The Clothes

f you think you have to break the bank, think again — you do this day on a budget or you can splurge. Either way, you will still “slay”. This year, we are seeing a lot of colour patterns, emphasis on sleeves and cold shoulders — and one ‘made in Dubai’ label that is coordinating all these styles into their Spring collection is KAGE. Since it is a Dubai event, if you’re going to buy designer, give it a chic touch and stick to a homegrown label. Basma Abu Ghazaleh, the designer behind KAGE suggests, “My tip when dressing for an event is to always feel comfortable in what you’re wearing. Feeling relaxed and confident with your outfit choice is key to looking good and effortless. With Derby dressing, I think the silhouette of your dress is important, a simple shape in a mid-length is elegant and perfect for the event. The off-theshoulder, striped dress with bell sleeves from the KAGE spring/ summer collection.” But if you’re not looking to buy designer, there are plenty of high street options. Says the online fashion store, Namshi’s fashion editor, Shannon Cross, “For the Dubai races, SS17 trends are all about over-the-top details and colour pops. Ruffles can been seen everywhere (think sleeves, hems and necklines) and shirting-style pinstripes in deconstructed shapes are here across dresses and jumpsuits. Colour palettes take a sweet turn, with candyfloss pink, canary yellow and bright white being the firm favourite.” Check online or at the stores Zara, Reiss, H&M or any other high street brand.