FLAIR 4-2017 by FLAIR Magazine

FEATURES

April 2017

Easter Festivities p. 22 Luxury Easter Eggs p. 26 Person of FLAIR: Farida Temraz p. 30 Feature: All About Gigi p. 34

FASHION

Fashion Clippings p. 40 Beauty Clippings p. 42 Feature: Modest Fashion p. 44 Feature All that Jazzy p. 46 SS ’17 Trend Report p. 52

LIFESTYLE

Boutique Hotel: The Athenaeum Hotel p. 62 Home: Soori High Line p. 66 Hot Address: Acquavit London p. 76 Book Club: Fashionable Reads p. 78 TV Club: Girlboss p. 79 FLAIR Review: Le J.Z. p. 80

DESIGN

Design Notes: Ryan Korban p. 82 Interview: Bringing Art Home p. 84 Exhibitionist: Studio Blumenfeld p. 86 Coming Soon: The Big Bend Skyscraper p. 88 Driven: Tesla p. 90

REGULARS Editor’s Note p. 8 Happenings p. 14 FLAIR Loves p. 18 Stylish Living p. 92 Flair Foodie p. 96

On the Cover: JAZZY eyewear Models: Zayneb Azzam Miral Mahilian

Hair Styling: Yazan Jawish, Toi Beauty Salon

Photography: Aisha Al Shabrawy

Post Production: Gasser Murda

Stylist: Tamima El Narsh Makeup: Kiki Beaute Boutique

W O R L D W I D E LO C AT I O N S:

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Spring Awakenings

t’s time to bid the winter blues away…

Welcome to our April issue dedicated to Spring/Summer Fashion. We kick off the issue with a talk with Cairo’s hottest designer Farida Temraz. Fresh from her successful runway show in New York Fashion Week, we get the latest scoop on her ever-growing brand, Temraza. In an in-depth feature, we take a closer look at “The” model of the moment, the half-Palestinian Gigi Hadid. With a fashion section dedicated to the latest fashion trends and items, we guarantee that you will be lusting over the season’s new arrivals long after you have devoured the pages of FLAIR. With the changing of the seasons, not only does our wardrobes change, but so does the atmosphere. In this issue, we also celebrate the arrival of spring and the excitement that surrounds the Easter festivities. Happy Easter Everyone!

Hind El Ramly editor@flair-magazine.com

MY PICKS FOR THE ISSUE

Luxury Easter Eggs p. 26

Interview with Farida Temraz p. 30

Spring/Summer ‘17 Trend Report p. 52

Soori High Line Property p. 66

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DANIELA BONETTO A psychology graduate who probably needed a therapist herself, Daniela decided that her form of expression was writing. Curiosity, tenacity and just enough vanity has brought her to desire ‘all things beautiful’ which she extends to in her lifestyle blog, “theinkedition.com” Excited about the world, her greatest pleasure is traveling and discovering new things.

FARAH AMIN With a BA in Journalism, Farah started out as a Flair writer, left us for a while, and recently rejoined the team. Obsessed with fashion blogs and Pinterest, she is also a health and fitness enthusiast who loves to spread the bug around too!

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KATE DANNIES Kate is a writer an editor with a penchant for luxury, history, and politics, which she has found to surprisingly compatible. An adopted Cairene for six years, Kate currently lives in exile in Washington DC.

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TONY ATIA “Don’t just make an eye catching design; create ideas to change minds.” With a passion for drawing and art, Tony started to design graphics at the age of 15. He loves the guitar ,the violin and the cello as well as reading and playing sports.

HAPPENINGS

AccorHotels Expands AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator, has announced the signing of a hotel management agreement (HMA) between Arabia Group, developers in high quality mixed-use residential, retail, and commercial developments in Egypt and United Arab Emirates in partnership with the Ministry of Housing and Urban Development. Slated to open by 2022, the addition of Fairmont Pyramids Hotel & Residences will increase AccorHotels’ operational and development pipeline to 32 hotels in Egypt. Fairmont Pyramids Hotels & Residences will feature 250 rooms and 200 branded residences. Designed in accordance to a blend of Pharaonic and modern design aesthetics, the hotel is located just four kilometers from the Great Pyramids with unobstructed views of the wonders of the World as well as direct access to the new pyramids entrance.

Adidas Parley Ultraboost X Adidas by Stella McCartney has recently launched the Parley UltraBOOST X, a shoe designed to enhance every run – and make a difference to the planet. Underlining the brand’s commitment to eco-innovation, the Parley UltraBOOST X was created as part of Adidas partnership with Parley for the Oceans, which sees marine plastic waste transformed into performance yarn. Inspired by the boundless energy of the oceans’ open waters, the shoe design combines Stella McCartney’s sustainable approach to fashion with Adidas innovative use of technology.

Amazon to Acquire Souq.com Amazon has today announced that it has reached an agreement to acquire Souq.com, an e-commerce leader in the Middle East. Joining the Amazon family will enable Souq.com to continue growing while working with Amazon to bring even more products and offerings to customers worldwide. “Amazon and Souq.com share the same DNA – we’re both driven by customers, invention, and long-term thinking,” said Russ Grandinetti, Amazon Senior Vice President, International Consumer.

