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Attempting to make Dubai more fashionable

Will a new fashion event be able to add legitimacy to the region's fashion scene?

April 9, 2013 7:03

Middle East ‘E-tailers’ optimistic despite cautious consumers

A candid interview with Federica Mazza, Creative Director, Lemuda.com reveals how online retailers in the Middle East are sharpening their survival skills to beat the odds in this nascent market.

July 29, 2012 12:16

Dubai World Cup: Hats on the brain

We take our hats off to the Dubai World Cup for being one of the few times when people can put a loofah on their head and be called posh for it.

March 27, 2012 3:36

Iraq’s artists lament decline in cultural life

Long ago, Iraq once had a flourishing music, fine arts and cinema industry. But even now artists continue to fear hostility from religious parties.

March 18, 2012 11:31

Business of…Camel products

As Europe approves camel milk, Kipp look at some of today’s camel-related items

March 7, 2012 10:57

Dubai’s first underwater fashion show: when Buzz overtook purpose

We love seeing innovative efforts to create buzz, but hopefully it’s not at the expense of the initial intention of the project.

December 11, 2011 5:57

Trendspotting: Brands appeal to your patriotic side

In a bid to keep innovating, fashion houses are creating products specifically catering to nationalist and cultural pride. Precious de Leon looks at where this trend might lead.

October 17, 2011 3:44

Feel Dubai at your feet…literally…with these shoes

Ever imagined what kind of shoe Dubai would be? Niether did we. But we don’t have to NOT wonder anymore because premium footwear brand John Lobb has just done that for us.

October 16, 2011 3:26

Sizing up opportunity: Arab women propel haute couture

They’re rarely spotted on front rows of fashion shows and favour discretion when placing orders, yet women from the Middle East have become the world's biggest buyers of high fashion.

October 6, 2011 12:15

Oh the horror! A duchess wore the same thing twice…

Roll your eyes now. Out of everything the region is going through, the media have their pick of stories. Yet somehow, EB24/7 chooses to pick on a royal’s sensible wardrobe choice.

June 13, 2011 3:51

In Pictures: Designer Hotels

If you love fashion and all things designer related, Kipp guarantees you will enjoy clicking through this slideshow of hotel rooms designed by the crème de la crème of the fashion world.

May 2, 2011 12:32

With the runways at The Bride Show in Dubai all ready for a parade of couture wedding gowns and evening dresses, Kipp finds out at how Lebanese fashion designer Elie Saab is connected to a troubled rock star.

April 19, 2011 2:06

Magic marker, anyone? None for Kipp, thanks.

Photoshopping to cover extra skin in photos is nothing new. But then, if the region’s so important to brands, then why not dress the model to suit this market’s taste?

March 30, 2011 3:55