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Acclaimed international designer Rebecca Vallance proudly announces the launch of the debut Modest Dressing Collection, arriving December 1 across key global wholesale partners, rebeccavallance.com, and through select Australian boutiques.


The collection, titled Rococo, is an ode to opulence and precision, where Art Deco sophistication meets Baroque grandeur. Each design reimagines timeless silhouettes through the Rebecca Vallance lens: strong tailoring balanced by sculptural draping, rich jewel tones, and intricate embellishments that evoke quiet confidence and refined femininity.


Crafted from luxurious bonded satin, jacquard, and brocade, the Modest Dressing range features gowns and capes that merge structure with softness, cinched waists, high necklines, and graceful full-length skirts that exude presence without compromise. Standout pieces include the Memphis Gown with pleated sheer sleeves, the Ellerie Cape Gown in deep forest satin, and the Alora Gown with delicate embellishment and voluminous sleeves – each embodying the brands signature blend of strength and sophistication.



“This collection celebrates a global woman, one who seeks elegance with intention. Modest Dressing was created to honor individuality, cultural diversity and a shared appreciation for craftsmanship”, Rebecca Vallance, Founder and Creative Director.

The launch of the Modest Dressing Collection marks a key milestone in Rebecca Vallance’s continued international expansion, strengthening the brand’s presence across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, with dedicated retail partnerships and localised assortments to cater to the evolving global luxury customer.


With Modest Dressing, Rebecca Vallance continues to define modern femininity, powerful, poised and universally elegant.


The Rebecca Vallance Modest Dressing collection will be available from December 1:


• In-store: Select Rebecca Vallance boutiques in Australia

• Globally through: Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Net-a-Porter, Mytheresa, Bloomingdale’s, Ounass, and select international partners



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As part of Bloomingdale’s festive campaign Together, This Season — celebrating connection, culture, and the joy of being together — Bloomingdale’s Middle East invites customers to embrace the warmth, beauty, and spirit of the holidays.


For the occasion, Bloomingdale’s Home – Dubai Mall, transforms into a festive wonderland, showcasing cozy textiles and décor from Celso De Lemos, Missoni Home, and The White Company, creating inviting spaces designed to bring loved ones closer. A dedicated area specifically for festive ornaments comes alive in the spirit of the season, with featured themes including Traditional — a mix of gold, red and green, Regal White — a crisp palette of white and metallic, Fairy Dust, and Cotton Candy Carnival, showcasing whimsical designs in super-sweet pastel shades. Customers can choose the theme that best complements their home, creating a beautifully personalized festive setting.



Visitors are encouraged to look out for the iconic Big Bloomie’s Bear, thoughtfully placed throughout the store to spark joy for all ages.


For festive celebrations, the collection showcases a selection of elegant dining and tableware from Waterford, Wedgwood, and L’Objet, perfect for elevating table settings and shared gatherings. In true holiday style, Bloomingdale's also presents a curated assortment of gifting, featuring thoughtful pieces from Assouline, Michael Aram, and Ralph Lauren, alongside scented candles and diffusers by Diptyque, Baobab Collection, and LOEWE — ideal for setting a mood of comfort and connection.


Step into Bloomingdale’s Home — the ultimate destination for festive gifting and seasonal living, where every detail reflects the spirit of joy, togetherness, and Bloomingdale’s iconic holiday style.

 

Featured brands include Assouline, Axel Vervoordt, Baobab Collection, Caracole, Celso De Lemos, Claudi, Dolce&Gabanna Casa, Diptyque, Eichholtz, Eva Solo, Imexart, Jonathan Adler, LOEWE, L’Objet, Michael Aram, Missoni Home, Pinetti, Ralph Lauren Home, Reflections Copenhagen, Roberto Cavalli, RSA, Sage, The White Company, Waterford, Wedgwood and Zodiac.



A harmonious blend of heritage, craftsmanship, and contemporary artistry


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Lootah Perfumes, the homegrown fragrance house that breathes the spirit of Emirati culture, unveils three captivating new creations that expand its signature collections: Velvet Dawn, a sophisticated new Eau de Parfum joining the Classic Collection; Lava Oud, a bold modern expression within the Oud Collection; and the reimagined Palomino Bukhoor, a poetic continuation of one of the brand’s most beloved scents.


An Enduring Legacy of Scent and Craft


For generations, Lootah Perfumes has been synonymous with the mastery of fragrance, a name that evokes the artistry, emotion, and ritual of scent deeply rooted in Emirati life. Guided by time-honoured techniques and an unwavering passion for olfactory excellence, the house continues to craft perfumes, attars, incense, and home fragrances that blend traditional craftsmanship with modern sensibility. Each creation reflects Lootah Perfumes’ heritage; warm, generous, and steeped in hospitality, while reimagining the language of perfumery through innovation and artistry. Within every bottle lies a story of culture and craft, an invitation to experience luxury that lingers far beyond the moment.


The Classic Collection: Introducing Velvet Dawn


A masterful fusion of art and olfactory excellence, the Classic Collection represents the brand’s dedication to timeless beauty and emotional resonance. Each fragrance is meticulously composed to stir memories and capture fleeting emotions from airy florals to sensual woods.

The latest addition, Velvet Dawn, embodies the duality of elegance and intensity. It opens with luminous bergamot and cardamom before unveiling a heart of refined orris and cypress, a nod to Parisian sophistication. As the fragrance settles, smoky vetiver, warm tonka, vanilla, and amber leave behind a trail of quiet confidence and allure.




The Oud Collection: Introducing Lava Oud


A tribute to Emirati legacy and the mystique of oud, the Oud Collection stands as an enduring symbol of the region’s deep connection to this prized ingredient. Each fragrance in the collection is a testament to the power of craftsmanship and the sensory richness of oud; bold, spiritual, and unforgettable.


Newly introduced, Lava Oud captures the raw heat of smouldering embers and the golden glow of amber resin. The scent ignites with pink pepper, leather, and patchouli, deepening into cardamom, cade smoke, and tonka, before unfurling into an elegant base of oud, sandalwood, and guaiacwood.


Dark, smoky, and magnetic, Lava Oud is the fragrance for those who seek intensity, it is a contemporary statement rooted in heritage.


A New Chapter for an Icon: Palomino Bukhoor


Lootah Perfumes also expands one of its most iconic fragrances with the introduction of Palomino Bukhoor, an elegant incense that reimagines the beloved Palomino perfume as a ritual for the home. Inspired by the golden Palomino horse, a symbol of strength, beauty, and regal grace, this scent was envisioned as more than a perfume. Meticulously handcrafted by members of the Lootah family, Palomino Bukhoor preserves traditional incense-making techniques while infusing the fragrance with contemporary warmth and sophistication.


Velvet Dawn, Lava Oud and the Palomino Bukhoor are permanent additions to Lootah Perfumes’ portfolio and are available on Ounass, lootahperfumes.com and at all Lootah Perfumes outlets across the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman.


Prices:

• Velvet Dawn (80ml): AED 390

• Lava Oud (80ml): AED 590

• Palomino Perfume (80ml): AED 320

• Palomino Incense (77g): AED 290


For further information, please contact:

Rohini Bhagat





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