The New BMW X1 Generation Equipped with new, dynamic, young and bold character came the second generation of BMW X1 in Egypt to create new horizons and concept crossover cars’ series that offer modernized driving dynamics. The new BMW X1 – the successor to the model that blazed the trail for this class of car – treats the premium compact segment to an even more potent shot of Sports Activity Vehicle DNA. The second generation of this successful model, more than 730,000 units of which have now been sold, takes to the stage with a body design straight out of the BMW X model mold.

CFC Voted Top Retail Destination Since opening its doors CFCM has consistently surprised and exceeded expectations benchmarking itself as a leader in the retail sector; and the shoppers agree! So, it’s no surprise that this year, the retail destination was ranked by shoppers, customers and tourists alike as the country’s number one shopping mall on TripAdvisor. The mall offers a 360 dining, retail and entertainment experience and year round out of the box activation and activities, which ensure shoppers keep on coming back.

GROHE’s Sense Guard GROHE have launched GROHE Sense and GROHE Sense Guard are GROHE’s latest intelligent solutions for the smart home. The GROHE Sense smart water sensor monitors humidity, detects leaks and alerts homeowners instantly in case of a problem, while GROHE Sense Guard is installed in the main water pipe and can switch off the water supply in case of a burst pipe. Both use ground-breaking smart technology, allowing them to be monitored and controlled using the brand-new GROHE ONDUS App.

Al Habtoor Supports the Film Industry Under the patronage of the Al Habtoor Investment – the investment arm of UAE’s Al Habtoor Group, “Al Habtoor’s Cultural Initiative for Supporting Film Industry” recently kicked off, in a bid to upgrade film industry. In a grand ceremony, hosted by Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, Chairman of the Al Habtoor Group, and Egyptian filmmaker Khaled Youssef, a number of films and other entertainment productions were be announced in the presence of members of the media, movie stars, public figures, art and society elite.

Inertia Sponsors “Aswan42” Inertia, the prominent real estate company was the platinum sponsor of the first-of-its-kind marathon on the 24th of February, 2017 in Aswan, Egypt. The running event, titled ‘Aswan42,’ was held in collaboration with The TriFactory and the Magdi Yacoub Heart Foundation. “Dr Magdi Yacoub attended the marathon himself, and inaugurated the run,” said Engineer Hussein Rifai, the Chairman of Inertia. “Running next to someone as benevolent as himself, helped enthusiastic contestants from all over the world to walk the extra mile for a human cause,” he added. The marathon united 1,000 competitors from 32 nations, with a significant number of observers that attended to watch the unique run along the River Nile.

Semiramis’ Samer Gameel Promoted Sameh Sobhy, General Manager Semiramis InterContinental Cairo, announced the promotion of Samer Gameel to Executive Assistant Manager in charge of Rooms at the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo. Gameel enjoys a wealth of experience of 25 years in the hospitality industry. He has assumed a number of roles at the Semiramis InterContinental since 1994, the last of which was his role as Director of Rooms Division, where he has always been known as the passionate leader who puts his heart into everything he does.

Cairo Marriott supports Tour n’ Cure Cairo Marriott was a proud supporter of Tour n’ Cure Initiative as part of Marriott International’s “Spirit to Serve” activities and the on going #Activ8Egypt campaign to support Egypt’s tourism. Lionel Messi is the official the face of Tour n’ Cure campaign which provides hepatitis C affordable treatment packages for patients from all over the world. “Medication against hepatitis C saves lives, let’s put an end to the waiting lists,” the Barcelona FC superstar said. Doing their part to strongly support the cause, the Cairo Marriott will be curing 100 patients.

Nokia’s New Era HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, recently unveiled a new generation of Nokia smartphones, setting a new standard in design, quality and user experience throughout the range. The highly anticipated global portfolio features three new smartphones – the new Nokia 6, delivering performance and immersive entertainment in a premium and extremely robust design; Nokia 5, an elegant smartphone that fits perfectly in your hand; and Nokia 3, which delivers an unprecedented quality at an affordable price point. The new range of Nokia smartphones all run Android™ Nougat and offer a pure, secure and up to date experience and will all feature Google Assistant. Today also sees the return of a modern classic – the iconic Nokia 3310, reborn with a modern twist on design.

Sandwich Revival at Nile Ritz-Carlton The cuisines of ancient Egypt breathe a span of over three thousand years and some of these even live on today, such as the sandwich. Unbeknown to most, the pharaohs were the first to introduce the “sandwich” thousands of years back, and their eating habits are captured on pictures from tomb walls, foods left in the tombs, hieroglyphic writing and art works about growing, finding or making food. Reviving the history of the sandwich, Sweet Boutique, one of the hotels ‘on the go’ restaurants has created an entire pharaonic inspired menu offering starters, sandwiches, desserts and juices inspired by the Egyptian history.

