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Harvey Nichols Dubai  unveiled its Spring ’13 looks at Mall of The Emirates last week and ofcourse I was one of the first to arrive! The store never fails to inspire me and this show was no different.

Harvey Nichols Dubai unviels Spring summer 2013 looks at Mall of The Emirates

Harvey Nichols Dubai unviels Spring summer 2013 looks at Mall of The Emirates

The fashion lines stylishly put together at the show including Michael Kors, Chloe, Diane Von Furstenberg, Isabel Marant, Catherine Maladrino and Alexander Wang. New talent including Charlotte Olympia also unveiled her fresh new collections on the runway.

Harvey Nichols Dubai unviels Spring summer 2013 looks at Mall of The Emirates

Harvey Nichols Dubai unviels Spring summer 2013 looks at Mall of The Emirates

I particularly loved the corals and gold, which lends a very glam twist to spring summer style this year. Also loving the floral trousers and snake print everywhere! Hissss-ling hot, no?

Harvey Nichols Dubai unviels Spring summer 2013 looks at Mall of The Emirates

Harvey Nichols Dubai unviels Spring summer 2013 looks at Mall of The Emirates

Oh and before I forget, Mall of the Emirates is celebrating the spring season with a month-long campaign which will see a total of four 50,000 AED shopping sprees to be won weekly! So strap on those flats and get shopping already!

The Emilio Pucci Spring Summer 2013 collection preview was more of an informal defilé than a traditional fashion show, which was surprisingly charming, might I add. Guests were treated to an amazing showcase, which over 30 looks from the brand’s celebrated Spring/Summer 2013 collection.

Emilio Pucci Spring Summer 2013 Preview, Dubai

Emilio Pucci Spring Summer 2013 Preview, Dubai

Emilio Pucci Spring Summer 2013 Preview, Dubai

The presentation included sheer tunics layered over diaphanous chiffon trousers, sleeveless tops, crystal ethnic-inspired embroideries, and maxi dresses covered in white beading depicting crouching tigers and swirling dragons.

Emilio Pucci Spring Summer 2013 Preview, Dubai

Emilio Pucci Spring Summer 2013 Preview, Dubai

Emilio Pucci Spring Summer 2013 Preview, Dubai

Presenting a slightly more laid-back attitude, the Spring/Summer 2013 collection recalibrates Emilio Pucci’s creative director, Peter Dundas’ electric vision of glamour towards a graceful sensuality. The new collection is due in-store from March 2013.

Moschino hosted an intimate al fresco last week, in the stunning courtyard of the One & Only, The Palm Jumeirah, to present the Spring/Summer 2013 collection.

Moschino Spring Summer 2013 Exclusive Preview, Dubai

Moschino Spring Summer 2013 Exclusive Preview, Dubai

Moschino Spring Summer 2013 Exclusive Preview, Dubai

Moschino Spring Summer 2013 Exclusive Preview, Dubai

Moschino Spring Summer 2013 Exclusive Preview, Dubai

The Pre-Collection showed dresses and separates in pretty, summery pastels and floral prints, as well as a line of striking black and monochrome pieces, which led into the main collection, inspired by famous movie ‘Casinò’, in a nod to the 1960’s. We saw a lot of geometric lines and high-impact graphic elements, trompe l’oeil effects, visible embroidery and oversized buttons.

Moschino Spring Summer 2013 Exclusive Preview, Dubai

Moschino Spring Summer 2013 Exclusive Preview, Dubai

Moschino Spring Summer 2013 Exclusive Preview, Dubai

Moschino Spring Summer 2013 Exclusive Preview, Dubai

Moschino Spring Summer 2013 Exclusive Preview, Dubai

Skirts and pants with contrasting trim made the collection sharp and geometric, inlaid two-tone stripes and the fabrics, moving from fuller, rounder ones to fabrics that envelop the figure, all with the Sangallo patchwork, recalling the full sun of Italian summers.

Moschino Spring Summer 2013 Exclusive Preview, Dubai