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CR Runway to host ‘largest ever fashion show’ in Qatar, with music line up

CR Runway will be partnering with Qatar Creates to host the “world’s biggest fashion show”, set to take place during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 on December 16. ‘Qatar Fashion United by CR Runway’ will feature the works of more than 150 designers representing 50 countries, in an event held at the Ras Abu Aboud 974 Stadium. All proceeds from...

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Garment workers sewing England's World Cup jerseys are paid one pound per hour

In 2018 the England football team came under fire after the Telegraph published a story of Bangladeshi garment workers being paid 21 pence to sew England’s 160 pounds World Cup kit. Fast forward to Qatar, where a new jersey design and new factory have similarly adopted the practise of low paid factory workers, this time in association with Nike....

Fashion

Is Valentino poised to buy Balmain for 500 million euros?

London - Is Italian fashion house Valentino set to acquire luxury label Balmain for 500 million euros? According to French newspaper, Les Echos, Valentino's Qatari owners, Mayhoola for Investments, has made a preemptive bid for the French fashion house. The Qatari investment vehicle is said to have offered 500 million euros (569 million US...

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Middle Eastern visitors head to the UK for Pre-Ramadan Shopping-Spree

Fashion and luxury retailers across the UK can expect a significant increase in Middle Eastern spend over the next week, as shoppers are predicted to hit the high street for the annual pre-Ramadan rush, according to Global Blue, international spend experts. With more Western fashion labels embracing the Holy month and launching exclusive...

Retail

Harvey Nichols to open first store in the State of Qatar, Doha

British department store group Harvey Nichols has signed an exclusive license agreement to open its first store in the State of Qatar, Doha as the company continues to expand its international presence. The partnership between the group and Harvey Nichols Doha, luxury retail company affiliated to the Saleh Al Hamad Al Mana Group of Companies, a...

Design

Harrods future plans unveiled

Luxury department store Harrods may be expanding its brand presence in the near future. On Tuesday morning, Ahmad Al-Sayed, CEO of Harrod's holder Qatar Investment Authority, revealed future plans for the Harrods brand name in a meeting with the press during the presentation of a new light installation by Dale Chihuly in Harrod's grand hall....

Fashion

Qatar increases fashion interest with own luxury brand

The Arab state of Qatar is set to launch its own luxury brand called Qela. According to the Huffington Post, the Qatar Luxury Group, financed by the Qatar Foundation, plans to launch the brand worldwide in fashion capitals such as New York, Paris, Milan, Hong Kong, Tokyo and London. According to a source, the brand has been busily scouring shop...