fashion guide. From New York to London, Paris and Beirut, we've carefully edited the runway shows to bring you the best looks around. This season, the mood seemed to be less about fashion fads and flings, and more about reworked and revived basics that you will treasure for seasons to come.

On the following pages of MUSE, you will find AlOthman's Spring 2010's most covetable pieces, plus the must-have buys that will bring the trends to life.

Also, the fabulous O Blog girls will share with you their favorite looks of the season and the reason behind their selections.

So enjoy MUSE and have fun with your new season's purchases!

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RSDesigners didn’t let the recession get the best of them. The runway looks were a cluster of festive spangles and sparkles. Shimmering fabrics in rich metallic shades and lavish embellishments lift dressing (and spirits) to a whole new level.

With a trend that weighs no less than 24-carats, keep the accessories to a minimum. Dare to wear metallics as daywear but go for the fitted, plain, and sophisticated pieces.

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Dramatic, decorative, and deeply glamorous. There is nothing frivolous about these pieces. A one-of-a-kind creation is this season’s statement piece that you will treasure forever.

More is more. Think lavish details, extravagant

shapes, delicate draping, and structured shapes.

Choose a delicate palette of neutral accessories

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Runways took a break from technicolor–blocking trend and turned to an all time favorite: white. Designers have given the classic color a trendy feel with edgy cuts, a new twist on collars, voluminous sleeves, and fancy frills.

Look for neutral accessories in a complimentary tone to set off your dress. Or go for deep colors like turquoise or coral to stand out. And use a self-tanner to give your skin a little glow

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Make an ultra-modern statement with this season’s dizzying designs, mix’n’unmatch graphic prints, and romantic florals to give your look a modern brilliance.

Pair the patterns with this season’s sky-high

architectural heels in neutral tones and a

dramatic cuff. For evening glam, offset the

vibrant prints with a sleek plain clutch and a

simple hair updo.

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Forget about eye-popping colors this season, ice-cream colors, washed out greys, and peach hues in urban-chic silhouettes redefined summer’s biggest trend, bringing a cool edge to this perennial classic.

The aesthetic here is simple, clean, and elegant. Compliment the trend with gilded jewelry and black accessories.

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Bedazzle in Spring’s multiple choice eveningwear: long or short, fitted or loose, frilled or feathered. The only rule? Bring out your inner glam with luxe detailing, and elaborate couture silhouettes.

Forget fussy over-the-top accessories, a sumptuous evening gown or a glittery

cocktail dress has enough wow factor.

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From the sculpted lines of multi-layered cuts, to sharp tailoring, to high-tech fabrics, Spring runways presented styles that have look-at-me impact and brought the "power suit" back to the foreground of fashion.

This season’s footwear calls for flamboyant, attention-grabbing details. Our selection of fierce flats and skyscraper heels will command all the right kind of attention to your feet.

Chunky and sculpted shoes are your nod to this season’s power

dressing, and they offer an instant style update.

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Animal prints are here to stay with this safari inspired dress by Proenza Schouler. The deep colors paired with these gorgeous strappy tan Christian Louboutin heels make it THE outfit for all those outdoor summer parties.

PS. Complement the dress with a great bronze tan for added exoticness!

Channel you inner Grecian goddess in this airy and ethereal Halston jumpsuit, the metallic color will melt against your sunkissed tan and the ruffles will move with every step you take. The green shade and golden trims of the Christian Louboutin slingbacks lend a feminine touch to the suit, but don’t forget to pile on those golden bangles for a full on divine look!

Wearing anything by Marios Schwab makes me feel exceptional. The way he used sheer white fabric with structured silhouette is plain genius. This look sums this season’s trends characteristics: edgy, soft, and fun. And my studded Christian Louboutin heels? Love at first sight!

AlOthman Blog is the number one destination for fashion enthusiasts and shopaholics in Kuwait. It provides a daily editorial of the hottest and most sought after designer clothes and accessories carried by AlOthman. But first, meet the O Blog Team:

Flirtatious feathers and candy colors are the perfect combination for the playful season ahead. Jason Wu gets it right once again. The metallic python of the Christian Louboutin pumps adds yet another texture and glitz to the entire look.

