Tag Archives: Kuwait

As our FTA Prize 2021 event in Doha Qatar approaches, we continue our mission to shed light on our remaining eight finalists, through a visual journey into their worlds, the creative spaces sacred to them, and the muses who inspire them and embody the essence and uniqueness of each of these designers’ brand aesthetics. Here’s a […]

There is something quite impressive that emanates from Zeina Makki; a quiet strength that surges through the phone as she answers our questions. This feisty-yet-petite thirty year old who alternates between film and television can ease into the character of a well-liked endearingly innocent role as easily as she does into that of a politically-engaged […]

Nothing is more grandiose than the Cannes Film Festival. Legendary and mystical: glamour is a religion during this time of the year, more than anywhere in the world. The 2021 edition closes on Sunday, and we asked our FTA Prize finalists in the accessories category to create an original sketch of a bag that could […]

Paris Couture Week starts on July 5, and it’s a platform in which Arab designers have become a fashion force. Slated to present at this summer’s edition are Maison Rabih Kayrouz, Zuhair Murad, Elie Saab and Georges Hobeika. There is no question that this is a region that loves its couture and enjoys high-quality crafted […]

They’re almost too seductive for words. The new bags from Kuwaiti label Marzook, created in collaboration with Beirut-based designer Nada Debs and released last week, are spherical orbs of loveliness exuding Debs’ signature style. When we interviewed FTA Prize 2019 finalists Marzook last March, they revealed some details about their upcoming collaboration with Debs, stating […]

Gisou, the famed honey-infused haircare range, finally landed in the GCC last April. Created by Dutch-Persian influencer Negin Misralehi in 2015, Gisou prides itself on harnessing the power of bee-sourced ingredients to produce superior hair oil, hair wash, hair perfume and other coveted items. Misralehi herself grew up in her family’s bee garden and has […]

The recent pandemic has disrupted the world as we know it. One year in, as people struggle to adapt to lockdown measures, social distancing and all the restrictions that come with those measures, it’s inevitable that consumers are experiencing drastic lifestyle changes, particularly as they spend more time at home. The MENA region in particular […]

Kuwaiti label and FTA Prize 2019 finalist Marzook is best-loved for its bags, with Amal Clooney, Kylie Jenner and Lupita Nyong’o all having been spotted carrying a Marzook bag. A brand that draws its inspiration from surrealism, Marzook was founded by brother and sister duo Shouq and Fahad Al-Marzook. We chatted with Shouq about recent […]