D'NA

Yohji Yamamoto debuts at D’NA

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 18:39:00 -0500

Almost 30 years after he took Paris by storm with his avant-garde designs, the master tailor of Japanese fashion debuts for the first time in Saudi Arabia at D’NA Riyadh.

Since the start of his career, Yamamoto’s work continues to inspire and challenge fashion conventions. Considered a genius within fashion circles, Julie Gilhart, the former fashion director for Barney's New York, described him “as probably the only designer you could name who has 60-year-olds who think he's incredible and 17-year-olds who think he's way cool.”

Never one to follow trends, his signature designs have stood the test of time and are eagerly collected by women the world over with a strong sense of individual style. Although he prefers dark and neutral tones, he is known for creating clothes infused with wit, romance and a sense of fashion history.

Stop by D’NA today to discover the creations of fashion’s most influential Japanese designer.

D’NA Featured in the March Issue of American Vogue

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 01:53:00 -0600

Before sitting down to work on a special collaboration with the Saudi Arabian members only boutique D’NA, in Riyadh, Monique Pean paid a visit to the country’s National Museum. The first vitrine she saw might have been a cabinet in her own studio, containing the fossilized remains of mastodons that roamed the region twelve million years ago. “I thought I might have stepped out my world of fossils here,” says the designer. “But art transcends borders.”

Her ethical, ecologically sound jewels are a far cry from conventional Middle Eastern opulence. D’NA houses CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund alums, including Suno and Creatures of the Wind. Pean has filtered the national color, green, into the collection and the emerald earrings shimmer with ethereal imperfection alongside mastodon and wolly mammoth ivory. With the 25 piece collection, D’NA clients will have many more unexpected ways to shine.

Verlaine Débuts a Unique Collection of Custom Abayas at D’NA

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:41:00 -0600

Two seasons ago, during New York fashion week, we found ourselves walking up flights of stairs in a non-descript building on 66 Allen Street. We were in search of Verlaine, an under the radar label that had been steadily gaining buzz amongst those in the know for its artfully draped and tailored garments.

Greeting us at the door of a 2nd floor suite was Javier Garcia, the Spanish-born New York-based former financier who decided to launch his own label designed by Christine Dow. Our eyes immediately drifted to a rack of beautifully draped long coats that were a modern edgy spin on the traditional abaya. By the end of our visit we decided to collaborate with Verlaine on a capsule collection of sleek abayas for our D’NA customers.

Reflecting Verlaine’s dark, minimalist take on fashion, this unique abaya collection fuses tradition with expert tailoring and luxurious details for a thoroughly modern look, fusing East and West.

Stop by D’NA today to discover this unique collection.

Just In: Lulwa Al Amin Débuts at D’NA

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:29:00 -0600

Always on the look out for new talent from the region, this spring we introduce a charming line by London-based Bahraini designer Lulwa Al Amin. After graduating with a degree in textile design from Central Saint Martins in 2009, the designer cut her teeth at Matthew Williamson before launching her own label in 2010. Al Amin quickly gained the attention of the fashion press for her whimsical prints, which she creates for each one of her collections.

For spring we asked the Bahraini designer to create long versions of her feminine designs exclusively for our D’NA members. Cut from luxurious silks and soft cottons, they are the perfect addition to any spring wardrobe.

Stop by D’NA to discover the entire collection.

Just In: The Decadent 70’s

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:22:00 -0600

As pieces for the resort season continue to arrive at D’NA, we couldn’t help but notice a whiff of the 70’s in these coveted designes by Marni, L’Agence and Vionnet. Make an entrance in these seductively draped gowns that recall Elsa Perreti and Marisa Berenson out on a glamorous night in Capri.

Stop by D’NA to see our latest arrivals.

Just In: Our Latest Selection From Assouline

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:30:00 -0600

Having grown up pouring over issues of Vogue, Harper’s Bazzar, and hard to find books on fashion, art and design, we’ve always believed that an artfully crafted tome can transport us to different worlds. With this in mind we set out to offer our D’NA members a tantalizing selection from Assouline, the luxe publisher known for chronicling a world of inspired art, history and luxury. Whether in search of the perfect gift or a window into another universe, here are just a few of our latest offerings.

THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION OF FASHION
BY VALERIE STEELE

From Poiret to Pucci, Doucet to Dior, Vionnet to Valentino, Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of the Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology, selects the 100 most iconic dresses of the twentieth century. This magnificent collection is sure to receive gasps of pleasure and surprise with each turn of the page. Steele’s selection, hand-picked for this luxury volume, comes in a linen clamshell case with a cutout metal plate; making for the perfect gift or personal indulgence.

BALS: LEGENDARY COSTUME BALLS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
BY NICHOLAS FOULKES

From the twilight of the Romanov dynasty through les années folles of Art Deco Paris to the jet-set seventies, Bals explores the nine most exceptional private costume parties of the twentieth century. The most lavish, beautiful book ever produced on the subject, Bals features social commentary both, by and about the colorful characters—Truman Capote, Cecil Beaton, and others—who immortalized these extraordinary events, as well as first-person narratives by Jacqueline de Ribes, Hélène David-Weill, and Marisa Berenson.

THE GRAND BAZAAR ISTANBUL
BY LAZIZ HAMANI (PHOTOGRAPHS), SERDAR GÜLGÜN (TEXT)

With its rich and colorful 500-year history, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul has quite a story to tell. This luxury slipcase edition takes a comprehensive look at the world’s most vibrant and inspiring marketplace, replete with dazzling images by esteemed photographer Laziz Hamani and texts by an Istanbul-born Ottoman art expert and collector. Discover jewels, furniture, fabrics, silver, spices, antiques, collectibles, and much more in nearly 300 pages in this mesmerizing edition.

AMERICAN FASHION TRAVEL
BY COUNCIL OF FASHION DESIGNERS OF AMERICA

A stylish scrapbook sure to spark wanderlust from the travels of America’s best-known fashion designers. Featuring personal anecdotes, memorabilia, photos, and an original travel questionnaire. Discover what Donna Karan always remembers to pack in her carry-on, Norma Kamali’s trip to Iran during the reign of the Shah, and what Yigal Azrouel calls his favorite hotel.

OSCAR NIEMEYER
BY MATTHIEU SALVAING, TEXT BY MICHAEL KIMMELMAN

The most complete and lavish exploration of one of the 20th century's greatest and most influential architects, the book includes sketches and original photography alongside contributions from Tadao Ando, Santiago Calatrava, and Zaha Hadid. This linen-covered limited edition was assembled using the traditional anglaise technique and color-tipped by hand on art-quality paper.

ANTIQUAIRES: PARIS FLEA MARKETS
BY LAURE VERCHERE, PHOTOGRAPHY BY LAZIZ HAMANI

Paris insiders know the city of light's finest shopping isn't on the Boulevard St. Germain: It's the famous antiques markets of St. Ouen—the world's grandest flea market.

Stop by D’NA to discover our complete selection from Assouline.

Just In: Marni Resort 2012

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:28:00 -0600

Since launching her line in 1997, Consuelo Castiglioni's cult label has earned her a loyal following amongst fashion insiders. Her eclectic take on fashion celebrates a woman’s individual style and this season she didn’t disappoint, creating silhouettes that “elongate the body with severe elegance.” Whether sporting geometric prints or edged in long fringe, each piece in her collection can instantly update a wardrobe.

Stop by D’NA to experience Marni’s chic offerings for Resort.

Just In: Juan Carlos Obando Resort 2012

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:26:00 -0600

Juan Carlos Obando is a designer with an eye for knowing what looks perfect on a woman’s body. This season the designer transformed yards of luxurious silk into modern evening gowns sporting revealing backs. Stop by D’NA to discover Obando’s Resort collection, which comes in rich tones of grass green, royal blue, hot pink, purple and burnt orange.

Just In: Sophie Theallet Resort 2012

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:24:00 -0600

Yet another debut at D’NA is Sophie Theallet's first Resort collection, filled with expertly draped goddess dresses in soft silks worthy of Madame Grès’ approval. A highlight of her collection is a gorgeous one-shoulder sheath that languidly drips down the curves of the body. This season we asked her to concoct versions of the later in luscious shades of red and raspberry exclusively for our D’NA members.

Just In: Theyskens' Theory Resort 2012

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 09:23:00 -0600

This season we introduce Olivier Theyskens' debut Resort collection for Theory. The swoon-worthy line includes perfectly tailored closet staples such as flowing dresses in James Ensor-inspired prints, chic slouchy trousers and shirt-dresses.

Stop by D’NA to discover the latest offerings from the master of relaxed cool.