Equity Magazine October 2017

TRENDS
DESIGNER COLLABORATION
The athleisure trend is here to stay. If you aren’t complementing a formal workwear
dress with sneakers (as spotted in DIFC and d3 neighborhoods), chances are, you
will soon be donning the trend. British accessories designer, Sophia Webster, has
partnered with PUMA to launch a quirky collection fueled with inspiration from her
lifelong passion for dance, music and streetwear. Two cult
classics have been given an artsy twist with details including a
textured flock hand-drawn pattern, bold graphics, mesh
detailing, and a burst of colour from fluorescent tones and soft
candy-coloured pastels. Our favourites? The Pearl sneaker
(seen here) featuring a rubber cage design, Suedes with
translucent rubber soles, and the upgraded classic Leadcat
slides that now boast metallic embroidered artwork and
fluoro highlights. Available at sophiawebster.com and
PUMA stores
#TRENDING: MONICA VINADER
The iconic Riva collection’s latest Pod silhouette
stems inspiration from nature and the sculptural
curved forms of Jean Arp (French-German
sculptor). A fluid design flows through the
collection seamlessly, with open, pave-set
diamond designs making it an accessory to pair
with just about any outfit – from crisp shirts, to
cocktail dresses and floor-grazing gowns.
Available at Boutique1
STRAIGHT FROM THE RUNWAY
Tadashi Shoji’s Spring Summer 2018 collection is for women looking for effortless designer creations, standing
on its own, as a piece of art. Gemstone shades of jade, rose quartz, red, yellow opal, azurite and agate, steal the
limelight with knee-length hemlines and gowns that serve as party wear for casual weddings, and yacht wear for
sundowners and cruise gatherings. Available at Robinsons and Etoile Galeries Lafayette
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