Here’s one of my latest fashion mag obsessions in this region. Skin Magazines is an English magazine published in Jordan. And it’s not just another fashion and lifestyle magazine. Skin covers bold statement of creative ingenuity in fashion, art and design, photography, film and music from the Middle East and around the world. Their main approach allows Middle Eastern inspired ideas to flourish by presenting them to the masses. The artwork and design of the magazine is done in-house by their talented Art Director. You can browse the pages of their current issue online here.
I can't remember if I shared my views about Chanel's Dubai Cruise 2015 Collection on my blog or not, but I thought I'd share with you some photos of the pieces on display now at Chanel Boutique in Kuwait, Prestige in the Avenues and Salhiya Complex. I wasn't too crazy about the clothes. However, I did like some of the bags which had pompoms and tassels on them, as well as the gigantic pearl clutch. I also loved the Moroccan-inspired pointy flats and the silver jewelry adorned with coins and crescents. Of course the shoes were sold out in my size and I wasn't so crazy about the patterned ones. I LOVED the flap bag with Pom Poms, but it was above my budget. Overall the collection felt more Moroccan than Dubai-an. I wish if they have incorporate more of the our gulf region's culture into the designs. Oh And I added to this post photos of Chanel's milk carton shaped python clutch bag embellished with a CC signature. They're not part of the Dubai colle
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I couldn't agree more. I was fascinated by the beautiful photo shoots and the artwork. And as you said, many interesting articles and reviews on creative middle easterners.