Six beauty brand launches at Beautyworld Middle East

International brands launched a bevy of brand new products at Beautyworld Middle East. (Shutterstock)
Updated 12 May 2018
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Six beauty brand launches at Beautyworld Middle East

DUBAI: Beautyworld Middle East just wrapped up another edition in Dubai, but not before international brands launched a bevy of brand new products at the event.


Swiss Premium Cosmetics

The Switzerland-based brand launched its Elline Treasures of Youth collection, featuring halal-certified anti-aging eye serums, cleansers, tonics, masks and day creams. The products use a combination of gold crystals, moisturizing hyaluronic acid, pure glacier water and rejuvenating edelweiss extract.


G&J

Korean brand G&J launched a home device called the Sollume Esthé LED Real Mask to allow customers to receive skin treatment in their own homes. The device uses LED wave-lengths to make skin appear smoother and younger.

Eideal

A leading manufacturer and distributor of hair products across the Middle East and North Africa, Eideal unveiled The Circle Chronicles, a selection of hair and scalp masks, extreme hair repair masks and hair recovery masks.

Hair Galleria

The US-based brand showcased the X Tai Chi Scissors, which organizers described as a “breakthrough” product that will change the way hair is cut and styled.

Bema Cosmetics

The Italian manufacturer of natural and organic cosmetics unveiled its Blue Defense Face Line and Solar Tea Sun Protection cream. The product is made specifically for mature skin and helps to combat signs of aging.

Jealous Perfumes

From the UAE to the world, the homegrown brand launched two collections of niche perfumes that pay tribute to Emirati culture and traditions.


Georges Chakra presents new couture collection in Paris

Updated 28 January 2026
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Georges Chakra presents new couture collection in Paris

  • Chakra introduces ‘new Parisienne attitude’
  • Top Arab designers also have shows in city

DUBAI: Lebanese designer Georges Chakra has presented his Spring/Summer 2026 couture collection at Paris Haute Couture Week, offering a contemporary interpretation of the house’s established design codes through refined silhouettes and detailed craftsmanship.

Drawing on the heritage of the maison, the collection revisited classic elements of elegance while introducing what the designer described in an Instagram post as a “new Parisienne attitude.”

Soft pastels, ivory and metallic tones defined the palette, moving between pale blue, blush, lavender and gold across the runway.

The show featured a range of sculpted looks, with structured bodices balanced by feathered appliques, floral embroidery and layers of sheer tulle.

Strapless gowns with petal-like embellishments appeared alongside column dresses finished with subtle shimmer, while ruffled sleeves, organza capes and sheer overlays created volume and movement.

White gowns formed a central part of the collection, ranging from minimal silhouettes with clean lines to more elaborate designs incorporating veils, hats and lattice-style embroidery.

Soft pastels, ivory and metallic tones defined the palette. (Getty Images)

Sequins, hand-applied florals and intricate beading appeared throughout the collection. The show concluded with a bridal look featuring sheer embroidery and floral detailing.

After beginning his career in Beirut, where he initially worked at his home studio following his graduation from an institution in Canada, Chakra founded his fashion house in 1985.

He later expanded his atelier to Paris, debuting on the Haute Couture Week calendar in 2002, and has since built an international reputation for couture and eveningwear, dressing a wide range of regional and global figures for major red-carpet appearances.

His designs have been worn by celebrities including Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Beyonce, Cara Delevingne, Tyra Banks, Jennifer Lopez, Helen Mirren, Molly Sims and Andra Day.

Chakra was among several Arab designers featured during Paris Haute Couture Week this season.

Georges Hobeika and Tony Ward had already presented their Spring/Summer 2026 couture collections earlier in the week, while Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, Ashi Studio and Rami Al-Ali are scheduled to show later on the official calendar.