FTA PrizeFTA 2022 Finalists Set the Trend – Episode 1/9 Renwa Yassine picks her black blazer and Rym Beydoun her Beatrice cardigan.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-09-12T16:22:43+03:00September 13, 2022|
InterviewYousra, the Last of the Pharaohs Her life, her choices, her natural elegance, her mother, cinema, Youssef Chahine, women, building bridges, fashion: The last icon of the Arab movie industry spends 100 minutes on the phone with Pulse.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-09-12T17:14:34+03:00September 12, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessQuiet Quitting… Beauty? It’s not just jobs people are disconnecting with; it’s makeup and skincare fads, too.By Alexandra Venison|2022-09-09T16:15:32+03:00September 11, 2022|
InterviewEducating the Next Generation of Fashion Designers- Part I Pulse speaks to key people representing the ‘IT’ fashion schools in Dubai, Beirut and Casablanca.By Jessica Bounni|2022-09-09T13:05:12+03:00September 9, 2022|
FashionA Triumphant Skinny Return? Yes, skinny jeans can be chic, and this is how you can rock the trend once more in 2022!By Saif Hidayah|2022-09-08T13:36:03+03:00September 8, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessBecause Hair is the Crown You Never Take Off During the golden age of Beirut, the name of Naïm Abboud quickly became a worldwide reference in terms of talent, refinement, discretion, and know-how. By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-09-12T11:34:00+03:00September 7, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessThe Summer Hair Trends to Embrace in Fall The season’s shifting? Yes, but these hairstyles are here to stay. By Alexandra Venison|2022-09-06T13:49:28+03:00September 6, 2022|
AccessoriesMessika’s Dazzling Ode to Qatar On August 30th, a collection of Qatar Edition jewels were unveiled exclusively at the opening of the Middle East’s largest Messika flagship at Place Vendôme Lusail, in Qatar.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-09-05T13:41:54+03:00September 5, 2022|
FTA PrizeWho Do You Dream of Dressing When You’re Turkish? Our four FTA Prize 2022 finalists in the Guest Country category film themselves answering our questions.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-09-06T13:50:29+03:00September 4, 2022|
FTA PrizeThe Diamonds: Who’s Loyal, Who’s Ingenious, Who’s Persistent and Who’s Stubborn? Our four FTA Prize 2022 finalists in the Jewelry category film themselves answering our questions.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-09-02T12:03:46+03:00September 2, 2022|
NewsWhy they Can’t Stay Away from Beirut, Dammam and Khartoum Our four FTA Prize 2022 finalists in the Ready-to-Wear category film themselves answering our questions.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-09-01T16:15:58+03:00September 1, 2022|
FTA PrizeWho’s Driven, Who’s Brave, Who’s Funny and Who’s the Sweet Girl? Our four FTA Prize 2022 finalists in the Accessories category film themselves answering our questions.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-08-31T12:05:22+03:00August 31, 2022|
AccessoriesBecause Belts are Meant to be Worn Everywhere Wearing a utilitarian item in a way that serves no purpose at all is — once again, iconic. By Saif Hidayah|2022-09-21T12:23:20+03:00September 21, 2022|
AccessoriesMessika’s Dazzling Ode to Qatar On August 30th, a collection of Qatar Edition jewels were unveiled exclusively at the opening of the Middle East’s largest Messika flagship at Place Vendôme Lusail, in Qatar.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-09-05T13:41:54+03:00September 5, 2022|
AccessoriesBecause Adidas Loves Young Arab Designers! On the occasion of the reopening of one of its largest international stores, in the Dubai Mall, Adidas Originals invites local designers to revisit elements of its identity, shoes, decor or packaging. By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-08-19T14:26:37+03:00August 19, 2022|
AccessoriesJad Jreissati X Dr. Martens: A Unique Rebellion The Lebanese student and designer was among the lineup selected by the British footwear brand and Central Saint Martins.By Saif Hidayah|2022-08-16T11:10:02+03:00August 16, 2022|
AccessoriesDouble-Bags, Because One is Never Enough It’s not just about pairing two random bags, rather it’s about coordinating different variations of bag with one another.By Saif Hidayah|2022-07-11T16:00:08+03:00July 10, 2022|
Accessories“Diane Kordas Jewelry is sincerely grateful to be part of FTA’s brilliant initiative” The jewelry brand will donate 30% of the proceeds of a limited edition collection of iconic evil eye woven bracelets to FTA.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-06-09T13:49:21+03:00June 9, 2022|
AccessoriesPickloz, Rooted in Upcycling Each piece created by a father and his two children is handmade and is an homage to Tunisian craft.By Saif Hidayah|2022-02-07T11:20:40+02:00January 20, 2022|
AccessoriesWhen Gemstones Are Worn Close to the Body Here are six Arab jewelry brands we’re bookmarking on Instagram.By Jessica Bounni|2022-01-21T13:30:41+02:00January 12, 2022|
AccessoriesLet Positivity Shine Through the Power of Crystals Discover the then most precious gemstones for a better 2022!By Jessica Bounni|2022-01-11T09:38:14+02:00January 3, 2022|
AccessoriesTalel Paris: Boldness, Ethics and Inclusivity Moroccan designer Leila Roukni talks to Pulse about her accessories brand.By Nour Hakim|2022-01-10T23:40:25+02:00November 24, 2021|
AccessoriesThe Five Bags You Should Invest In The rise of the resale market has changed the way we look at “it” bags.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:23+02:00October 20, 2021|
AccessoriesFTA Prize Finalists Dream Big for Cannes Three of the FTA Prize 2021 finalists in the accessories category sketched bags for one of the most anticipated events of the year.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00July 15, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessQuiet Quitting… Beauty? It’s not just jobs people are disconnecting with; it’s makeup and skincare fads, too.By Alexandra Venison|2022-09-09T16:15:32+03:00September 11, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessBecause Hair is the Crown You Never Take Off During the golden age of Beirut, the name of Naïm Abboud quickly became a worldwide reference in terms of talent, refinement, discretion, and know-how. By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-09-12T11:34:00+03:00September 7, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessThe Summer Hair Trends to Embrace in Fall The season’s shifting? Yes, but these hairstyles are here to stay. By Alexandra Venison|2022-09-06T13:49:28+03:00September 6, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessFive Unexpected Ways to Relax in the Arab World To celebrate World Relaxation Day, which falls on August 15, we share some unique ways to unwind and re-connect with your mind, body and soul. By Alexandra Venison|2022-08-15T20:07:38+03:00August 15, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessLove Them or Hate Them, Thin Brows Are Back The trademark beauty trend of the 90’s is coming back once again. Are you looking to embrace it?By Saif Hidayah|2022-08-03T11:42:10+03:00August 3, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessThe Sweetest Ways to Embrace World Chocolate Day It’s time to put that candy bar down and get a little more adventurous. By Alexandra Venison|2022-07-12T15:45:18+03:00July 12, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessSummer Beauty: Where to Shop Now in the GCC There is nothing better than taking a few hours and exploring a beauty hall in your favourite department store.By Alexandra Venison|2022-07-01T13:51:45+03:00July 3, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessAvoid Bridezilla Moments with Our Pro Pre-Wedding Fitness Tips! Lina Antar guides you toward greater wellness by looking at all aspects of your health, body, mind, and spirit.By Jessica Bounni|2022-06-29T10:37:20+03:00June 29, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessLet’s Break Down Grooming for the Modern Groom Gentlemen, it’s time to look your best for your big day.By Alexandra Venison|2022-06-27T17:41:24+03:00June 28, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessHow to Wow Everybody on Your Wedding Day Soft and romantic? That’s one option for your big day, but what about the rest? By Alexandra Venison|2022-06-03T12:31:03+03:00June 3, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessWhat do Bizerte, Batroun and Jumeirah Have in Common? Pulse shows you where to tan in style in the MENA Region.By Saif Hidayah|2022-05-30T13:28:26+03:00May 30, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessAugustinus Bader: Try it Once, You’ll Scream for More! “The anguish of the noise from the pump dispenser, signaling that the bottle will soon be empty, is real,” says Charles Rosier to Pulse.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-05-24T10:47:37+03:00May 26, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessWhy Global Beauty Brands are Investing Big in the Middle East Sisley has laid roots in the region, launching its first, and globally largest, spa in the GCC located in W Doha and one year later, is enjoying great success.By Alexandra Venison|2022-05-13T12:55:25+03:00May 13, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessThis is How your Beauty Treatments Will Last All Vacation Facials, lashes, hair, makeup, SPF: four experts share their tips.By Alexandra Venison|2022-05-04T12:54:06+03:00May 4, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessRamadan and the Power of Scent Three women share their relationship with fragrance and what’s on their wish list for Eid.By Alexandra Venison|2022-04-27T11:25:43+03:00April 27, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessWorking Out During the Holy Month While there is no one-size fits all approach when it comes to working out during Ramadan, the most important thing is that you listen to your body. By Saif Hidayah|2022-04-11T14:11:39+03:00April 11, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessLet’s Get Back to Nature! Ramadan offers the perfect time to reflect on your beauty routine with natural treatments and products. By Alexandra Venison|2022-04-04T12:57:00+03:00April 4, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessKaren Wazen, from Cavalli to Guerlain The Lebanese digital entrepreneur becomes the French beauty house’s first regional ambassador.By Alexandra Venison|2022-03-23T15:39:26+02:00March 24, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessWhen Beauty Meets Art In celebration of Art Dubai, three makeup artists share looks inspired by regional talents they admire. By Alexandra Venison|2022-03-22T13:23:18+02:00March 22, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessA Silent Revolution: The Rise of Bro-Tox More men than ever before are flocking to their doctor’s offices for non-invasive cosmetic procedures.By Saif Hidayah|2022-03-04T12:29:31+02:00March 4, 2022|
