Giambattista Valli dazzles Barcelona during the Bridal Night

BARCELONA, Spain, April 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The most exclusive fashion show of the Barcelona Bridal Fashion Week charmed over 450 guests last night who enjoyed a unique show in the historic building of the Llotja de Mar. The Maison Giambattista Valli exclusively celebrated the runway debut of its bridal collection during the Bridal Night, the gala evening of the event organized by Fira de Barcelona with the support of the Catalan Ministry of Business and Labor.

In an extraordinary show, Giambattista Valli’s 30 creations shone with their own light. It was a culmination of silhouettes, representing a comprehensive exhibition of Mr. Valli’s concept of contemporary bridal dressing, inviting his audience to witness the manifestation of his vision, translated into a presentation that embodies the essence of individuality, sharing a dream and a celebration and love.

The fashion show featured ten dresses from the third “Love Collection,” ten iconic silhouettes from the first and second “Love Collections” and ten Haute Couture creations, inspiring the magnificence and the savoir-faire of the Ateliers, stepping away from classic wedding rituals and focusing on the significance of the emotions of the “moment” and the joys of celebrations. Infused with the Maison’s idyllic aesthetic and excellence, Valli’s dresses stood out with a contemporary edge, whether through clean lines, unforgettable volumes or unexpected details inspired by the personalities of an imaginary new group – Mr. Valli’s friends. This blend of classic and modern appeals to many brides worldwide looking for a unique wedding gown, in pure Valli style and tied to their own personal storytelling.

The prestigious designer was delighted after the show and said that, “I chose Barcelona and Bridal Fashion Week for the debut of my Love Collection 3 because it is an event that attracts a diverse audience of fashion enthusiasts, designers, buyers and media from all over the world, and provides me with maximum global visibility and opportunities for success.” He added, “In addition, Barcelona’s romantic and cosmopolitan atmosphere matches perfectly with the theme of my collection, which celebrates love and romance.”

The Barcelona Bridal Night had a luxurious audience and front row, including it-girl, model and international fashion icon Olivia Palermo, model and countess Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck, stylist and designer Pelayo Diaz, actress Hiba Abouk, actress and model Blanca Romero, model Marco Llorente, and TV hostess and actress Marta Torné, among other personalities.

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President Al-Mashat offers his condolences on death of Dr. Abdul Karim Al-Shara’i


His Excellency Field Marshal Mahdi Al-Mashat, Chairman of the Supreme Political Council, sent a telegram of condolences and on the death of Dr. Abdul Karim Muhammad Al-Shar’i after a life full of giving in serving the nation in the health field.

In the telegram that he sent to the deceased’s children, Akram, Ashraf, Amjad, Ahmed, and Yahya, President Al-Mashat praised the deceased’s virtues and his contribut to the medical field in the various facilities in which he worked, most recently as deputy director of the Republican Hospital… noting that the deceased was one of the first dentists in Yemen and prominent in this field.

He expressed his sincere condolences and sympathy to the children of the deceased and all his legitimate family regarding this affliction… asking Allah Almighty to cover him with mercy and forgiveness, to dwell him in spacious gardens, and to inspire his family and loved ones with patience and solace.

“We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return”.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Main street paving project in Ibb


The local council in Al-Udayn district in Ibb governorate received the first batch of support provided by the Central Emergency Development Interventions Unit of the Ministry of Finance to support the concrete paving project for the main street.

The first batch included 10,000 bags of cement to support the paving project for the main street in the center of Al-Udayn District, one kilometer long, 200 meters long, and six meters wide.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Massive marches in Raymah entitled ‘Our battle continues’


Raymah governorate witnessed massive public marches; in solidarity and support for the Palestinian people, under the slogan ‘Our battle continues until Gaza wins.’

During the march, the participants chanted slogans of support and advocacy for the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza.

They indicated that their exit came in response to the call of the leader of the revolution.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Massive marches in Dhamar entitled ‘Our battle continues’


Dhamar governorate witnessed massive public marches; in solidarity and support for the Palestinian people, under the slogan ‘Our battle continues until Gaza wins.’

