Author Hafsa Lodi launches online hub at Emirates Literature Festival

Author:  Sun, 2021-01-31 15:05 DUBAI: A year after UAE-based author Hafsa Lodi launched her book, “Modesty: A Fashion Paradox,” at the UAE’s Emirates Airline Festival of Literature, the American author has launched a new “online content hub” at this year’s event. The blog-like website, titled Modestish.com, is a “community for diverse women,” Lodi said in an interview with Arab News. “It is kind of a way to keep the spirit of my...

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Priyanka Chopra rocks Lebanese label to launch haircare line

Author:  Sun, 2021-01-31 13:01 DUBAI: Is there anything Priyanka Chopra Jonas can’t do? From winning Miss World to acting and singing, the Bollywood star continues to add new career goals to her ever-growing CV. Now, the star has kickstarted her very own brand with the launch of her own hair care line. Named Anomaly, the brand is vegan, eco-friendly and in the affordable price bracket. And she announced the exciting news wearing...

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Highlights from the first-ever Arab Fashion Week for Men

Sat, 2021-01-30 16:00 DUBAI: Arab Fashion Week Men’s will wrap up its virtual slate of shows on Saturday, but not before international designers offer up their latest collections — here are the highlights so far. EMERGENCY ROOM Launched by Eric Mathieu Ritter in 2018 in Beirut, EMERGENCY ROOM showcased an eclectic collection made entirely in Lebanon. EGONlab The Parisian creative label places tailoring at the heart of their creative process,...

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Ashi Studio gets a starring role in Faouzia’s new music video with John Legend

Sat, 2021-01-30 15:16 DUBAI: It’s been an eventful weekend for Saudi-helmed label Ashi Studio, which received a shout out from US actress Kat Graham on Instagram and was donned by Moroccan-Canadian singer Faouzia in her new music video with John Legend. Known for its celebrity-loved looks — the label has been worn by the likes of Bollywood star Deepika Padukone, British singer Ellie Goulding and Australian icon Kylie Minogue — Mohammed Ashi’s...

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‘It was a unique feeling,’ says Saudi photographer shortlisted for National Geographic prize

Author:  Sat, 2021-01-30 11:08 DUBAI: National Geographic Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Saudi dairy company Almarai, this week announced the shortlisted entries for the 2020 edition of its photography competition “Moments” — and Saudi photographer Afrah Al-Harby made the cut. Just 10 images were shortlisted out of more than 27,000 entries. The selection was made by the competition’s judging panel, including two-time Pulitzer Prize-winner...

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Dubai’s Amato Couture opens Arab Fashion Week

Author:  Fri, 2021-01-29 09:16 DUBAI: Dubai-based designer Furne One, founder of Amato Couture, opened up the 2021 Arab Fashion Week, which took place virtually on Thursday.  During the show, the couturier presented his first full men’s collection. “I can say that this is a new venture for me, and as everyone is aware, my brand specialized in women’s wear, but I am always up for a new challenge,” said One, who is also the creative...

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Arab world’s pride: Hend Sabri, Mohamed Hefzy bestowed French Order of Arts and Letters

Author:  Fri, 2021-01-29 07:37 DUBAI: Egyptian-Tunisian actress Hend Sabri and Egyptian producer Mohamed Hefzy have been named this week Officer and Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by the French government, respectively. Ordre des Arts et des Lettres is awarded to artists who have contributed to flourishing the arts scene in France and around the world. The pair were honored by French Ambassador Stephane Romatet in...

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Inside Last Floor, the region’s hottest new production house

Author:  Fri, 2021-01-29 09:03 DUBAI: For far too long, creators of films and TV shows in the Arab world have had only two realistic options: Either make an arthouse movie that is intended to tour international film festivals (often never actually getting seen by a mainstream audience), or make a traditional melodrama for one of the major TV networks in the region. With very few exceptions, all the many genres lying in between...

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