Beauty & Wellness“Han Makeup”: Say it How it (Really) Is! Meet Hessa Alajaji, the Saudi makeup artist behind the region’s most exciting new make up line.By Saif Hidayah|2022-02-18T18:24:10+02:00February 20, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessBeauty Looks to Fall in Love With Get ready for romance with makeup primed for Valentine’s Day and beyond.By Alexandra Venison|2022-02-11T16:31:19+02:00February 13, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessA new year, a new approach to food Outlining the food trends we expect to see more of in 2022.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-11T09:43:28+02:00January 9, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessSweat your worries away Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon: We have scouted the region for some fitness centers that we know would be the perfect fit for you,By Nour Hakim|2022-01-11T09:45:17+02:00January 6, 2022|
Beauty & Wellness“Enclothed Cognition” Can Save Us! It’s a new year and it’s time to use fashion as a tool to calm the mind, and enhance your wellbeing.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-11T09:57:09+02:00January 5, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessHealthy Body, Healthy Mind Sweat away your worries with yoga and Pilates in Dubai, Beirut or Casablanca.By Nour Hakim|2022-01-11T09:48:34+02:00January 4, 2022|
Beauty & Wellness“I wanted to break the boundaries of a male-dominated industry“ Hairstylist Deena Alawaid is set to shake up the region’s hair with the launch of her own salon in the heart of Dubai.By Alexandra Venison|2022-01-11T10:14:24+02:00January 2, 2022|
Beauty & WellnessLet’s Wash Our Hands In Style! Five trendy, fun and creative ideas to stay clean and clear.By Nour Hakim|2022-01-10T23:40:23+02:00October 15, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessA 3-Step Guide to CBD Beauty Products Beauty website Glow Destination specialises in cannabidiol (CBD) beauty products. Its founder, Emirati Jassim Al Nowais, give us the lowdown on why CBD products are a gamechanger.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:21+02:00September 15, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessGuyliner and Manscara: The Eyes are the Reflection of the Soul It’s good to remember that nothing is new about men’s makeup: it is a cultural tradition.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00July 21, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessLess UV Rays and More Tanning? Yes, indeed! In the past few years, things have changed, and Middle Eastern women are now ready for sunless tanning.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00July 14, 2021|
Beauty & Wellness“There’s a little ‘witchy’ in all of us!” The Lebanese-Australian Yasmin Sewell talks about Vyrao, her fragrance based on feel-good energies, and available in five different scents.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-01-10T23:40:17+02:00June 30, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessJazmin Saraï Creates Scents Inspired by Moments Dana El Masri’s perfume brand offers a sense of Arabic culture rarely smelled beforeBy Tracy Lynn Chemaly|2022-01-10T23:40:16+02:00June 19, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessThe Pandemic’s Impact on Mental Health Five Arab creatives reveal how COVID-19 affected their livesBy FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:15+02:00May 29, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessFrom Beauty Guru to Beauty Boss With many influencers looking to launch their own brands, here’s a look at how social media has helped them turn their passion into their purposeBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:15+02:00May 22, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessWill Gisou Come to the Rest of the Arab World? Negin Misralehi explains the benefits and reveals the strategy of her haircare brandBy Marwan Naaman|2022-01-10T23:40:15+02:00May 20, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessElie Saab’s Haute Couture Inspires a New L’Oréal Makeup Collection The French cosmetics company teams up with the Lebanese fashion designer to launch a beauty lineBy Marwan Naaman|2022-01-10T23:40:14+02:00May 8, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessCodex and Dr. Azra’s Ramadan Treat Henna artist Dr. Azra Khamissa introduces a new collaboration with California’s CodexBy FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:14+02:00May 6, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessYou Should Never Wear: Nude Lipstick “The wrong shade of nude lipstick can make you look tired and washed out,” says Dubai makeup artist Vimi JoshiBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:13+02:00April 29, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessClean Beauty Makes Inroads Across the Arab World Environmentally friendly beauty products are becoming more popular in the MENA regionBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:12+02:00April 13, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessPotion Kitchen: Natural Skincare from Southern Lebanon Rafa Hojeij harnesses the bounties of the Mediterranean country to create her sustainable productsBy Marwan Naaman|2022-01-10T23:40:11+02:00March 18, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessHarnessing the Healing Benefits of CBD Western medical and wellness industries have endorsed CBD. Will the MENA region follow suit?By Anum Bashir|2022-01-10T23:40:11+02:00March 4, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessDr. Barbara Sturm Joins Forces with FTA The renowned skincare specialist launches a limited edition skincare set in collaboration with FTABy FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:10+02:00March 2, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessLebanon’s Savvy Element Blends Wellness with Sustainability Launched by Batoul Hakim, the home care and personal care line is one step ahead of the gameBy Marwan Naaman|2022-01-10T23:40:10+02:00February 27, 2021|
Beauty & WellnessShiffa Embraces Clean Beauty The brand’s Emirati founder, Dr. Lamees Hamdan, explains why balance is key when it comes to skincareBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:10+02:00February 16, 2021|
BusinessThe New Digital Realities for the Fashion Industry Pulse speaks to George Yashin, Co-founder and CEO of ZERO10, an AR fashion platform providing innovative solutions for brands entering the digital world.By Jessica Bounni|2022-09-23T11:05:01+03:00September 22, 2022|
BusinessFor the MENA Fashion Industry, Sustainability is not a Luxury “We believe in the importance of acting now, for the future to exist,” says Tania Nawbar to Pulse.By Philippe Hage Boutros|2022-08-17T16:13:14+03:00August 18, 2022|
BusinessKhitan: Cultural Resistance in Gaza This project can be best described as a hub and a brand that attempts to shape the future of fashion through the expression of Palestinian heritage.By Saif Hidayah|2022-08-10T17:10:48+03:00August 10, 2022|
BusinessTwo Years After the Beirut Blast, the Lebanese Fashion Industry is Still Moving Forward Many designers, manufacturers and distributors that were hit hard both by the crisis and the blast have managed to cope with the damage.By Philippe Hage Boutros|2022-08-05T12:37:43+03:00August 5, 2022|
BusinessHow the Arab Fashion Industry Can Become Truly Conscious and Fair Rouba G. is the first Arab fashion designer to use the blockchain to power transparency.By Jessica Bounni|2022-07-13T15:59:02+03:00July 17, 2022|
BusinessDestination Weddings: The Call of the Metaverse Do you dream of celebrating your union in a place where no one has ever set foot ?By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-06-19T14:35:33+03:00June 19, 2022|
BusinessThe Cost of Wedding Dresses Across the MENA Region Bought or rented for the night, the wedding dress remains the highlight of the ceremony and the party.By Philippe Hage Boutros|2022-06-22T17:13:00+03:00June 5, 2022|
BusinessThe Middle East Beachwear Market’s Own Logic In this part of the world, the way people, and women in particular, choose their beachwear depends a lot on the culture and the laws of the country they live in.By Philippe Hage Boutros|2022-05-27T22:25:51+03:00May 16, 2022|
BusinessWhat do 5,6 million “Arabic speakers” have in common? In the MENA region, hair transplants, rhinoplasty and liposuction are the top three most requested procedures.By Philippe Hage Boutros|2022-04-29T16:41:47+03:00May 1, 2022|
BusinessLuxury Retail in MENA Airports: Is the Best Yet to Come? Unlike the T&T industry, the luxury retail sector did more than OK in 2021, especially in the GCC.By Philippe Hage Boutros|2022-04-08T12:34:50+03:00April 8, 2022|
BusinessSAWA X THAT Concept, Helping Arab Talents Salama Khalfan and Ghizlan Guenez talk women’s empowerment and supporting Arab entrepreneurs and businesses.By Alexandra Venison|2022-03-17T11:54:19+02:00March 15, 2022|
BusinessFantastic Wearables and How to Tame Them The global wearable technology market is expected to reach USD 118.16 billion by 2028.By Philippe Hage Boutros|2022-03-10T13:33:24+02:00March 10, 2022|
BusinessWhat promises do DAOs hold for the MENA fashion industry? The features that Decentralized Autonomous Organizations offer could literally “reshape fashion”.By Philippe Hage Boutros|2022-02-23T15:06:10+02:00February 23, 2022|
Business“Lucid Algorithms”: Fashion of the Future Welcome to Rami Kadi’s SS22 Couture collection.By Nour Hakim|2022-01-21T13:13:16+02:00January 17, 2022|
BusinessThe Metaverse, a Promising Playground for Fashion and Luxury It’s not surprising that more and more brands are preparing to go down this virtual rabbit hole.By Philippe Hage Boutros|2022-01-21T13:31:15+02:00January 13, 2022|
BusinessThe Fashion Industry Has Already Recovered From the Pandemic According to the latest State of Fashion report published by McKinsey, global fashion sales should “reach 96% to 101% of 2019 levels in 2021 and 103% to 108% in 2022”.By Philippe Hage Boutros|2022-01-21T13:36:04+02:00December 22, 2021|
BusinessUAE: How the New Weekend Will Impact Businesses “An adaptation process will probably take some time, but will lead to a positive outcome,” say experts.By Philippe Hage Boutros|2022-01-10T23:40:26+02:00December 10, 2021|
CultureEducating the Next Generation of Fashion Designers- Part II Pulse speaks to key people representing the ‘IT’ fashion schools in Dubai, Beirut and Casablanca.By Jessica Bounni|2022-09-23T16:46:08+03:00September 25, 2022|
CultureMirror, Mirror on the Wall, which is the Fairest Country of Them All? Whatever the legitimacy of the criticism, beauty pageants remain a great way to showcase a nation’s heritage and culture.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-09-12T11:39:23+03:00August 17, 2022|
CultureA Getaway to Jordan With Tania Georges The Jordanian fashion designer takes us to her favorite places in her country.By Jessica Bounni|2022-08-12T17:27:09+03:00August 14, 2022|
CultureFabric as Language at The V&A’s Africa Fashion Exhibition The richness of African fashion is celebrated till April 2023 through the largest exhibition ever devoted to the topic in the UK. By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-07-13T14:13:31+03:00July 15, 2022|
CultureAlice in Arab Wonderland(s) On the occasion of Alice in Wonderland Day, Pulse flew Alice to three Arab countries, and styled her with the help of some of our favorite MENA designers.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-07-06T12:19:18+03:00July 4, 2022|
