Behind every great film festival is a great gifting lounge, a place where visiting celebs are introduced and gifted goodies. At this year’s Dubai International Film Festival the A-listers are truly being spoilt. Emirates Woman got a sneak peek at what the stars are taking home.
At the 10th Dubai International Film Festival, celebrities are heading to an extravagant suite at Al Qasr Hotel where international and local bands are ready to spoil them. Here are some of our favourite…
HALSTON HERITAGE
Not only were we incredibly happy to hear that Halston Heritage is finally coming to Dubai, we were ecstatic to see a preview of the latest collection in the suite. This is what red carpet glamour is all about.
THE T JUNCTION
Emirati fashion brand T Junction have created bespoke T-shirts for the visiting stars.
TOM FORD
Oh to be famous! Deputy Editor Alexandria and Fashion & Beauty Assistant Alexandra got into the gifting lounge spirit at the Tom Ford and Rivoli Group stalls, trying on all the brands. We heart the Tom Ford sunnies.
MIRIAM QUEVEDO
From caviar to 24-carat gold, platinum and diamonds, when it comes to haircare it doesn’t get more exquisite and exclusive than this brand. The award-winning products are already a favourite among Hollywood’s most beautiful.
STORYLINES
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Artist Yasemin Richie was such a success at last year’s gifting lounge that she garnered an A-list following. Andrew Anderson (director of Shrek) took home a Storyline inspired by Avatar for his mate James Cameron. We’re sure this year will be just as successful for Yasemin, who was a winner of the Artists category at the Emirates Woman Woman Of The Year awards 2013.
KILIAN
A regular at the film festival gifting lounges, this year saw Kilian promoting its gorgeous new fragrances. From Good Girl Gone Bad to Playing With The Devil, the scents play on the story of Adam and Eve with the perfumes packaged in stunning white clutches with a serpent clasp.
REISS
We were delighted to hear that Reiss is one of the red carpet sponsors. Expect to see Martin Sheen in one of their tuxedos. We fell head over heels in love with the cocktail dresses, especially one laser-cut leather number. We wonder which star will snap it up.
O’DE ROSE
Eccentric homeware? Check. Elaborate accessories? Check. Kitsch gifts? Check. O’de Rose is a one-stop shop for all things fabulous and unique.
ESCADA WATCHES
We expect the wrist candy of choice at this year’s all-star galas to be an Escada watch, particularly this ceramic and gold beauty.
DAVID MORRIS
Already a firm favourite among celebrities during premieres, galas and red carpet events, it’s no surprise then than luxury jewellery brand David Morris has pride of place in the gifting lounge
JUICY COUTURE
Vibrant, fun and young, we predict the Juicy Couture stand will be popular with the style savvy female stars including Rooney Mara, Naomie Harris and Abigail Breslin.
PEDI: MANICURE STUDIO BY BASTIEN GONZALEZ
Outside, famed French podiatrist Bastein Gonzalez set up a pop up Pedi:Manicure Studio. Using his experience and expertise, our nails were given a full wellness treatment.
