Georgina Rodriguez walks for Vetements during Paris Fashion Week

The top of the dress resembled a football jersey, while the flowing skirt boasted a lengthy pleated train. (Getty Images)
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Updated 02 March 2024
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Georgina Rodriguez walks for Vetements during Paris Fashion Week

DUBAI: Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez, who is based in Saudi Arabia, experienced an eventful week. She graced the runway for the Swiss fashion label Vetements during Paris Fashion Week and also featured in a campaign for the Arab brand Amara Lenses.

In a striking ensemble, the Netflix star donned a sizzling red dress adorned with the name of her long-time partner, Portugese football star Cristiano Ronaldo.

The top of the dress resembled a football jersey, while the flowing skirt boasted a lengthy pleated train.

The back of her dress bore Ronaldo’s signature, the renowned footballer who currently showcases his skills with Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr FC.




Georgina Rodriguez donned a sizzling red dress. (Getty Images)

In a heartfelt dedication, Ronaldo penned: “For the love of my life Gio x Vetements, Cristiano Ronaldo,” adding a personal touch to the ensemble.

The brand’s designer Guram Gvasalia drew out the proportions of clothing for the label’s 10th anniversary catwalk presentation, which brought crowds of celebrities, including Cher.

Russian model Natalia Vodianova opened the show, walking briskly down the red-carpeted runway in a thick, tailored suit with heightened shoulders and bulky trousers, and a fitted, low-cut bustier.




The back of her dress bore Ronaldo’s signature. (Getty Images)

A series of oversize looks followed, including suits in crinkly materials, a long T-shirt with sleeves that splayed out to the side, a hulking camouflage ensemble and jeans with extra fabric that trailed behind.

“The most Vetements show ever,” the label posted on Instagram in the run-up to show. “You’ve been waiting for it for ten years.”

Amara Lenses, whose products are available in the Gulf region, dropped a new campaign featuring Rodriguez.

In the short clip, posted on the brand’s Instagram page on Thursday, the Netflix star was spotted sporting the company’s brown and grey lenses.

In one shot, she was seen wearing face accessories inspired by the Gulf region’s burqa.

“Introducing our latest collection in collaboration with Georgina Rodriguez,” the brand captioned the post on Instagram.

Rodriguez was named the brand ambassador in March 2023.

“I’m so happy to be the face of Amara Lenses and it’s been wonderful to work with you,” she said in a video shared on the brand’s Instagram page at the time.


Art Basel Qatar reveals details ahead of inaugural 2026 edition

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Art Basel Qatar reveals details ahead of inaugural 2026 edition

DUBAI: Art Basel Qatar has unveiled details of its inaugural edition, set to take place in February 2026, offering a first look at the Galleries sector and its Special Projects program that will activate in Msheireb Downtown Doha.

Alongside presentations by 87 galleries showcasing works by 84 artists, Art Basel Qatar will stage nine large-scale, site-specific commissions across public spaces and cultural venues in Msheireb. Curated by Artistic Director Wael Shawky in collaboration with Art Basel’s Chief Artistic Officer Vincenzo de Bellis, the projects respond to the fair’s central theme, “Becoming.”

Spanning sculpture, installation, performance, film, and architecture, the projects explore transformation in material, social, and political terms, addressing environmental change, migration, memory, and identity. Participating artists include Abraham Cruzvillegas, Bruce Nauman, Hassan Khan, Khalil Rabah, Nalini Malani, Nour Jaouda, Rayyane Tabet, Sumayya Vally, and Sweat Variant (Okwui Okpokwasili and Peter Born). Highlights include Nauman’s immersive 3D video installation at M7, Malani’s monumental outdoor projection on the M7 façade, and Vally’s evolving majlis conceived as a living space for gathering and dialogue.

The Galleries sector brings together exhibitors from 31 countries and territories, with 16 galleries making their Art Basel debut. More than half of the participating artists hail from the MENASA region, reinforcing the fair’s regional focus. Gallery presentations range from iconic figures such as Etel Adnan, Hassan Sharif, and MARWAN to contemporary voices including Ali Cherri, Ahmed Mater, Sophia Al-Maria, and Shirin Neshat.

Galleries from across the region will participate, including those with outposts in Gulf states including Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

The wider Middle East and Asia will also be represented, including galleries from Lebanon, Turkiye, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and India.

Art Basel Qatar will run from Feb. 5-7 across M7, Doha Design District, and other locations in Msheireb Downtown Doha.