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“The Middle East is the best market for all luxury brands worldwide” Rami Al Ali on bridging cultural divides, redefining Arab luxury, and the evolution of modern identity through couture
Hashem is back this month with the ever-inspiring Rami Al Ali. Together, they explore the evolution of Arab couture, from breaking stereotypes to redefining luxury on a global stage. Listen in as they swap stories about navigating tradition and modernity, and that unforgettable moment Rami realized the world was ready...
“Luxury isn’t just about products that are crazy expensive.” Samir Aghera on navigating heritage abroad, celebrating the spirit of nomadism, and redefining the essence of luxury experiences
Hashem and the ever-stylish Samir Aghera delve into the dynamic world of luxury retail, discussing Hashem’s aesthetic vision for The Lighthouse and Samir’s keen eye for detail at Montroi. Listen in as they share insightful anecdotes ranging from Samir’s first pop-up and that unforgettable moment when a...
Nixtamalisation, with Lila Taqueria’s Shaw Lash
Co-host Devina Divecha sits down with Shaw Lash, chef and co-owner behind Dubai’s Mexican favourites, Lila Taqueria and Lila Molino. Nourish by Spinneys: Shaw Lash 0:00 / 0:00 1× They talk about the challenges of getting tortillas right—from sourcing the right variety of corn to the importance...
“The thing that makes podcasting great is that it’s audio first.” James Cridland on the state of the podcast industry
On a special bonus episode, James and I talk about the state of the podcast industry, his thoughts on its future, and audio versus video. Tales of the Trade: James Cridland on the state of the podcast industry 0:00 / 0:00 1× This is the second part of my...
Podnews: James Cridland
Pull up a chair and join my conversation with James Cridland, founder & editor of Podnews.net Tales of the Trade: James Cridland, Editor of Podnews.net 0:00 / 0:00 1× James tells me about their growth from scratch to 32,000 subscribers, and the importance of owning your...
Louis Barthélemy
Louis Barthélemy is a multidisciplinary artist and designer based between Marrakech and Paris. He went on to work for Dior after studying fashion design at Central Saint Martins, before pivoting away from the fashion world after the public departure of designer John Galliano. Louis designs beautiful works of art, from...