International Women’s Day at Sofitel Cairo Worldwide, women continue to contribute to social, economic, cultural and political achievement. International Women’s Day means different things to different people. For some it’s a celebration, for others it’s a call to action to accelerate gender parity, and for many it’s an opportunity to align and promote relevant activity. Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah organized the International Women’s Day and invited all Accor Egypt’s ladies to spend a full day at the hotel, starting with a speech from Mr. Laurent Betourne, Area General Manager Sofitel Egypt followed by a Yoga & Zumba session, ending with a dance party at Le Duplex and raffle prizes from our SoSPA.

Toi Beauty Salon Expands Toi Beauty Salon has now expanded to boast a styling arena that spans two floors and a services portfolio that promises a transformative client experience. This single venue is now home to a whopping 20 styling chairs, a lavish hair treatment cabin sponsored by Kerastase Egypt, a flagship branch of L’Oreal, a private make-up room, a specialized room for veiled customers with a female Lebanese hair stylist and an exclusive nail spa.

Vichy Encourages Healthy Lifestyles Vichy held a workshop, in honor of the month of International Women’s Day, to promote their philosophy on the importance of sustaining a healthy lifestyle, coming from Vichy core mission to inspire women to live healthy lives because at Vichy “beauty starts with health.” In order to motivate the community to make positive changes to their lifestyles, Vichy brought together several prominent figures from various fields to introduce skin health. Present at the workshop was esteemed dermatologists Dr. Rehab Hegazy, Associate professor of dermatology, Cairo University and Dr. Amin Sharobim, Lecturer of dermatology and cosmetic dermatology, National Research Center; who gave a talk on the factors that can negatively affect skin health and how to combat them through a comprehensive skin care routine.

All-New VOX Cinemas Majid Al Futtaim, the leading shopping mall, communities and leisure pioneer opened the all-new VOX Cinemas at Mall of Egypt in 6th of October City with four diverse cinematic experiences through 21 screens, marking an upgrade in Egypt’s entertainment market. VOX Cinemas offers a variety of unique cinematic experiences including 4DX, an unmatched cinematic experience playing on all the senses through synchronized motion seats. Not only that, but it also features sensory effects such as scents, wind, rain, and lightening for a truly distinct and engaging cinematic experience.

FLAIR #LOVES By Daniela Bonetto

LAY ON DOWN Exclusively made in Italy, Bellavista is committed to keeping the artisanal heritage and skill of hand-made furniture craftsmanship alive, and strives daily to improve upon the building blocks of their business. In this mantra, each Bellavista product is a “timeless piece of furniture that brings the warmth and the unique atmosphere of the craftsman’s creation to life. Each product is a unique piece.” Arthur, pictured, has a starting price of £3,326 (bellavistacollection.com)

{ KA WAI EASTER } Make ready for fun, magic and wonder in the mystical land of chocolate. This Easter, Pierre Marcolini has conjured up a world of mesmerizing tricks where Japanese dolls magically morph into Easter eggs, where hand fans are made of chocolate, and miniature eggs resemble shimmering pearls. A world where everything is beautiful and irresistible. KA WAI, with The Kimono Doll, The Hand Fan Doll, and The Mini Doll. Or delve into classic chocolate eggs or signature boxes of mini eggs and chocolate animals available too. Prices from £15 for the Mini Doll (marcolini.com)

Set the Scene Ditch the tracksuit and the fluffy slippers and give your bedtime some serious va-va-voom. LA based ready-to-wear and accessories brand, ANINE BING is about to come a click closer to you. From this month visit NET-A-PORTER to get your paws on these fab lace bralettes. £75 [neta-porter.com]

THE TEA HOUSE Clear your coffee table and make way for Christopher Jenner’s new Yixing (ee-shing) tea set. Clay you say? Indeed, but of the coolest kind, cause this collection is made using the famous purple Zisha clay from Yixing in Eastern China. Yixing pottery can be traced back to the North Song Dynasty (960-1127 A.D.) when the properties of the material were celebrated as the finest in which to brew tea. Yixing Teapot £110, Yixing Mug £40, Yixing Teacup £35, Yixing small Teacup £20, Yixing Creamer Jug £35, Yixing Sugar Bowl £35 (yixingceramics.com)

[ A Curvy Duo ]

Zaha Hadid has always played on the shape of objects and she has done it again in this series. What unifies this collection is a language of fluidity and seamlessness; influenced by organic processes in nature and dynamic in form. These pieces are unmistakably ‘Zaha’ in their intent. £180 for the set [zaha-hadid.com]

EARN YOUR RESIDENCE Circus Lights by Resident Studio is a remarkable system of interconnected rings, which can be arranged in sequence to create striking vertical decoration. Designed by Resident Studio, each brass ring projects an elegantly diffused warm LED light source outwards around a 360 degree plane. The revolutionary plug and play system allows for power sharing between rings and a large range of variations to suit spaces of various shapes and sizes. Circus is theatrical and flexible. Prices start from £2,800 (resident.co.nz)

Features

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HAPPENINGS

Easter Festivities It’s Easter Time at Cairo Marriott! The Cairo Marriott Hotel welcomes Easter with open arms! Bask in the beauty of Easter and surround yourself with family and friends for a much needed day out in the sun. Unwind as you get pampered at Cairo Marriott on the 17th of April with delicious meals and fun surprises! A breakfast buffet will be served at Omar’s Café from 6 till 11 a.m. including the classic Easter favourites. If you are not an early riser, Omar’s Café and Promenade Café will both offer a brunch buffet for Sham El Nessim from 1 till 5 p.m. Promenade Café will feature “Our Waves” Jazz Band for a little extra fun! No Easter is complete without some chocolate bunnies!! The Bakery will have special Easter treats of chocolate bunnies, cakes and many more Easter inspired desserts.