CultureLadies: This is What You Need to Know Before Getting Married Former brides share the tips they wish they had received before their big dayBy Alexandra Venison|2022-06-15T12:15:35+03:00June 15, 2022|
CultureShine Bright Like a Diamond in Morocco, Lebanon, Italy or Spain Pulse has chosen to take you to some of the most exclusive wedding destinations of recent seasons.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-06-12T16:14:50+03:00June 12, 2022|
CultureLondon, Baby: Places to Be and Places to See Let’s take a tour of London with Saudi fashion designer Ziyad Buainain as our guide.By Saif Hidayah|2022-05-31T13:37:20+03:00May 31, 2022|
CultureOn the Beach, but Never Without my Book! Here are Pulse’s essential summer reads from some of today’s most interesting Arab authors.By Jessica Bounni|2022-05-27T15:19:29+03:00May 27, 2022|
CultureFrom surf culture to “surf couture” Monogrammed surfboards set the scene for spring/summer collections regularly inspired by this thrilling subculture,By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-05-24T11:32:04+03:00May 24, 2022|
CultureNo Hot Summer Without Pulse’s Playlists We asked three “IT” DJs to curate ten of their favorite tracks to cover all your plans this summer.By Jessica Bounni|2022-05-20T15:05:55+03:00May 20, 2022|
CultureGucci X Raphaëlle Macaron, La Vie En Green The Lebanese illustrator collaborated with the Italian House on two campaigns, including one in China.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-05-18T13:03:05+03:00May 18, 2022|
CultureLina Ghotmeh, Architecture for the Living On the occasion of World Day of Creativity and Innovation, the inspirational Lebanese architect, adopted by Hermès for a special project, talks to Pulse.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-04-21T18:10:47+03:00April 21, 2022|
CultureThree Tables, Three Themes, One Perfect Iftar An acclaimed table designer, Léa Sfeir confides to Pulse her process and sources, her highlights of the season and her ideal menu for Ramadan and Easter. By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-04-19T15:39:46+03:00April 19, 2022|
CultureThe “Dancing” Creations of Rabih Kayrouz at the San Francisco Ballet "It's really the movement that inspires me," says the Lebanese designer to Pulse.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-03-28T11:02:00+03:00March 28, 2022|
CultureSweet Comic Valentine It is said that it was the poet William Chaucer who, in the 14th century, gave Cupid's bow and quiver to Valentine, a saint from the two hundred-somethings…By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-02-14T12:47:34+02:00February 14, 2022|
CultureMinnie Mouse, Queen of Hearts Pulse took the iconic Disney mascot on a styling trip across Qatar, Jordan and Lebanon.By Saif Hidayah|2022-02-11T16:46:02+02:00February 11, 2022|
CultureHow Ballet Brings Cultures Together Olga Balakleets, Founder and Artistic Director of the Ballet Icons Gala, talks to Pulse. By Alexandra Venison|2022-02-04T13:13:39+02:00February 6, 2022|
CultureThis Year, It Is All About Number 6 Can numbers be the key to your destiny? The practice of numerology suggests so.By Alexandra Venison|2022-01-17T15:34:45+02:00January 10, 2022|
CultureHealth, Joy, Love, Success, Resilience! Fashion Trust Arabia asked some of our creative community to share their hopes for 2022. By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-17T15:42:00+02:00December 31, 2021|
CultureLebanon, the Fame and the Glory A dive into “Lebanese Fashion History”, the Instagram account that celebrates Lebanon’s golden years through fashion and beauty.By Nour Hakim|2022-01-10T23:40:26+02:00December 9, 2021|
CultureThe Perpetual Reinvention of Dana Hourani The Dubai-based Lebanese artist talks to Pulse about music, fashion, and much more.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:26+02:00December 8, 2021|
CultureAbloh Around the Clock in Doha An exhibition, a talk and a DJ set : 24 hours with Virgil Abloh in Doha, a Qatar Creates initiative.By admin|2022-01-10T23:40:25+02:00November 17, 2021|
CultureThe House of Gaga All eyes are on what Lady Gaga is going to be wearing for the Ridley Scott film’s red carpet premieres in the next few weeks.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:25+02:00November 15, 2021|
CultureDior’s Dreams in Doha: Happiness and Beauty "Christian Dior Designer of Dreams", more than an exhibition, a great moment and already a landmark.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:25+02:00November 12, 2021|
CultureThe birth of stars On set with photographer and artist Hassan Hajjaj and the 6 winning fashion designers of the 2021 FTA Prize.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:24+02:00November 10, 2021|
CultureThis Bubbly Je Ne Sais Quoi of Paris In the Heart of Doha Opening a Galeries Lafayette in Nice, Berlin, Jakarta, Beijing, Dubai and Istanbul made sense. Opening Galeries Lafayette in Doha, Qatar, was more of an … indication.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:23+02:00October 27, 2021|
CultureSquid Game… But Make It Fashion! Netflix’s most watched show definitely needs a relooking. Let’s take a moment to re-style the players using items from MENA-based designers for each of the 6 games that took place.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:23+02:00October 26, 2021|
CultureWhen Arab GenZ Set the Trends on TikTok Five fashion-focused TikTok users based in the MENA région answer Pulse’s questions.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:23+02:00October 19, 2021|
CultureIslam, a Source of Modernity at Cartier Discovering the happy and unforeseen influence of Muslim aesthetics on the French jewelry Maison.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-27T09:17:30+02:00October 18, 2021|
CultureWhen Sex And The City Comes to the MENA Move over New York, 3 Arab designers envision what Sarah Jessica Parker would wear on the hit show in Morocco, Qatar and Egypt.By Dana Nassour Khairallah|2022-01-10T23:40:21+02:00September 19, 2021|
Culture“Bonne Arrivée!” to Tunisia in France Five Tunisian Fashion Designers Open their Trunks at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs in ParisBy Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:21+02:00September 6, 2021|
CultureOn the Afghan Silk Road, With Zarif Zolaykha Sherzad helped in rebuilding Afghan culture with an NGO, School of Hope, and a fashion brand, Zarif Design.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:21+02:00September 1, 2021|
CultureWhat is the Significance of Emirati Women’s Day? Five Emirati women from the fashion and beauty industry weigh in on why this year’s Emirati Women’s Day is extra special.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:20+02:00August 27, 2021|
CultureA Female Perspective in Arabic Shows – Finally! AlRawabi School for Girls, a drama-packed young adult series just released on Netflix, and is a first in the region.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:20+02:00August 18, 2021|
CultureWhat it’s Like Being an Arab Creative Today Pulse celebrates the contributions of eight Arab creatives from across the MENA region who serve as catalysts for hope.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:20+02:00August 12, 2021|
CultureInspired by Women, Motivated by Fashion Egyptian painter Amina Salem draws inspiration from Western and Arab designers alike, and from fashion trends more generally.By Nourhan Tewfik|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00August 2, 2021|
CultureRock n’ Roll and Fashion: Biological Twins It is no surprise that the tandem finds itself at its loudest in the midst of political crises and social changes.By Rabih Salloum|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00July 30, 2021|
CultureKeep Dana Boulos and Joy Asfar on Your Radar! "TALK" and "The Forward Minds" are two podcasts led by two Arab women, all about sustainability and the creative industry.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00July 25, 2021|
CultureArab Fashion Students: How to Settle the Hurdles Five students from the MENA region share their experiences.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00July 19, 2021|
Culture“Gossip Girl”: Let’s Pick the Arab Cast The iconic series made its reboot comeback last week: Vote for its MENA casting with FTA Pulse.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00July 18, 2021|
CultureWhen Arab Divas Almost Hold Our Hands “Divas, from Umm Kulthum to Dalida” is an ambitious exhibition, showcasing the main features of the Arab musical scene throughout the 20th century. By Josephine Hobeika|2022-01-10T23:40:17+02:00June 27, 2021|
CultureIn such a chaotic world, let’s try yoga… with style A small chitchat with Hanane Lazaar, about yoga and fashion in the MENA region.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:17+02:00June 21, 2021|
CultureStop, and listen to the fashion shows! On the occasion of Fête de la Musique, celebrated in over 1,000 cities in the world, Pulse asked two of the most hyped Arab DJs, Cosmicat and Caline Chidiac, to create the soundtrack of one of their favorite Arab designer’s show. For your ears only...By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:16+02:00June 21, 2021|
CultureAtlalfromgalbi Goes to the Root of Culture Lilia-Yasmin’s fashion label Atlalfromgalbi is an ode to Arab cultureBy Tracy Lynn Chemaly|2022-01-10T23:40:16+02:00June 17, 2021|
CultureThe Emergence of Fashion Schools in the Middle East A degree in fashion design had been virtually unheard of in the MENA region. But over the last decade, the region has witnessed the arrival of new institutionsBy Rayane Abou Jaoude|2022-01-10T23:40:16+02:00June 15, 2021|
CultureThe Post-Pandemic Playbook for Fashion Schools What fashion educators learned when schooling had to adapt to distance teachingBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:16+02:00June 8, 2021|
CultureThe State of On-Screen Fashion While it is easy to recognize a Gucci bag or Nike trainers on our TV and movie screens, brands from the MENA region may not be as obvious to spotBy Tracy Lynn Chemaly|2022-01-10T23:40:15+02:00June 1, 2021|
CultureUdjat: A Poetic Expression of Egypt Louis Barthélemy’s fashion label presents clothes with motifs and embroideries created by marginalized communities from the Arab worldBy Whitney Robinson|2022-01-10T23:40:14+02:00May 8, 2021|
CultureNew Kaftans Inspired by Huguette Caland Eight Qatar-based designers create fashion items based upon the Lebanese artist’s oeuvre By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:13+02:00April 27, 2021|
CultureReflecting on Ramadan Capsule Collections The Prada Ramadan campaign shows that international fashion is starting to see the MENA region as more than just a money-spinnerBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:12+02:00April 17, 2021|
CultureQatar’s Creative Future One year since the announcement of M7, Qatar’s creative start-ups hub, Doha emerges as a destination for arts, culture and design, and continues to move aheadBy FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:10+02:00March 2, 2021|
CultureArab Teens Carve an Identity FTA speaks to teens in the MENA region about their sartorial inspirationsBy Rayane Abou Jaoude|2022-01-10T23:40:09+02:00February 8, 2021|
