THE INSIDER

WHAT TO BUY NOW

Industry experts’ essential winter buys, plus inside Dubai Mall’s new shoe superstore

1 TOBY MEADOWS FOUNDER OF FASHION CONSULTANCY THREE’S COMPANY AND WOMENSWEAR LABEL BELLE & BUNTY

“Cherchbi’s Squires Printed Medium Holdall. The bag has been developed by Cherchbi in collaboration with textile designer Tamasyn Gambell, who has also designed print for labels including Louis Vuitton and Yves Saint Laurent. The bag is the perfect overnight travel bag. It’s made to the finest quality and handcrafted in the UK with Cherchbi’s patented Herdwyck No.10 wool tweed. Stylish, robust and simply a must-have for any gentleman traveller.” Dh3,790, Cherchbi, www.cherchbi.co.uk

2 MARIAM ABBAS

VISUAL ARTIST AND ILLUSTRATOR

“Isabel Marant sneakers. They’re trendy, they look great and it’s just the right weather for them.” Dh1,895, Isabel Marant, www.matchesfashion.com

3 ZAYAN GHANDOUR

CO-OWNER AND CREATIVE DIRECTOR OF S*UCE

“Mary Katrantzou’s printed jacket. Her prints have captivated us every single season since we first laid eyes on those perfume bottles in 2009. And this season she has taken it that step further with the most breathtaking, softest leather jacket possible. The print on this leather jacket is so well printed you just can’t believe it’s leather. It is an A/W 2012 must-have and absolutely a timeless piece.” Dh26,250, Mary Katrantzou, S*uce

4 VIKA GAZINSKAYA WOMENSWEAR DESIGNER

“A pair of Stella McCartney shoes. Simply for the fact that they are not made using leather.” Approximately Dh3,500, Stella McCartney

5 SARAH BAADARANI

WOMENS EVENING WEAR DESIGNER

“Marchesa brocade clutch. This is a timeless staple piece for any women’s wardrobe, it can glam up any outfit. The work and detailing on this is beautifully crafted. I love the modern rock closure.” Approximately Dh12,000, Symphony, Dubai Mall