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Neil Kirk

Dubai Fashion

Silver mask, price upon request, Viktor & Rolf.

Neil Kirk

Dubai Fashion

Dubai remains firmly connected to its Islamic roots, while simultaneously accepting modernization at a dizzying pace Dubbed the "shopping capital of the Middle East," Dubain has become the ideal destination for style-savvy, shopping-hungry visitors. FROM LEFT: Sunglasses, $130, Miu Miu; sandals, $505, Fendi. Sunglasses, $295, Gucci. Sunglasses, $570, Louis Vuitton; sandals, $325, DKNY. Sunglasses, $230, Marc Jacobs; sandals, $645, Manolo Blahnik. Sunglasses, $109, Ray-Ban; sandals, $1700, Roger Vivier. Sunglasses, $230, Alexander McQueen; sandals, $1330, Chanel. Sunglasses, $290, sandals, $565, Chanel.

model in dubai with neon yellow greean purse and sunglasses

Neil Kirk

Dubai Fashion

Sunglasses, $230, Alexander McQueen; bag, $1795, Dolce & Gabbana.

Neil Kirk

Dubai Fashion

LEFT: Amethyst ring, $5200, David Yurman; citrine ring, $3700, Kara Ross; gold bands, $1630 and $2025, Coomi. CENTER: Earrings, $9800, Marilyn F. Cooperman; bag (on table), $18,600, Hermes. RIGHT: Sunglasses, $230, Prada; bangle, $3350, Slane & Slane; bracelet, $18,000, Marilyn F. Cooperman; bag, $1200, Etro.

model in dubai wearing oversize sunglasses and armani bag

Neil Kirk

Dubai Fashion

NAME: Narsis, 26
HOME: Currently Dubai, but originally from Iran
IF YOU WEREN'T A MODEL, YOU'D... be an architect.
FAVORITE MUSIC: R&B and soft rock
HOW DOES A MIDDLE EASTERN WOMAN NEGOTIATE GLOBAL STYLE TRENDS? In Iran, we have the hijab (the veil), but we also want to dress fashionably-so ours is the art of mixing tradition and change, which I think we do rather nicely! Can I just say that the world's most beautiful women can be found in Iran?

Sunglasses, $225, Michael Kors; ring, $24,000, Nancey Chapman; bag, $5500, Giorgio Armani; bangle, $6900, Elizabeth Locke.

woman driving wearing two big drings and large bangle

Neil Kirk

Dubai Fashion

Earrings, $11,800, bangle, $46,800, Marilyn F. Cooperman; tigereye ring, $410, Stephen Dweck; sphere ring, $435, Yves Saint Laurent; bag, $8200, Jimmy Choo.

three models in dubai wearing sunglasses

Neil Kirk

Dubai Fashion

dubai model wearing sunglasses and red purse

Neil Kirk

Dubai Fashion

Sunglasses, $119, Vogue Eyewear; phone, $595, D&G; bag, $1425, Burberry.

three woman in a limo wearing all black and silver shoes and boots

Neil Kirk

Dubai Fashion

NAME: Samar Breitem, 26 (middle)
HOMETOWN: Dubai (although I am half-Palestinian, half-Armenian).
DOES YOUR FAMILY SUPPORT YOUR CAREER? My family is very supportive and proud of my modeling, although my mother is not too happy about the swimsuit shots!
ANY INTEREST IN AMERICAN FASHION HERE? Definitely. Even the young women who are veiled wear jeans-from Levi's to Rock & Republic.
HAVE YOU TREATED YOURSELF TODAY? Why yes, with a pair of peep-toe patent-leather and velvet shoes by Marc Jacobs.
LEFT: Sunglasses, $225, Michael Kors; earrings, $12,000, Nancey Chapman; phone, $595, D&G; bag, $1375, Marc Jacobs; sandals, $575, Louis Vuitton. CENTER: Sunglasses, $165, MaxMara; citrine ring, $1975, David Yurman; kunzite ring, $6150, Elizabeth Locke; boots, $1590, Roger Vivier; bag, $2100, Bottega Veneta. RIGHT: Earrings, $8800, Nancey Chapman; sunglasses, $260, Yves Saint Laurent; bangle, $3100, Roberto Coin; bag, $1950, Derek Lam; shoes, $645, D&G.

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