HOT HANDSOME SWIMS

The prints, the cuts, the sexiness, the almost holographic prints, Iconique loves the 'We Are Handsome' swimwear by Australian designers Indhra Chagoury and Jeremy Somers! What a waste not to wear them off the beach as well, they are perfect for long sultry days and nights... Rarrr!

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QASIMI BLOWING IN THE WIND

Hints of sportswear, geometric cuts, playful silhouettes and a touch of Arabia summarize the spring-summer 2011 collection of Khalid Al Qasimi. A strong collection for those men that dare to try something different, but only when it's up to their standards.

Khalid Al Qasimi was introduced to the lavish luxuriance of the Middle East from an early age, and it is this that sits at the heart of his work. Qasimi’s background clearly breathes through his collections, from lush draping to the lavish embroidery and applications in his S/S 2010 women collection or the playful way he shows hints flesh in his male collections and mixed classic tailoring with kaftanesque overcoats. Somehow you imagine these creations were made to be worn in a warm breeze that keeps all in motion.

COMPLETE QASIMI S/S 2011 HOMME ON ICONIQUE'S VIRTUAL CATWALK

Growing up in the northern region of the Arab Emirates, in Sharjah, Khalid was exposed to a lifestyle influenced by the glamour and sophistication of the Middle East. He was introduced to the luxuries of life during his formative years. The Al Qasimi family would travel the world, presenting to their children a world beyond their homeland. After being awarded an art scholarship at the age of 9 Khalid arrived in the United Kingdom.

HIGHLIGHTS WOMENSWEAR COLLECTION S/S 2010





The designer attended the University College London for Hispanic Studies and French Literature. Upon graduating in 2001 he decided to follow his passion of architecture and enrolled into the Architectural Association. After a 3 month trip to South America Khalid decided to embark on a journey to build a luxury lifestyle brand. To build the foundation necessary Khalid entered the notable Central St. Martins in fashion design.

It was in 2008 that QASIMI launched its debut men and womenswear collection at London Fashion Week.

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