CultureArabian Fashion in Digital History The Zay Initiative preserves Arab culture through dress and adornmentBy Tracy Lynn Chemaly|2022-01-10T23:40:08+02:00February 4, 2021|
EditorialWhen FTA Met Adonis in Baalbeck In this one of a kind “FTA Meets”, Fashion Trust Arabia pulled off an exclusive shoot of the famed Lebanese band in in one of the Arab world’s most prestigious beacons of cultural resistance.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-07-06T17:56:17+03:00July 6, 2022|
EditorialIn the Wake of Hubert Hubert Fattal was found stabbed to death in his house four days ago. His perfumes were made as one unfolds a dream from a page written in a personal notebookBy Fifi Abou Dib|2022-03-09T17:28:18+02:00March 9, 2022|
EditorialPulse’s 21 Arab Powerhouses of 2021 21 categories, 21 names: Discover who stood out among creatives from the MENA region last year.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-01-28T13:33:14+02:00January 28, 2022|
Editorial365 Days with Pure Arab Talent(s) It's been a year to the day since Pulse's launch, and we are happy, and proud, to say "mission accomplished". And this is why…By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-01-28T17:01:58+02:00January 27, 2022|
FashionHow Richard Quinn Turned Grief into Art The British designer dedicated his SS23 collection to her Majesty the Queen, who “touched him among so many others with her grace and kindness.”By Saif Hidayah|2022-09-23T16:05:23+03:00September 23, 2022|
FashionAre Arab Men Ready to Live the Chalamet Experience? In a post-pandemic world, men have indeed embraced fashion in all its glory once more — daring to dream while attempting to challenge societal norms.By Fifi Abou Dib and Saif Hidayah|2022-09-15T15:23:55+03:00September 15, 2022|
FashionA Triumphant Skinny Return? Yes, skinny jeans can be chic, and this is how you can rock the trend once more in 2022!By Saif Hidayah|2022-09-08T13:36:03+03:00September 8, 2022|
FashionWelcome to Barbiecore World! With the emergence of the Y2K trend, Barbie is taking the reins as this year’s ultimate muse: it’s an ode to all things hot pink.By Saif Hidayah|2022-08-26T11:41:36+03:00August 26, 2022|
FashionPleating and the Dancing Garment, from Fortuny to Miyake Pleating is a technique that dates back to Pharaonic Egypt, where it was, because of the complexity of its maintenance, reserved for the elite.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-08-24T19:13:28+03:00August 25, 2022|
FashionTwelve Drops of Reemami’s Olive Oil Reemami, known for her signature architectural, experimental cuts and hand illustrated prints, stepped out of her comfort zone this season.By Saif Hidayah|2022-08-22T18:14:43+03:00August 23, 2022|
FashionBuy Happiness, Buy Vintage! These are three of the region’s best vintage stores to help you on your thrifting journey.By Jessica Bounni|2022-08-22T13:22:04+03:00August 22, 2022|
FashionWeaving and Moving: The Ultimate Combination of Craftmanship and Art Some say time is the ultimate luxury. The Lebanese brand Thread of Time proves it with their incredible weaving and embroideryBy Fifi Abou Dib|2022-08-19T16:19:06+03:00August 21, 2022|
FashionSaudi in NYC … and Beyond The Saudi Fashion Commission unveiled its first international showcase with its 100-designer cohort hand-picked from 1,500 artists.By Saif Hidayah|2022-08-12T11:45:59+03:00August 12, 2022|
FashionTarek Moukaddem, Unapologetically Himself From fashion photography to fashion design, the Lebanese creative sold out his first collection within 48 hours of the launch.By Nour Hakim|2022-08-10T17:06:29+03:00August 11, 2022|
FashionHow Fashion Can Restructure a Destroyed Self The collection presented by Alexandra Choucair shows more than ever that clothing is a means of expression and perhaps also an instrument of healing.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-08-08T14:06:48+03:00August 8, 2022|
FashionIn Egypt, “Mother of the World”, There’s Glamour without Glory… So Far The two Egyptian finalists of the 2022 FTA Prize talk to Pulse about the contemporary fashion design scene in their country.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-08-01T11:38:23+03:00August 1, 2022|
FashionLebanon and Syria: Two Sides of the Same Coin Pulse spoke to the Lebanese and Syrian finalists of this year’s FTA Prize about the fashion scene in both countries. By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-07-29T12:54:45+03:00July 29, 2022|
FashionKuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia: Thriving and Making Waves Pulse spoke to FTA Prize 2022 finalists, Kuwaiti Amna Elsalem, Qatari Yasmin Mansour and Saudi Lurline about the future of fashion in each of their respective countries. By Saif Hidayah|2022-07-27T13:35:39+03:00July 27, 2022|
FashionSudan, a Nation with “Great Resources and Potential” The fashion industry in this stunning Northeast African country is rooted in history, yet pioneering.By Saif Hidayah|2022-07-22T11:02:44+03:00July 24, 2022|
FashionIn the Maghreb, it’s Culture, Not Only Couture! With five Moroccan FTA Prize finalists, one Algerian and one Tunisian, the Maghreb once again shows how essential it remains to fashion in the Arab world. By Chama Tahiri|2022-07-20T10:28:08+03:00July 20, 2022|
FashionYemen, the “Fruitful Arabia” "My country needs acknowledgement and resources in order for the creators to thrive," says FTA finalist Kazna Asker.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-07-20T10:19:48+03:00July 19, 2022|
FashionWhy Demna, much like Balenciaga, is a Visionary What ties both legacies together beautifully is the fact that although different, the Georgian designer continues to draw inspiration from the Spanish maestro.By Saif Hidayah|2022-07-13T13:54:14+03:00July 14, 2022|
FashionThe Valli Woman is Here to Stay The FW 22/23 collection marks the Italian designer’s triumphant return to Paris’ couture runway.By Saif Hidayah|2022-07-11T11:23:14+03:00July 11, 2022|
FashionThe Majestic Twilight Zone of Elie Saab For the FW 22/23 couture collection, the sultry silhouettes were accompanied by a young modern man, a first for the Lebanese Maison.By Saif Hidayah|2022-07-08T17:19:09+03:00July 8, 2022|
FashionWelcome to Zuhair Murad’s Captivating Cosmos! The FW 22/23 collection of the Lebanese couturier narrated ten different tales, with celestial creatures.By Saif Hidayah|2022-07-08T14:10:34+03:00July 8, 2022|
FashionA Love Letter to Earth from Georges and Jad Hobeika The Parisian couture show, co-directed by the father and the son, was a nod to a new beginning for the Lebanese Maison.By Saif Hidayah|2022-07-07T14:43:46+03:00July 7, 2022|
FashionBecause a Rabih Kayrouz Woman Buys Couture for her Everyday Life From ready-to-wear pieces to larger than life haute couture garments, the Lebanese couturier always remains faithful to his style.By Saif Hidayah|2022-07-07T14:17:30+03:00July 7, 2022|
FashionA Chloé bag by Sarah’s Bag The newly coined term, ‘fair luxury’ seems to clearly reflect the ethos of both the French and the Lebanese brands.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-07-06T10:23:26+03:00July 5, 2022|
CollaborationA Glimpse of Lebanon for Dolce&Gabbana Lebanese designers Sayar&Garibeh will contribute to the development of D&G’s “Casa” lineBy Fifi Abou Dib|2022-07-01T12:27:33+03:00July 1, 2022|
FashionZeid Hijazi, the Fashion of Resistance FTA 2020 Prize winner’s collection revolve around a group of Palestinian women trying to televise the truth about their lived experiences under occupation.By Saif Hidayah|2022-06-29T16:31:53+03:00June 30, 2022|
FashionExplore the Future of Bridal The exclusive FTA Pulse editorial, shot by Harakat in Paris, perfectly captures Maison Takarah’s vision for the modern bride. By Saif Hidayah|2022-06-23T14:44:53+03:00June 27, 2022|
FashionGaleries Lafayette Doha: Three Years of Excellence, and Magic Three years after its opening, GLD has become "one of the most popular fashion destinations in Qatar."By FTA Editorial Team|2022-06-23T11:54:56+03:00June 26, 2022|
FashionDressing Adorable Flower Girls and Page Boys for the Happy Day All of the major fashion houses in the MENA region adapt when it comes to creating dresses for flower girls in the spirit of the bride’s dress.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-06-22T11:45:58+03:00June 22, 2022|
FashionEmbrace Minimalism On Your Big Day! Minimal looks can be as magical as a sequined, all sparkly one, we guarantee you will still shine if you keep it simple! By Jessica Bounni|2022-06-20T14:57:28+03:00June 20, 2022|
FashionIn Morocco, It’s All About the Caftan As the weight of traditions and protocol has been getting lighter since the 80s, how has Moroccan bridal fashion evolved? By Chama Tahiri|2022-06-17T10:40:19+03:00June 17, 2022|
FashionHow the Dress Code During Katb Al-Ktab has Evolved Women are now embracing what works for them, as opposed to what is expected of them.By Saif Hidayah|2022-06-14T14:36:13+03:00June 14, 2022|
FashionWhat if your Wedding Dress is Inspired by the Chinese Astrology? Pulse spoke to Yasmine Shuhaiber Ghazal, who uses the Chinese divination tool of Bazi to coach her clients on the different elemental balances in their chart. By Jessica Bounni|2022-06-13T12:22:45+03:00June 13, 2022|
FashionHow to be the Best-Dressed Guest this Wedding Season We created a selection that will have you ready to celebrate in style all night (or day) long, without upstaging the bride, of course…By Saif Hidayah|2022-06-10T14:25:11+03:00June 10, 2022|
FashionOld, New, Borrowed, Blue: The Ultimate Wedding List The dress, the jewelry, the shoes, the car: En route for an incredible (wedding) day!By Nour Hakim|2022-06-08T12:21:28+03:00June 8, 2022|
FashionBridal Fashion: Add a Little Lebanese A sign of the times, most Lebanese fashion designers are now preparing ready-to-wear bridal collections for the 2023 seasonBy Fifi Abou Dib|2022-06-07T14:54:20+03:00June 7, 2022|
FashionSeven Dresses, Seven (Arab) Wonders Pulse picked seven of the most memorable bridal moments from our community of MENA designers.By Saif Hidayah|2022-06-03T13:10:00+03:00June 6, 2022|
FashionAre Colored Wedding Dresses Still a Thing? Throwing conventions out of the window? Pulse asked four Arab designers and here’s what they thought…By Jessica Bounni|2022-06-02T12:37:35+03:00June 2, 2022|
FashionHermès, a Story of Heritage Fifty contemporary bags from the iconic house are placed in dialogue with objects from the Conservatoire des Créations Hermès.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-06-01T14:52:20+03:00June 1, 2022|
FashionWelcome to the Capital of Arab Glamour! Our community of MENA designers and celebrities made their mark among the many eye-catching fashion moments of this year’s edition.By Saif Hidayah|2022-05-30T10:32:42+03:00May 28, 2022|
FashionLess Messing Around, More Glamour! Here are three spring/summer collections from three MENA designers that will have you looking your best at every occasion.By Saif Hidayah|2022-05-25T13:38:54+03:00May 25, 2022|
FashionBe what you Choose to Wear! Today is International Being You Day, and Pulse is encouraging you to make style choices that work for you and speak to you.By Saif Hidayah|2022-05-18T18:02:31+03:00May 22, 2022|
