~ Celebrate the fashion industry and participate in discussions on latest style trends, new launches and collaborations between the CIS designers and local artists ~
Dubai, UAE: Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown,the UAE’s first boutique hotel, is hosting a unique ‘Art Meets Fashion’ pop-up from 20th – 22nd May in collaboration with leading CIS designers from top fashion shows including Kazakhstan Fashion Week, Oriental Fashion Show, Georgian Designers, Azerbaijan Fashion Week and Tajikistan Fashion Week.
Renowned for its distinguished events and artistic gatherings, Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown will yet again be showering a pop of color and creativity upon the UAE residents through an inspiring new pop-up that aims to unify the biggest fashion weeks from CIS countries. The three-day pop-up will bring together well-known designers, influencers, brands and collections from the world of fashion including – Datuna, Dinara Satzhan, Temo Cherie, Georges, Salle de Mode, Aida Kaumenova, Adili, Tatiana Fokina, Elmyra Batyrova, Nafisa Imranova, Atelier L’Artisan, alongside many others.
A series of masterclasses and public talks with well-known industry personalities will be hosted, during the pop-up days, with a main focus to educate and encourage dialogues between guests and panelists about hot topics like personal branding, creative content creation along with many other industry topics. Also, witness a live painting event with Dasha Lapushka featuring “Squirshoes”, a unique technique used by the artist to create a series of art canvases using luxurious shoes instead of brushes.
Bringing art to this fashionable event is Paris-born digital and mixed media artist – Chloé Robin a.k.a Azaidé, showcasing a series of exclusive portraits of independent and strong women titled – ‘Couture Divas’. Each portrait conveys a unique story that is inspired by a diversity of cultures, fusing vintage and modern codes into an authentic traditional wear.
Chloé will also be leading an art workshop, alongside designer Natalya Konforti, on all three days, allowing guests to learn the artists’ skillful techniques whilst customizing their own vintage photograph with embroidery.
Speaking about the event, Laura Eggleton, General Manager, Hotel Indigo Dubai Downtown said, “In the recent years, Dubai has become a hub for fashion and art in the UAE. Being one of the very few hotels that has a deep interest in art and creativity, we believe that we are in a unique position to help local as well as international artist showcase their talent not only to the native citizens but also to the wider audience that have made this beautiful country their home.”
Executive Producer of Kazakhstan Fashion Week and Co-Founder of Azerbaijan Fashion Week Sayat Dossybayev said: “The Art Meets Fashion pop-up will celebrate the fashion industry whilst discussing various style trends, new launches and collaborations between the CIS designers and local artists through a series of public talks, art performances and master classes.”
Below is the full itinerary for the Art Meets Fashion pop up days:
Thursday, 20 May
10am – Fashion & Coffee
Live painting with Dasha Lapushka featuring “Squirshoes” technique using luxurious shoes instead of brushes
11am – 8pm Pop-up stores & Trunk Show (Open Sesame & Lobby)
1.30pm – Afternoon Tea & Public Talk by Dinara Satzhan on Personal Branding (Open Sesame)
3:30pm – Art Workshop with Chloé Robin & Natalya Konforti (Open Sesame)
8pm – Craft Cocktails (Off the Wall)
Friday, 21 May
10am – Fashion & Coffee
Live painting with Dasha Lapushka featuring “Squirshoes” technique using luxurious shoes instead of brushes
11am-8pm Pop-up stores & Trunk Show (Open Sesame & Lobby)
1.30pm – Afternoon Tea
3:30pm – Art Workshop with Chloé Robin & Natalya Konforti (Open Sesame)
8pm – Craft Cocktails (Off the Wall)
Saturday, 22 May
2pm – 8pm Pop-up stores (Open Sesame & Lobby)
ENTRY: Entrance to pop up stores, art workshop and public talks is free of charge.
F&B PACKAGES
Fashion Breakfast:
AED 95 – Lavish Breakfast Menu
Fashion Afternoon Tea Packages: Afternoon T&C per couple
AED 145: Food + Non-alcoholic beverages per couple – Unlimited free flow of coffee, tea and softies
AED 295: Food + Alcoholic beverages per couple – Unlimited free flow coffee, tea and softies + two glasses of Italian Sparkling per person
Off The Wall Fashion Cocktail Packages:
AED 110: Two Off the wall signature cocktails + One choice of bar bites
AED 85: Two Off the wall non-alcoholic signature cocktails + One choice of bar bites
All Day Beverage Packages – Redeemable at any F&B Outlet in the hotel between 20th May – 22nd May 2021
AED 250 = 8 vouchers (31 AED per voucher)
AED 550 = 18 vouchers (30 AED per voucher)
AED 850 = 30 vouchers (28 AED per voucher)