There were ruffles and royals aplenty as the label beloved by A-listers took to the Arab Fashion Week catwalk.
It was the closing show of Arab Fashion Week’s opening night… and boy, it did not disappoint.
Womenswear label Marchesa paraded a dazzling array of its Autumn/Winter 17 gowns down the Meydan Hotel catwalk, with local fashionistas and even royals sitting front and centre.
Co-founder and designer Georgina Chapman, who established the glitzy label with Keren Craig back in 2004, even jetted into Dubai for the occasion, and took a bow at the show’s close.
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Marchesa, which has been sported by Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez and Penelope Cruz (to name but a few), is the guest of honour at the fourth edition of Arab Fashion Week.
After showcasing spectacular ready-to-wear gowns on May 16, the New York-based brand will also present its ethereal bridalwear on May 20.
The Arab Fashion Week headline appearance coincides with Marchesa’s Middle Eastern debut, with the label opening its first-ever standalone boutique in Dubai Mall earlier this year.
The fashion week shows also allow shoppers to buy off-the-runway looks at a Marchesa pop-up in the Meydan Hotel, as well as schedule VIP fittings over the four-day event.
But even if you can’t afford to buy, Tuesday night’s show gave the style set an up-front glimpse at the label’s frothy and uber-feminine creations.
With no further ado, here are the highlights of Marchesa’s A/W show…
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With their dipped backs, ebony palettes and hint of romantic tulle, these LBDs have a Gothic flamenco vibe that we’re really feeling (especially with those slicked-back buns).
The ornate bodice and minimalistic layered skirt pair against each other beautifully in this ballet-inspired midi. And we’d be sure to dance all night in this number…
Exquisite embellishments are a hallmark of the luxury label, and this gown is perfect proof with its jewel-encrusted bodice sitting atop an artfully draped skirt.
This golden Gatsby-esque beaded number is even more mesmerising when in motion…
Sparingly placed feathers add a touch of retro glamour to this sheer floor-sweeper (that we can totally see J-Lo rocking on a red carpet in the near future).
The flashes of turquoise elevate this shimmering sheath to new levels.
This sugary confection was the real showstopper of the night, with heads turning in its wake as it made its way down the runway.
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