FashionFiras Zedan’s Unnerving and Dramatic Fashion The young Palestinian designer talks to Pulse about “the beauty and the horror that coexist” in his work.By Saif Hidayah|2022-05-18T21:15:21+03:00May 19, 2022|
FashionA Pulse of Lebanese Red Silk on the Eiffel Tower Throughout Air France's new campaign is a dress by Lebanese designer Rabih Kayrouz, "making elegance fly ever higher".By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-05-18T10:20:27+03:00May 17, 2022|
FashionLinen, Our Timeless Summer Savior Here is why you should definitely swoon in one the most breathable fabrics’ direction.By Saif Hidayah|2022-05-13T14:01:19+03:00May 15, 2022|
FashionFour Young and Proud Arab Designers Rocking London Each talent featured in our second FTA Communities’ shoot has a unique story to share and an impeccable vision for the future to come.By Saif Hidayah|2022-05-16T12:47:58+03:00May 14, 2022|
FashionHitting the Beach: The Indulgent List Here is Pulse’s list of must-have goodies to better savor the season.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-05-11T17:12:54+03:00May 12, 2022|
FashionThis Summer, Make an Impeccable Splash! Find three of the very best sustainable and inclusive Arab swimwear brands.By Jessica Bounni|2022-05-10T12:48:33+03:00May 10, 2022|
Fashion5 Shades of (Arab) Shades Get inspired by what the very best local brands have to offer this summer.By Jessica Bounni|2022-05-06T16:48:33+03:00May 8, 2022|
FashionGreat Shades for Bright Days Over time, we see sunglasses take on incredible dimensions to help the famous go incognito.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-05-06T13:54:24+03:00May 6, 2022|
FashionMet Gala: The Audacity of Huge While we wait for tonight's "Oh" moments, here are the most memorable Met Gala outfits from the past few years.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-05-02T13:56:25+03:00May 2, 2022|
FashionAll You Need to Know – Part VII Here are Pulse’s highlights of AprilBy Saif Hidayah|2022-04-29T12:41:25+03:00April 29, 2022|
FashionDOUM: Empowering Women, Fostering Heritage A straw bag from this Moroccan brand is going to be a key player in your wardrobe this year.By Saif Hidayah|2022-04-27T17:26:01+03:00April 28, 2022|
FashionHow to Produce a Successful Ramadan Campaign Modest fashion consultant Yousra Zein shares her tips for ensuring brands and their marketing departments hit the right notes during the holy monthBy Alexandra Venison|2022-04-26T11:57:07+03:00April 26, 2022|
FashionEarn Your Stripes! It came to be that with their fresh, marine, equatorial, gender fluid, spiritual, and above all very flashy flair, stripes are the stars of every summer.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-04-25T12:44:20+03:00April 25, 2022|
FashionSkateboard and Fashion: A Rebellious Influence This sport of self expression, where fashion is in fact an extension, or rather a parallel, of or to oneself, indicates a certain way of life, interests, and values.By Saif Hidayah|2022-04-22T17:11:20+03:00April 24, 2022|
FashionFashion Resolutions: Healthy Habits to Pick Up this Spring Pulse asked three Arab experts about their spring cleaning approach to decluttering.By Jessica Bounni|2022-04-20T13:16:32+03:00April 20, 2022|
FashionY2K is Here to Stay … Or Maybe Not That piece of clothing you’ve held onto for so long? It’s time to bring it back!By Saif Hidayah|2022-04-14T17:22:34+03:00April 17, 2022|
FashionTurkish Fashion: Rebellious, Conscious and Contemporary Following on from Colombia, Turkey will be in the spotlight as Guest Country in the 2022 edition of the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-04-14T16:54:23+03:00April 15, 2022|
FashionHow to be Edgy and Stand Out in a Room Each Minxy glove, which come in different textured fabrics, trending colors and ostrich feathers, is custom fitted to the client’s hand.By Saif Hidayah|2022-04-14T17:26:43+03:00April 14, 2022|
Fashion‘Modest Wear’: A Movement that Says More To many designers and creative directors, Modest wear is the new minimal, it’s an inspiration and a direction that has become the essence of their fashion labels.By Jessica Bounni|2022-04-13T11:25:08+03:00April 13, 2022|
FashionThe Finer Things for the Holy Month The Muslim world, in its immensity, represents an exceptional market that deserves to be met.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-04-12T15:23:52+03:00April 12, 2022|
FashionModest Menswear According to Zaid Farouki This Ramadan, the Palestinian-Jordanian young creative became the only regional menswear designer to create an exclusive capsule collection.By Saif Hidayah|2022-04-06T17:40:30+03:00April 7, 2022|
FashionRabih Kayrouz X Eres: The Grace and Mystery of Chiaroscuro The swimsuits were missing, and working on this collection with Eres was obvious,” says the Lebanese designer to Pulse. By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-04-04T16:38:14+03:00April 5, 2022|
FashionGet Inspired with Our Favorite Hijab ‘It-Girls’ Here are five fashion tips inspired by our favorite Hijab ‘it-girls’ to rock this season.By Jessica Bounni|2022-03-31T20:26:50+03:00April 3, 2022|
FashionHow to Slip into Your Avatar with a Gummi Outfit Latex and vinyl: the world demands a new exploration of this now ennobled materials, literally being taken out of the closet.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-03-30T16:29:16+03:00March 31, 2022|
FashionAll You Need to Know – Part VI Here are Pulse’s highlights of March.By Saif Hidayah|2022-03-30T11:51:45+03:00March 30, 2022|
FashionArab Designers Dazzle on the Oscars 2022 Red Carpet From our Prize 2021 evening-wear winner to some of the most renowned couturiers from the MENA region, here are the best looks by Arab designersBy Dana Nassour Khairallah|2022-03-28T15:36:04+03:00March 28, 2022|
FashionDress Like Your Favorite Egyptian Goddesses! Meet Neith Studios, an Egyptian brand seeking to create versatile and timeless pieces at the intersection of edge and luxury.By Saif Hidayah|2022-03-25T12:11:51+02:00March 25, 2022|
FashionMother’s Day: Our Gifts of Love To get away from mainstream gifts, Pulse is here to help you find the perfect present for your mother.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-03-21T14:01:23+02:00March 21, 2022|
FashionFor the Love of Fruit and Veg Food makes us happy, and its impact on fashion is one worth celebrating, too.By Saif Hidayah|2022-03-18T12:36:17+02:00March 18, 2022|
FashionMeet Nour Hage’s Women in the Metaverse The Lebanese British designer creates digital pieces of art that represented women in leadership and powerful roles.By Nour Hakim|2022-03-17T12:12:43+02:00March 17, 2022|
FashionHow to Impress a Bridget Jones, or Not! Five styles, five men, a thousand fashion inspirations.By Jessica Bounni|2022-03-16T12:39:15+02:00March 16, 2022|
FashionThe Tarbouche, from the Battlefield to the Intimacy of the Smokehouse The little brimless hat’s roots extend further than the Ottoman Empire, since its name, deformed, comes from two Persian words.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-03-14T12:09:48+02:00March 14, 2022|
FashionThe Return of Pink: Sunshine After Shadows To celebrate the color, we’ve compiled a glorious list of all things pink from our community of MENA designers.By Saif Hidayah|2022-03-13T13:59:16+02:00March 13, 2022|
FashionBetween the End of a Pandemic and the Start of a War The short lived celebration in Milan was quickly weighed down in Paris by the anguish that was spreading around the world.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-03-11T13:33:44+02:00March 11, 2022|
FashionThese Shoes are Not Made for Walking When Suzy Menkes starts talking about the work of someone like Dirk Vaessen, public attention follows.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-03-06T12:26:49+02:00March 6, 2022|
FashionA New Level of Leadership in Saudi Meet three of the most dynamic women in the Saudi Arabia fashion scene.By Jessica Bounni|2022-03-03T16:44:41+02:00March 2, 2022|
FashionMeet Jean-Paul Gaultier’s Teddy Bear! Here’s what the French Enfant Terrible of fashion revealed about his iconic cone bra in Dubai.By Jessica Bounni|2022-03-02T15:07:45+02:00March 1, 2022|
FashionAll You Need to Know – Part V Here are Pulse’s highlights of February.By Saif Hidayah|2022-02-28T19:02:27+02:00February 28, 2022|
FashionThe Balaclava: Named After a Tragedy, Finally Reclaimed by Fashion The trend is already here, muted, everywhere and nowhere, and it takes a star to pick it all up and turn it into a phenomenon.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-02-28T18:43:18+02:00February 27, 2022|
FashionA Kingdom’s (Fashion) Heritage Pulse gives you the dress code for the 2022 edition of the world’s most valuable horse race.By Saif Hidayah|2022-02-24T13:27:47+02:00February 24, 2022|
FashionThe Corset, Between Constraint and Liberation Let’s discover three Arab brands that have mastered the art of corset-inspired garments.By Saif Hidayah|2022-02-22T12:13:57+02:00February 22, 2022|
FashionHow Fashion PR is Adjusting to the New Norm PR and communication during and after the pandemic: Lessons from the experts!By Jessica Bounni|2022-02-16T17:45:33+02:00February 17, 2022|
Fashion100% “Made in Turkey” Following 2021’s addition of Columbia as Guest Country for the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize, this year it’s the turn of Turkey. Let’s take a closer look at the Turkish fashion scene!By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-02-16T11:58:19+02:00February 16, 2022|
FashionWhere Fashion Creates Magic Elie Saab in St Barts, Vuitton in Mongolia, D&G in AlUla: welcome to new dimensions!By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-02-10T12:53:35+02:00February 10, 2022|
FashionFeel the Pulse! To celebrate Pulse’s one-year anniversary, FTA and Emergency Room have collaborated on an exclusive collection of hats.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-02-09T17:28:45+02:00February 9, 2022|
FashionWhat’s Next For Photography? With a fashion industry navigating towards NFTs, three fashion photographers from the MENA region answer Pulse’s questions.By Jessica Bounni|2022-02-09T16:59:12+02:00February 9, 2022|
FashionBecause Fashion is Intrinsically Political Four Muslim women share with Pulse their experiences and their thoughts about the ‘double standards’ in fashion after the uproar provoked by Julia Fox’s headscarf in Paris.By Saif Hidayah|2022-02-06T15:40:52+02:00February 4, 2022|
FashionAnother Year with COVID-19: How to Sleep with the Enemy How the pandemic has impacted the fashion industry and changed the way we dress.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-02-02T11:43:51+02:00February 1, 2022|
FashionHow Palestinian Designers Transcend Borders Through Fashion Four Palestinian creatives talk to Pulse about all the obstacles they face wherever they are. By Saif Hidayah|2022-02-02T11:56:37+02:00January 31, 2022|
FashionAll You Need to Know – Part IV Here are Pulse’s highlights of January.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-28T16:17:40+02:00January 30, 2022|
FashionZuhair Murad and the “Jewels of Time” By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-26T22:44:08+02:00January 26, 2022|
FashionElie Saab, on the Spectacular Side of the Mediterranean The Lebanese’s SS22 show in Pairs seemed a dream of a midsummer night.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-27T14:28:03+02:00January 26, 2022|
