DUBAI: On Tuesday night, British brand Alexander McQueen hosted a grand soiree adjacent to Dubai’s Burj Khalifa to toast the launch of its Spring 2021 collection. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @arabnews.lifestyle Dubai fashion influencers and It-girls were invited to take in the brand’s new collection while listening to tunes by DJ and influencer Parvane Barrett, who was spinning behind the decks. The UAE announced a record high in COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, with 3,243 new coronavirus cases and six deaths. However, certain events are permitted with safety measures in place. At the event was Iraqi it-girl Rania Fawaz, who showed up wearing a beige knit dress and black leather purse by Alexander McQueen. UAE blogger Nadya Hassan was also in attendance, wearing a head-to-toe outfit from the British fashion label in the form of a black minidress, pointed-toe pumps and a leather, monochromatic bag. Hassan took to her Instagram Stories to document the evening, sharing a glimpse of the brand’s new collection of leather handbags, clutches and jewelry as well as a spectacular Alexander McQueen projection that lit up the world’s tallest building. She was joined at the event by Dubai-based Iraqi style blogger Deema Al-Asadi and Saudi influencer Hala Abdallah.