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Backstage portraits from Dries Van Noten’s AW26 men’s show
This season, Julian Klausner was inspired by the ‘friendly clothes that high school grads take to university
Christian Louboutin Men has officially entered its Jaden Smith era
In case you somehow missed the news, Christian Louboutin Men is now being run by none other than Jaden Smith.…
Fashion history 101: The many faces of the Fred Perry polo
The Fred Perry polo is a longstanding wardrobe essential and iconic on its own. However, for those of us who…
Opinion: We should gatekeep Arab beauty secrets from creators who feed into overconsumption
TikTok beauty creators are infamously good at persuading their followers to purchase a lot of products, so much so, that…
Inside Iman Eldeeb’s mission to build Arab representation on the runway
In the muted light of a casting room, where first impressions speak louder than words, Iman Eldeeb watches a young…
Should TikTok’s bukhoor boom make Middle Easterners feel uncomfortable?
One of the more endearing parts of Arab culture, in my humble opinion, is tabkheer. To think that at all…
Sudan, football, and the long memory of return
Sudan has always been part of African football history, even if that history is often forgotten. The country was one…
Craft & Code to take over Abu Dhabi with Off-White and CJ Hendry’s Flower Market
Abu Dhabi Retail is putting on a cultural weekend that brings together fashion, design, and art. Off-White will unveil a…
Artists for Aid: Reflecting on a night of remembering
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Thinking of kickstarting your musical career? The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 covers all the bases
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Riyadh Music Week signals a new era for regional music
Every year, it seems that a new art festival or creative initiative emerges in the region. More remarkable, however, is…
How Zouj spins on Raï and presses it in his own language
Raï drifted in slowly, like heat rising off the deserts of western Algeria. Long before it became a global dance…
Why the Ithra Art Prize is reframing what winning looks like
The artistic circle in the region is paying close attention to Saudi Arabia this week, thanks to this year’s iteration…
Quoz Arts Fest returns to Alserkal Avenue for its 14th edition
If you’re one for exploring the city’s creative circle, you’re bound to be a regular at Dubai’s Alserkal Avenue. An…
Ithra’s latest exhibition turns Saudi domestic life into contemporary storytelling
If you think of your childhood home in the Gulf, and the first thing that comes to mind is the…
Hanging by a Wire: Behind the thrilling Pakistani documentary that opened Sundance 2026
In August of 2023, the lush Himalayan foothills of Northern Pakistan became a haunting spectacle across global media. For 13…
Censorship in cinema and its impact on filmmakers in Iran
Evin Prison, Tehran. It has long been a hub for human rights abuse, earning the nickname ‘Evin University’ for the…
Annemarie Jacir reflects on Palestine 36, Wajib, and Mohammad Bakri’s legacy ahead of Reel Palestine appearance
In many ways, tracing the career of Annemarie Jacir is akin to tracing the history of contemporary Palestinian cinema itself.…
Anthony Hamboussi’s Cairo Dream is a visual study in self-reclamation
In Cairo Dream, photographer Anthony Hamboussi offers more than a portrait of a city, he constructs a deeply personal journey…
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Tod’s resurrects its cult loafer for Spring/Summer 2026, with a few twists
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Wael Shawky on directing Art Basel Doha, and rethinking the art fair model
Art Basel was founded in 1970 and is known as one of–if not the–leading art fair for contemporary and Modern art globally, with chapters in…
We insist! Saad Khan in conversation with Mona Chalabi
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