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Dubai's Haute Couture hotspot, the Fashion Avenue opens at The Dubai Mall.

Some or all of this information may be speculative, and the content may change as building construction begins. has opened its dedicated Fashion Avenue, a 440,000 sq ft area dedicated to high-fashion. Fashion Avenue will be a centrepoint of activities during the Festival@The Dubai Mall, currently being organized. Dubai's haute couture hotspot, the Fashion Avenue opens at The Dubai Mall

To feature over 70 signature, or flagship designer stores* Several fashion labels mark first time entry to the Middle East region * Dedicated VIP entrance with valet parking valet parking..Parking arrangements provided by a commercial establishment, such as a restaurant, whereby patrons leave their cars at the entrance and attendants park and retrieve them.

Noun 1. * Fashion Catwalk Shows to feature collection from world's top designers, high street fashion, and children's brands (May 7 to 9; 14 to 15; and 22 to 23)

Adding colour, verve and haute couture appeal to its ongoing shopping and entertainment festival, The Dubai Mall has opened its dedicated Fashion Avenue, a 440,000 sq ft area dedicated to high-fashion. Fashion Avenue will be a centrepoint of activities during the Festival@The Dubai Mall, currently being organized.

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As the high-fashion hot-spot of Dubai, Fashion Avenue will eventually house over 70 signature or flagship stores, several of which are debuting in the Middle East region. Among the outlets already open at Fashion Avenue are: Jimmy Choo This article is about the shoe designer. For the company bearing his name, see Jimmy Choo Ltd.

Dato' Jimmy Choo OBE, born Jimmy Choo Yeang Keat, [1] is a London-based luxury fashion designer best known for his hand-made women's shoes. , Missoni, Zadig & Voltaire, Marc by Marc Jacobs Marc Jacobs (born April 9, 1963 in New York City) is an American fashion designer. He attended the High School of Art and Design and graduated in 1981. Although he does not refer to this in most interviews, he attended nearby Teaneck High School for most of his High school years. , Jean Paul Jean Paul: see Richter, Johann Paul Friedrich. Gautier, Burberry, Loewe Emilio Pucci Emilio Pucci, Marchese di Barsento (November 20, 1914 – 1992) was an Italian fashion designer. Fashion career Born in Florence, Italy, the son of an Italian marchese, Pucci studied in both Italy and the USA, eventually gaining a doctorate in political science in , Chloe, Stella McCartney Stella Nina McCartney (born 13 September 1971) is an English fashion designer. Early life Stella McCartney was born in London, the daughter of former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney and Linda McCartney, an American rock music photographer famous for her support of vegetarianism , Escada, Brioni, Alexander McQueen Alexander McQueen CBE (born Lee Alexander McQueen, 17 March 1969) is an English fashion designer. Biography Born in the East End of London, the son of a taxi driver, McQueen started making dresses for his three sisters at a young age and announced his intention of , Temperley, Roberto Cavalli and Valentino.

The Dubai Mall will also launch a 20-meter long hydraulic Fashion Catwalk, which will be an anchor point for fashion retailers to showcase their collection and the world's leading designers to display their latest in designs. Latest fashions from the world's top designers including Missoni, Hugo Boss, Mulberry and Temperley and will be on display.

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The fashion shows will include elaborate displays of high-street fashion and brands including Top Shop, Guess Jeans, Diesel and Reiss as well as children's brands including Gap, Jacardi Paris, and Tommy Hilfiger to name a few. The Fashion Catwalk shows will be held for three consecutive weekends (May 7 to 9; 14 to 15; and 22 to 23) from 5pm to 9pm at the Fashion Avenue, located on the ground floor.

A VIP entrance, with a dedicated drop off area and valet parking service, leads visitors into the most prestigious area - the Fashion Avenue atrium - which will feature some of the world's most exclusive and coveted cov·et v. cov·et·ed, cov·et·ing, cov·ets v.tr. 1. To feel blameworthy desire for (that which is another's). See Synonyms at envy. 2. To wish for longingly. See Synonyms at desire. designer brands including Chanel, Gucci, Armani, Versace, Dolce dol·ce Music adv. & adj. In a gentle and sweet manner. Used chiefly as a direction. [From Italian, sweet, from Latin dulcis.]

Adv. 1. & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, Ermenegildo Zegna, Hermes, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tom Ford, Lanvin and Fendi. The signature stores vary in size from 5,100 to over 9,000 sq ft marking the largest regional outlets for some of these brands.

Mr Nasser Rafi, Chief Executive Officer, Emaar Malls Group, said: "Fashion Avenue is an innovative approach by The Dubai Mall to elevate the overall shopping experience. Nowhere else in the Middle East will you be able to find such a collection of the world's top brands under one roof. Fashion Avenue is indeed a one stop destination for industry trend setters and fashion enthusiasts."

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Choosing that perfect dress is what most girls dream of from a very young age. It is exciting to be a princess for a day and try on dress after dress until you find the dress that makes you feel amazing. With so many dresses to choose from, it is important for brides to decide between couture dresses and ready-to-wear wedding dresses. Here are some things to keep in mind as you make this important decision. Choosing that perfect dress is what most girls dream of from a very young age. It is exciting to be a princess for a day and try on dress after dress until you find the dress that makes you feel amazing. With so many dresses to choose from, it is important for brides to decide between couture dresses and ready-to-wear wedding dresses. Here are some things to keep in mind as you make this important decision.

Although couture wedding dresses are a popular choice because they give brides the opportunity to wear a dress that is perfectly suited to their personal style and body shape, ready to wear wedding dresses are usually more budget friendly. Just because a dress is not made especially for you, that doesn''t mean that you won''t feel amazing in it on your special day. However, if you are trying to save money, a ready to wear wedding dress may be the route to take. And keep in mind that just because a dress isn''t couture, that doesn''t mean you will have to settle for an ill-fitting dress. With clever tailoring, many ready to wear dresses can give you the same effect of a couture dress without the steep price tag.