I love how Rabih Kayrouz created such simple yet feminine designs. The tailoring is just exquisite. The peach shade of the Christian Louboutin peep toe heels is one of my favorite colors, and adds a great pop to the white dress. My ideal springtime outfit!

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Alexander Wang

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Exploring American heritage and tradition; Spring 10 takes the Alexander Wang brand in a new and fresh direction. Elements such as collegiate sports, football and rugby, camping and boy scouts are referenced, bringing a strong focus to utilitarian functionality. Many of the pieces are based around the idea of sturdy items that are weatherproof and industrial, characteristic of a uniform. The idea of a uniform is referenced throughout the collection in a variety of ways, not only symbolically but also physically, as Wang attributes the dry hand of the fabric, stiff militant collars and the permanent creases of the folds into his Spring 10 pieces.

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Alexis Mabille

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Dream of beauty, as a dream in the night Alexis Mabille's silhouette is in between evanescence, fresh attitude of fine lace work and dramatic sensuality, a sharp contrast with delicate materials and graphic garment cuts...

The silhouette is moving along the body..

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Alice

The ALICE girl isn’t afraid to mix things up; she creates a fresh and inspiring look by pairing casual chic with an urban edge.

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Balmain

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For Spring, Decarnin brought out another whammy of a no-brainer blockbuster: disco cavewoman goes to the front. His army of sizzling, sleek-limbed super girls strode out with huge-shouldered, metal-epauletted military tailcoats. Their T-shirts were tattered; bullet belts were slung around artfully "destroyed," stained, and holed jeans or, yet more sensationally, minute, hypersexed, raggedy suede and leather loincloths. Patching together seventies M*A*S*H and early Versace chain-mailed goddess-dressing, the show moved from camouflage to sequined camouflage to patchworked gold-sequined camouflage without a flicker of irony or the slightest fear of treading on politically sensitive ground.

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Creating feminine, timeless pieces is always the basis of my design philosophy. Edward Steichen's lace-veiled portrait of Gloria Swanson was my main inspiration

for this collection. -Behnaz Sarafpour

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The collection is a modern mixture of luxurious fabrics with a pared down louche silhouette, offering more structured separates that can also be mixed to indulge a heady night time aesthetic.

The palette, inspired by David Hockney’s Beverly Hills pools series, reveals peaches, corals, aqua, silvers and gold’s and is also prevalent in the core range of BodyAmr. Relaxed, comfortable and easy to wear seperates of fluid skirts and silk knit T-shirts swim with the brand’s recognisable seductively draped evening wear.

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Bruno Frisoni

The Spring 2010 Collection celebrates the 10th Anniversary of the house of Bruno Frisoni. This collection is inspired by Frisoni’s great classics: the “Americano” – a perfect pump in denim; the “Camarguaise” boot; the ballerina “Bouton,” of course not forgetting the eternal elastic “Criss-Cross” and the “Bow Beau,” perhaps Frisoni’s most recognizable silhouettes.

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My 11 year old son was bored one day while I was working on some skins.

I saw him busy but I didn't see him painting on my raw stingray skin....

I got worried for a second but when I saw what he had done, it became the pathway to my collection for Spring/

Summer 10. I asked my 2 other daughters to paint and together we

created a collection that will forever be dear to my heart.

-Celestina Ocampo

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Christian Louboutin

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As I never design around fashion or trends, there is always variety in

every collection. This season there are studs, animal prints, a lot of texture and mixing of fabrications, such as

lace, pony and crystals, all in one shoe. There is also a real richness in the

fabrics used, and we added new, shiny skins that have a modern feel.

-Christian Louboutin

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Christian Siriano

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This collection was inspiredby a woman traveling the

Amalfi coast in southern Italy.It is a strong and feminine

collection filled with vibrant prints, strong silhouettes,

texture and soft blush tones from the Mediterranean sea.

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Collette Dinnigan

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A mirage of colour, prints and detailed embellishment, “Alice” takes us to her wonderland.

A journey of contrasts; soft hues with bold print and stripe, long and fluid. It’s a new freedom of sprit combining modernity with feminity for Collette Dinnigan Spring/Summer 2010.

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Derek Lam

Ode to Summer: somethingI heard on the radio.

