Sunday, August 12, 2012
Saturday, August 11, 2012
BOOTED off Project Runway 8/9
I think we all know I am not "Project Run(of the mill)way" designer material.
I'm toots cool with it! I never intended to be loved and worn by everyone. And if Heidi, Nina and Michael Kors don't get it then that is cool by me.
I have had a huge amount of amazing people respond to my work and that means the world for me.
So HUGE thank you for the support, I'm so happy and so grateful that people out there "get it" and get me.
Onwards and upwards! Project Runway was the most exciting and brilliant experience of my life! And I look forward to all the glitter and print that will continue to color my life and yours...
I'm going to keep you up-to-date with all my new york moments here
XO
Buffi
www.quietriotdubai.com
FOLLOW me at: buffi_jashanmal on twitter
and LIKE me at FB: buffi jashanmal
I'm toots cool with it! I never intended to be loved and worn by everyone. And if Heidi, Nina and Michael Kors don't get it then that is cool by me.
I have had a huge amount of amazing people respond to my work and that means the world for me.
So HUGE thank you for the support, I'm so happy and so grateful that people out there "get it" and get me.
Onwards and upwards! Project Runway was the most exciting and brilliant experience of my life! And I look forward to all the glitter and print that will continue to color my life and yours...
I'm going to keep you up-to-date with all my new york moments here
XO
Buffi
www.quietriotdubai.com
FOLLOW me at: buffi_jashanmal on twitter
and LIKE me at FB: buffi jashanmal
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Wear Me. Follow Me. Love me. Nominate Me.
To all my amazzzing peeps, please dont't let Quiet Riot Dubai go unnoticed...
Sixth Annual Grazia Style Awards to take place April 2012
Voting has begun for what is set to be the most stylish event of the year
One of the most stylish events on the calendar is fast approaching, with the Grazia Style Awards taking place on the April 4, 2012 at the Joharah Ballroom, Madinat Jumeirah. Voting is now open for the nominees, and readers have until March 10 to nominate their favourite brands before a shortlist is created. “White with a burst of colour” is the theme for this year’s annual awards ceremony, commonly referred to as the go-to guide for the region’s most fashion-savvy shoppers. Celebrating the region’s fashion industry, the Grazia Style Awards gives the public a chance to vote for their favourite shops, designers and most stylish readers. Grazia Middle East is awarding outstanding achievers in 14 different categories for the coveted Grazia Style Award, including the new Personality Award, which is exclusively chosen by the Grazia team.
Previous hosts of the event included Dubai’s Rosemin Manji and British designer Henry Holland, founder of House of Holland, which ensured the focus was always on style. This year Henry Holland will be returning to host the event, along with model and socialite Poppy Delevingne, Louis Vuitton’s new muse, making sure it is one of the most exclusive nights of the year. The hip young designer Henry Holland shot to fame in 2008 after his solo show at London Fashion Week, and is most famous for his ‘80s-inspired t-shirts with slogans such as “Get your freak on Giles Deacon”. “I’m so excited to be coming back to Dubai to present the Grazia Awards. The Middle East is such a unique, fascinating place and I can’t wait for my next visit,” divulges Henry. House of Holland is currently sold in premium stockists including Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Barneys and Browns Focus.
Set in the luxurious Joharah Ballroom in the Madinat Jumeirah, next to the iconic Burj Al Arab, the event is sure to be a stunning affair with the who’s who of the Dubai fashion scene out in full force. Elaine Greenshields, Editor of Grazia Middle East explains, “We never miss a chance to celebrate style in the spotlight and this year we’ll be back for the 6th year running to pay tribute to all the regional fashion industry has to offer at the Grazia Style Awards. One of the most glamorous events on the fashion calendar, this year we have even more categories, high-profile celebrity hosts plus a few on-the-night surprises for the local industry. See you on April 4.”
