Leather and lace

Actress Marlene Dietrich once said: "Glamour is what I sell - it's my stock in trade". Glamour combined with good taste will always produce a great scene. I'm sure Dietrich understood this very well.

Picture this: at the start of the year, genius music producer Timbaland worked his magic on pop stars like Nelly Furtado, the Pussycat Dolls, Justin Timberlake and Omarion, giving us a sensational soundtrack to a fun and vibrant season so far.

If that's who's on the soundtrack, these are the names in your wardrobe.

Chanel at Etoile

Chanel's spring-summer 2007 collection has been dazzling the UAE fashionistas with an array of glamour and elegance.

With perfect pitch, Karl Lagerfeld dashed off yet another virtuoso demonstration of how to play up (and play down) the classic.

The collection consists of flared tops over little black skirts, with a trill on the abbreviated white tucked-front shirtdress, and a high note from a gold-quilted chain bag.

This latest collection condensed everything that can be thoroughly Chanel, yet completely contemporary.

Loro Piana

This season, in line with its tradition, Loro Piana offers men a choice of travelling apparel as well as accessories that are refined, practical, and rich in exclusive details. "Hispania" is a casual three-buttoned jacket in Rain System-treated cotton and linen, with a hidden Windmate front piece overlapping the lining at the back that allows further protection from the elements.

The "Times" raincoat in Windmate microfibre is capable of solving any problem posed by the weather - and has an additional side pocket designed to hold your copy of tabloid!

Travel in style

"My Tris" is a unique and versatile leather travel accessory in Hydro calf that combines an airplane ticket holder, wallet, passport cover and credit card case.

Following on from the men's collection, the Loro Piana women's wear collection is simple in style and retains a sense of femininity without giving way to exhibitionism.

The clothes in the complete prêt-à-porter collection for spring/summer 2007 are cool, colourful and rich in details and manufactured in precious materials, ideal for wearing with the new accessories – bags, small leather items, shoes and stoles.

Classic chic at Cerruti

The Cerruti's summer 2007 collection for the UAE includes the Muria line of voluminous, trapezoidal bags in soft, supple calfskin, which stands with its unusual handles and embossed effect shoulder strap.

The contrast of leather and calfskin featured in the collection creates a unique style. The playful feminine allure of the Noah line displays visible stitching and personalised buttons on the bag sides.

Delicate and chic, made from the softest calf nappa, the double face shoulder bag has a metallic silver lining.
This style is available in orange for those looking for a pop of colour.

The king of the red carpet

Valentino's summer couture takes a trip down memory lane as the designer revisits his all-white collection of 1968, the year in which he designed Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress for her marriage to Aristotle Onassis. Satin rouleaux edging, bias-cut ruffles and silk draping meet with a short fluid line that lightens and elongates.

For his loyal couture client, who appreciates such things as a neat coat over a little beaded dress, there is plenty that will appeal. The fragile white gowns will speak volumes to a girl who seeks a dainty red-carpet silhouette in which to set herself apart .

Store focus

Etoile La Boutique offers its customers flexibility and variety - creating designs that scream individuality and glamour using all the seasons' hottest items.

In true spring-summer fashion, Etoile La Boutique brings a fusion of colours, fabrics and textures. From Valentino's rare and extremely refined tones to Emanuel Ungaro's strong and vibrant shades, the store seems to have something for everyone. Hot items from Chanel, Michel Klein, Ralph Lauren, Christian Lacroix, Franziska Hübener, and Serpui Marie are just a few of the designers stocked in the boutique.. Etoile is located in Mall of the Emirates and BurJuman.

The look of Lacroix

It's all about small coats and box jackets, above-the-knee umbrella skirts and simple dresses for Christian Lacroix's spring collection.

Cocktail and evening gowns are in balloon skirts, bubble dresses and fluid sheathes.

In the summer, illuminated khaki, black or ivory cotton teams up with geometric patterns, giant floral prints on chiffon or with zebra stripes on silk linen.