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ISSUE No. 12 September - October 2008

Karl Lagerfeld on New Paths
German Fashion Guru designs Luxury Villas in Dubai

The German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld is designing 80 luxury villas in Dubai. This project takes place on the newly created fashion island “Isla Moda” just outside the desert metropolis of Dubai. “Isla Moda” will be part of the island group “The World” from Nakheel. Dubai Infinity Holding (DIH) is in charge of planning and construction of the fashion island.

The city on the Gulf has set its aims very high; Dubai shall arise as the metropolis of the who’s who of fashion. In the process, Dubai wants to put fear into the fashion centers of Paris, London and Milan and rise into the Haute Couture sky with the creation of a fashion island. The concept is as simple as it is brilliant. To lure the fashion conscious with deep pockets the fashion island “Isla Moda” is quickly constructed. Work will begin in spring of 2009. Luxury villas, Haute Couture boutiques, a fashion hotel and private residences will draw well-off visitors. A special tidbit and visitor magnet will be the luxury villas designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Two, three or four bedroom villas will be created to the fashion genius’s taste along with a selection of “Limited Edition” living quarters. The builders know that when the fashion guru calls, his fans will follow him even to the desert. The project should be completed after a maximum of four years. Those interested in this masterpiece will not know the cost until they receive their personal invitation. The exclusivity of the luxury clientele must be maintained. Not only are Lagerfeld’s designs used on “Isla Moda”; he is just the first of five fashion icons who will put their design imprint on this project. The names of his combatants will be released at a later date. This is how this private paradise of luxury will emerge and if we can believe Karl Lagerfeld, this city on the Gulf “will soon become the main artery of the fashion world.” Numerous fashion shows with international designers will make sure of that. “Isla Moda” will enrich Dubai by another glamour factor.

More information: www.dubaiinfinity.com