Voters will automatically be entered into a draw to win one of several fabulous prizes, including the chance to win an Emirates Holidays luxury break to Mauritius including flights, a three-night stay for two at Le Touessrok and transfers, worth Dhs25,000, and an invitation to the Grazia Style Awards. To vote simply log on to www.grazia.ae/styleawards
Sixth Annual Grazia Style Awards to take place April 2012
Voting has begun for what is set to be the most stylish event of the year
One of the most stylish events on the calendar is fast approaching, with the Grazia Style Awards taking place on the April 4, 2012 at the Joharah Ballroom, Madinat Jumeirah. Voting is now open for the nominees, and readers have until March 10 to nominate their favourite brands before a shortlist is created. “White with a burst of colour” is the theme for this year’s annual awards ceremony, commonly referred to as the go-to guide for the region’s most fashion-savvy shoppers. Celebrating the region’s fashion industry, the Grazia Style Awards gives the public a chance to vote for their favourite shops, designers and most stylish readers. Grazia Middle East is awarding outstanding achievers in 14 different categories for the coveted Grazia Style Award, including the new Personality Award, which is exclusively chosen by the Grazia team.
Previous hosts of the event included Dubai’s Rosemin Manji and British designer Henry Holland, founder of House of Holland, which ensured the focus was always on style. This year Henry Holland will be returning to host the event, along with model and socialite Poppy Delevingne, Louis Vuitton’s new muse, making sure it is one of the most exclusive nights of the year. The hip young designer Henry Holland shot to fame in 2008 after his solo show at London Fashion Week, and is most famous for his ‘80s-inspired t-shirts with slogans such as “Get your freak on Giles Deacon”. “I’m so excited to be coming back to Dubai to present the Grazia Awards. The Middle East is such a unique, fascinating place and I can’t wait for my next visit,” divulges Henry. House of Holland is currently sold in premium stockists including Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Barneys and Browns Focus.
Set in the luxurious Joharah Ballroom in the Madinat Jumeirah, next to the iconic Burj Al Arab, the event is sure to be a stunning affair with the who’s who of the Dubai fashion scene out in full force. Elaine Greenshields, Editor of Grazia Middle East explains, “We never miss a chance to celebrate style in the spotlight and this year we’ll be back for the 6th year running to pay tribute to all the regional fashion industry has to offer at the Grazia Style Awards. One of the most glamorous events on the fashion calendar, this year we have even more categories, high-profile celebrity hosts plus a few on-the-night surprises for the local industry. See you on April 4.”
Voters will automatically be entered into a draw to win one of several fabulous prizes, including the chance to win an Emirates Holidays luxury break to Mauritius including flights, a three-night stay for two at Le Touessrok and transfers, worth Dhs25,000, and an invitation to the Grazia Style Awards. To vote simply log on to www.grazia.ae/styleawards
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Glamour Garters by Buffi Jashanmal - Shag Brooklyn
Glamour Garters are now available at SHAG exclusively! If you can't get to the store.. get online!
follow link:
Glamour Garters by Buffi Jashanmal - Shag Brooklyn
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Stockin's and Fillers!
at Yelps Giftactular
Come check out Quiet Riot Dubai at the Yelp Giftacular this Holiday season. Join the Quiet Riot girls for some FREE! Yes I said FREE Stockin' making action and then pick up your Stockin' Fillers! We'll have some great fun hand-made accessories for women, as well as something naughty, adult toys and gifts from Shag in Williamsburg.
Check out the new line of hand-made Winter Warmers, Funky Glamour Garters (who said garters were just for the brides!?), and super cute roller girl style Twinkle Toosh Shorts! Hot off the needle!
Come find us:
Where: 82 Mercer St.
When: Saturday, December 17th Sunday December 18th
Time: 12pm to 6 pm
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Saturday, October 29, 2011
Friday, October 28, 2011
Friday, October 21, 2011
available online soon! ... xo buffi
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Looking for an Edgy Model!
Looking for a female model to rock some funky unique pieces in the heart of hipster Williamsburg, Brooklyn - working with a professional photographer - this will be a fun and great experience for a model who is working on her portfolio!