FashionRabih Kayrouz, Exuding Love and Pride The SS22 couture collection embraced the Maison’s purity.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-26T13:43:53+02:00January 26, 2022|
FashionGeorges Hobeika, Euphoria And Invincibility The Lebanese couturier’s SS22 Haute Couture show yesterday in Paris embraced a new ocean of possibilities.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-25T15:10:01+02:00January 25, 2022|
FashionThe Five Saudi Game Changers You Need to Know These inspirational women share one thing in common: singular taste and style.By Jessica Bounni|2022-01-24T18:35:13+02:00January 24, 2022|
FashionThe “Falamank” Jewel, a Journey Through Time To meet growing demand, Flemish diamond cutters had the idea of removing the breech, in order to cut other stones, smaller and smaller: the “Falamank” was born.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-26T19:05:40+02:00January 23, 2022|
FashionGentlemen, it is Time to Jump in 2022! Three menswear trends we expect to see a lot more of this year.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-21T13:14:40+02:00January 16, 2022|
FashionTo Embroider is To Tell It is the reverie, inseparable from the work, that makes embroidered pieces so vibrant and their character so unique.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-21T13:31:34+02:00January 14, 2022|
FashionWhen Fashion Makes You Eat And Drink in Style Fashion often dips its toes into the world of food and drink.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-21T13:30:47+02:00January 11, 2022|
FashionHow Peri Will You Be in 2022? A periwinkle violet for 2022: Pantone does not define its color of the year at random.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-19T12:11:53+02:00January 7, 2022|
FashionFashion Houses and Iconic Moments Localization strategies adopted by luxury fashion houses to visit the Gulf in 2021.By Jessica Bounni|2022-01-17T15:41:43+02:00December 30, 2021|
FashionAll You Need to Know – Part III Here are Pulse’s highlights of December.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-17T15:47:29+02:00December 29, 2021|
FashionTunis Fashion Week … in Tozeur While this event should be acknowledged for establishing a well needed platform for local designers, focus should be placed on creating a structure that actually helps the talent.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:26+02:00December 12, 2021|
FashionHow About “La Vie En Green”? For a long time, in fashion, green remained a cursed color. Things are changing.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:26+02:00December 7, 2021|
FashionLet’s Dive In Arab Extravagance! Here are 5 Arab fashion brands that are making our hearts throb with love and maximalism.By Minerva|2021-12-06T10:00:00+02:00December 6, 2021|
FashionSara Chraibi: “I don’t believe in the Moroccan touch” The FTA Stand With Creatives laureate thinks that Moroccan luxury holds a sense of demure opulence, at once very flamboyant but also modest and not too revealing.By Chama Tahiri|2022-01-10T23:40:26+02:00December 5, 2021|
FashionMarie Marot, A Flirt With A Shirt Marie Marot’s shirts, dedicated to empower women of all sorts, are produced in Tunisia since decades.By Nour Hakim|2022-01-10T23:43:14+02:00December 1, 2021|
FashionAOI, the World As Their Oyster Introducing ‘An Ocean of Ideas’, the multi-disciplinary design brand of Farah Marafie.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:25+02:00November 29, 2021|
FashionLebanese Fashion: Always A Creative Force Paris, Geneva, London: cities are braced for a whole slew of new Regional Christmas pop ups featuring Lebanese designers.By Tatiana Akl|2022-01-10T23:40:25+02:00November 22, 2021|
FashionAll You Need to Know – part II Here are Pulse’s highlights of the month.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:25+02:00November 21, 2021|
FashionChampioning Sustainable British Designs in the Arab World The British Fashion Council’s Caroline Rush, who was recently in Dubai, tells us about her take on fashion in the Middle EastBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:25+02:00November 19, 2021|
FashionValentino, a talk, a walk, an awakening A talk in Doha with Pierpaolo Piccioli and Naomi Campbell, moderated by Sheikha Al Mayassa, and a stunning exhibition of fifteen unique couture abayas.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:24+02:00November 9, 2021|
FashionA Night To Celebrate… Arab Fashion Arab fashion designers shined on the red carpet in Doha for the annual Fashion Trust Arabia Prize.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:23+02:00November 7, 2021|
FashionBeirut’s Emergency Room In Dubai For its very first live show, which landed during Arab Fashion Week in Dubai, the Lebanese brand put in place a collection called “Neverland”.By Nour Hakim|2022-01-10T23:40:23+02:00November 5, 2021|
FashionPump Up the Volume In a post-pandemic era, the new key word in the fashion industry seems to be “Oversized”.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:23+02:00October 31, 2021|
FashionDubai is Dressing Up (Again) It seems that the Gulf city is back in action, and has definitely moved on from the darkest days of the pandemic.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:23+02:00October 29, 2021|
FashionLet’s Not Forget the Art of Craft Rafah Seoud works on an aesthetic that facilitates the transition between menswear and womenswear.By Nour Hakim|2022-01-10T23:40:23+02:00October 28, 2021|
FashionThe Making of Rami Al Ali As Dubai-based creator Rami Al Ali celebrates the 20th anniversary of the launch of his eponymous label, he looks back at his journey.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:23+02:00October 22, 2021|
FashionAll You Need To Know – Part I Here are Pulse’s highlights of the month.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00October 14, 2021|
FashionArab Designers Dazzle at Fashion Weeks Elie Saab, Rabih Kayrouz, Noon by Noor, Dahlia Razzook and Qasimi grabbed our attention in Paris and London.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00October 13, 2021|
FashionSomething Old, Something New, Something Saved Hasna Kourda, co-founder of “Save Your Wardrobe” believes that her Tunisian roots are what led to her becoming a global sustainable fashion warrior By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00October 12, 2021|
FashionInto the World of FTA Prize Finalists – Part III The FTA 2021 prize hopefuls tell us about the muses who fuel their creative engines By Dana Nassour Khairallah|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00October 11, 2021|
FashionThe Beach Boy from Bahrain How a former banker is swimming into the regional fashion scene.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00September 24, 2021|
FashionWill Arab Men Always Look to a Well-Tailored Suit? Ejjeh 1926, the famed men’s tailor is almost a century old and is looking to expand outward from its hometown of Beirut--- but does the young Arab man still want to wear a suit?By Minerva|2021-09-22T10:00:00+03:00September 22, 2021|
FashionTrending Topic: Tunisia at its best The sustainable and genderless Tunisian brand focuses on trendy and unique style.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:21+02:00September 16, 2021|
FashionFTA Prize Finalists Dream Big for the Met Gala Our 2021 FTA Prize finalists in the jewelry category sketched designs for one of the most anticipated events of the year.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:21+02:00September 14, 2021|
FashionEverybody Loves A Sarouel Harem pants, from traditional clothing to the epitome of haute couture... to fashion faux-pas.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:21+02:00September 12, 2021|
FashionBy Walid, and his “Wearable Art” Sam Smith, Kanye West and Pusha T are among those who have been seen rocking a By Walid piece.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:21+02:00September 9, 2021|
FashionSave the Dates and Fasten Your Seat Belts: Fashion is Back! 5 "real", physical events open the 2021 fashion season.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:21+02:00September 3, 2021|
FashionIf Roses are Red, Is Pink Sweet? The Young Guard of Arab couture has perfectly understood, integrated, and adopted the flashy message of shocking pink.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:20+02:00August 26, 2021|
FashionToiletry Bags: A Fashion Faux Pas? They seem to be everywhere, from hikes to a night out! Here are our favorite Arab toiletry bags and pouches…By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:20+02:00August 25, 2021|
FashionWhen Louis Vuitton gives you a trunk, turn it into a box of marvels For its 200th anniversary, the French Maison gave carte blanche to 200 creative people to revisit its emblematic trunk. The one created by Zad Moultaka, the only Arab artist among the 200, has a great story.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:20+02:00August 16, 2021|
FashionBabouche, Inside-Out Little by little, the slipper, with its exotic flair and reputation for comfort, integrates into the Western cloakroom.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:20+02:00August 11, 2021|
FashionHow to Challenge the Way Fashion Brands are Built Farah Ragheb, founder of the brand Buena Onda, a label that makes only three items every summer, aims to completely disrupt the industry.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:20+02:00August 8, 2021|
FashionAll About Sports… and Fashion It was the first Olympic opening ceremony where both a Saudi man and woman athletes, dressed by The Art of Heritage, held the flag.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00August 1, 2021|
FashionInto the World of Four FTA Prize Finalists – Part II Dreams, inspirations, and the creative musings of our 2021 designer finalistsBy Dana Nassour Khairallah|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00July 29, 2021|
FashionBorn In (and Out) of Exile, from Libya to the World A conversation with Ibrahim Shebani, who literally plowed his way through the fashion world.By Nourhan Tewfik|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00July 16, 2021|
FashionWe Don’t Follow Fashion, Fashion Follows Us! Conflicts, wars, climate, economy, arts, societal debates, everything is mirrored in our closets in one form or another.By Minerva|2021-07-12T10:00:00+03:00July 12, 2021|
FashionGet Dressed, Your First Date of 2021 Is Waiting! Once you get rid of your FODA, what will you wear on your first post-pandemic date?By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:18+02:00July 9, 2021|
FashionDeciphering the Endless Debate around Leather Two international labels founded by Middle Eastern women are promoting the use of plant-based leather. But why aren't there more labels in the MENA region looking into this eco-conscious fabric?By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:18+02:00July 7, 2021|
Fashion“There’s Always this Debate about Design, Fashion and Art…” Beit Collective’s new homeware collection puts forward Lebanese craftsmanship.By Minerva|2021-07-05T10:00:00+03:00July 5, 2021|