Easter at The Royal Maxim Palace Royal Maxim Palace Kempinski swings open its doors for family fun this Easter break. The palace welcomes its guests with its vibrant colors and relaxing atmosphere for a short family city escape with three exclusive Easter packages to choose from this holiday. Royal Maxim is offering silver, gold, and platinum packages that include an exceptional Sham El Neseem Iftar or Brunch and many children activities to keep your little ones busy. All bookings made during Easter will receive Resense Spa’s special offer of a 30-minute massage for back, neck, and shoulders for two people for a very exclusive price.

Easter Holidays at The Nile Ritz-Carlton In celebration of Easter, the Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo showcases an endless selection of family activities and events, from a lavish Easter brunch at ‘Culina’ restaurant to an exciting Easter Kids Festival at ‘The Garden City’ or even a special family day at the pool. The celebrations kick-off on Monday 17th of March as the all-day dining restaurant ‘Culina’ hosts a lavish Easter brunch. This specially enhanced buffet features extensive carving and seafood stations, paired with Easter inspired dishes and delicious desserts. Families can also choose to enjoy Easter under the sun with the ‘Surf and Turf’ family pool package.

Sham El Nessim the Dusit Way Family and friends don’t need to look any further for a special place to come together this Easter. Dusit Thani LakeView Cairo delivers an enchanting line-up of festivities and goodies to delight guests and give them a truly memorable and authentic Experience. Celebrate an ultimate Easter and Sham El Nessim and enjoy great food, heart-warming Thai hospitality and world-class facilities with your whole family.

Freshest Easter at Le Méridien Airport You do not want to miss Easter at the freshest hotel in Cairo! Signature LM Beds and soundproof rooms will make you want to stay longer, and you have the opportunity to make that happen. Enjoy the Weekend Package (2 nights + 1 free and join it with the Easter Promotion of booking two double rooms and get the 3rd room free. Starting at EGP 1,650 BB all-inclusive. With a long weekend full of activities/entertainment by the pool, a delicious Easter lunch buffet, and many dining outlets, there is something for everybody all day all night.

Sham El Nessim at Semiramis This Sham El Nessim relax, unwind and indulge in scrumptious food at the Semiramis InterContinental Cairo. With picturesque views of the river Nile, enjoy the fresh air and epic scenery as you brunch— or lunch—at the Nile Terrace and Pool Deck, located on the 4th floor of the property. Starting 12 PM, enjoy the special Sham El Nessim brunch and sing along to live oriental music while your children enjoy an array of activities including a puppet show, a magic show, egg-colouring and everything in between. Why not relax the day before and start your day with a healthy breakfast before brunch? Enjoy the special Sham El Nessim package starting from EGP 2000 inclusive of a delicious breakfast on Monday morning followed by a mouth-watering brunch.

It’s springtime at Fairmont! Spring is around the corner and there is no better place to spend Sham El Nessim than at Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers. Bring your little ones over and indulge in a sumptuous feast featuring a special brunch buffet at Pizza Bar or surrounding the main pool with kids activities, live entertainment or head to Aqua E Luce and enjoy anything you desire from the special buffet featuring authentic cuisines and much more. Don’t miss the special rooms packages and enjoy a refreshing getaway.

Special Easter at Sonesta Hotel This year staying in Cairo during Easter is different with Sonesta Hotel. Get together with your family, friends and the little ones for an exciting Sham El Nessim day around the pool. Enjoy the fresh air, sunlight, delicious breakfast and brunch buffets with live entertainment and lots of activities. Little guests will enjoy their own playing area with exciting activities including cupcake decorations, painting corner, yummy giveaways and a special kids’ buffet. For a splendid Easter Getaway, book the “Family Easter Package” for LE 775 per person in a double room including special Easter buffet breakfast and Easter Brunch by the pool with live entertainment, special kids’ activities and late check-out till 6:00 pm.

FEATURE

Spring Has Sprung!

Luxury Easter Eggs A traditional symbol of fertility and rebirth, the custom of Easter eggs can be traced back to Persia and into the early Christian churches of Mesopotamia, later spreading into Russia and Siberia and eventually into Europe through the Catholic and Protestant Churches. Early customs saw Easter eggs stained with red colouring, symbolising the crucifixion of Jesus. These traditions eventually spread and evolved over time, resulting in a myriad of different decorative styles, from traditional dyed and painted chicken eggs to the ornate FabergĂŠ variety. Nowadays, come Easter there is a veritable plethora of egg varieties to choose from, ranging dramatically in terms of materials, colours and patterns. From classic to over-the-top, here are our favourite picks. BY Kate Dannies

Machu Picchu Egg by Paul A. Young Limited to a run of 30, this exquisitely indulgent egg takes inspiration from its namesake. Crafted from 65% Peruvian dark chocolate, the egg is bedecked with 22-carat gold leaf and imprinted with Mayan script.