Quick 4-6hour shoot w/snacks provided. Just two locations and 4-8 looks!
DATE: Sat Oct 22nd
TIME: 1130am call time
LOCATION: Greenpoint studio, Brooklyn
Check out the line @ www.quietriotdubai.com !!
Email head shots, fulls shots and specs to info@quietriotdubai.com
Quick 4-6hour shoot w/snacks provided. Just two locations and 4-8 looks!
DATE: Sat Oct 22nd
TIME: 1130am call time
LOCATION: Greenpoint studio, Brooklyn
Check out the line @ www.quietriotdubai.com !!
Email head shots, fulls shots and specs to info@quietriotdubai.com
Friday, October 14, 2011
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Sunday, June 20, 2010
KAYA skin beauty DUBAI, UAE
NOT even kidding, but I have seriously just experience my first facial with actual results, which was both instant and continuous.
KAYA Skin Clinic, located in the Town Center in Jumierah, is a no-messes, no-fusses skin clinic. I heard several women discussing their next facial (and botox! eeek! apparently everyone is doing it these days!) and there was a friendly atmosphere all round
I had little idea when I was in for, all I know was that I was having the Kaya Glow Facial. Sounded straight forward enough. I was expecting an hour of calming music and some facial rubbing action, but the facial-dude didnt even ask me to take off my shoes when I got into the treatment room, which I thought was a bit weird as I was all ready to undress and get into a towel and get all relaxed.
Skin-expert-dude was quick to explain that I was having some crystal-scratching action done, which was apparently going to be good for my wrinkles (which I was not aware I had, but I decided to go with it). It got rather clinical and he did a little skin test on my arm, which got me all excited (a real treatment that had potential dangers... cool!).
My arm was fine and the treatment got started. I lay down and enjoyed the sucking/scratching experience, which was tickling all over my neck but relaxing at the same time. After this, which took about 15mins, the skin-dude, who really was extremely knowledgeable, explained that he was going to put some kind of awesome mask on me. I don't know what happened after this, but it was akin to an The mask which was on for all of 15mins had me in and out of deep deep sleep. I woke up rather confused and feeling a bit weird.
Instructed not to put any makeup on my face, I left feeling relaxed and awesome. My skin was glowing! As if I'd put any make up on! My skin had never looked better, it was smooth and fresh looking; the effects still continue on a week later, and I will be booking in for another session this week for sure before I leave for NYC! Each session is only 350aed and it is suggested you have 4 sessions for full effect. It is sooo worth it!
For more info on this treatment and the Clinic, www.kayaclinic.com
KAYA Skin Clinic, located in the Town Center in Jumierah, is a no-messes, no-fusses skin clinic. I heard several women discussing their next facial (and botox! eeek! apparently everyone is doing it these days!) and there was a friendly atmosphere all round
I had little idea when I was in for, all I know was that I was having the Kaya Glow Facial. Sounded straight forward enough. I was expecting an hour of calming music and some facial rubbing action, but the facial-dude didnt even ask me to take off my shoes when I got into the treatment room, which I thought was a bit weird as I was all ready to undress and get into a towel and get all relaxed.
Skin-expert-dude was quick to explain that I was having some crystal-scratching action done, which was apparently going to be good for my wrinkles (which I was not aware I had, but I decided to go with it). It got rather clinical and he did a little skin test on my arm, which got me all excited (a real treatment that had potential dangers... cool!).
My arm was fine and the treatment got started. I lay down and enjoyed the sucking/scratching experience, which was tickling all over my neck but relaxing at the same time. After this, which took about 15mins, the skin-dude, who really was extremely knowledgeable, explained that he was going to put some kind of awesome mask on me. I don't know what happened after this, but it was akin to an The mask which was on for all of 15mins had me in and out of deep deep sleep. I woke up rather confused and feeling a bit weird.