FashionKrikor Jabotian Bewitched, Cristobal Balenciaga Resurrected On the occasion of Maison Balenciaga’s first Haute-Couture show in 53 years, FTA-Pulse asked the young Lebanese fashion designer to dive into the universe of the Spanish maestro.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-01-10T23:40:18+02:00July 4, 2021|
FashionQuicken your Pulse With these Five Arab Kaftans! You love your abayas? You will adore these 5 kaftans designed by Arab talents and chosen for you by FTA Pulse! And this is all you need this summer.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:17+02:00July 2, 2021|
FashionUnapologetically Middle Eastern, Finally! A look at the inner workings of fashion styling in the region; how it has evolved and where there is still room for improvement.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:17+02:00June 28, 2021|
FashionWelcome to your First Post-Pandemic Arab Party! This is how the first post-COVID Arab party will and should look like.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:17+02:00June 25, 2021|
FashionThe Ascent of Demi-Couture On the eve of Paris Couture week, we look at how demi-couture may be the answer for emerging regional designersBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:16+02:00June 17, 2021|
FashionEyewear with Arabian Flair The Middle Eastern entrepreneurs throwing shade on the sunglasses marketBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:16+02:00June 15, 2021|
FashionNoukliér Adds Color to the Saudi Landscape Nour Kelani’s latest fashion project is the one she has always dreamed of – a high-quality ready-to-wear label produced in Saudi ArabiaBy Tracy Lynn Chemaly|2022-01-10T23:40:16+02:00June 12, 2021|
FashionFrom Footwear to Handbags Independent accessory brand Neous steps up its covetable shoe offering with bags for summer By Katrina Israel|2022-01-10T23:40:16+02:00June 10, 2021|
FashionBridal Dressing During a Pandemic The marriage of artisanal details with fresh and clean silhouettes seems to be the recipe for wedding dresses during these unprecedented timesBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:16+02:00June 3, 2021|
FashionHeavenly Handbags The Marzook x Nada Debs collection of bags blends celestial inspiration with Levantine craftsmanship By Marwan Naaman|2022-01-10T23:40:15+02:00June 1, 2021|
Fashion10 Palestinian Designers to Watch These young creatives are working against seemingly insurmountable odds to showcase their talent to the worldBy Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:15+02:00May 25, 2021|
FashionEmotions in Fashion Saudi designer Ziyad Buainain tapped into spiritual turmoil to create his debut collection By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:14+02:00May 15, 2021|
FashionA Melting Pot of International Talent Why Dubai became one of the MENA region’s epicenters of creativityBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:14+02:00May 13, 2021|
FashionShoug Fardan’s Sustainable Designs The New York-trained Emirati designer talks about building her namesake brandBy Gail Goldberg|2022-01-10T23:40:14+02:00May 11, 2021|
FashionRemembering Alber Elbaz Alexandra Marshall reflects on the life and legacy of one of contemporary fashion’s most influential designersBy Alexandra Marshall|2022-01-10T23:40:13+02:00April 27, 2021|
FashionOscar Gowns as Imagined by FTA Prize Finalists The four FTA Prize 2021 finalists in the eveningwear category sketch dresses to light up the red carpetBy FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:13+02:00April 24, 2021|
FashionGeorges Hobeika and Changing Oscar Fashion Could we see some out-of-the-box red-carpet dressing at the Oscars? The Lebanese couture designer certainly thinks soBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:49:56+02:00April 24, 2021|
FashionFive Arab Fashion Campaigns to Make You Swoon Take a look at distinctive campaigns from MENA fashion brands that exude creativityBy FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:13+02:00April 20, 2021|
FashionSandra Mansour’s Journey Through the Labyrinth The Lebanese fashion designer unveils a collection that’s both dreamy and hard-hittingBy Marwan Naaman|2022-01-10T23:40:12+02:00April 17, 2021|
FashionContemporary Abayas from FTA Prize 2021 Finalists FTA Prize 2021’s finalists in the ready-to-wear category share their designs for four bespoke abayasBy FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:12+02:00April 15, 2021|
FashionSuper-Fast Fashion’s Arab Moment It’s been a year since PrettyLittleThing entered the Middle Eastern market, and the super-fast fashion brand seems to be lighting up the Arab fashion sceneBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:12+02:00April 15, 2021|
FashionQatar’s Wadha Expands to Become a Lifestyle Brand The womenswear label also offers fragrances and a home collectionBy Marwan Naaman|2022-01-10T23:40:12+02:00April 8, 2021|
FashionJdeed: Streetwear Fashion Inspired by Arab Culture With his new label, Jordanian-Palestinian designer Hanna Bassil celebrates his Middle Eastern heritageBy Marwan Naaman|2022-01-10T23:40:12+02:00April 3, 2021|
FashionThree Leisurewear Brands Created in MENA The pandemic has boosted the popularity of locally produced casual wear in the Arab regionBy Dana Nassour Khairallah|2022-01-10T23:40:12+02:00March 27, 2021|
FashionA Bridal Collection from Oman’s Amal Al Raisi The GCC designer’s bridal line ranges from custom-made gowns to dresses that can be rented just for that special dayBy FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:11+02:00March 23, 2021|
FashionMaternity in Fashion Lebanese designer Stephanie Missirian’s Heartstrings is a maternity wear brand with style and comfort at its coreBy Marwan Naaman|2022-01-10T23:40:11+02:00March 20, 2021|
FashionMaison ARTC Turns Vintage Textiles Into Wearable Art Artsi Ifrach, founder of Moroccan fashion atelier Maison ARTC, brings craft and history to exquisite garments that celebrate old textiles in modern styleBy Tracy Lynn Chemaly|2022-01-10T23:40:11+02:00March 16, 2021|
FashionKuwaiti Brand Marzook Accessorizes for the Future Brand co-founder Shouq Marzook reflects on the pandemic while looking ahead to a better 2021By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:11+02:00March 13, 2021|
FashionReal Fashion in a Virtual World Palestinian label Trashy Clothing unleashes its wild creativity across the InternetBy Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:11+02:00March 11, 2021|
FashionA Contemporary Take on Saudi Heritage Saudi designer Daneh Buahmad’s signature fashion combines comfort and functionality By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:11+02:00March 8, 2021|
FashionLomar + Safia Launches a Capsule Collection Saudi label Lomar has partnered with Princess Safia Hussein Guerras to design high-style abayas for the international woman By Tracy Lynn Chemaly|2022-01-10T23:40:10+02:00March 4, 2021|
FashionThe New Rules of Red Carpet Dressing With awards season starting this weekend, we asked the King of the Red Carpet, Elie Saab, what to expect from eveningwear during a pandemicBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:10+02:00February 27, 2021|
FashionNoor Al Bahrani’s Rose-Inspired Spring A year after launching her eponymous brand, the young Omani designer reflects on challenges and opportunitiesBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:10+02:00February 20, 2021|
FashionThe Cool Cat: London Fashion Week The dynamic fashion event, with its ultra-hip designers, has long been a favorite with Arab consumersBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:10+02:00February 18, 2021|
FashionArak Studio Rebrands to Highlight Its Eco-Friendly Practices The Jordanian menswear label is a fashion pioneer when it comes to technology and sustainabilityBy Marwan Naaman|2022-01-10T23:40:09+02:00February 11, 2021|
FashionA Regal Fashion Label from Jeddah Royaled by Renad Hefni is one Saudi Arabian womenswear label to watchBy FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:08+02:00February 6, 2021|
FashionArab Influencers Delve Into Local Fashion How the “In This Together” spirit of the pandemic made regional fashion influencers more home proudBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:08+02:00January 30, 2021|
FashionWhat Next for the Evening Gown? While eveningwear may have fallen out of favor in Western capitals due to the pandemic, its popularity remains strong in the MENA regionBy Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:08+02:00January 25, 2021|
Inclusivity / DiversitySpreading Body Positivity Among All of Us Meet three Arab creatives who will motivate you to love yourself Photoshop-free!By Jessica Bounni|2022-07-13T13:33:20+03:00July 13, 2022|
Inclusivity / DiversityWhen fashion publications want to, they can ! Dissecting the new Vogue Germany cover: what role do fashion publications play in showcasing the weighty religious symbolism of the hijab?By Hafsa Lodi|2022-01-10T23:40:23+02:00November 1, 2021|
Inclusivity / DiversityThe Amazing Bionic Woman Born with one forearm missing, Rita Esber’s journey to become MENA’s first bionic model is a story of courage and strength. By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:23+02:00October 17, 2021|
Inclusivity / Diversity“Arab Women Should Know that the Sky is Their Limit” Trailblazing sportswoman Yasmin Baker believes talks to Pulse.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00October 10, 2021|
Inclusivity / DiversityA Force in Fashion: Farida Khelfa From gracing magazine covers to making films, this Arab supermodel’s career has been about breaking down barriers.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00October 8, 2021|
Inclusivity / DiversityThe Power of Silver Times have changed, but old age has remained, that terrifying age that fashion has long warded off by employing ever younger models.By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00October 7, 2021|
Inclusivity / DiversityWhy do we need an Islamic Fashion Design Council? As it enters its eighth year, we explore the role of the Islamic Fashion Design Council and how it addresses the needs of the Islamic economy.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00October 6, 2021|
Inclusivity / DiversityWhen Influencers Take the Power to Empower Ascia Al Farah and Amina Esseibi tell Pulse how they have stepped up their game by bringing new insights to their posts.By Nour Hakim|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00October 5, 2021|
Inclusivity / DiversityEnough With the Tyranny of Sizing! It is time to learn how to dress for your body, as opposed to following a number that dictates what you can and cannot wear.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00October 4, 2021|
Inclusivity / DiversityNasal Nuances and Self Acceptance Unsurprisingly, the obsession with the perfect nose dates back to ancient Greece when the sculptor Phidias incorporated the golden ratio, "the divine proportion," into his sculptures. By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00October 3, 2021|
Inclusivity / DiversityHands Off Our Hijabs! #Donottouchmyclothes: a digital campaign for freedom of expression.By Hafsa Lodi|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00September 29, 2021|
Inclusivity / DiversityArab Fashion and Breast Cancer: We Can Do More! A look at how fashion, especially homegrown brands, can be more inclusive for breast cancer survivors.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00September 27, 2021|
