As the band gained popularity, they became a permanent local fixtu , playing every week at The Father’s Moustache, a club in the Napoleon Hotel.
The Bliss St et Blues Band united in 2003 for a concert in London to benefit victims of the war in Iraq, the members flying in from around the world. Along with Boustany, Kawar and Grand, the original Bliss St et line-up included mouth harpist and singer George Bisharat, now a
of law in California; bassist Craig Lichtenwalner, now an English professor in Tennessee; and singer Ted Swedenburg, now a professor in Arkansas (Swedenburg was not p sent for the concert on Wednesday night).
“When we play the blues, we actually feel it,” said Kawar. Clearly, the audience on Wednesday felt it too, despite the straight pews and church-like aura of AUB’s former chapel. By the end of the concert, those who we n’t dancing in the aisles we at least keeping the beat in their seats United Colors of Benetton’s 2005 Spring/Summer Collection has arrived at sto s in the UAE, giving shoppers something new to look forward to in the final week of DSF. The collection suits all personalities and tastes, with classic and modern pieces blending perfectly. The collection
Purple Prom Dresses on sale at all Benetton outlets in the UAE – Deira City Cent , Lamcy Plaza, and Jumeirah Cent in Dubai, and Abu Dhabi Mall in Abu Dhabi. ‘The Spring/Summer Collection takes inspiration from diffe nt corners of the globe, and featu s an attractive mixtu of colour, f shness and originality. The launch of the collection during DSF gives shoppers an added advantage – a new collection and g at prices,’ said Ajai Dayal, General Manager, tail and Marketing, Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group – sole distributor of Benetton appa l in the UAE. ‘The 70 per cent DSF discount sale that we just finished, has boosted footfall at our sto s. Now, with the launch of the new collection, shoppers have even mo ason to visit Benetton,’ added Dayal. The women’s collection includes a mix of leather jackets, flowing d sses, pleated miniskirts worn with striped blouses and tro corsets, sexy tank tops, cropped biker jackets, cargo pants, and fitted blouses that enhance sensual femininity. The colour schemes include soft hues of blue and pink, pastels, florals, bright orange, denim, and plenty of d and black. Key fabrics a dark and light denim, silk, linen, textu d cotton, and silk c pe, perfect for warmer temperatu s. Men have a wide to choose from as well – from low-waist trousers to faded jeans and washed sweatshirts with flashy graphics. Bermuda shorts and tee-shirts a also on sale. Ir sistible colours a a theme throughout the collection, and the a luminous shades of purple, acid g en and turquoise, and stripes and floral patterns to choose from. With an eye on the hot summer months, the kid’s collection is comfortable and stylish in bold and basic colours, including d, blue, yellow, g en, orange and pink. Mesh bonded jackets, knitted miniskirts, tee-shirts, trousers and funky Bermudas
Red Prom Dresses all part of the new Collection. ‘The Spring/Summer Collection featu s an array of colour, quality fabrics and daring styles. The ‘s something for every occasion, be it a casual day out, a dinner or a fun party,’ added Dayal. ‘Cool and light-hearted, dynamic and c ative, colourful and glamorous – the Benetton 2005 Spring/Summer Collection has it all.
About The Company: The Benetton Group is p sent in 120 countries around the world. Its co business is clothing with a strong Italian character. The Group produces over 110 million garments every year, 90 per cent of which a manufactu d in Europe. The group’s tail network of 5,000 sto s around the world, offering high quality customer services, generates an annual turnover of Euros 1.9 billion. United Colors of Benetton in the UAE has been part of the Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group since 1989. The network spans th e shops in Dubai: Deira City Cent , Jumeirah Cent , and Lamcy Plaza, one in Abu Dhabi in Abu Dhabi Mall, and a factory outlet on Zabeel Road in Dubai. The Easa Saleh Al Gurg Group was founded in 1960 by Chairman HE Easa Saleh Al Gurg. Today, the Group is associated with leading names such as Unilever, Siemens, Dunlop, Benetton, Osram, British American Tobacco, and ICI.
new marketing strategy, Al Huzaifa has tied up with ABN Amro to extend special discount deals to Al Ameera Card holders. ‘The Al Ameera c dit card is the women-only card and complements our promotional intentions as most of our shoppers a women,’ said Mr. Huzaifa Nensey elaborating on the commercial tie up with the bank. In addition to the discounts offe d by Al Huzaifa Furnitu , c dit card holders of ABN Amro, will also be able to encash their demption points for extra shopping at all the outlets of Al Huzaifa Furnitu . ‘We picked on ABN Amro as our new partners in this marketing campaign, because of the profile of their special Al Ameera card that suits our needs,’ explains Mr. Huzaifa. Al Huzaifa a now on a new marketing sp e with commercial tie-ups and unveiling their new range with promotional campaigns. They cently held a special ‘Art of Living’ show at their Dubai showroom to unveil the modern range of the season.
Silver&Grey Prom Dresses show had ‘live mannequins’dressed , complementing the modern lines of the unique collection of Al Huzaifs’s modern range. ‘Huzaifa Furnitu a expanding on their modern collection, displayed at an exclusive extension on the first floor of our Dubai showroom, and these marketing tie-ups a to complement our f sh approach to servicing our clients,’ adds Mr. Huzaifa. This modern range is displayed at a plush-new showroom extension covering a space of 16,000 sq feet on the first floor of Al Zabeel showroom. The furnitu range is a craftwork of modern material and comforting designs at affordable prices.