Instructed not to put any makeup on my face, I left feeling relaxed and awesome. My skin was glowing! As if I'd put any make up on! My skin had never looked better, it was smooth and fresh looking; the effects still continue on a week later, and I will be booking in for another session this week for sure before I leave for NYC! Each session is only 350aed and it is suggested you have 4 sessions for full effect. It is sooo worth it!
For more info on this treatment and the Clinic, www.kayaclinic.com
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
need website person! help!
howdy peeps.. am moving the brand to NYC, and am setting up a new company..
I need some help setting up a super simple website (mainly for my visa application)
It is only going to be a a few pages, main page, services page, contact info page, and a page with press/client list.
if you know anyone, who is up for a fun fashion related project, pref a student who is happy to be paid with coffee and lunch, then let me know! this could be useful for your portfolio.. and you can advertise your info on the site to.
this is an UNPAID job but could be good work experience for someone just out of school, some one who wants to build up their portfolio, or someone who is super nice and wants to help.
Being a broke ass artist, I am sorry but cant pay, but help is always appreciated and always recognized in my resume/portfolio, which might help you here (dubai) or NYC!)
please forward to all loving and helpful computer people.. if u are a girl, I ll give u some quiet riot good, if u are a boy, and either 1/have a gf or 2.like wearing girls clothes, i ll give u some quiet riot threads too.
thanks a million, please contact me at, buffisimone@gmail.com if interested!
xx
I need some help setting up a super simple website (mainly for my visa application)
It is only going to be a a few pages, main page, services page, contact info page, and a page with press/client list.
if you know anyone, who is up for a fun fashion related project, pref a student who is happy to be paid with coffee and lunch, then let me know! this could be useful for your portfolio.. and you can advertise your info on the site to.
this is an UNPAID job but could be good work experience for someone just out of school, some one who wants to build up their portfolio, or someone who is super nice and wants to help.
Being a broke ass artist, I am sorry but cant pay, but help is always appreciated and always recognized in my resume/portfolio, which might help you here (dubai) or NYC!)
please forward to all loving and helpful computer people.. if u are a girl, I ll give u some quiet riot good, if u are a boy, and either 1/have a gf or 2.like wearing girls clothes, i ll give u some quiet riot threads too.
thanks a million, please contact me at, buffisimone@gmail.com if interested!
xx
Sunday, January 3, 2010
HAPPY NEW YEAR - new styling pix up
from a recent photoshoot styled by moi, for MOEments mag, available in MALL OF THE EMIRATES in DUbai
xox buffi
www.quietriotdubai.com
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
AVANT GARDE - 2007, my first fashion show
this is the comp that got my fashion line going! i am right at the end 3.37mins into the vid xxx
the NEW UGG!
as it gets closer to winter, and as I plan to head off to Amsterdam, I know I am going to be needed to keep my feet warm!... check out these new ugg style booties!:
www.whoogaboots.co.uk
badass!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
back to DXB - off to NYC, stop on LND
it might not be your idea of fun, but I include 2 lost phones, a tequila soaked bag full of sand and half a memory as a good time.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Personal Stylist at Salam, Dubai
exclusive and FREE service at Salam, Wafi, Dubai, contact buffi
for more info: buffisimone@gmail.com
exclusive to Emirates Woman - dolce & gabbana
exclusive to Emirates Woman! grab your copy now! out today!
Thursday, July 24, 2008
Friday, April 11, 2008
since the Dubai Fashion Week a/w08
its been a bit mad.. here is some of the press i've had since fashion week in march..
pls contact me at:buffisimone@gmail.com for further information.xox
Quiet Riot
pls contact me at:buffisimone@gmail.com for further information.xox
Quiet Riot
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| PRESS a/w08 dubai fashion week |
Sunday, February 24, 2008
lost in time,space, meaing...ok, well, just Indai
so, bored with my new obsession: the L Word, which I've been watchin when I get home from the factory, as its late, I know no one here, and my attempts to find a bar have been unsuccessful.... until this point, that ia.
