Strong and elegant Elizabethan-inspired dressed combined with punk textured calf leather biker jackets make up Alexander McQueen’s latest Autumn/Winter 2013 collection for women. Visitors to the boutique will discover such enrapturing garments as well as the red carpet worthy fish tail red gown worn by Jessica Chastain to the 2013 SAG awards.

During her birthday celebrations on Capri, Beyonce bought numerous bracelets at the island’s Cruciani C boutique, among which were the Hand of Fatima “GOLD” with 18 carat gold beads interlaced between the hands. The Hand of Fatima design was originally created in honor of Dubai.

Renowned pop singer-songwriter Laura Pausini has chosen to exclusively wear Giorgio Armani clothing on her world tour to commemorate the 20th anniversary of her career as well as her album 20 – The Greatest Hits, to be released in November 2013.

For Eid, choose from Lacoste’s latest womenswear collection of graphic and urban prints featuring a nautical spirit. Inspiration is drawn from the brand’s sportswear legacy in the creation of comfortable garments that are at once contemporary, elegant and vibrant.

Etoile la Boutique’s Style of the Week features a dress by Issa, bag by Serpui Marie, earrings by Dannijo, sunglasses by Emmanuelle Khanh and sneakers by Le Silla. At once elegant yet sporty, this ensemble is trendsetting and perfect for everyday occasions.

For fall, Armani Exchange has created clothes with bold accents and details made with a variety of fabrics. New wear from men and women is offered in statement dresses and embellished t-shirts for women, as well as ultra-soft ribbed cotton t-shirts and ponte knit blazers for men.

Showcasing streamlined silhouettes, texture, volume and flatness, Consuelo Castiglioni’s latest Fall/Winter 2013 collection for Marni presents the fun and comfortable elegance customers have grown to admire.

On 10 September, Kanpai, the recently opened Japanese Fusion Restaurant and Lounge in Souk Al Bahar held an exclusive dinner event to host special VIP guests and members of the media. Guests were welcomed with a specially prepared Kanpai beverage after which they were treated to a 12-course menu, which sampled a number of the restaurant’s favorite dishes including Muramasa Soup, Black Cod with Miso, Charcoal grilled Wagyu beef with sukiyaki sauce, Yaki Soba Noodles and Mango with Sticky Rice.

On 12 September, Ariel and the fashion industry joined forces to celebrate the launch of Ariel Pods, a unique innovation that sets to revolutionize how you care for your fabric. The Ariel Pods were celebrated at Ariel’s ‘Save our Style’ fashion evening, a region-wide initiative was supported by regional designers including SEEN by Summayah Al Suwaidi, JULEA DOMANI by Zeena Zaki and Tribalesque by Rouba Dayani.