Splash, one of the largest fashion retailers in the Middle East and part of UAE conglomerate Landmark Group, last week hosted a fashion show taking inspiration from the past and revisiting the realm of Kings and Queens.

Swishing gowns, bow ties, and ornate jewellery was the flavor of the evening as UAE's finest walked into an arena set with chandeliers and opulent candles in Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai for 'The AW’12 Splash' show.

The posh, contemporary evening saw 65 international models sashay down the catwalk showcasing a minimalistic mix of culture and trends.

A contrast to the SS'12 Splash fashion extravaganza, where close to 16,000 guests were entertained, Splash Fashion Royale was an intimate affair with only 3000 guests including consumers, students and opinion makers.  

Showcasing a mélange of traditional and contemporary the opulent 'runway' feast fit for royalty was divided into 4 catwalks with just 2 rows on each side giving every guest an opportunity to enjoy the show in close-quarters to the ramp.

"Each season the Splash Fashion Shows are uniquely themed keeping in sync with the latest International cat-walk trends and this season Splash’s AW'12 collection is inspired by the majestic figures of our world and a setting that included seasonal imagery," remarked Raza Beig, the CEO of Splash & Iconic.

"This season, we also got into an intimate, very exclusive environment where all fashion enthusiasts were treated as VIPs and got to witness the collection up close and personal," he added.-TradeArabia News Service