It’s going to be a summer of straw hats –according to Instagram, influencers and fashion editors, the wide brim sun hat will be the season’s must-have fashion accessory for wearing on the beach or in the city (in Dubai we do both).

June 24th 2018 –the date that will be remembered in history as the day women were allowed to drive in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. To pay tribute to the landmark reform of the ban being lifted, Saudi Arabian fashion designer Mohammed Khoja for Hindamme has designed a satin bomber jacket with the significant date embroidered on the back, written in Arabic and English.

Fashion is one of the most important parts of Royal Ascot, the prestigious horse race hosted by the British Royal family every year. From flamboyant fascinators to high-end headpieces, the dress code states that "hats should be worn", as this year’s race has already showcased hats to rival the royal wedding!

Over the weekend the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex were spotted stylishly celebrating the Queen’s official birthday at the Trooping the Colour. Both Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle looked gorgeous in pastel hues, with elegant dresses and fascinators to match.

Fashion designer Kate Spade was driven by her own desire for a well-made, classic handbag which served a purpose and wasn’t overpriced –as for many women, a Kate Spade handbag was an investment in a timeless, simple and practical accessory. Spade built a global empire on this need for an unfussy bag, with a legacy of over 140 retail shops and more than 175 stores internationally.

Gigi Hadid flaunted her flawless figure in an abstract Versace jumpsuit for the CFDA Fashion Awards –which was so tight it could have been painted on! Love it or loathe it, the half Palestinian model certainly caught our attention in the rainbow coloured, graphic print covered one-piece, as we still can’t look away!

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Vogue Arabia’s June front cover is creating conversation, and it’s not about the fashion! Princess Hayfa bint Abdullah Al Saud is featured glamorously in the driving seat of a car just outside of Jeddah, with the ban on women driving in the Kingdom due to be lifted on 24th June.

HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein looked regal in red at the Epsom Derby in Surrey, UK, for the 239th annual horse race over the weekend –as the Dubai Royals dressed in their finery for the most prestigious race in Britain. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE was triumphant on race day, as Masar from his Godolphin stables won the derby title.

Don’t worry if you missed out on bargains during the recent Dubai Super Sale, as the dates for the annual summer sales in Dubai have just been announced. Although you might be tempted to escape Dubai’s hot summer, residents may want to stick around for discounts during the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) sale, which is running from 22nd June to 2nd August –as there’s no better way to beat the heat than to shop, shop, shop!

Throughout May, the spring/summer 2019 resort or cruise collections have been presented in various creative locations across the world –with new designs, prints and styles uncovered for the year ahead. Here we discuss looks from our favourite three fashion houses; Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior…