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Dubai Design District to host top designers, brands

DUBAI, April 12, 2015

Dubai Design District, better known as d3, is set to welcome a number of leading brands, emerging designers and creative entrepreneurs as part of its plan to build a fully integrated, thriving community including all aspect of the design industry.

Last year, an impressive mix of over 220 local, regional, and international creative talent from across different sectors joined the project.

The course which begins in June will see designers bring their own perspective and style to design adding to the plethora of talent that will make up the face of d3’s community, said a statement from Tecom Investments, the developers behind d3.

The d3 is the newest of Tecom’s freezone business parks – with 11 buildings currently under construction. Once complete, it will be a purpose built environment catering to the full value chain of the design, fashion and luxury industry - and all with the vision of creating a world class creative community that engages, nurtures and promotes local, regional and global design talent.

Industry giants such as Chalhoub Group, Marka and Jumeirah Group along with renowned couture designers that have been receiving international accolades dressing Hollywood celebrities like: Rami Al Ali, Furne One Amato and Michael Cinco are establishing their presence at the district.

Designers from the region will also have the opportunity to neighbour the world top Luxury brands as well as prominent labels such as, Moncler, La Perla, Hugo Boss and Sauce others that are moving their HQs and regional operations to the district.

On the design and Architecture front, a number of large and medium firms have signed up including RMJM, Cracknell, SSH and Dessert Group as well as notable designers and architects like Viktor Udzenija and Wanders Wagner Architects,. stated Tecom.

Lasvit, a leading designer and manufacturer of custom contemporary light fittings, feature architectural glass installations and lighting collections will be moving their showroom to d3.

The d3 will also be a home to up and coming regional and local entrepreneurs in Design, fashion and Art such as: Private Collection, a recognized and established brand in Dubai that offers exclusively designed leather products and signature fragrances from Milan and London, Bil Arabi by Nadine Kanso, an artist, photographer and jewellery designer whose designs are inspired by Arabic Calligraphy, said the statement.

Accessories designers such as Natalie Trad, Rula Ghalayini, FMM by Fatma Al Mulla and 55 Fifty 7 are also establishing their studios at the district.

The d3 will also celebrate original and regional products, designs and creative talent such as: Lebanese Product Designer, Fadi Sarieddine, Emirati Artist Jalal Luqman, Object Design House Silsal Desgin from Jordan, Alif Design, it stated.

Local Fashion Designers such as: Zareena Youssef, Ghizlan by Iman Al Midfaa, Queen of Spades, Zahra Kurmastagi, Slouchyz will be welcoming their clients in their d3 showrooms later this year.
    
Dr Amina Al Rustamani, the Group CEO of Tecom Investments, the developers behind d3, said: "Dubai Design District is deeply honoured to have such a fantastic array of design and fashion brands, creative talents and entrepreneurs join our community."

"Our ambition is to pioneer a location where passion and purpose come together to connect each area of the sector and drive forward the region’s design community. We are dedicated to ensuring that each and every brand that joins us - ranging from small design start-ups to iconic global brands - is part of a fully-fledged creative community that sits at the heart of Dubai’s design scene. We want to inspire, engage and enable every creative entity within our community, as well as visitors and tourists," she noted.

"d3’s Creative Community will help to foster the growth of the UAE’s design industry by acting as a dedicated destination for all things design, fashion, art and luxury," stated Dr Al Rustamani.  

“Part of d3’s role will be to celebrate original and regional products, designs and creative talent, as well as our successes so that there is enhanced interest in what Dubai has to offer the world. Having innovative emerging brands with us, which were inspired and nurtured in Dubai, are the ideal flagship partners for the d3 community to propel Dubai’s global position as a hub for design, innovation and creativity,” she added.-TradeArabia News Service




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