Fashion And Style with Panache is the defining tone of this issue. Taking a cue from Yves Saint Laurent’s famous quip, ‘Fashions fade, style is eternal’, we take you on a style trek to celebrate fashion on a style podium. While fashion trends rule the Special segment and the Style File, the regular pages present a peek into the varied nuances of style that go into creating a fashion statement.
Our cover story takes a detour through traditional attire to highlight the exciting alterations and modifications in women’s wear, which have, for obvious reasons, not witnessed a parallel change in men’s wear. We present perspectives of experts who ascribe it to the sanctity of traditional wear and the very nature of men’s fashion, globally, which is generally skewed towards style than fashion trends.
The prospect of initiating a ‘Food Bank’ in Muscat is the topic under discussion in Centre Stage, as Dar Al Atta’a gets set to propel the project into reality, following approvals from relevant authorities. Change4Life, a concept initiated by fitness enthusiasts at Petroleum Development of Oman, is the highlight of the health section, which also explores the causes and remedies for osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
Fashioning Ideas – From pricing and variety to style and trends, the aisles of fashion are leaning heavily towards women’s wear, with clothes and accessories that are forever changing and evolving. We present this in the Fashion And Style with Panache issue
Oman’s nascent fashion industry – Dr. Mona Kamal Ismail, Dean of Scientific College of Design*, talks about Oman’s growing fashion industry as she highlights the options and choices for aspiring designers
An eye for fashion – Get ‘dressed to the nines’, literally, as the following pages take you on an inspirational fashion journey. Read more in the Fashion And Style with Panache issue.