With the approaching Dubai World Cup, the richest horse race in the world and the most glamorous event on the city's sports on the March 31, 2007, Burjuman in Dubai is hosting a 10-day millinery exhibition, the biggest of its kind in the region.
A spectacular collection of exquisite couture hats, headpieces and accessories will be showcased at the mall, from March 20-30, 2007, providing an opportunity for the race-goers to find the perfect accessory to match their race day outfit.
Six milliners and world-class accessory designer Serena Lindeman, Marilena Romeo, Louise MacDonald, Sabine Pedder, Julie Mitcheson and Karen Hamilton along with Louise Harrison will be displaying their latest collections of fabulous headwear and exquisite scarves.
Renowned Australian milliner Serena Lindeman, whose speciality is in making fine millinery suitable for race wear, weddings and other formal occasions, is a key participant in this exhibition.
Serena designs a wide range of head wear using the finest materials available to suit a variety of tastes. Her creations are quite favourite among celebrity race-goers.
Louise McDonald designs hats for film and television production houses. She has a big list of celebrity customer including Minnie Driver, Tom Cruise, Jerry Hall, William Hurt, Helena Bonham Carter and Vanessa Redgrave.
Dubai based Karen Hamilton specializes in creating ladies hats for both the Melbourne Racing Carnival and the Dubai World Cup. She has joined a locally-based UK fashion designer to produce bridal headpieces for society weddings in Dubai.