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ELIE SAAB TO HOST A GRAND CELEBRATION IN RIYADH

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Elie Saab will host a special event in Riyadh on November 13 to celebrate its 45th anniversary. The designer will showcase 300 looks created specially for this occasion and styled by Carine Roitfeld. Featuring surprise performances from international stars, the event will be televised. 

JIMMY CHOO COLLABORATED WITH EMIRATI ARTIST SHAIKHA AL MAZROU

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Jimmy Choo teamed up with Emirati artist Shaikha Al Mazrou to create Symmetrical Repeats, a bold red steel sculpture inspired by the brand’s Diamond motif and their Winter 2024 colors. Unveiled at the Lawrie Shabibi Gallery in Dubai on October 22, the piece highlights the brand’s support for local talent and will be permanently displayed at its Dubai Mall boutique.

H&M REVIVES ICONIC DESIGNER COLLABORATIONS

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H&M is marking 20 years of iconic designer collaborations by launching a pre-loved collection that brings back pieces from partnerships with legendary designers like Karl LagerfeldStella McCartney, and Versace. Starting with a drop in Paris on October 24 and online on October 31, the collection celebrates H&M’s legacy of making designer fashion accessible to everyone.

GUCCI’S CRUISE 2026 SHOW WILL HONOR THE BRAND’S ROOTS

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Gucci’s Creative Director, Sabato De Sarno, is bringing the brand back to its roots with the ‘Gucci Firenze’ Cruise 2026 collection, set to debut in Florence on May 15. Honoring the brand’s birthplace, this will mark De Sarno’s second cruise collection, with the exact location still under wraps.

THE L’Oréal-UNESCO FOR WOMEN IN SCIENCE PROGRAM HONORS SIX MIDDLE EASTERN WOMEN.

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The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science program is celebrating its 11th edition in the Arab world, dedicated to recognizing and supporting talented female scientists who are making significant contributions to their fields. This prestigious initiative honors six exceptional winners this year, showcasing their groundbreaking research and emphasizing the vital role of women in science across the Middle East.

This year’s six exceptional winners include Dr. Entessar Al-Hetlani, a Kuwaiti professor at Kuwait UniversityFatima Alshamsi, an Emirati PhD candidate at Khalifa UniversityDr. Hiam Souheil Chemaitelly, a Lebanese assistant professor at Weill Cornell Medicine-QatarIsraa Al Hussain Al Hassan Othman, a Sudanese PhD candidate at Khalifa University; Dr. Leena Ali Ibrahim, a Palestinian-Bulgarian assistant professor at Kaust; and Taiba Alamoudi, a Saudi PhD candidate in marine science at Kaust.

ANGELINA JOLIE STIRS EXCITEMENT WITH NEW MOVIE TRAILER

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Angelina Jolie shines as opera legend Maria Callas in Pablo Larraín’s’s film Maria, which is set to hit cinemas on November 27 before streaming on Netflix starting December 11. A new image from the film showcases Jolie in this highly anticipated role, further igniting excitement ahead of its release.

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