DIDI alumni, Dalal Jaber, explores using seashells as a sustainable biomaterial
Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI)’s May 2023 graduate exhibition explores the many disciplines of design, from…
5 GCC sneakerheads discuss what drives their collections
Sneaker collecting has become a global phenomenon, with enthusiasts all over the world seeking out rare and exclusive…
Ramadan Reflections: Re-making Your Kaftan and Lessons for Beyond the Month
The sounds of my grandmother’s favorite Egyptian black and whites and her light laughter every time she passed…
A Conversation with Yousef Al-Refai, Entrepreneur & Co-Founder of OUTWEST Retail
Yousef Al Refaei is the co-founder of OUTWEST, a Kuwait-based online retail store for lifestyle products, streetwear, and…
Fatma M. Al-Mulla
Fatma M. Al-Mulla originally wanted to go into graphic design, but her love of type and illustration instead…
PUMA RS-0: Rebooting the 80s
PUMA unveiled its newly-launched Running range, in Berlin, Germany, which included the RS-0 collection, also highlighting four exciting…
Noor Mubarak Al-Sabah, More Than Meets the Eye
Born to an American mother, world-renowned Art Collector Sheikha Paula Al-Sabah, and the youngest of six children, Noor…
Exploring Muslim Influencers Around The World: Mademoiselle Meme
Meme (mee-mee), whose real name is Marwa Biltagi is the founder and EIC of Mademoiselle Meme, a fashion and…
Mall of Qatar Welcomes Visitors for Soft Opening
Mall of Qatar, a brand new shopping concept with innovative shopping, top-notch recreation and remarkable leisure options, officially…
FFWD Dubai SS17 Day 2 – Editor’s Picks: Tair
Contemporary to the core, Tair's spring/summer '17 presentation gave a monochrome palette and gentle asymmetric finish to the…
FFWD Dubai SS17 Day 2 – Editor’s Picks: Zaid Farouki
In a display of overtly orientalist pieces drawing from a selection of Middle Eastern stereotyped influences, Zaid Farouki…
FFWD Dubai SS17 Day 1 – Editor’s Picks: House of Nomad for Men
One of my favorite regional designers creates contemporary wear for fearless men and their spring/summer '17 collection was…