Booja Booja Easter Egg This vibrantly coloured egg was handcrafted in Kashmir. Featuring dairy and gluten free almond sea salt caramel truffles on the inside, the intricately painted egg makes a beautiful keepsake after the contents are devoured.

The Colossal Egg by Fortnum & Mason This elaborate creation weighs a whopping 1.4 kilograms and features five Easter eggs inside each other. Please your palate with the wonderful flavour sequence, including milk chocolate caramel, chocolate orange, chai, rose and violet and, lastly, mint.

Dark Chocolate Avocado Egg by Melt Chocolates Meltâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Avocado egg can be considered a health food when compared to the rest of the bunch. Featuring mini dark chocolate eggs topped with superfoods such as bee pollen, almond and cacao nibs, goji berries and quinoa, even the packaging uses only recycled materials.

Ostrich Egg Classic by Hotel Chocolat Perfect for the true chocolate connoisseur, the giant egg created to replicate a life-sized ostrich egg is made from cookies and puffed rice, while the inside contains a mouth-watering array of truffles for a total weight of 1 kilo.

Speckled Goose Egg by Fortnum & Mason For those looking for something more understated, the Speckled Goose Eggs by Fortnum & Mason are handmade from milk and white chocolate, perfectly crafted to resemble real goose eggs.

Claridge’s Easter Egg This year’s Claridge’s egg was inspired by the hotel’s iconic checkerboard lobby. Being released in a limited run of 100, the eggs are crafted from Valrhona dark, milk and white chocolate and contain a selection of chocolate quail eggs inside.

Dragon Faberge Easter Eggs by Choccywoccydoodah These bejewelled Faberge-style chocolate Easter eggs are in a class of their own, with a set of three retailing at a cool £25,000. Weighing in at around 100 kilograms, these handcrafted eggs are made entirely from Belgian chocolate and feature intricate dragon designs a la Game of Thrones.

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Enjoy a traditional Sonesta Lunch Buffet, Entertainment for the whole family

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PERSON OF FLAIR

TEMRAZA

Egyptian Glam Goes International

Egyptian fashion designer Farida Temraz has been taking over international runways at a very young age with her glamorous collections as well as dressing up widespread celebrities on the red carpet, raising up the fashion bar for Egyptian designers. Her namesake Egyptian luxury brand Temraza is all about the elegant haute couture and bridal dresses for all sizes and all identities. We sat down with the creative designer to talk about her latest designs and success at New York Fashion Week. By Sarah Hassan

How did you feel after winning ‘Best Female Couture Designer’ at New York Fashion Week? It is an amazing feeling because I feel it actually paid off, but God willing there is more to come. The most interesting part is that when you see a lot of challenges that you have faced; coming from a third world country and going all the way to the city of fashion Paris and receiving an award there, that is indulging. It is not about your age, your background, or your nationality. Creativity and professionalism pays off on their own. What was the inspiration behind your Xecutive collection? 2017 is the year of women. Therefore, my main aim was to empower women that want to look good at all times at the same time. Women who manage work and households, women who have kids, husbands. I wanted to make it easier

for them to look good and also practical at the same time. Which Celebrity you think would look perfect in your designs? Jennifer Lopez In your own words, how would you define your design style? Unique and highlighting the best part in your body. When you wear Temraza, you can’t notice a default in your body. That’s the most important thing we have. This doesn’t mean that we take only model size people. On the contrary, 90% of my clients are either veiled or plus-sized. So it is my job to highlight the body shape by enhancing the best parts. So it is unique in that sense and in it quality.

How do you manage to handle the business as well as the creative side of your brand? Of course it is very very difficult. Keeping both of them is making me go crazy and sometimes I just need a break. I manage every single thing but sometimes I just snap and leave the entire world and go to my bubble and start to design. What are the biggest challenges you’ve faced so far in your career? Getting international is one of my biggest challenges. It is very difficult to keep up in four different countries while being based in Egypt. There are also people who are trying so hard to deflate the business and sometimes I have problems with staff, customers and fabrics. So everyday there is a challenge. What is the advice you would give to young women who want to start their own businesses? Proper presentation. Fashion needs good presentation. Be passionate, professional, patient and persistent. Give a proper performance. If you work something that you are passionate of then it becomes part of you. So for instance, I can’t tell you to separate your life from work because I am working in my passion.

What are your ambitions for Temraza? To be the first Egyptian-based International brand. How important is fashion in our daily lives? It’s who we are. It is the form of marketing. You market yourself through what you wear. So if you go to an interview, what you wear shows whom you are. No one can live without their fashion. It’s like a necessity, at least for me personally. Some people just imitate others which doesn’t reflect who they are- which is wrong. This is how trends come up. You create trends. There is nothing called à la mode. Word of mouth expresses the idea of new trends. A trend comes with someone who looks good wears something that used to be there because in fashion history repeats itself.

