EDITOR'S PICK

Ziyad Buainain: Shifting the Lens on Luxury Fashion

For Saudi designer Ziyad Buainain, fashion is a tightrope, suspended between opposites—delicacy and structure, control and emotion. His eponymous label, crafted from deadstock and recycled materials, resists excess in favour of meaning. Now based in London, he crafts garments guided by emotion, curiosity, and form. Growing up between Tokyo, Milan, and New York gave Buainain […]

Emaan Zishan: Inspiring the Future of South Asian Representation

Emaan Zishan’s debut on the Prada Spring/Summer 2026 runway earlier this year was impossible to ignore—it’s not every day that a Pakistani face is scouted by leading casting director, Ashley Brokaw. As the 21-year-old went on to walk for Dior, Dries Van Noten, Alaïa, and Chanel, and even opened for Jean Paul Gaultier, it became […]

Hind Matar: Translating the Rhythm of Cities Into Visuals

For Hind Matar, creative work is the ultimate act of synthesis. The Bahraini stylist and creative consultant moves between Paris, London, New York, and Bahrain, crafting visuals that balance structure with spontaneity, restraint with abandon. Her eye gravitates towards the raw and the refined—cheeky textures, surprising colour, and a cinematic kind of beauty.  “As a […]