Based in Dubai but hailing from London, Sydney and NYC, three local style mavens reveal how they bring their hometown swagger to the sandpit.
LONDON
Name: Olivia Cantillon | Age: 22 | Occupation: Stylist & Writer at HELLO! Middle East
Fearless with colour, sparkle and everything in between, this Brit girl is stylish proof that more is more. A connoisseur in playing with prints and textures, Olivia lives by the mantra ‘go big or go home’. Using her unmistakably London aesthetic to stand out from the crowd, you’ll struggle to spot her in anything less than a studded four-inch stiletto – a dedication that we have the highest respect for. Leaving all rules behind in a cloud of glitter, we love her uncanny ability to mix statement pieces with bold shapes and showgirl accessories. A newbie to the DXB scene but already making an impact, we’re keeping a close eye on this one.
Clockwise: Skirt Dhs2,956 T by Alexander Wang at mytheresa.com, Clutch Dhs245 Asos.com, Sunglasses Dhs1,671 Wunderkind at Avenue32.com, Trousers Dhs2,443 TOME at modaoperandi.com , Shoes Dhs4,490 Christian Louboutin, Necklace Dhs195 Zara
Clockwise: Dress Dhs2,177 Tibi at net-a-porter.com, Jacket Dhs6,300 Moschino at Harvey Nichols-Dubai, Nail lacquer in Ginger Fire Dhs118 Tom Ford
Style File: The World According To Olivia
Instagram inspiration… @WEARETWINSET
Be Seen At…. London’s Claridge’s for tea and cake
Watch Out for… Victoria Beckham’s debut shoe collection for spring/summer 2015
Slip Into… Shrimps’ colourful faux fur coats – perfect for the cooler weather
Embellish with… Punchy sunglasses from cool Parisian label Wunderkind
Last download… Mr. Probz, Waves
Guilty pleasure… Filling up my shopping basket on net-a-porter.com, but never quite having the guts to click the checkout button!
NEW YORK
Shirt dress, shoes, sunglasses and necklace, remi’s own
Name: Remi Mobolade | Age: 26 | Occupation: Brand Manager
The ultimate in understated cool, this native Brooklyn girl may have left the big apple but has brought its slick urban vibe along with her. Totally owning the androgynous look, yet unafraid to experiment with an occasionally more feminine demeanour, you’ll see her rocking a dress with a modern twist one minute and a pair of brogues the next. In true NYC style, Remi is a known pro at thrift shopping, mixing up flea market finds with sporty contemporary pieces. We’re huge fans of her fresh, nonchalant approach.
Clockwise: Skater slip-ons Dhs179 H&M, Jacket Dhs2,290 COS, Bag Dhs4,395
3.1 Phillip Lim, Jewellery set Dhs2,160 Maison Martin Margiela at matchesfashion.com, Sunglasses Dhs73 Trip at asos.com
L-R: Shirt Dhs702 Wood Wood at woodwood.dk, Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks Dhs100 Bobbi Brown, Dress Dhs8,816 Alexander Wang at net-a-porter.com
Style File: The World According To Remi
Instagram Inspiration… @tamumcpherson
Be seen at… Beauty&Essex on NYC’s Lower East Side
Watch out for… Actor Dan Dehaan
Slip into… Men’s shoes! At almost 6ft tall my shoe size is less than dainty so this is often my option
Embellish with… Mystical Brooklyn-based jeweler Species By The Thousands
Last download… Mayer Hawthorne
Guilty pleasure… Pizza. I eat way too much of it
SYDNEY
Top and skirt both Scanlan & Theodore, shoes Tom Ford
Name: Ivana Bruic | Age: 29 | Occupation: CEO at Austyle Distribution
Beauty and brains are the dual forces behind Ivana’s growing empire. This is a girl with serious vision, quickly being turned into reality with her clothing import company Austyle. Bringing Australia’s hottest emerging labels to our sandy Middle Eastern shores, we have her to thank for Backstage Clothing, Tee Ink and Talulah Label, to name but a few. running her business hunting for brands we’ll love straight out of her apartment, she looks every inch the poster girl while she’s at it. Think vibrant prints, distressed denim and edgy accessories, all infused with laidback Aussie cool.
Clockwise: Clutch Dhs2,897 Stella McCartney at net-a-porter.com, Heels Dhs4,591 Tom Ford, Dress Dhs3,856 Zimmerman, Shorts Dhs377 One Teaspoon oneteaspoon.co.au, Sunglasses Dhs1,029 Karen Walker at shopbop.com
Clockwise: Rings Dhs680 each Brooke Persich at brookepersich.com, Interlock top POA Dion Lee at dionlee.com, Honour Eau de Parfum Dhs918 Amouage
Style File: The World According To Ivana
Instagram inspiration… @tuulavintage
Be seen at… Icebergs restaurant on Bondi Beach
Watch out for… Model Bambi Northwood-Blyth. Serious eyebrow envy!
Slip into… Tony Bianco’s scandalous thigh-high boots he did in collaboration with Alex Perry
Embellish with… NYC-based Aussie jeweller Brooke Persich’s boho creations
Guilty pleasure… Naughty treats like Allen’s, Twisties and burger rings
Main image: Jumper Markus Lupfer, skirt Kenzo, both Harvey Nichols Dubai bag and shoes both Christian Louboutin
Photographer: Farooq Salik
