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Alessandra Rich Oscar de la Renta Alexander Wang Peter Pilotto Your MUSE Alice Peter Som What better way to anticipate the new Autumn Winter 2011 season than with the 9th Ashi Ports 1961 edition of Muse? Welcome to another magazine bursting with the latest looks from our Azzaro Prabal Gurung fantastic designers. Balmain Preen Carolina Herrera Proenza Schouler As of this Fall season, Muse will be available as an iPad application. Now you can browse Carven Rabih Kayrouz through the magazine, accessing all the trends and latest designs with one click. E-mail Christian Louboutin Randa Khalil Raad Jewellery us directly through the application to inquire about every look you love in Muse available Christian Siriano Roksanda Ilincic at AlOthman, and gain instant access to the AlOthman website, our O blog and Clements Ribeiro Roland Mouret our Online Outlet. With this technology at your fingertips, planning your new season’s David Szeto Shi wardrobe could not be simpler! Derek Lam Temperley London Diane Von Furstenberg Theysken's Theory In our last edition, I mentioned plans for our exclusive Bridal boutique in Kuwait; We Edun The Row can now confirm the location will be opening in Maryam Complex this August. Here Elie Saab brand directory Thierry Mugler every bride will be able to find her dream gown with designers such as Oscar de la Elizabeth and James Vera Wang Renta, Monique Lhuillier, Marchesa and Elie Saab. Our intention is to provide the most Erdem Victoria Beckham personalized service possible, as we know that every bride is unique. Within the store Erin VPL there is an exclusive and intimate private lounge for the bride to gather with her loved Hakaan Zero + Maria Cornejo ones, and experience the fantasy of choosing her gown. J. Mendel Jason Wu bridal That is my update for the moment; of course you can always catch up on the latest news Jonathan Saunders Ashi on our O Blog. Once again I am taking this opportunity to thank everybody for their hard Joseph Carolina Herrera work, enabling this edition of Muse to happen. I would also like to thank you, our readers, Lela Rose Christian Louboutin for your wonderful support. Maia N Check out our blog Elie Saab Marchesa www.alothmanblog.com Giambattista Valli A celebration of fashion, Muse number nine. Marios Schwab Marchesa Enjoy. Matthew Williamson Monique Lhuillier Monique Lhuillier Oscar de la Renta Naeem Khan Rabih Kayrouz Nicholas Kirkwood Vera Wang 2 4 THE BLUES Naeem Khan Proenza Schouler Matthew Williamson Edun Preen nude shoes and simple jewelry. jewelry. simple and shoes nude it to take center stage by pairing it with with it pairing by stage center take to it Do not compete with this color. Allow Allow color. this with compete not Do refreshing changefrom Fall’susualneutrals. velvet flat.This shadepopsonanyskintone, andisa sequin gown,and evenChristianLouboutin’s “Rollergirl” Furstenberg’s lacy dressesby ErdemandCarven,DianeVon blue hasstolenthespotlight. Wesawthisstunninghuein B lack is always a runway regular, butthisseasoncobalt lack isalwaysarunwayregular, Diane Von Furstenberg Christian Louboutin Carven Alice Roksanda Ilincic Erdem Erdem Jonathan Saunders Peter Pilotto If the color blocking is neutral, you can still get away with colored shoes! If the shades are loud, then don’t overwhelm your outfit with bright accessories. Preen Christian Louboutin geometric colorpairings. black contrast,andZero+MariaCornejo’s Saunders, Preen’sgorgeousorangeand simple blackandmaroonmixfromJonathan blocking trend,whichwehaveseenwitha B righten upyourwinterwiththecolor- Zero + Maria Matthew Williamson Cornejo Peter Pilotto Alessandra Rich Preen Diane Von Furstenberg BLOCK IT UP IT BLOCK 5 5 Christian This Fall is not a time to be shy, as we have seen Louboutin many dresses showing a little leg with sultry slits. Alice Preen Nicholas Alessandra Rich created just enough allure by Kirkwood Roksanda Ilincic adding high slits to her otherwise modest gowns. Carven Elie Saab and Jonathan Saunders also show us Matthew Williamson how to balance a slit with longer sleeves. Erdem Alessandra Rich Proenza GROOVY BABY Naeem Khan Schouler Elie Saab Jonathan Saunders Roksanda Ilincic This style is very natural, so embrace the look with soft flowing waves and plenty of bracelets! Clements Ribeiro hannel your inner Farrah Fawcett Elizabeth C and with Alice’s floral prints, Carven’s James Balmain mustard hues, and Matthew Williamson’s shaggy vest. Elizabeth and James was also bursting with UP TO THERE hippie styles that stay true to Mary- Kate and Ashley’s design aesthetic. Theory Matthew Williamson Complete your outfit with far-out Theysken’s wedges from Nicholas Kirkwood. Add a sky-high platform, like Christian Louboutin’s “Volpi” pumps to really show off those legs. Elie Saab 6 Erin Christian Louboutin 7 Collars and hems are experiencing full on detailing and drama on runways Temperley this Fall season. Whether it’s a frilly collar on