Finishing up a little earlier yesterday after trying to find buttons (which proved a little harder then planned. The dude from the factory, who was lovely, clearly did
not enjoy showing strange-lady-with-weird-haircut round on his only day off. but he was so helpful and did his best to make sure i didnt get ripped off. with only 2 button shops where we in this awesome market, which I should have stayed at for longer on my own...but anyway, thats another issue, the button-shopping trip turned into buy gifts for mama, sister and mama's best friend, oh and did i mention me?? But I found some random shit, which you will see on the models that I hurl down the runway, ok not hurl.. but I'll have them doing something!
So, I finished up early, and got back to the hotel, and took a cab to some area where I knew I could get a massage, which I knew was near some bars (i am smarter then i look. well, thats how i was feeling.. then) ... I found a pub, and had a couple of cocktails to myself, and felt a little drunk, and finally like I was in a different country. When trying to ask someone for directions, he actually asked me if I "spoke English?"
"Erm..yeah, I'm speaking it" (I didnt go into the fact that I only speak English.
"Then how come I don't understand you?"
Well, thats one fuckin compliment! The only language, which I feel I have mastered pretty well, is completely useless to me! And dont get me started on my attemps to learn Hindi. I know I am not going to do well with those learning language CDs. Its not cos I am being hard on my self! I know I will learn nothin...cos I lost the freakin CD already! Dang.. thats what I could have been doing in my time off, learning Hindi, but oh know, I am speandin my time off from the factory watchin hot chicks get it on...hey, that doesnt sound so bad.
Anywayz, the collection is lookin cute.. I think there r a couple of pieces people might actually wear. which is pretty good out of 30pcs! but I dont want to give anything away at this point!
Oh so anyway, found a bar, and when ready to go home, I realized I had NO IDEA where the hotel was.. I called the one guy I know here, who pretty much said 'figure it out yourself' and hung up on me. He said he didnt know where the hotel was, even though I am pretty sure its right near his house. Ok, oh well, its India, getting lost is part of the experience (is that what people mean about "finding themselves"..once they get back to the hotel?)
But 2 lovely guys next to me helped me, I didnt even think it was suspicious that he wanted my full name and room number when he was trying to find my hotel. It only occurred to me when he called me that night to see if I was ok. So Mr. one-of-the-"lovely guys next to me" turned into "hi-you-ok-i'm-a-potential-murderer". and just like in Shaune of the Dead, i bolted the door and locked it (if you've seen it, you might know what am talking about, ..they way they film it? ya know??). and slept in preperation for him to come in and say "i just wanted to check you were ok??" but i am awake, and writing this down in case he does come, and you guys can tell the cops who it was.
got a button hunting day today, and actually feel better then i did last night, as I had hangover straight away from my mojito (who drinks that in India??? oh, that'll be me.)
I hope this has been somewhat amusing, or at least worth your time procrastinating..
xox
-Quiet Riot.
A/W08
'sugar me'
buffi
Finishing up a little earlier yesterday after trying to find buttons (which proved a little harder then planned. The dude from the factory, who was lovely, clearly did
not enjoy showing strange-lady-with-weird-haircut round on his only day off. but he was so helpful and did his best to make sure i didnt get ripped off. with only 2 button shops where we in this awesome market, which I should have stayed at for longer on my own...but anyway, thats another issue, the button-shopping trip turned into buy gifts for mama, sister and mama's best friend, oh and did i mention me?? But I found some random shit, which you will see on the models that I hurl down the runway, ok not hurl.. but I'll have them doing something!
So, I finished up early, and got back to the hotel, and took a cab to some area where I knew I could get a massage, which I knew was near some bars (i am smarter then i look. well, thats how i was feeling.. then) ... I found a pub, and had a couple of cocktails to myself, and felt a little drunk, and finally like I was in a different country. When trying to ask someone for directions, he actually asked me if I "spoke English?"
"Erm..yeah, I'm speaking it" (I didnt go into the fact that I only speak English.