During the march, the participants chanted slogans of support and advocacy for the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza.

They stressed Yemeni position in support of the Palestinian people.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Massive marches in Mahwit entitled ‘Our battle continues’


Mahwit governorate witnessed massive public marches; in solidarity and support for the Palestinian people, under the slogan ‘Our battle continues until Gaza wins.’

During the march, the participants chanted slogans of support and advocacy for the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza.

They stressed Yemeni position in support of the Palestinian people.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Massive marches in Ibb entitled ‘Our battle continues’


Ibb governorate witnessed massive public marches; in solidarity and support for the Palestinian people, under the slogan ‘Our battle continues until Gaza wins.’

During the march, the participants chanted slogans of support and advocacy for the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza.

They indicated that their exit came in response to the call of the leader of the revolution.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Training workshop for summer courses in Dhamar


The Women’s Authority in Dhamar governorate organized a training workshop for women’s cadres charged with managing and coordinating the activities of the summer courses for the year 1445 AH.

The workshop aimed to provide cultural coordinators, activists, and teachers with the skills to implement summer activities in the educational and cultural aspects.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Massive marches in Amran entitled ‘Our battle continues’


Amran governorate witnessed massive public marches; in solidarity and support for the Palestinian people, under the slogan ‘Our battle continues until Gaza wins.’

During the march, the participants chanted slogans of support and advocacy for the Palestinian people and resistance in Gaza.

They indicated that their exit came in response to the call of the leader of the revolution.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Civil Defense calls for caution and following safety instructions as result of weather changes in neighboring countries


The Civil Defense Authority called on citizens to be careful and follow safety instructions, to expect heavy rain in Yemen, in the coming days.

In a statement, a copy of which was received by Saba, the authority appealed to the official authorities to prepare to face any damage that may result from the rains, which the Meteorological Center expects to fall as a result of Yemen’s impact on climate changes that have occurred in neighboring countries.

It called on official and private authorities that possess equipment that contributes to rescue and evacuation operations, to cooperate with civil defense teams in the event of any damage.

The Civil Defense Authority renewed its call on citizens to avoid crossing or being present in torrential corridors, estuaries, valleys, and near dams and water barriers, in order to ensure their safety. Wishing everyone safety.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Coffee cultivation experience in Saada


Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation reviewed the experience of coffee cultivation in the Al-Talh area of Sahar District in Saada Governorate.

During the visit, the Deputy Minister of Agriculture praised this positive experience and initiative by coffee farmers in the region.

Source: Yemen News Agency

Large crowds in 21 squares in Hodeida in solidarity with Palestinian people


The people of Hodeida Governorate gathered Friday afternoon in major mass marches, in continuation of Yemen’s solidarity stance in support of the Palestinian people, under the slogan “Our battle continues until Gaza wins.”

The participants in 21 squares in the governorate center and all directorates of the governorate raised the Yemeni and Palestinian flags, and stressed readiness to implement the options of the revolutionary leadership and the Supreme Political Council to support the Palestinian people, and to participate in the battle to confront the American-Zionist threats.

During the marches presented by the Deputy Prime Minister for Services and Development, Dr. Hussein Maqbouli, the Governor of the Governorate, Muhammad Qahim, and members of the House of Representatives and the Shura Council, the participants renewed their condemnation of the continued failure of the leaders of the Arab and Islamic regimes towards the massacres and war crimes against the Palestinian people by the Zionist entity.

Th
ey called on the peoples of the Arab and Islamic nation to adopt escalatory positions to liberate themselves from the state of blind dependence on the puppet regimes that implement the agenda of America and Israel.

In the presence of the First Undersecretary of the Governorate Ahmed Al-Bishri, the Head of the Tax Authority Abdul-Jabbar Ahmed and the governor’s agents, they stressed that the Yemeni people will not retreat from their position regardless of the threats and will remain at the forefront of the ranks of the free people of the nation to support the Palestinian people.

Source: Yemen News Agency