Beauty & Style | Monday 21 November, 2016 3:45 pm |

Look no further than Arushi Couture x Charles Lu this festive period for a timeless go-to party piece. It’s the season of holiday spirit and with the event season about to kick into full swing, the yearly conundrum of what to wear for the rounds of ‘black tie’, ‘festive’, or ‘cocktail attire’ invites can often leave picking an outfit being more stressful than fun.

 

Traditionally synonymous with exquisite evening gowns and having adorned elite cliental across the globe, Arushi Couture now over three decades old announced the welcoming of Canadian born and London trained Charles Lu to the house earlier this Autumn, showcasing their first collaboration together, the ‘INARA’ collection, at VIP Lounge, Fashion Avenue, Dubai Mall.

 

Bringing his international eye and dynamic garment construction to the femininity and romanticism of Arushi, Charles Lu has produced an exclusive custom couture collectiotion, including elegant evening dresses, chic cocktail dresses and sleek jumpsuits perfect for Festive fashion. 

 

Coming soon to boutiques worldwide and now available to shop on a made to order basis at Arushi Couture Showrooms, the Arushi Couture x Charles Lu foolproof Festive edit is sure to see you through the season and beyond, no matter what the dress code.

 

Dress Code: The ultimate black tie

For a real touch of glamour you can’t go wrong with this Onyx – Layered cape black gown with pearl border, embroidered belt with metal and pearl detailing or for a flawless feminine look, the Beryl – Asymmetrical blush pink heavy silk crepe gown with pearl details.

 

DRESS CODE: All out Festive

For a real touch of the holiday, be it sparkles, embellishment or festive hues choose between the Arushi Couture x Charles Lu Jade Kimono – Silk marocain crepe Ivory jumpsuit with heavily embroidered kimono in fern green Art Deco motif thread, crystals and beads. Or for a show stopping design in hues of gold select the Carrara jumpsuit – Pale gold brocade and ivory silk duchess jumpsuit with gold pearl and pale gold tube embroidery.

 

DRESS CODE: Cocktail Chic

This is all about shorter dresses that are party ready such as this Celestine – ice blue cocktail dress with metal and pink iridescent pearl embroideries. Or when in doubt wear a dark palette

and dress up with jewelry choosing from a piece such as this Sapphire – navy jumpsuit with black collar and waist, fluid with pleat details.