Saudi artist designs festive collection for home goods giant

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RIYADH: Saudi artist Ethar Balkhair’s first collaboration with Kuwait-based home goods giant, Abyat, which translates from Arabic to “homes,” recently dropped in time for the holy month. With green-tinted clear glassware, plates, gahwa cups and other accessories, Balkhair wants to help families break bread and break their fasts while enjoying a bit of her family’s … Read more

New collection pays homage to Saudi architectural heritage

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JEDDAH: In a remarkable fusion of tradition and modernity, Banat Al-Balad, a fashion collection by Saudi designer Makram Marzuki showcased at Zainal House in Jeddah’s historic district Al-Balad on Saturday, pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of Jeddah. Marzuki, originating from Jeddah, selected his hometown as the muse for this unique collection, aiming to … Read more

Bottega Veneta picks Imaan Hammam to showcase new collection

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Ithra opens first exhibition for late US-Lebanese artist Etel Adnan in Saudi Arabia  DUBAI: The King Abdulaziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) on Friday opened a retrospective exhibition titled “Etel Adnan, Between East and West.” It showcases the works of late Lebanese-American poet, artist and philosopher Etel Adnan, one of the region’s most renowned contemporary … Read more

Georges Chakra plays with fabric in latest couture collection  

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DUBAI: Models Nora Attal, Loli Bahia and Mona Tougaard graced the runway at the Chanel showcase during Paris Haute Couture Week on Tuesday.   The French label’s creative director Virginie Viard whipped extra airiness into the luxury label’s Spring/Summer haute couture show, with thin veils and tufts of tulle that floated down a carpeted runway. The … Read more