OPULENCE – FVM

POETRY OF ARCHITECTURE

Posted on June 20, 2026June 20, 2026 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Valentino’s Fall/Winter 2026 show was pure poetry in motion—turning the palace into a living part of the narrative, not just a setting. The way flowing dresses and fur-trimmed silhouettes played against architectural grandeur created such a powerful contrast. And that cummerbund reimagined as a bold centerpiece? Genius. It blurred the line between restraint and opulence, structure and sensuality—fashion as both art and emotion. The models moved through the palace like quiet rebels, their presence amplifying…

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LUXURY OF IMPECCABLE WEDDINGS

Posted on October 22, 2025July 4, 2026 by Girish Bajaj. GB

The Wedding Collective returned as a celebration of love, luxury, and legacy—elevating the modern Indian wedding into a curated experience. Across three days at the Jio World Convention Centre, over 100 leading brands in fashion, jewellery, beauty, and lifestyle came together to redefine tradition with contemporary elegance. The scale of The Wedding Collective is as grand as the weddings it inspires—over 100 luxury brands spread across 90,000 square feet of curated elegance at Mumbai’s Jio…

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PIAGET 150TH ANNIVERSARY GOLD CELEBRATIONS

Posted on April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Maison Piaget, a prestigious Swiss watchmaker and jeweler, celebrated its long-standing relationship with Art Dubai 24 at the heart of Madinat Jumeirah. Paying homage to its rich history, the brand revisited its “House of Gold” legacy, highlighting the remarkable craftsmanship and radiant energy found within its signature gold work. This celebration not only honored the past but also acknowledged the importance of the present, fostering inspiring collaborations that continue to push boundaries and redefine luxury….

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ANNA SUI – UNCONVENTIONAL NOSTALGIA

Posted on February 16, 2025February 16, 2025 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Drawing inspiration from the lavish lifestyles of 1930s socialites, creative visionary Anna Sui’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection, “Madcap Heiress,” is a nostalgic tribute to extravagant and unconventional lives of real-life heiresses such as Barbara Hutton and Peggy Guggenheim. Sui envisions her muses as affluent, carefree heiresses who indulged in luxurious mink furs and slender cigarettes, their lives marked by opulence and decadence. While maintaining her brand’s signature style of mixing and matching an array of patterns,…

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ELIE SAAB – OPULENCE OF HERITAGE & CRAFTMANSHIP

Posted on December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Elie Saab’s 45th-anniversary celebration, “The 1001 Seasons of Elie Saab,” held in Riyadh, was an unforgettable event that merged the worlds of high fashion, art, and entertainment. The extravagant fashion show featured a seemingly endless red carpet, hosting a plethora of A-list celebrities that rivaled even the most exclusive Oscars after-parties. The event showcased Elie Saab’s exquisite craftsmanship through a breathtaking display of 300 one-of-a-kind gowns, modeled by 90 stunning models, and styled by the…

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QUANTUM OF SPECTRE

Posted on June 22, 2023June 22, 2023 by Girish Bajaj. GB

“The electric car is perfectly noiseless and clean. There is no smell or vibration. They should become very useful when fixed charging stations can be arranged. But for now, I do not anticipate that they will be very serviceable – at least for many years to come.”The Hon. Charles Stewart Rolls, Co-Founder, Rolls-Royce, 1900 In the early 1900s, Charles Rolls, co-founder of Rolls-Royce, predicted the electric future of the motor car. After purchasing an electric…

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AMATO 25 INCREDIBLE YEARS

Posted on April 24, 2023August 26, 2024 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Amato celebrated 25 years of Amato Couture, his retrospective’s iconic designs were showcased at the debut of the Dubai Fashion Week. There is alot more to Amato than just provocative shows, as the award-winning Amato’s approach to fashion is avant-garde and dramatic. His designs are sensual, mystical edgy and exude sex appeal, sensuality and elegance. Over the past years in our business, we have produced some exceptional pieces. This collection, entitled ‘Untainted,’ was showcased, all…

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BURJ BINGHATTI JACOB CO RESIDENCES: FOR THE ESOTERIC

Posted on December 4, 2022December 4, 2022 by Girish Bajaj. GB

After a long day at work, closed a $150 million dollar deal, driving in your Bugatti to your opulent heavenly abode, the penultimate BURJ BINGHATTI JACOB CO RESIDENCES, to celebrate with your loved ones, have LOUIS XIII and enjoy the panoramic views of Dubai, about 400 meters high, 104th level. The BURJ BINGHATTI JACOB CO RESIDENCES, the world’s tallest and opulent tower residences of more than 110 storeys, is a magnanimous gift to Dubai. For…

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THE ROYAL OPULENCE COLLECTION BY AMATO

Posted on November 5, 2022April 24, 2023 by Girish Bajaj. GB

Inspired by the Indian Maharaja royalty, Amato’s fall winter 22/23 couture collection was incredibly deadly and fantastic, with a gothic innovative couture twist. The contemporary regalia fit for a modern Maharaja, with an all-black cast of looks characterized by other-worldly-handmade embellishments, — calling to mind the romanticism of vintage Indian costumery was launched at the Arab Fashion Week – WOMEN’S COUTURE FALL/WINTER 2022/2023 AND READY-TO-WEAR SPRING SUMMER 2023. Newly crowned Miss Universe Bahrain Evlin Khalifa walked…

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IAIAD’S THRILLING FASHION SHOWS WITH THE MASTER DESIGNERS

Posted on July 7, 2022August 19, 2022 by Girish Bajaj. GB

The region’s most recognized and respectable couture designers, Ezra Santos, Atelier Zuhra and Amato Couture along with retail giant Splash Fashions showcased their Summer 2022 collections at the IAIAD’s first edition, a one day experience immersive fashion shows at the Dubai Mall’s mesmerizing Infinity Des Lumieres, the Region’s Largest Immersive Digital Art Centre. IAIAD’s vision is of bringing the region’s creative talents together. It’s All In A Day “IAIAD” fashion show was powered by BOREDPUMA….

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