"Then how come I don't understand you?"
Well, thats one fuckin compliment! The only language, which I feel I have mastered pretty well, is completely useless to me! And dont get me started on my attemps to learn Hindi. I know I am not going to do well with those learning language CDs. Its not cos I am being hard on my self! I know I will learn nothin...cos I lost the freakin CD already! Dang.. thats what I could have been doing in my time off, learning Hindi, but oh know, I am speandin my time off from the factory watchin hot chicks get it on...hey, that doesnt sound so bad.
Anywayz, the collection is lookin cute.. I think there r a couple of pieces people might actually wear. which is pretty good out of 30pcs! but I dont want to give anything away at this point!
Oh so anyway, found a bar, and when ready to go home, I realized I had NO IDEA where the hotel was.. I called the one guy I know here, who pretty much said 'figure it out yourself' and hung up on me. He said he didnt know where the hotel was, even though I am pretty sure its right near his house. Ok, oh well, its India, getting lost is part of the experience (is that what people mean about "finding themselves"..once they get back to the hotel?)
But 2 lovely guys next to me helped me, I didnt even think it was suspicious that he wanted my full name and room number when he was trying to find my hotel. It only occurred to me when he called me that night to see if I was ok. So Mr. one-of-the-"lovely guys next to me" turned into "hi-you-ok-i'm-a-potential-murderer". and just like in Shaune of the Dead, i bolted the door and locked it (if you've seen it, you might know what am talking about, ..they way they film it? ya know??). and slept in preperation for him to come in and say "i just wanted to check you were ok??" but i am awake, and writing this down in case he does come, and you guys can tell the cops who it was.
got a button hunting day today, and actually feel better then i did last night, as I had hangover straight away from my mojito (who drinks that in India??? oh, that'll be me.)
I hope this has been somewhat amusing, or at least worth your time procrastinating..
xox
-Quiet Riot.
A/W08
'sugar me'
buffi
Friday, February 22, 2008
Monday, February 11, 2008
Sunday, February 10, 2008
hot 100
check out the hot 100 article at:
http://www.ahlanlive.com/hot100/hot100cat.php?catID=19
xox
buffi
http://www.ahlanlive.com/hot100/hot100cat.php?catID=19
xox
buffi
Friday, January 4, 2008
more on avant garde comp...
found ONLINE at:
www.dubaicityguide.com/geninfo/news_dtls.asp?newsid=10498
Burjumans Runway Art Fashion Competition Recognizes Eccentric Designs At Dubais Avant Garde Fashion Showcase
The Crowning Event Of The Two Week Art And Fashion Took Place On The Evening Of Thursday 13 December 2007 In Burjuman.
Advertising Info
The crowning event of the two-week Art and Fashion took place on the evening of Thursday 13 December 2007 in BurJuman. Talented UAE-based fashion designers were chosen from the professional and amateur categories of Runway Art, the fashion competition held as part of Art and Fashion 2007. The competition was an exciting and inspiring event to all emerging and budding talent, offering a platform for designers to publicly display their visual works of fashionable art.
Runway Art, now in its second successful year, is a fashion competition composed of two categories: the professional category for designers with at least 3 years fashion experience, and the amateur category which is open to all emerging talent. In October, BurJuman invited all talented designers to defy convention, think out of the box and enter the fashion contest to showcase their creative craft, bearing in mind the competition theme: Eccentricity. Short-listed entrants were given eight weeks to complete their designs and unveiled their creations to judges the night of the competition.
Two winners were chosen from each of the professional and amateur categories. Angello De Vesus won the popular vote with his creation, Falcon Queen, an embellished depiction of the falcon as a powerful ruling figure, and walked away with the grand cash prize of AED 20,000. The recipient of the runner-up award of AED 10,000 in the same category is Jolly Cabrera with his design, Fashion Revolution, an east-meets-west reflection of modern fashion.
