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Reem Acra Fall 2025 RTW

Reem Acra Fall 2025 RTW

In the hushed anticipation that precedes a truly visionary collection, Reem Acra has once again proven her mastery, unveiling her Fall 2025 Ready-to-Wear line as a magnificent, poetic ode to the boundless grandeur of nature. This isn’t merely a collection; it’s a meticulously orchestrated symphony where luminous reflections dance with the profound depths of poetic hues, capturing the very essence of a world reimagined through the prism of high fashion.

From Cultural Origins to Modern Society

From Cultural Origins to Modern Society

Since 1983, when Chanel opened its flagship store in Kuwait City, global fashion houses have continued to expand their presence within the highly coveted GCC market, which represents a booming abundance of wealth, influence, and consumer buying power. High-end luxury brands such as Hermès, Dior, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, and Versace are not only hosting pop-ups and opening upscale boutiques in countries such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Qatar, they are also infusing their modern collections with designs inspired by the artisanal craftsmanship and effortless elegance of traditional Middle Eastern fashions.

A New Lens on Heritage: The Artists Shaping Contemporary MENA Expression

A New Lens on Heritage: The Artists Shaping Contemporary MENA Expression

In an age where identity is constantly reshaped by diaspora, dialogue, and disruption, a new generation of artists from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) is stepping forward—not to explain their origins, but to express them. At this year’s VOLTA Art Fair, a powerful cross-section of artists is offering global audiences a reframed view of the region: one marked not by headlines, but by metaphor; not by policy, but by poetry.

The Sensory Souk: Tastes, Scents, & Soul of the MENA Spice Palette

The Sensory Souk: Tastes, Scents, & Soul of the MENA Spice Palette

Embark on a sensory journey through the sun-drenched landscapes of the Middle East and North Africa, where ancient traditions meet vibrant culinary artistry. This month, we unlock the secrets of the region’s most celebrated spices, exploring how each nation has mastered their distinct flavors and harnessed their remarkable healing properties.

Spiced with Love: Recipes That Raised Us

Spiced with Love: Recipes That Raised Us

In the Middle East, parenting doesn’t end at goodnight kisses or morning blessings—it lingers in every cardamom-scented memory and every whisper of za’atar brushed across warm bread. Here, family recipes are more than sustenance; they are scripts of survival, identity, and devotion

The Women Who Move the World

The Women Who Move the World

This Women’s Month, we celebrate six extraordinary women who have left their fingerprints on history in ways that go beyond titles and accolades. They are thinkers, creators, changemakers. Some break barriers with quiet resilience; others shake the world with unapologetic force. And through it all, they remind us that the limits placed on us are often the ones we choose to accept.