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Couture wedding dresses are becoming increasingly popular because you are truly getting a one of a kind design that was made especially for you. Because of their price, many people can agree that couture gowns are better quality than ready to wear dresses, and as a result of the quality, they will last longer.

Because couture gowns last longer, most brides feel more comfortable wearing something that they know is more durable. Ready to wear gowns are not always as durable, but most brides don''t mind because a dress is typically the only dress you plan to wear once. Since you won''t be wearing it on a regular basis, you don''t have to be concerned about durability.

With couture wedding gowns, you can customize not only the fit, but you can mix and match and choose the materials and design elements that you truly love. Do you want a pink wedding dress? Do you want a slate gray wedding dress? Have you always dreamed of having a jewel encrusted wedding dress? When you choose a couture gown, the possibilities are endless. With ready to wear dresses, what you see is what you get, but if you love the design, then you don''t really need to have it customized.

Although it is nice to have the opportunity to purchase a couture wedding dress, make sure you don''t break the bank just so you can say you had a couture dress. It is important that you stick to your dress budget and that you don''t allow yourself to be seduced by the promise of a one of kind gown. Remember that if you know someone who is an accomplished seamstress, you can always show them some of your ideas, and see if they can create you a budget friendly replica of your ideal wedding gown.

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In the fifteenth century durable shoes belonged to the males of the society who enjoyed the pleasures of a comfortable shoe. But slowly women wanted this comfort too and today every woman has a pair of flats in the wardrobe to compliment her. It was not long after that the Egyptian flat sandals gained fame for their designs with jewels alongside the Roman sandals that were strongly built for long and tiresome journeys.

Heels took away the spotlight from flats with their decorative designs of fur, pearls and jewels but that was not for long. The trend of that era changed shortly and people thought of high heels as vulgar and too flashy. This turned into the rise of the flats. From then on there was no looking back.

These trends are must have for all occasions, be it for a school day, an official board room meeting or just for having a fun night out. With the vast variety of flats no one will tire of them soon. As trends have changed so have the designs. They have had a makeover from pointed long to ballet like flat shoes but have retained their style and comfort throughout the years.

A flat shoe can be worn with all types of attire, formal or informal whereas high heels do not offer such a wide range and cannot be worn with regular everyday clothes. This is one of the many reasons why people are opting for flats. One other very beneficial factor of flats is that they help arthritis patients. They give much needed support to the body that heels are unable to provide.

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Arthritic patients have felt a significant relief in knee pain and joint pain after using flats. They tend to keep the foot level to the ground and reduce the amount of stress on the knees. They also give much more comfort in comparison to high heels.

All the same flats are not meant for each and every arthritic patient. Each patient has a separate problem and requires a different treatment or in this case a flat shoe. Wearing a wrong shoe would only increase the pain. So it is always best to whats comfortable according to a persons requirement and a doctors advice.

Awareness is being created by doctors for their patients about the good effects of dura shoes. Plus the use of this shoe has increased for medical purposes over a period of time.

One can find them everywhere because of their popularity. They are easily affordable and as long as they are not of a famous designer brand. Not only do stores sell them off but buying them via the internet is as easy as abc now. The love of flats is increasing day by day not just because of its style and designs but also because of its calm and comforting effect on the feet. No matter which style of shoe you choose just remember to pick something that is strong enough to stand the test of time.For these of you who would love a detailed review of the Lebron James VIII shoes, please go to Lebron James shoes for more. Additionally, you will have the ability to get entry to this shoes for the lowest price wherever on the net.

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Since fashion design is such a creative and glamorous industry, many people are attracted to it as a career. Fashion designers are responsible for creating designs for clothing and accessories. First they come up with an initial concept, sketched by hand or created with a computer. Since fashion design is such a creative and glamorous industry, many people are attracted to it as a career. Fashion designers are responsible for creating designs for clothing and accessories. First they come up with an initial concept, sketched by hand or created with a computer. Then they determine the fabrics and patterns to use and create a prototype for a model to try on to see how it looks and determine if any adjustments need to be made. These skills can be obtained at a fashion design school.

For those interested in fashion, but not the creation and production aspects, fashion management and marketing may be an ideal career choice. Fashion marketers create ad campaigns and focus on marketing the fashion to retailers and potential clients. They analyze consumer trends and make certain brands and styles desirable. They must be savvy in the fashion and business industries. These skills can be learned at fashion management schools.

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Suggested Education

College degrees are suggested for those who wish to try and break into the fashion industry. Although many skills can be learned through internships or on-the-job training, a college education can gives students a thorough knowledge of fashion and practical experience. A fashion designer school teaches students everything they need to know to compete in the industry, including sewing, concept creation, computer-aided design, and fashion trends. Students also learn about the history of fashion design, drawing, writing, and business. Specific courses depend upon the individual program in which a student is enrolled.

Fashion management schools offers courses in visual display, retail management, marketing strategies, and fashion forecasting. Students also study economics, business math, entrepreneurship, sales, management, ethics, and customer service. Classes in psychology, public speaking, and basic computer skills may also be required. Most programs also require an internship that allows students to work supervised in a retail store and gain first-hand experience managing clothing and accessories.

Career Opportunities

A degree gives graduates the experience and knowledge to be able to apply for jobs in the fashion industry. Graduates have a myriad of career possibilities besides fashion design: including interior or graphic design, marketing, digital media, and visual communications. This article carries great information about the fashion management schools. After reading this article, you will know how to get into great careers by joining a fashion designer school

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