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18 This and That

Architecture-inspired jewelry from
Mario Uboldi by Andre C. Meyerhans;
Etros motif makes a mark; the Luc
Tuymans retrospective, Pal Zileris
mixed-media artworks; Pomellatos
new wave in jewelry design.
34 In Fashion

A fashion show in Spain celebrates
designers who champion creativity,
innovation and craftsmanship.
38 Online Trends

Online retailers like TheOutnet.com
tend to the needs of customers who
want to indulge in fashion without
being spendthrifts.
40 Art Matters

To celebrate the new Montblanc M,
Montblanc commissioned eight artists
from the GCC region to create art based
on their countrys iconic structures.
42 Mens Fashion

Boggi's innovative fabrics take the heat
out of wearing a suit in the hot weather.

PLANET LOVE
French aerial photographer,
filmmaker and activist Yann
Arthus-Bertrand wants to
save the planet through love
and pictures.

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62 On Art

The photographer, filmmaker and activist
Yann Arthus-Bertrand is on a mission to
save humanity by teaching us to love and
care for our planet.

44 The Thing

A timepiece by Jaeger LeCoultre that
touches on creativity of geophysicts.

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Market Report

Riot of Colors

The regions indie designers,

armed with bags that rival the
rainbow, are leaving no room for
a monochrome fall.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: JOUMANA DAGHER (2); LINA BRAX (2); SARAHS BAG; HABATIQ; WASTE AND PIKASSO

BY DEBRINA ALIYAH
Clockwise from top left:
Caba parrot bag, QR1,074, Joumanadagher.
Optical illusion clutch, QR838, Joumanadagher.
Elisa Bag, QR2,003, Lina Brax.
Walnut clutch, QR2,367, Lina Brax.
Blue pill clutch, QR3,824, Sarahs Bag.
Embroidered velvet bag, QR583, Habatiq.
Walk tote, QR255, Waste.
Fringed purse, QR910, Pikasso.

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Men's Fashion

How to Wear a Suit in Hot Weather

Menswear has spent a long time alluding to the age-old tailoring and
craftsmanship of Europe. Boggi makes the suit more appealing to Middle
Eastern customers through innovative fabrics.
BY DEBRINA ALIYAH

STYLE AND THE

MODERN MAN
"People need to
know, the male
wardrobe is never
boring," says Boggi's
creative director
Pietro Rizzi.

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AS YOU TRAVEL from north to south in Italy, or vice

versa, theres a noticeable and pleasantly diverse
variation to the cuisine, weather, landscape and, as the
Italians will proudly defend to the death, the way the
men wear suits. In Milan, suits are traditionally
structured and simple, perhaps in reference to the city's
industrial origins. For all their aristocracy and pursuit of
artisitc excellence, the Florentines ooze laid-back
casualness, with relaxed shoulders and silhouettes.
A suit therefore should be a reflection of its people
and its place.
But as we have admire year-in and year-out (in our
never less than 20-degree winter) the luxurious wool and
shearling-blend suits in the store windows, we truly start

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to wonder, when can we wear ever them? The winter

collections are designed for function, to protect from the
harsh cold climate, and were never intended for our
locale in the first place. That, however, is beginning to
change, thanks to Milans vanguard name for formal
wear, Boggi. Why, asks the brands creative director
Pietro Rizzi, cant we offer these markets something that
they can actually wear?
It is an absolutely brilliant decision, both sartorially
and commercially. For many men around the world,
Boggi is the staple to building their wardrobes, from the
corporate work day to the classic weekend jaunt. Its
success has led to the opening of standalone stores as
far-reaching as Kazakhstan and South Korea, including a

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solid presence in our Gulf

region. But in markets such
as ours and cities like
Singapore, it is obvious that
weather differences
damper sales on the
brands main winter lines.
We acknowledged the fact
and researched the idea to
produce different materials
in lighter weights, Rizzi
says. And so, for the second
consecutive fall season,
stores in warmer countries
carry exclusive capsule
collections produced with
custom fabrics that are
specific to mild winters.
Coats of cashmere and
silk-blend give off the
polished look while
maintaining climate
control, and thin
lightweight jackets with no
lining that are crease-free
and waterproof prove
useful for the business traveler. We are beginning to
offer a bigger and more versatile capsule within the
winter collections for these special markets, Rizzi says.
The capsule is not a domain only for certain markets.
Boggi understands that as travel becomes increasingly
frequent, the collections must cut across a broad range
to cater to clients who move from city to city. A
lightweight jacket crafted for our mild winter is also
functional in the spring weather of European cities.
Men go to work in suits almost everywhere in the
world, so theres a parallel in that need, Rizzi says.
Research and fabric innovation have taken priority in
Boggis operations in the past decade, appropriately so
for a major company that has all the resources in place
to solidify its menswear offerings. We are a very formal
brand but we are always looking at ways to innovate in
terms of techniques and fabrics to become modern. A lot

It is also a gradual evolution in persuading the

traditional suit-wearer to jump forward, the
tagline for Boggis Fall 2015 campaign.

of time is spent making prototypes to achieve a specific

fabric for a specific look, Rizzi says. In his nearly
one-decade tenure at the brand, Rizzi has spearheaded a
subtle evolution that now paints the brand to be a
contemporary voice in formal wear, but the original
essence remains, of course, he quips.
Its keeping in tune with the pace of today's man
the on-the-go professional who needs to merge the
formal sleek outlook with functional attire. Suits become
deconstructed and completely unlined with adaptable
shoulder seams and shirt-style sleeves that are
finished with widened lapels. For the weekend, a casual
perspective takes precedence with sweaters and shirts
of different detailing. People need to know, the male
wardrobe is never boring, Rizzi says.
But it is also a gradual evolution in persuading the
traditional suit-wearer to jump forward, the
tagline for Boggis Fall 2015 campaign. While
women are more responsive to new trends, it takes
a longer internal process for men, especially those
who are accustomed to a structured gentlemans
style of dressing. Maybe they observe their
friends dressing, or while they are windowshopping they will realize perhaps they could
adopt something new. Everyone is the same, in the
sense they want to look good. If a new style makes
them look better or feel younger, of course they
would be more willing to adapt to a new
perspective, Rizzi says. In Doha, a single
exclusive tuxedo jacket made just for this city with
a tinge of flamboyance may be the tipping point for
the next level in mens dressing.

THE EVOLUTION OF THE SUIT

The on-the-go professional who needs
to merge the formal sleek outlook with
functional attire.

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