Gerard Uferas, Valentino Haute Couture, Paris 1999

As part of global initiative to honor French elegance and culture, Sofitel Hotels around the world are hosting the itinerant “Fashion Stills” photo show. The luxury hotel pairs up with the renowned Parisian Polka Gallery to unveil an inspiring range of fashion photographs of French Haute Couture masters.

Derek Hudson, Kate Moss. Paris, 1998

The exhibition was created at Sofitel Le Faubourg in Paris and reveals the stars of fashion photography including works by Derek Hudson, Françoise Huguier, Jean-Marie Périer and Gérard Uféras. They capture rare and immortalized moments on and off the runway to unveil the highly intimate and private world behind Haute Couture masters such as Dior, Chanel, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Yves St Laurent.

Gerard Uferas, Chanel Haute Couture, Paris, 2003

In 2010 the exhibition traveled throughout Europe and North America. This year it embarks on a journey through Africa, the Middle East, and Australia.

The only French luxury hotel brand with a presence on five continents and 130 addresses in around 40 countries, Sofitel offers contemporary and luxurious surroundings for today’s busy travelers. Situated in major cities such as Paris, London, New York, Beijing, or Dubai or found in a far-off country landscape such as Morocco, Egypt, Fiji Islands or Thailand, wherever one uncovers Sofitel they will experience genuine class and superb experience of the French “art de vivre.”

Gerard Uferas, Givenchy Haute Couture, Paris, 2002

Fashion Still at Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach through May 20th

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