Splash Fashion Royale – a magical, snowy evening in Dubai

25 Sep '12

4 min read

With the AW’12 blockbuster trends already at the top of every fashionistas shopping list, the Splash runway married themes beautifully with each other to offer high-voltage fashion. Ranging from retro mix of the 19th century to tapestry and heritage classics and all the way to military alongside some Eastern futurism, the trends were given a spin providing chic and elegant fashion. Glossy satins, lace, sumptuous knits, fur, exotic skins, feathers and embellishments and sequins are back into the wardrobe with black in plentiful with an offbeat mix of electric blackberry, bitter chocolate, aubergines and plum brown darks being the predominant colours.

The silhouettes were all about sharp tailoring, peplums, throw-on or slouchy jacket shapes, while glamorous evening wear was decorated with luxurious lace and embroidered with touches of gold. Pea coats and capes teamed with pencil or long pleat skirts, pocketed sweatshirts with skinny pants and jumpsuits remained an integral part of the collection while beautifully brocaded kimono jackets, elaborate obi belts, cheongsam-style dresses in rising-sun red colour were a hit on the ramp. The entire collection was teamed with accessories to covet with and which made each ensemble stand out.

As the 20 minute action on the ramp came to a halt, the intimate setting of the show was instantly converted into the after party arena that resembled a Courtyard arena sated with birch trees and a very oriental décor keeping in sync with the kimono inspired trend for the season. Guests danced into the wee hours of the night on the latest hits.

To get your pick of the latest looks and styles that range from vintage to modern chic head to any Splash store, where the collection will be available from now until December 2012 and to revisit moments from the show tune in to Youtube.com/SplashFashion.

Headquartered in Dubai, Splash is Middle East’s largest fashion retailer and part of the Landmark Group, one of the biggest retail conglomerates in the Middle East, India and Africa. Founded in 1993 as a single brand store in Sharjah, Splash has grown to over 150 stores and 50 brand stores across 12 countries. With an eye for the latest global trends and reflecting an everyday attitude, Splash’s ‘Fashion 365’ binds together a collection that creates a definite style statement.

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