BRAND CONCEPT
As a world traveler, Arandes’s inspiration comes from many destinations however the Natalia Arandes Atelier designs primarily reflect the founder’s main influences –Mediterranean chic heritage from her Ibiza summer holidays as well as sophisticated Middle Eastern influences which she has been exposed to through living in Dubai. Arandes has sourced exquisite fabrics and prints to cre
ate ultra-feminine pieces for the fashion-conscious. Her designs are chic and elegant and they evoke the timeless, bohemian and sophisticated vibe from the 60’s and 70’s. Some of her sources of inspiration include Brigitte Bardot, the French Riviera and all the vintage James Bond movies. Atelier wants to “bring back the glamour of the 1960’s and 70’s”. Arandes is clear about her mission and says:
“At Natalia Arandes Atelier, we understand that each woman is unique and we assist our clients in choosing the right shape and fabric for their bespoke pieces. Each piece of swimwear is handcrafted with care and attention to detail –we use only the finest fabrics and our tailors are trained to the highest standards. Everything is produced in Dubai in our in-house tailoring studio. We deliver orders in less than a week and make sure that they are exactly what our clients’ want by making as many alterations as needed. 100% satisfaction is guaranteed and our clients always come back for more unique, bespoke swimwear. We deliver an exclusive, luxurious and sophisticated service which allows woman to specify the shape, size and style of their swimwear. We understand what exclusivity means so each fabric we source is limited to 30 pieces; we keep constantly sourcing new fabrics and even designing our own fabric prints. Our mission is to bring back craftsmanship to the world of swimwear.”
DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
Dubai-based Natalia Arandes is Spanish fashion designer who, in 2014, introduced a new concept to the fashion industry… bespoke swimwear! This is the ultimate couture experience for woman seeking unique swimwear which fits perfectly. Arandes was formerly a fashion industry business developer -she has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from The University of Barcelona as well as a Masters in ‘Fashion Marketing and Trend Research’ from the Istituto Europeo di Design. Having noticed the lack of flexible sizes in the swimwear industry, Arandes undertook extensive research in order to learn more about the world of patterns, designs and sewing techniques. By doing so she followed a lifelong dream. Soon afterwards her first design became a reality: Natalia Arandes Atelier was born and her eponymous label was established in 2014. Her first bespoke, hand-crafted beachwear collection was showcased at FFWD and featured swimwear, kaftans and turbans arranged in two lines: ‘’Bohemian Dreams’’ and ‘’Golden Sophistication’’. Her work also featured in the resident pop-up store at the MADE event in April 2015. –This was part of the launch for the Dubai Design District (D3) –the new community for designers in Dubai. The launch of her new collection was extremely successful and featured in many publications –such as Harper’s Bazaar, Sand & Smoke, and others. In 2016, Arandes introduced a new line of clothing featuring haute boho-chic dresses, shorts, tops and a diffusion beachwear line -these were showcased in Dubai at Market Outside the Box / MOTB.