The Amateur category also saw two aspiring designers walk their eccentric creations on the runway. Winner Rollan David Manuel took home AED 15,000 with his creation, Looney, and runner-up Buffi Simone Jashanmal was awarded AED 7,500 for her design, Do Not Overtake in the Right-Hand Lane.
Finalists showcased their creative designs on the catwalk to key figures in the world of fashion and art. Judging the event was prominent designer Walid Atallah, stylist and designer Mandi Kingsbury, Desert Fish magazine creative director Pieter Richweisz and Jumana magazine editor Jill Downie. Each critic brought to the panel their fashion expertise and judged the designs on creativity, uniqueness, craftsmanship, and of course, overall presentation.
In addition to the judges and designers, Kacy’s Beauty Salon provided the hair styling on the models using L’Oreal products, while Lancôme generously provided the makeup. All finalists will also have their creations exhibited in BurJuman from 16-21 December on the Glass Bridge for all to enjoy!
www.dubaicityguide.com/geninfo/news_dtls.asp?newsid=10498
Burjumans Runway Art Fashion Competition Recognizes Eccentric Designs At Dubais Avant Garde Fashion Showcase
The Crowning Event Of The Two Week Art And Fashion Took Place On The Evening Of Thursday 13 December 2007 In Burjuman.
Advertising Info
The crowning event of the two-week Art and Fashion took place on the evening of Thursday 13 December 2007 in BurJuman. Talented UAE-based fashion designers were chosen from the professional and amateur categories of Runway Art, the fashion competition held as part of Art and Fashion 2007. The competition was an exciting and inspiring event to all emerging and budding talent, offering a platform for designers to publicly display their visual works of fashionable art.
Runway Art, now in its second successful year, is a fashion competition composed of two categories: the professional category for designers with at least 3 years fashion experience, and the amateur category which is open to all emerging talent. In October, BurJuman invited all talented designers to defy convention, think out of the box and enter the fashion contest to showcase their creative craft, bearing in mind the competition theme: Eccentricity. Short-listed entrants were given eight weeks to complete their designs and unveiled their creations to judges the night of the competition.
Two winners were chosen from each of the professional and amateur categories. Angello De Vesus won the popular vote with his creation, Falcon Queen, an embellished depiction of the falcon as a powerful ruling figure, and walked away with the grand cash prize of AED 20,000. The recipient of the runner-up award of AED 10,000 in the same category is Jolly Cabrera with his design, Fashion Revolution, an east-meets-west reflection of modern fashion.
The Amateur category also saw two aspiring designers walk their eccentric creations on the runway. Winner Rollan David Manuel took home AED 15,000 with his creation, Looney, and runner-up Buffi Simone Jashanmal was awarded AED 7,500 for her design, Do Not Overtake in the Right-Hand Lane.
Finalists showcased their creative designs on the catwalk to key figures in the world of fashion and art. Judging the event was prominent designer Walid Atallah, stylist and designer Mandi Kingsbury, Desert Fish magazine creative director Pieter Richweisz and Jumana magazine editor Jill Downie. Each critic brought to the panel their fashion expertise and judged the designs on creativity, uniqueness, craftsmanship, and of course, overall presentation.
In addition to the judges and designers, Kacy’s Beauty Salon provided the hair styling on the models using L’Oreal products, while Lancôme generously provided the makeup. All finalists will also have their creations exhibited in BurJuman from 16-21 December on the Glass Bridge for all to enjoy!
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Monday, December 31, 2007
XPRESS myself
so I know its a bit lamey waymey of me, but am super excited about this over-a-month-long-awaited article in Xpress News paper!
check out the article at:
http://www.xpress4me.com/life/sizzlers/fashion/20004868.html
if ya get a chance to read it, let me know what ya'z think!
also, happy NYE kids and kittens..
watch this space, not only plan world (fashion) domination, but erotic writing domination.... i will be writing under an alias, its all very exciting!
looking forward to as much of an amazing yr as last yr!
xox QRPD
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