FEATURE

Gigi All About

Gigi Hadid- you know her name because, well, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s everywhere. Model, fashion icon, and Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secret Angel, Gigi has become a very significant part of the fashion world and a highly esteemed model all at the young age of 21. The Dutch-Palestinian beauty was not only voted model of the year by the British fashion council in 2016, but was nominated twice for a teens choice award, and won the first annual Fashion Los Angeles award in 2015. From a young model rising to become a household name-this is All About Gigi Hadid. By Nour Ibrahim

Mixed race babies always grow into the most beautiful of swans, and Gigi was no exception. Born to the Dutch model and reality star Yolanda Hadid and Palestinian real estate developer Mohamed Hadid, it was no surprise that Gigi would grow up gorgeous. The beautiful couple also had Anwar and Bella Hadid. Bella is almost as famous and successful as sister Gigi, and their younger sibling Anwar is following in his successful

sistersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; footsteps as he recently started a career in modelling as well. Originally modelling as an infant for Guess, Gigiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modelling career was paused for a period so that she could focus on school. In 2012 however, she returned as the face of Guess while she was still enrolled in school but soon dropped out a year later so that she could completely devote herself to the world of fashion.

After dropping out of college, the young model signed to IMG models in 2013, and made the big move to New York City. She made her first debut walking the catwalk for Desigual at the 2014 New York Fashion week, and from then on, her popularity in the fashion industry began to grow. In the July of the same year, she appeared alongside Peter Schwarzenegger (Arnold’s Schwarzenegger’s son) in the Tom Ford Autumn/Winter eyewear ad, as well as other campaigns for the American label. By May 2015, Gigi had already walked the runway for all the big fashion designers including Marc Jacobs, Channel, Micheal Kors, Jean Paul Gaultier, and Max Mara.

In December of that year Gigi gained her Angel wings and joined the exclusive club of Victoria’s Secret models. In her debut appearance, the uprising model garnered a lot of buzz and attention from inside and outside the fashion media, fast becoming “the” most talked about models in the fashion scene. Being part of singer and songwriter Taylor Swift’s squad and girlfriend to ex-One Direction singer Zayn Malik definitely helped boost her popularity. She is also the best friend of model Kendall Jenner, the sister of the infamous reality star Kim Kardashian. By the end of 2016 Gigi had walked for Versace, Chanel, Elie Saab, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Anna Sui, Miu Miu, Balmain, Diane Von Furstenberg, Isabel Marant, Giambattista Valli, and finally

Tommy Hilfiger. Not only is she an ambassador for the brand, but also she collaborated with the brand on two capsule collections titled “TommyXGigi” which both sold out in record time. By 2017, it’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t know who Gigi Hadid is. For the spring/summer 2017 season alone she has fronted campaigns for Fendi, Max Mara, Stuart Weitzman, and Tommy Hilfiger among others. The 21-year-old Gigi has such a spectacular resume behind her, and she’s only in the beginning stages of her career!

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FASHION CLIPPINGS By Nour Ibrahim

Eva Longoria for Modern Women Whether you’re in the market to look for a casual, attractive, or empowering outfit, Eva Longoria’s new line is the one for you. Taking inspiration from her own sense of style, the celebrity’s body-con dresses and all white powers suits are ones that we cannot wait to get our hands on. The line is designed for the modern woman, one that is ready to take the world by storm in all aspects of her life. Taking style from the office down to the streets, there is something in this line for everyone.

Versus Keeps It Real The new face of Versus, Zayne Malik, is strutting the covers with a gallery of seemingly casually candid shots. How casual the images were is actually no secret, as it turned out the photoshoot was as chill as it looks. It is no surprise, however because the images were taken by none other than Zayn’s gorgeous girlfriend, Gigi Hadid. Taken by iPhone and digital camera, the shoot was held at the Chateau Marmot hotel in LA, and also includes cameos of model Adwoa Aboah, as him and Malik both just hang out, flaunting pieces from the brand. Talk about keeping it real.

Christopher Kane’s Beauty and the Beast The uniquely talented designer Christopher Kane has once again stunned us with a fabulous modern day twist on tale as old as time “Beauty and the Beast”. In the new line Kane is inspired by the colours and symbolism from the classic film and re-enacts it onto the canvas known as fashion. From Disney-bound skirts to unisex icon sweaters, this line is sure to be a fan favourite, and a definite must have for any Disney fanatic.

H&M Revolutionary Denim Line Denim is always a tricky piece to buy, and usually comes with conforming to respective gender based styles. Sadly, those styles just don’t work with most of us, which is why H&M’s new gender fluid denim line is something we more than excited for. The oversized collection is meant to be laid back and casual- what denim is exactly meant to represent. It’s comfy, cool, and fashionable and a perfect staple to any person who still hasn’t found the right denim yet.

