Tiffany Diamond dazzles Dubai

One of the world’s largest at 128 carats, the yellow sparkler was once worn by Hollywood’s Audrey Hepburn for ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’; currently, on display in the emirate.

Legend has it that the head of Tiffany’s Paris once bought the Yellow sparkler for a mere $18,000 when it was imported into the US back in 1879.

Years later in 1972, the ‘New York Times’ carried an advertisement offering to sell the famous 128.54 carat Tiffany Yellow at a measly $5 million.

With its last known valuation of $12m at the end of 1983, the Tiffany Diamond is one of the largest yellow sparklers ever discovered, originally weighing at 287.42 carats in the rough when it was discovered in 1878 in the Kimberley mines in South Africa.

Also famous for its association with Hollywood legend Audrey Hepburn in the classic, ‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’, the stunning piece has now wound its way to Dubai, it’s second ever travel from its home in New York.

The Tiffany Yellow takes center stage at the jewellery brand’s flagship store in The Dubai Mall, on display until January 9 as tribute to mark the company’s 175th anniversary.

Paris Hilton angers Saudis by opening store in Mecca

Paris Hilton's fifth handbag and accessories shop in Saudi Arabia has been accused of affronting the principals of Islam, and earned her a backlash of Twitter abuse in the process.

The American socialite and hotel heiress who's Twitter is awash with optimistic, life-affirming titbits such as - "Smile, because you're beautiful... Stand strong, because haters can't bring you down" and "I love black and white photographs. They are always so timeless" - has sparked controversy in the Middle East. From the very same account.

Posting a picture of her new accessories store in Saudia Arabia's holy city of Mecca - don't worry, we weren't fully aware of this best-selling handbag line either - Paris caused a backlash of abuse from an insulted Islamic community, with some claiming it as an "affront" to the "principal sanctuary" of the religion.

Her bubbly Tweet - "Loving my beautiful new store that just opened at Mecca Mall in Saudi Arabia!" - was met with disgruntled comments such as: "Saudi claim there are other ways to allow for pilgrims, and if religiosity is of such importance, why is Paris Hilton being allowed a store in Mecca?" The first comment was merely the understated, yet powerful "R u kidding?", according to the New York Daily News .

Undeterred by "The world is a corrupt place at the moment. Someone please send me to Mars" comments, the 31-year-old quietly reminded the Twitter sphere that this is her fifth store in Saudi Arabia alone, and number 42 in total.

SNEAK PEEK!! Lady Fozaza SS 2013 Collection

Yes, all of you instagrammers out there must have already seen them and of course commented, but this to all of those who haven't yet seen the fashion photoshoot revolution that took place yesterday at Capital D Studio... And that's a behind the scenes on what was cooking! Lavish love will be served this upcoming Spring/Summer season!

Lady Fozaza designer Alanoud Badr inaugurates the photoshoot with a Disney touch! Check out her new blazer! Haute!!

The action begins.... Fozazalicious baby!!!

Ok... That's when a picture speaks a thousand words!!!!

Fly like a butterfly... Sting like a bee!!

Yes... Lady Fozaza scarves are heading your way... What's your favorite?

Oppa GANGNAM Style!!!! Fozaza rocks on with her girls!!!

Do get ready, on every level ;-)

FG10 LOVES these Lady Fozaza illustrations!!!

We were just surfing the internet to bump into Nouf Dee blog where she has so skillfully drawn a set of Lady Fozaza illustrations... We simply fell in love with every one of them! Thank you Nouf Dee for the wonderful gesture!

You definitely must......

We loved the "Rock it with Lady Fozaza" one.. Illustrations that "speak"!! Thank you Nouf again!

"Nouf Dee for Lady Fozaza"... beautifully done!!

Interested in viewing more of Nouf Dee's beautiful work? Visit her BLOG 

FG10 takes you to MAKE Business Hub...

Urban Space + Café + Workstations.. These 3 words summarize what MAKE Business Hub is all about.. FG10 takes you inside the place that could become the second home of every free mind. Enjoy the ride!

Founded and Managed by Leith Matthews, MAKE Business Hub which is located in the heart of Dubai Marina, aims to serve the specific needs of the mobile worker, from the young entrepreneur in the early stages of a new project, to the creative freelancer looking for an inspiring location to complete a job. MAKE takes the best of both café and office and wraps it up in a cool urban space. 

It has uniquely designed work stations with ergonomically designed chairs and tables with individual electrical connection. Work pods facilitate private meetings, brainstorming and presentations.

MAKE also provides your all day food necessities from breakfast to dinner, serving authentic healthy dishes, sourcing the finest ingredients available to create exceptional salads, sandwiches and light meals that not only taste great but also nurture the mind, body and soul.

You can’t leave MAKE without passing by the MAKE STORE that stocks limited edition designer items ranging from note books, stationary, laptop covers, prints, books and magazines.

Vogue Café and GQ Bar to open in Dubai Mall

Dubai Mall is preparing to welcome the Vogue café and a GQ bar, both titles belonging to Condé Nast.

Diversification is the name of the game over at Condé Nast. The international publishing house responsible for Vogue , Vanity Fair , Glamour and GQ already has designs on a fashion college , and is now set to conquer the Middle East with a Vogue café and GQ bar.

A new Vogue Café (there is already one in Russia) is slated to launch in Dubai by the end of the year, but this being glossy fashion bible Vogue , it will be housed inside the world's largest shoe store.

Level Shoe District, a 96,000 sq ft luxury retail space, will stock more than 250 shoe brands and is situated in Dubai Mall at the foot of the world's tallest skyscraper - the 828 metre-high Burj Khalifa.

"The expatriate community and the local Emirati community are very conscious of brands," said Stuart Nielsen, director of Conde Nast's restaurant division, which was launched in 2010. "People always love to eat and drink, and we see an opportunity because they love fashion."

The Vogue Café will not serve alcohol, but a hotel-based bar inspired by its men's title, GQ , is being plotted for launch in Dubai early next year, would.

The company is planning to open another GQ Bar in Istanbul this year, and has signed deals for Condé Nast establishments in Bangkok and Singapore, Nielsen said. It is also considering opening cafés in Mideast cities closer to Dubai, including Kuwait City and the Emirati capital, Abu Dhabi.

Jean Paul Gaultier designs new cone bra corset for Madonna

Among the numerous costumes that Madonna will be wearing throughout her MDNA World Tour is a masculine-inspired look by Jean Paul Gaultier featuring a corset-style top.

For the pop star's ninth world tour, the French designer drew upon a now-iconic costume he'd designed for her in the past.

"We played with the ideas of a suit and a corset. But the corset is now like a cage," Jean Paul Gaultier outlined. "What I have done this time is a nod to the conical bra corset of the Blond Ambition tour but reinterpreted in 3D, in patent leather on the outside with metallic leather on the inside. It's all about masculine and feminine, Madonna and Jean Paul Gaultier classics reinterpreted for 2012.

Madonna will also be wearing costumes by Dolce & Gabbana, Jeremy Scott and Alexander Wang.

FLAIR ARABIA wears Lady Fozaza

Someone once told me: "If I were to define Lady Fozaza in 3 words, I will say: Veni Vidi Vici.."

"Lady Fozaza" blazers have become a reference in our region, and have become a must-have fashion statement in the closet of every fashionista. The fearless bold blazers have rested on the shoulders of the world's biggest names from Kim Kardashian to Evan Rachel Woods and Nancy Ajram to name a few.

In this month's issue of FLAIR ARABIA, Lady Fozaza blazer conquers the cover. Take a look and make sure you grab your own copy of the June/July 2012 Issue!

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