The theme of the June issue of Luxury magazine is escape. From uplifting fashion to travel inspiration and ideas for self-care, our stories highlight the fact that escape can come in many forms. And in our fashion shoot, we show that it's not necessary to jump on a plane to remove yourself from the daily grind.
A suite at the Palazzo Versace Dubai hotel became our playground for the day, as we celebrated the idea of disconnecting from being a grown up, and taking some precious me-time with a gilded staycation.
A cloud-painted gown by Alexander McQueen was the perfect outfit in which to embrace the childish joy of balloons, while a shaggy jacket by Valentino was the ideal foil for dancing through a shimmery curtain. A hand-beaded gown by Dubai's own Michael Cinco transformed our model, Milena, into a couture-esque mermaid in the suite's roomy circular bathtub, while a relaxed bodysuit and oversized jacket by Gucci was complemented by a shower of flower petals.
As adults, jumping on the bed is largely deemed off-limits, yet Dolce & Gabbana's silver sequins encouraged this small rebellion, just as a tulle gown by Kuwaiti designer Bazza Alzouman became a romantic picnic cloth for savouring a chocolate cake all alone. To better capture such a free spirit, make-up artist Gulum Erzincan created a butterfly of multi-coloured crystals on Milena's face, which evolved over the course of the day.
For those craving respite from being the only adult in the room, and who want to retreat to the carefree days of childhood – even just for a short while – there is a simple formula. Tune-in, dress-up and request a late check-out.
The team:
Photographer: Mehmet Erzincan
Fashion director: Sarah Maisey
Model: Milena at Art Factory
Make-up: Gulum Erzincan at Art Factory
Make-up assistant: Anna Boldina
Shot on location at Palazzo Versace Dubai
The biog
Favourite car: Ferrari
Likes the colour: Black
Best movie: Avatar
Academic qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in media production from the Higher Colleges of Technology and diploma in production from the New York Film Academy
The biog
Most memorable achievement: Leading my first city-wide charity campaign in Toronto holds a special place in my heart. It was for Amnesty International’s Stop Violence Against Women program and showed me the power of how communities can come together in the smallest ways to have such wide impact.
Favourite film: Childhood favourite would be Disney’s Jungle Book and classic favourite Gone With The Wind.
Favourite book: To Kill A Mockingbird for a timeless story on justice and courage and Harry Potters for my love of all things magical.
Favourite quote: “We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” — Winston Churchill
Favourite food: Dim sum
Favourite place to travel to: Anywhere with natural beauty, wildlife and awe-inspiring sunsets.
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