Paco Rabanne’s Arabian Star Line-Up Local Arab talents are taking the stage as Paco Rabanne teams up with Joelle Mardinian, Taim Al Falasi, Sherif Fayed and Wonho Chung to create the victorious scents known as Olympea and Invictus. Both signifying a victorious god or goddess, the scents are one of empowerment for both male and female counterparts, and smell like one thing: winning. While both are accompanied by a gentle blend of orange flower Olympea Intense, for women, has more of an amber, salty vanilla aura to it while Invictus Intense, for men, contains more of a fresher wooden scent as well as some hints of light amber woods. With the help of these four magnificent talents, it’s safe to say that Paco Rabanne may have created a soon to be bestseller.

Sandbox #MoreToAutism The Egypt-based jewellery brand Sandbox has collaborated with the Egyptian Autistic Society to raise awareness for the cause through exclusive pieces of jewellery. Coming in two selections, Sandbox envisioned a puzzle piece necklaces can be worn to show support to the strong mothers of autistic children, or engraved for the mother herself with her name and the name of her child. According to designer Suhayla Al Sheikh, “Jewellery touches you literally and figuratively.” It is a way to own who you are and express it. Which is why the campaign is so amazing, not only does it emotionally connect people to the cause but by buying a necklace, you will have made a donation to the cause, as 20% of the total proceedings go to the Egyptian Autistic Society. A lovely necklace for a lovely cause.

BEAUTY CLIPPINGS By Nour Ibrahim

Trend Alert! Lollipop Lips Yes, we can finally rejoice as the perfectly pencilled-in matte lips have stopped becoming a thing! Let’s face it, that trend was too hard to master anyways. Now it’s go messy or go home with these somewhat smudged shimmering lips that makes it look, um, natural? Like you just licked a lollipop? It almost looks like someone who really isn’t good at applying lipstick initiated the trend. But hey, this runway trend is all the rage now, and we are surely interested to see where it goes.

Makeup Removal Made Easy Beauty brand Savvy Travelers is saving our day by creating a travel friendly wipe that you will not only be able to take on a plane, but remove any makeup or nail polish with ease. Not a wet wipe, yet still works as well as one! If you’re a constant traveller and want to enjoy a plane ride without make up, put on a fresh face later for a meeting right when you land, or want a quick fix to any unfortunate smudges while sleeping on a long trip, this new product will be your ultimate life saver. Floris, one of co-owners, puts it best, “[They] didn’t invent wipes, [they] just wanted to make them better.”

Kanye: The Beauty Guru Kanye is launching a makeup brand. Yes, he is. Move over Kylie, because another Kardashian family star is taking charge of the beauty line. Naming it Donda after his deceased mother, Kanye is planning to sell makeup, lotions, and perfumes for both men and women under his new beauty brand. Welcome to 2017 people, where a reality star can be both a beauty guru and a president.

D&G’s Runway look If you thought Dolce&Gabbana models looked flawless on the runway for the AW17 collection, you were right. The makeup artists backstage made sure this was the case. Using the brands illuminating makeup line, they combined the perfect amounts of primer, foundation, and concealer, as well as some spectacular creamy blush, bronzer and highlighter to create the perfect face of makeup known to man. Using Perfect Mono Eyeshadow in Innocence 10 and Eyeshadow Quad in Smokey 105 for depth and Glam Liner in Black Intense 1 for sharpness, getting that perfect cat eye. Topped with the perfect Passioneyes Mascara, this look was ready for the runway.

Bourjois’ Strobing Routine Want a flawless complexion? Then the new Bourjois beauty routine has got you covered, quite literally. Bringing back the undetectable Air Mat as well as the new Blur The Lines correction stick and Sculpt Light Highlighter, this combination of beauty products is one that will leave you looking flawless throughout the entire day. Developed in three shades to match your natural skin tone, you’ll love the look and feel of these three musketeers on your face.

Iris Law for Burberry Let’s face it, Iris Law is the perfect combination of Jude Law and Sadie Frost. The offspring of the gorgeous couple, the 16-year-old Iris has now just become the global ambassador for Burberry Beauty. Her first campaign is to be for Burberry’s Liquid Lip Velvet range, and yes, it does look glamorous. This is not her first taste of the brand, as she says she had been wearing Burberry ever since she was a baby. Given that her godmother is Kate Moss, who also had a long relationship with the British brand, it’s not all that surprising.

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à la Mode

Modest Fashion By Nour Ibrahim

Watch out world, there is a new revolutionary trend, and it is taking a complete one-eighty from the hip hugging, revealing style that’s been all the rage for decades. Yes, it’s modest fashion, and boy are we excited for this one. Welcome, everyone, to a world where international designers are changing their views and no longer considering modest wear a burden, but an untapped opportunity. Lately fashion designers have taken to the runway to present an array of styles all alluding to a more modest take on fashion. This comes at a time where fashion in Middle Eastern is taking off and beauty gurus and fashion designers are becoming household names. And while a need for modest fashion has existed for many years, the western world seems to just be opening up to it, and the result is a gorgeous combination of both western and Middle Eastern styles. Here are just a few of the brands that are embracing the notion of modest fashion.

