The W Doha & Residences presents W revealed: A Mona Al Ansari Collection

Press release

Published November 20th, 2012 - 06:12 GMT

Al Bawaba

In keeping with W Doha's commitment to supporting emerging talent across design, fashion and music, W Doha, the first lifestyle hotel in Qatar yesterday presented, W Revealed: Mona Al Ansari collection, during an hour long fashion show held in the beautiful setting of the Lusail Marina in Qatar’s capital, Doha.

Mona Al Ansari is fast becoming one of the country's most exciting fashion talents, having won the second edition of the W Doha and VCUQ Fashion Award earlier this year. With the support of Tajmeel, Qatar’s International Beauty Academy, who were on hand to do hair and makeup, the collection that was inspired by the W Doha and comprised of trendy colours and a lot of unusual shapes was a huge success. The line, which consisted of 24 unique pieces, was debuted during an evening presentation in front of a selection of Doha’s fashionistas and notable members from the local design and fashion industries.

In describing her new collection, designer Al Ansari commented, “Today’s modelled designs reflect the modern face of Qatar, and are inspired by the W Doha, one of the most vibrant symbols of this forward thinking Qatari attitude. I was delighted to be able to present my collection in front of such a important selection of Qatari residences and look forward to a close on going partnership with W Doha”.

Al Ansari, also stated: “I feel honoured to have won the W Doha and VCUQ Fashion Award and consider this as both a privilege and a responsibility to keep representing the best of Qatar”.

W Doha Hotel & Residences General Manager Safak Guvenc added: “Our very latest W happening event “W Revealed” continued our collaboration with Mona Al Ansari and we were enormously happy to see her succeed again. This is the second time the W Doha has worked with Mona, and we are pleased to announce that she will be travelling to the W Istanbul to showcase her collection further. Fashion is one of our 'passion points' and a theme that continuously enables us to support the best of up and coming fashion talents, such as Mona."

Background Information

W Doha Hotel & Residences

W Doha is a leading-edge, contemporary lifestyle experience with a complete service offering, including 260 guest rooms including 42 suites, and 138 W branded Residences. To experience W’s approach to B&F (Beverage and Food), W Doha features three stylish bars for guests to mix and mingle including the signature W Living Room experience; Wahm, a modern poolside lounge, and Crystal Lounge, a sleek, fashionable spot where guests can sip cool cocktails and groove to the latest world beats. In addition, W Doha boasts three signature restaurants offering French gourmet gastronomy at La Maison du Caviar and modern fusion cuisine at Spice Market and Market by Jean-Georges, both concepts created by three-star Michelin Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten. W Doha’s latest luxury outlet is chic hideaway W Cafe, an eclectic coffeehouse serving up W's newest slice of serenity with delectable desserts and mouth-watering cup cakes. W Doha offers the signature Bliss Spa, New York’s hottest spa to unwind, Alexandre Zouari hair salon from Paris to bring the signature Parisian flair and glamour to Doha and Teuscher Chocolates of Switzerland from Zurich, all introduced in the Middle East for the first time. W Doha is conveniently located in the West Bay of Doha on the Qatar peninsula, providing easy access to Doha’s world-class shopping destinations, pristine beaches and water sports facilities, first-class greens of Doha Golf Club, and scenic Corniche waterfront district.