Asbury Park, Rehoboth beach,P Town and Key West.

Patriotic, optimistic, free for all.A carnival

Carnal and a little bit tawdry. Glitter dust.

Summer love. A summer fever, some bittersweet memories.

I wish you were here. -Derek Lam

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Devi Kroell

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Diane Von Furstenberg

Rising like a phoenix, she is a modern myth, the queen of the desert, a true adventurer, exploring and enticing. An Orientalist figure set in marbled temples or against a backdrop of dazzling blue sky, she is a reflection of her surroundings… wearing a drop-waisted gown draped fluidly in grey silk or a sun kissed cotton voile column adorned with descending daisies. Shredded chiffon creates the illusion of feathers while leather paillettes shine like coins on a gladiator shift. Effortlessly, she sets out across horizons… in leopard jodhpurs, faded blue leather shorts or a floor-sweeping skirt. Her delights are in the details; a tiger’s face peeking out from a cashmere cardigan, hammered metal spun into an airy bolero, or bright red sequins tiled onto chiffon. Ready to reveal or conceal with her layers… of jersey tees, draped silk, and foiled lace.

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I was inspired by a muse contemporaine and the elegance

reinventée ; I used graphic silhouettes and structured cuts in deep black to give a

rock energy with a touch of metallica, and punctuated it by draped and pleated pieces. The

color palette is one of the desert sky from dusk to midnight, from

soft twilight beige to sunset red, from evening blues to deep

midnight black. -Elie Saab

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Elizabeth and James’ Spring 2010 Women’s collection mixes pop embellishments with washed down fabrics, evoking a gritty downtown 80’s vibe reminiscent of New York City’s Mudd Club era. Tonal tie-dye adds dimension to the collection’s luxe jersey staples. The sought-after buttonback shirt is reinvented with an adjustable zippered gusset. Strong, edgy styles with leather panels and distressed linen are balanced by delicate floral gauze and silk button downs. Elizabeth and James Spring ’10 collection is a modern take on the experimental downtown fashion that prevailed in 1980's New York City.

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Erdem

It was a visit to the Kyoto National Museum of Art during a holiday in Japan, when Erdem stumbled across a series of arresting images of Mogas or Modaan Garu, meaning modern girl. Just as the Americans had Flappers, and the French, Garconnes, Mogas date back to the Twenties and were a group of avant-garde Japanese women liberated from convention and tradition, who rejected the kimono in favour of Western values and dress. Other sources of inspiration followed: like the initial sighting of Miyajima, a lush island south of Japan and spotted in the thick fog that day via its famous landmark; the Torii Gate which was built in 1875 and majestically glows a fluorescent orange.

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Erin Fetherston

Spring 2010 is inspired by the memory of a childhood visit to Nara, Japan, a place I remember as a pink forest overrun with wild deer. The

imagery of this magical place informed the fabrics, colors and spirit of this collection.

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Giambattista Valli

Feeling in love,like the love story between

Pablo and Jacqueline Picasso. - Giambattista Valli

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Giles

"The Spring Summer 2010 collection was inspired

by B-movie posters, dinosaurs and brand new

species of animals found in Papua New Guinea - Go Go

Ninja Dinosaurs. -Giles Deacon"

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Halston

The collection is inspired by Halston’s Fragrance re-launch and pays tribute to the sensuous shape of Elsa Peretti’s infamous fragrance bottle.

The new bottle has been refreshed with a metallic finish, and inspirits Halston’s Spring 2010 ‘Pure Metallic’ Collection.

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Spring 2010 ‘Pure Metallic’ examines Halston’s circular and ruffled patterns from the spring of 1978 & 1981. The voluminous designs are reinterpreted as fluid modern shapes through draping of asymmetric ruffles & circular pods. Fabric selection adds dimension and glamour to each silhouette: metallic coated jersey, silk chiffon lame, mixed metallic jaquards and textured embroideries reflect light and accentuate the movement in each garment.

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Halston Heritage

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The secondary collection, a first for the brand, will reinterpret Halston archival pieces into wearable creations. The imagery evoked from the dresses Bianca Jagger donned or the sleek jumpsuits that were a favorite of Anjelica Huston will live on through this collection in a modern and practical manner.