Marchesa’s tulle creation, or London feathered trims on Matthew Williamson and Oscar de la Renta’s skirts, these Naeem Khan adorning elements will naturally place you under the spotlight. Monique Lhuillier Christian Siriano Marchesa The Row COLLARS & HEMS Erdem Matthew Williamson Temperley London Temperley This season marks the return of the classic and the very captivating one- Carolina Herrera shoulder gown. Some designers brought major attention to the shoulder Elie Saab with decorative bows and ruffles as seen on Carolina Herrera and Temperley London. Other designers THE COLD SHOULDER like Lela Rose and Monique London Temperley Lhuillier softly enfolded it Keep that shoulder bare by wearing your hair up Roksanda Ilincic with delicate tulle. Either in a high bun or ponytail, but don’t be afraid to go way this trend will never for those statement earrings or bold cuff. Don’t consider a necklace that will compete with the dress! Keep the focus on the hems and collars by fail to deliver the grace and Carven Oscar de la Renta Christian Siriano minimizing the accessories. Balance the elegance in an evening Lela Rose dramatic pieces with simpler fitted ones. 8 gown or cocktail dress. 9 AlOthman Blog is the number one destination for fashion enthusiasts and shopaholics in Kuwait. It provides a daily editorial of the hottest and THE O BLOG most sought after designer clothes and accessories carried by AlOthman. A Chat With This issue, we present you with a special Q&A with Alessandra Rich. alothmanblog.com What’s piece of advice would you give someone wanting to start a career in fashion design? How do you keep your collections new and fresh while still staying Approach fashion with true to your style of determination, quality and design? precision and don't be afraid to communicate new ideas and build What is your favorite your own identity. It's hard piece from this Fall 2011 work but the feedback can be so collection? rewarding at the same time. I don't think about I want to create stylish favourites. Each day my dresses that feel modern choice would be different and wearable. Each season the depending on my feelings and collection is evolving, with new what I am doing. materials and concepts, but the identity of Alessandra Rich is always embodied in the design. What is the most challenging part about being a designer? We admire how you work with lace in your collections, what other fabrics do you enjoy working with? Transforming the creative idea into a dress in the I like to experiment with lace as it boutique. Each step from design, serves to dress the body but discreetly fabric research, manufacturing show the skin, but every fabric and presentation presents a has its own allure. I enjoy working challenge that requires a with our fabric manufacturers and different set of skills. often challenge their skills to create something unique for me. 10 11 Alessandra Rich Candid among brocade and decorated rosettes and scented by lace and incense, the new Alessandra Rich woman is ready to complete her daily ritual of beauty and femininity. 12 13 Alexander Wang Alexander Wang Fall 11 collection playfully follows the dogma of a rich girl with silk lounge wear, sweeping silhouettes and tufted fur shoes. Playing on the stereotypes of wealth, decadence is shaken from its vortex when fused with extreme sports, and remixed in an irreverent way. Outerwear is the building block for the collection and stands out with exaggerated detailing of fur accents, tuxedo lapels and sporty puffer sleeves. Parka and windbreaker elements disrupt polished wool coats, while cummerbunds unexpectedly adorn track pants. 14 1515 Alice Inspired by Josephine Baker, Autumn/Winter 2011 combines embellishments and vintage style lace appliqués with a bold animal print, deco inspired prints, beaded jersey and faux fur. An opulent and rich collection, it brings a little more glamour to the ALICE by Temperley line by expanding the eveningwear offer and injecting more Temperley DNA into the collection. With a full year of ALICE collections under the belt, the brand has now come into its own with a definable identity that distinguishes it from adjacent contemporary brands. 16 17 Balmain Decarnin and his new stylist, Melanie Ward (who replaced Emmanuelle Alt after the latter was elevated to the editor in chief role at Paris Vogue), traded the punk influences of last season for glam rock, swapping Sid's version of "My Way" for David Bowie's "Lady Grinning Soul" off Aladdin Sane. Bowie's Thin White Duke was all over the Fall men's collections, but it was Ziggy Stardust in his spangled glory who seemed to be the inspiration behind today's crystal- encrusted jumpsuits. The all-in-ones were a first for Decarnin's Balmain, hard as that may be to believe given how thoroughly the designer has plumbed the seventies for ideas. When this collection hits the stores, some of the first pieces to go will be the metallic leather peaked-lapel blazers, one ice blue, the other yellow gold.