InterviewYousra, the Last of the Pharaohs Her life, her choices, her natural elegance, her mother, cinema, Youssef Chahine, women, building bridges, fashion: The last icon of the Arab movie industry spends 100 minutes on the phone with Pulse.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-09-12T17:14:34+03:00September 12, 2022|
InterviewEducating the Next Generation of Fashion Designers- Part I Pulse speaks to key people representing the ‘IT’ fashion schools in Dubai, Beirut and Casablanca.By Jessica Bounni|2022-09-09T13:05:12+03:00September 9, 2022|
InterviewTakieddine X Versace: Baalbeck and Fairuz on Gianni’s Jumpsuit “Being the only person selected from the Middle East to go present my collection to the house of Versace was the biggest breakthrough of my life,” says the Lebanese young designer to Pulse.By Nour Hakim|2022-08-26T17:06:39+03:00August 28, 2022|
InterviewHow Clothes Help Us Convey a Message Fashion as a form of communication: A talk with stylist Bshara AtallahBy Jessica Bounni|2022-08-08T15:41:32+03:00August 9, 2022|
InterviewTwo Years After the Beirut Blast, Zuhair Murad is Back “Home” If Pulse chose to interview the Lebanese designer on this sad anniversary, it is because he has just returned to his rebuilt premisesBy Fifi Abou Dib|2022-08-08T12:35:18+03:00August 4, 2022|
InterviewHafsa Lodi: “I want to delve into more soulful, inner topics of identity and faith” The writer and journalist talks with Pulse about modesty, fashion, the Arab world she lives and works in, and of course, herself.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-04-19T11:43:56+03:00April 18, 2022|
InterviewSandra Mansour: “My advice? Work on digital rather than having a store!” The Lebanese designer talks to Pulse about the obstacles she’s had to face and how she overcame them.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-04-08T10:46:23+03:00April 10, 2022|
InterviewAmir Eid: “I’m very happy that there are a lot of people believing in Cairokee” The frontman of the Egyptian rock band talks to Pulse about his music, his inspirations, his country and much more…By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-04-04T17:11:45+03:00April 6, 2022|
InterviewFrom London to Za’atri: The Journey of Nabil El-Nayal The Syrian-British designer exclusively talks to Pulse about his trip to Jordan, working with Syrian refugees in the Za’atri camp.By Saif Hidayah|2022-03-31T17:34:39+03:00April 1, 2022|
InterviewThe Future of Art, Revealed Benedetta Ghione, executive director at Art Dubai, talks to Pulse.By Jessica Bounni|2022-03-29T11:52:35+03:00March 29, 2022|
InterviewWhat I Didn’t Learn at Fashion School – Part II Reema Al Banna, Sara Al-Saud, and Zineb Britel share how experience is key to becoming a designer.By Alexandra Venison|2022-03-23T12:25:59+02:00March 23, 2022|
InterviewIngie Chalhoub, the Pioneer of “Made in France” Luxury in the Gulf International Francophonie (French language) Day is the perfect opportunity to trace the history of the entry of major French brands into the Gulf market and the Middle East in general, and their continued success ever since. By Fifi Abou Dib|2022-03-20T13:40:48+02:00March 20, 2022|
InterviewThree Arab Role Models Building Bridges Moroccan Jamila Halfichi, Palestinian Meera Albaba (Meera Adnan) and Saudi Dania Akeel share their vision of today’s Arab woman with Pulse.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-03-08T14:34:04+02:00March 8, 2022|
InterviewWomen are the Future of Saudi Arabia Discover five fresh and fearless young women leading the creative wave in Saudi Arabia.By Saif Hidayah|2022-03-09T12:33:39+02:00March 7, 2022|
InterviewFatima Albanawi: “I am already a politician. Just unpaid.” The Saudi actress, director, writer and storyteller talks to Pulse about her journey through arts and culture, her hyper-empathy, the Middle East and much more…By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-03-03T19:58:58+02:00March 3, 2022|
InterviewFor the Sake of Love, and Summer! Dubai-based entrepreneur Cyrielle Verstuyft launches her own label after spotting a gap in the market.By Alexandra Venison|2022-02-25T13:07:47+02:00February 25, 2022|
Interview“Our Arab DNA is made of ambition and relentlessness” Lebanese designer and illustrator Rafik El Hariri answers Pulse’s questions.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-02-14T15:36:37+02:00February 15, 2022|
Interview“Our Arab DNA is Made of Pride and Consistency” Saudi singer Tamtam answers Pulse’s questions.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-02-14T14:48:50+02:00February 8, 2022|
InterviewDana Al Fardan: Exporting the Richness of the Arab Heritage The Qatari musician talks to Pulse about her art, her Arab roots, Gibran and Rumi, women’s empowerment and fashion.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-02-04T13:15:19+02:00February 3, 2022|
InterviewBidayat Invests “in Companies with a Strong Brand DNA” Tugba Unkan, the CEO of Rachid Mohamed Rachid’s investment company, talks to Pulse.By Philippe Hage Boutros|2022-02-02T13:50:17+02:00February 2, 2022|
InterviewKaren Wazen: “It’s A Win For Every Arab Woman” The Lebanese content creator makes history: for the first time, Roberto Cavalli partners with a social media star as a global spokesperson.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-21T14:11:36+02:00January 21, 2022|
InterviewWhat I Learnt at Fashion School – Part I Andrea Brocca, Alexandra Hakim and Malek Gheni share Everything a future fashion designer needs to know before applying. By Alexandra Venison|2022-02-08T13:30:13+02:00January 19, 2022|
Interview“We, Arabs, Need to Stop Resisting Change” Rebecca Zaatar, the fashion designer behind THYM the brand, answers Pulse’s Young, Arab and Proud questionnaire.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-21T13:15:08+02:00January 18, 2022|
Interview“I Am an Observer and a Translator of the World” Who is Agustín Nicolás Rivero, FTA Prize 2021 Guest Country (Colombia) winner?By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:26+02:00December 3, 2021|
InterviewThis Is What They Are Thankful For… Thanksgiving 2021: six Arab fashion designers answers Pulse’s questions.By Nour Hakim|2022-01-10T23:40:25+02:00November 25, 2021|
Interview“Our superiority complex, us Arabs, should disappear” Members of the Exil Collective answer Pulse’s Young, Arab and Proud questionnaire.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:25+02:00November 24, 2021|
Interview“I Would Like Arab Parents to Offer Freedom of Choice to Their Kids” Alia bin Omair answers Pulse’s questionnaire.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:25+02:00November 18, 2021|
Interview“The Arab DNA is Made of Triumph and Invention” Bilal Fellah (Port Tanger), FTA Prize winner in the Accessories Category, answers Pulse’s Young, Arab and Proud questionnaire.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:25+02:00November 16, 2021|
Interview“It’s now our responsibility to support each other and collaborate!” Zaid Affas, FTA Prize winner in the Ready-to-Wear Category, answers Pulse’s Young, Arab and Proud questionnaire.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:25+02:00November 14, 2021|
InterviewWith Our Arab DNA, “There is Always More Than Meets the Eye” Mohamed Benchellal, FTA Prize winner in the Evening Wear Category, answers Pulse’s Young, Arab and Proud questionnaire.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:24+02:00November 11, 2021|
InterviewHow to Better Spotlight Saudi Talents “This is now our time to cash in on ourselves”, says entrepreneur Marriam Mossalli.By Sujata Assomull|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00October 1, 2021|
InterviewFor Issam Alnajjar, “No Dream is Too Big” The 18 year old Jordanian star singer tells Pulse his quite unusual story.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00September 30, 2021|
Interview“Let’s focus on identity, not the brand name” Ahmed Amer answers Pulse’s questions.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:22+02:00September 28, 2021|
Interview“I would love to see creatives lifting each other up more” Ines Aktouf answers Pulse’s questionsBy FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:21+02:00September 20, 2021|
Interview“I Dream of Dressing Every Woman Who Wants to Feel Larger Than Life” Andrea Brocca answers Pulse’s questions.By Ziyad Makhoul|2022-01-10T23:40:21+02:00September 17, 2021|
Interview“We Shouldn’t Limit Ourselves Because we are Arabs” Roudha Almazroei answers Pulse’s questions.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:21+02:00September 8, 2021|
Interview“I Would Love to Dress the King of Morocco” Artsi Ifrach from Maison ARTC answers Pulse’s questionsBy FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:21+02:00August 31, 2021|
InterviewElyanna “Emotional, Ambitious and a Strong Arab Woman” The 19 year old singer talks to Pulse about her Palestine, the USA, music and fashion.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:20+02:00August 29, 2021|
Interview“We Need More Arab Designers With a Distinct Point of View” Ghada Al Subaey answers Pulse’s questions.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-07-27T11:49:52+03:00August 24, 2021|
Interview“I Hate the Cultural Shaming of Women” Maha Haider answers Pulse’s questions.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:20+02:00August 17, 2021|
Interview“Youth is the Future and Being Arab is a Part of It” Ivan Debs answers Pulse’s questionnaireBy FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:20+02:00August 10, 2021|
InterviewZeina Makki Speaks From The Heart The 30 year old actress talks about cinema, fashion, politics, and her tremendous admiration for Nadine Labaki.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00July 28, 2021|
Interview“Everything in My Work is Inspired From My Country, Algeria” Ilyes Ouali answers Pulse’s questionnaire.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00July 27, 2021|
Interview“Popular Practices of Nepotism and Gatekeeping Should Stop!” Latifa Bint Saad answers Pulse’s questionnaire.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:19+02:00July 20, 2021|
Interview“Leading Middle Eastern Female Filmmakers are Finally Leaving an Imprint on the World” Costume designer Lara Mae Khamis answers Pulse’s questionnaire.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:18+02:00July 13, 2021|
Interview“Asmahan was the James Bond Girl of the 20’s, and Such an Inspiration!” Abdelgader El Tayeb answers Pulse’s questionnaire.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:18+02:00July 6, 2021|
Interview“Beirut is my DNA, Beirut made me…” Eric-Mathieu Ritter (Emergency Room) answers Pulse’s questionnaire.By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:17+02:00June 29, 2021|
Interview“It’s Time for Brands to Stand Against Anti-Palestinianism as much as against Anti-Semitism” Qaher Harhash is a Palestinian international star model and an activist.By Saif Hidayah|2022-01-10T23:40:17+02:00June 22, 2021|
InterviewInto the World of Four FTA Prize Finalists – Part I The 2021 prize hopefuls share glimpses of their universe By FTA Editorial Team|2022-01-10T23:40:16+02:00June 12, 2021|