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Isaac Mizrahi

I was inspired bymany things but

especially the moviesof FRED ASTAIRE from the 1950s. The color sense and his

light-hearted dapper and the way he put himself together.

-Isaac Mizrahi

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For Spring/Summer 2010, the Issa woman is enveloped by a 'Tropical Storm'. Her journey takes her to the exotic gardens of Babylon, Eden and the Amazon rainforest.

As heavy thunder clouds darken and lightening strikes, nature prepares for the tempest; we dive into the tropical forest where armies of ants march to shelter and anthurium flowers are showered with rain drops.

This electric atmosphere inspired our vibrant prints and the narrative metal embellishments featured within the collection.

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J. Mendel

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Elegant technicality. Fluid emotion. These are tenants of J Mendel’s Spring 2010 collection. Designer Gilles Mendel, inspired by the biomorphic works of artists Noriko Ambe and Tara Donovan, manipulates luxurious fabrics in an innovative way to create a subtle uniqueness for each piece.

“It’s the idea of structured fabrics and adding an element of softness using draping and intricate cut work”, says Mendel. “Each piece is an emotion”.

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Jason Wu

Jason Wu displays greater surety and sophistication with each collection. Inspired by the artist Tara Donavan and the muse was Sally from the Tim Burton film, The Nightmare Before Christmas, Jason Wu set out to take casual, everyday pieces of American sportswear and re-create them in beautiful, super-luxe fabrics. The collection is an expression of Wu’s pretty

polished esthetique. Cool girls and chic women are the base of his clientele. Blush pink ostrich feathers with a lime

green satin belt, high drama gold silk faille and a cheekier aqua/black point d’esprit hand draped

dress. This show was a confident leap forward for the 26 year old designer.

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The Luisa Beccarria Spring / Summer 2010 collection embraces femininity that evokes the 50’s Hollywood glamour and brings a fresh new perspective to the brand’s romantic aesthetic. Like the timeless beauties that often wear them, Nicole Kidman and Eva Mendes for example, these clothes are playful and sweet emphasizing the brand’s creed of true elegance and sophistication.

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Marchesa

Marchesa’s Spring 2010 Collection softly embraces the drama and romance of Madame Butterfly. Delicately draped layers of tulle are showered with bugle beaded flowers and finely crafted threadwork. Figure hugging shapes in soft tints of blush, mint and lilac are accentuated with hand painted tattoos. Translucent silhouettes are elegantly sculpted with horse hair and structured corsets. Cream, white and black silk chiffons and crepes are embellished with intricate handmade origami and sculptured necklines.

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The SS10 collection is inspired by split page books, which are designed to allow the reader to mix and match different

combinations of the book’s contents, giving them the ability to create a variety of personalised combinations and storyline.

I started by creating three garments that represent past, present and future fashions, showing them individually at first, then cutting

and fractioning them equally into three sections. These are then connected under the bust, waist and hip in numerous combinations,

creating a triptych of different eras in each complete look. -Marios Schwab

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Matthew Williamson

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The Spring Summer 2010 collection showcases the evolution of the Matthew Williamson woman. This season demonstrates a powerful style which combines with the brands traditional strengths of embellishment, colour and striking prints. Inspiration drawn from the artist Jim Lambie materialises through abstracted tropical floral prints which are combined with strong graphic elements also expressed through the cut of soft jerseys and tailoring incorporating triangular seams, panels, and exposed darts.

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This Spring I was inspired by images of Masai Warriors. The color palette is in earth

tones…Rust, Sunflower, Cacao. The animal print adds

an African feeling to the collection. Intricate draping using silk jersey and fringe

create a sophisticated, raw and easy to wear collection.

-Monique Lhuillier

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Naeem Khan

Khan's Spring collection was actually his most youthful, fun, and energetic so far. He called the look "punk Raj," and that's pretty right-on, merging as it did his expertise in traditional beading and embroidery with a poufy and girly silhouette, with added tangles of crystal and chain jewelry.

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Oscar de la Renta

A wardrobe for the modern woman – fresh and feminine.

