Giambattista Valli x H&M Collection Launches Exclusively at Doha Festival City
The collection is a selection of timeless pieces meant to be mixed and matched according to personal style, they are items designed to last and be cherished for a long time.
27 October 2019, Doha, Qatar --- Doha Festival City, Qatar’s world-class and favourite destination for shopping and entertainment, announced the exclusive launch of Giambattista Valli, an H&M Collection for men and women on 7 November 2019. Known as the dressmaker to some of the most glamorous people of the contemporary world, from globetrotting, jet-setting gals to artists and celebrities, Giambattista Valli created a feisty collection for H&M that reads like an eclectic recap of his style. Giambattista is known for being a master of sharp, tailored silhouettes cut with exact precision, and of glamorous separates thought to make daily life fun and comfortable. The Giambattista Valli x H&M collection encompasses all these elements, following Valli’s belief in a style that is ageless and effortless. The collection is a selection of timeless pieces meant to be mixed and matched according to personal style, they are items designed to last and be cherished for a long time. For women, the designer brings three ranges from his collection to H&M. ‘The Flowery Allure’ which is a number of dresses, gowns, and tailored items such as blazers and short coats that take the center stage, drawing a garden of fashionable pieces; ‘L’allure de la rue’ which caters to the Valli girls of every generation with a series street-inflected pieces that nonetheless retain his unique sense of femininity and embellishment; and last but not least, the Accessories, encompasses a wide range of jewelry and accessories to freely play with and compliment these unique outfits. With a wide range of esthetic interests and a natural understanding of what women want, Giambattista Valli celebrates feminine beauty in different ways. He is known first and foremost of his dresses: feasts of ruffles; glamorous layers of fabric blooming all around the body. This year Gambattista ventures into design for men for the first time ever with a quirky selection of enduring items. As for men, this is a first for Giambattista Valli and we are so happy it comes with the H&M exclusive collection for our Doha Festival City outlet. The animal patterns, flower motifs, punk allure and military glamour suggests an eclectic vision of masculine style. Robert Hall, General Manager of Doha Festival City, said: “We are delighted to be host to the launch of the Giambattista Valli designer collection for H&M. It is exciting to be the partner of choice for the exclusive launch of these collections in Doha. We are constantly bringing to our guests and shoppers the very latest from our retailers, as we play host to over 250 fashion outlets making us the one and only choice for fashion in Qatar.” ENDS About Doha Festival City Doha Festival City is Qatar’s preferred destination for shopping, entertainment, and dining. Bringing several firsts to Doha, this incomparable mall –is one of the largest such developments in the Middle East, offering almost a quarter of a million sqm of leasable space, providing something for everyone, and creating exceptional and memorable experiences with each and every visit. Doha Festival City is home to famous brand names in retail, many of which have made their Qatar debut; including Harvey Nichols, Charlotte Tilbury, Kiehl’s, Dior Beauty Boutique, and ACE. It also houses the country’s only IKEA which has been open since 2013. There are over 100 places to dine and relax including restaurants, cafés and casual dining outlets, from brands that are unique to Qatar including Jamie’s Italian, Café Coco, 800 Degrees and Aimee’s Cafe. Doha Festival City has the country’s biggest world-class entertainment offering including a unique mix of indoor and outdoor attractions–from Qatar’s first VOX 4D cinema complex with 18 digital screens Theatre by Rhodes, to green spaces for outdoor exercise and Outdoor Leisure Trail cycling and three unique entertainment parks, including Angry Birds World, Snow Dunes, and Virtuocity. The world’s first Angry Birds WorldTM , introduced and developed by the leading location-based entertainment company Trimoo in partnership with Rovio Entertainment, opened in Doha Festival City in May 2018. The park is an unparalleled family entertainment destination, inspired by the global gaming sensation and the blockbuster movie. VIRTUOCiTY™ is the region’s first dedicated gaming hub that merges the virtual world with the real world. Opened in December 2018, this entertainment park is equipped with full motion racing simulators, escape rooms and an astonishing multipurpose eSports arena. The venue offers an immersive digital experience for teens and adults. Snow Dunes ™ is the first indoor snow park that will open in Qatar, featuring a castle inspired by authentic Qatari architecture. It is based on an old folk tale about a wave of cold coming in the spring and covering the ground with a white mantle. The park uses state-of-the-art technology to produce snow-white ice at temperatures of -4 degrees Celsius. For more information visit http://www.dohafestivalcity.com