Coco Chanel once said, “Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” So Chanel’s creative head Karl Lagerfeld is taking it rather seriously. The latest is Lagerfeld has just inked a deal with [...]

[Read more →]

Here’s one fabulous way to beat the soaring temperatures– by indulging in the tried and tested retail therapy that is guaranteed to uplift your spirits and your closet (who cares about the dent to the wallet). Where better to do it than our favourite store S*uce that is offering best-selling designer clobber by Vanesso Bruno, [...]

[Read more →]

De51gn speaks to famous Dutch designer Richard Hutten at the launch of his latest collection Atomes d’Argent collection for French luxury brand Christofle Paris at Chill Out Bar in Dubai.

Richard Hutten with his Works in use book
Hutten, one of the founding members of the seminal design collective Droog, has worked with such brands as [...]

[Read more →]

DUBAI NEXT: Face of 21st Century Culture
Firestation, Vitra Campus, Weil am Rhein, June 5 – September 14, 2008
An exhibition by the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority in cooperation with the Vitra Design Museum and curated by Rem Koolhaas & Jack Persekian.
Everyone knows the architectural landmarks of Dubai, but this new global city’s true achievement and [...]

[Read more →]

Look who was spotted at Design Miami/Basel yesterday! Hollywood hunk Brad Pitt, is much into design and architecture and ranks Frank Lloyd Wright and Jean Nouvel amongst his favourite architects. He named Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt after the star-architect after all.
Having recently announced plans to build an eco-friendly resort in Dubai, Pitt attended Design Miami/Basel fair [...]

[Read more →]

At the recently concluded ICFF, The Rug Company showcased its new geometric collection designed by Suzanne Sharp, which is inspired by familiar patterns used in 18th century churches and public buildings in Sicily. Sharp says of her collection, “The suitably bold colours, textural opulence and quality reflect the passion that we feel for our [...]

[Read more →]

Internationally acclaimed Egyptian photographer Youssef Nabil presents a solo exhibition of his photographs at the newly opened The Third Line Gallery in Doha, Qatar. The new gallery that has already firmly entrenched itself in Dubai as an arbiter of contemporary Middle Eastern art scene, opened at the Souk Waqif Arts Centre with the inaugural Youssef [...]

[Read more →]

Dubai’s Lomography chapter, led by shutterbug Hind Mezaina is organising an interesting exhibition called the Incredible Holga and Wonder Diana, which explores the history and use of two of the most popular Lomography cameras- Holga and Diana.
The exhibition will open at The Jam Jar from May 19- June 2, 2008.

[Read more →]

Time magazine has churned out this year’s most eagerly awaited list of 100 most influential people from various fields including politics, cinema, art, design and science to name a few.
Most important of all, Dubai’s very own international icon Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and ruler of Dubai, makes [...]

[Read more →]

This is the moment we had been waiting for. Our favourite haunt– traffic design gallery is holding a not-to-be-missed sale starting tomorrow. Now is the time to lay your hands on some of the most stylish designer furnishings, accessories and even jewellery. With sale items that include cool Bugatti coffee machines to Baraka tableware to [...]

[Read more →]