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Peter Pilotto

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The S/S 2010 collection from Peter Pilotto and Christopher De Vos imagines the Dusty, sun-bleached landscapes of far-flung destinations, born from a pure Desire for the visual language of summer. The collection is in three sections that evolve over the course of the Perfect hot summer’s day, from the pearly dappled greys of the hazy morning through to the rich midnight blues and taffeta blacks of heavy night, followed by the final burst of bright day and pure colour in sunshine, saturated shades of burnt orange and perfect azure blue.

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Pierre Hardy

" The spring summer collection isvery feminine and graphical.

I wanted to explore different textures, different colors and proportions.The assortment features a wide variety of heels and flat sandals

silhouettes with geometric details, like the use of PVC, the use of spectacular

jewels on a wrapped sandal, or even the use of swarowski rhinestone on a

very chic and elegant stiletto(…)It’s a sophisticated and modern

collection based on new shapes and new materials combined with a strong

colour and graphic palette. -Pierre Hardy "

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Ports 1961

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This season Tia Cibani journeys into the enigmatic past of India’s Mughal Dynasty, an era rich in culture, art, and creativity. In particular Tia turns to an empress of Persian descent, the legendary beauty Nur Jahan, known as much for her poetry and artistic sophistication as for her political power.

Ports 1961’s sojourn into the past is an experience in a grandeur as relevant today as it was in the time of the Mughals. At a moment of challenge in our own history, we look to the very human need to rejoice in beauty and art. Luxury today can be defined in the process of creation, and in the discovery of beauty in the simplest gesture and the grandest spirit.

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Proenza Schouler

We felt the need forsomething fast. Something strong.

A feeling of escapism rootedin something totally urban.

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Dresses that trail around the body like a shadow, fabric that caresses the body like the light. -Rabih Kayrouz

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Roksanda Ilincic

With the SS10 Collection, I was experimenting with texture, embellishments and the play of light, particularly on iridescent colours. Hollywood golden era dresses are mixed with masculine coats and African tribe inspired decoration. It is a collection that should make a woman feel very much

like a woman. – Roksanda Ilincic

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RM by Roland Mouret

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This season starts from a fundamental point of difference –

this is not about a single aesthetic, a single show, a single dress I wanted

to look at the clothes themselves, the women I dress and the way we view the collection quite literally from every angle - a multi-faceted

approach. Not always easy but always individual...

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Temperley London

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Temperley London Spring/Summer 2010 is inspired by the 1920’s and 30’s circus, bringing elements of the era to modern day. A celebration of the individual style of acrobats, showgirls, clowns, tightrope and trapeze artists from the time and an extravaganza of colour, shape, pattern and print, Spring/Summer 2010 is not to be missed.

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Yvonne S

Sexy, Cool, Glam, Unique, Hippy Chic.

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Zero + Maria Cornejo

The dynamic relationship we have with our surroundings;

the beautiful tension of organic elements pushing through the cement of an urban landscape are what inspired me most. If left unattended, nature would

take over startlingly fast. I love the energy of the city but

always feel the pull of nature, so I find myself grabbing moments

wherever I can. -Maria Cornejo

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116La Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art, 92 Hoora Avenue, Manama 306, Bahrain

Tel + 973 17 280282 / Fax + 973 17 532761

118Maryam Complex, Mezzanine floor

Ready to Wear: +965 2575 4953 • Accessories: +965 2575 4960

Ready to Wear and Accessories

AlOthmanMaryam Complex, Salem Al-Mubarak Street,

Salmiya, KuwaitTel + 965 2575 4954/5

AlOthman @ Villa ModaModa Mall - Sheraton

Manama, BahrainTel + 973 17 531415 / + 973 36 810202

Fax + 973 17 531412

AlOthman BridalLa Fontaine Centre of Contemporary Art92 Hoora Avenue, Manama 306, Bahrain

Tel + 973 17 280282 / Fax + 973 17 280129

AlOthman OutletMaryam Complex, Mezzanine floor

Ready to Wear: +965 2575 4953 • Accessories: +965 2575 4960

AlOthman & Tabiat Fashion Co - Head OfficeP.O.Box 8644, Salmiya 22057, Kuwait

Tel + 965 2575 4957/8/9 / Fax + 965 2575 4956

For inquiries email: info@alothman-fashion.com

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