Rock Goddess inspiration

As a global company, travel plays such an important role at DVF, especially when it comes to our inspiration. So we’re introducing Just Back...where we take you to where we’ve been and give you some tips in case you might be going.

First up…Marrakech. Where Talitha Getty was photographed on the rooftops, where YSL had the most magical home, and where DVF definitely drew inspiration for the Rock Goddess Spring 2009 collection. Can you say Kaftan?

With its exotic souks, medieval Medina, and vibrant belly dancers, Marrakech is a traveler’s dream destination. The city is both mysterious and enchanting, not to mention jam packed with beautiful textiles, glasses, beddings, and leather goods to stock up on.

Go: In the Fall, Winter or Spring to avoid the Summer heat.

Stay: The La Sultana Hotel. Composed of five connecting riads you feel worlds away from the bustle of the city while at the same time being smack in the middle of town.

Eat: Dinner at La Tanjia for authentic Moroccan tagines, a beautiful lantern drenched ambience, and belly dancers. 14 Derb J’did - Hay Essalam (00 212 24 38 38 36)

Do: Take a cooking class! La Maison Arabe offers cooking classes where you can learn to make a traditional Moroccan tagines (lamb or chicken depending on the day) and salads.

Shop: While the souks are wonderful for bargaining, you can do a one stop shop right at the local department store Ets Bouchaib, which is more like a massive treasure trove! Beautiful printed bedspreads, curtains, furniture carpets. Everything Moroccan you could ever want is here. Unlike the markets the prices are set but are still a bargain. Our pick, the washable silk cotton bedspreads in colorful animal prints, reminiscent of or favorite DVF vintage prints.

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