Dolce&Gabbana’s Abayas Okay, so this isn’t the first time Dolce&Gabbana have ventured into modest dressing. In fact they were among the pioneering luxury brands to develop capsule collections that were sold exclusively in the Arab market. Just last year they debuted their first collection aimed towards the Muslim community. This year they continued the collection with the recently launched Spring/Summer 2017 range. The collection is mainly composed of Abayas and headscarves in Dolce and Gabbana’s signature prints such as florals. With Dolce&Gabbana’s bold and ornate patterns mixed with a modest silhouette, the result is both striking and demure.

Diesel’s Middle Eastern Leap Italian brand Diesel is notorious for its edgy and hip designs, so when they announced that they would be creating a collection slated for the Middle Eastern market, we were intrigued. Already for their latest Diesel Black Gold collection of Fall/Winter 2017, models strutted down the runway in long, flowing modest designs. It seems they are talking this direction one step further as they develop a special collection for the Arab market. Taking inspiration from the modest silhouette, we will be on the look out for Diesel’s new collection.

Nike’s Pro Hijab Wearing a hijab and playing sports is not the easiest task, which is why Nike has finally created the perfect solution for every Muslim athlete. It took Nike a year in the making to develop the product, which should be available in the markets in 2018. The result was a lightweight one-piece scarf is meant to easily be slipped over the head and stay in place, like a stylishly stable swim cap. Bearing the Nike logo of course, this inclusive design is one that many have been waiting for.

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Jazzy All that

Models: Zayneb Azzam Miral Mahilian Photography: Aisha Al Shabrawy Stylist: Tamima El Narsh Makeup: Kiki Beaute Boutique Hair Styling: Yazan Jawish, Toi Beauty Salon Post Production: Gasser Murda

For a country that gets all year-round sunshine, you would think Egypt would be at the forefront of the eyewear and sunglasses design industry. Thankfully, many up and coming brands are slowly filling the fashion void. The hip eyewear brand Jazzy was established during the summer of 2016 with a mission to be the go to brand for cool shades. They are built with the intention to be fun, on trend and affordable.

Designer Yasmine Seoud (also known as Jazzy) has channelled her long adoration and passion for sunglasses to create her own line. Due to the meticulous nature of sunglasses, the design and production of Jazzy sunglasses takes a lengthy time to be completed. After all they need to check the boxes of both form and function. While the designer thinks of creative ideas for her designs, she always considers the weight of the pair and how it feels on the face, ensuring that they are comfortable and durable. She also doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compromise in the quality of the lenses used, always featuring premium quality lenses with very high sun glare protection.

Jazzy sunglasses are characterized with a variety of materials and patterns. The collection includes sunglasses made out of wood, stainless steel and so much more, thereby offering varying looks and styles. The glasses are currently made in Hong Kong, going through a long process of producing prototypes before proceeding with the final production.

With hip and fresh designs that will surely slay your summer style, Jazzy is a brand that we could see expanding. And what is cooler than paring your shades with your little ones? A line for children could also be in the works for the young sunglasses brandâ&#x20AC;Śkeep your eyes open.

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Nina Ricci

Saint Laurent

80s Glam Carolina Herrera

Saint Laurent

Christopher Kane

For a few years now, designers have been channelling back silhouettes from the 80s, and the trend is continuing this season with a focus on 80s glam wear. Broad shoulders and mini skirts in glittering metallic fabrics and shiny frocks seen on the runway are just what you need for a glamorous night out.

Giorgio Armani

Isabel Marant Louis Vuitton kenzo

kenzo

Missoni Etro

Bold Graphics Bold graphics were seen all over the runways this season. From London to Milan, designers have gone graphic with vibrant stripes and criss-cross prints. This geometric trend will sure turn heads off the runway as well. Mulberry Louis Vuitton

Fendi

Versace

Nina Ricci Nina Ricci Sonia Rykiel

Tory Burch

Etro

Modern Bohemian

Roberto Cavalli

The advent of spring always brings a casualness and freedom with a bohemian flair. This seasons clothes went with that mood, with designs featuring flowing and cascading layered dresses that are both cool and comfy. Rich colour combinations, patchwork designs, and ethnic inspired dresses that are suited for jet setting or a weekend getaway.

Alexander McQueen

Marni

Etro Valentio Oscar de la Renta

Valentio

Alberta Ferretti

Max Mara

Isabel Marant

Sportswear Working out has become an entire lifestyle and not just a passing trend, so when designers focused on creating sport-inspired clothes we were not surprised. Anoraks, tracksuits, and leggings in technical fabrics like nylon all make for a chic yet comfy outfit.

Alexander Wang

Christian Dior Prada

Max Mara Versace

Max Mara Isabel Marant Vera Wang

Moschino

Fuchsia Fever Forget the subtle rose tinted hues that have been all the rage recently in fashion, this season is all about shocking pinks and hot shades of cherry. Wear an all-pink outfit for a cheerful and daring look. Dolce & Gabbana

Prada

Valentino

Valentino Gucii

SJP by Sarah Jessica Parker

Logo Mania Remember when it was considered tacky to strut down the street wearing head to toe branded clothes? Well, not anymore. This season, designers were proud of their designer clothes, creating pieces that proudly bear the name of the brand.

Christian Dior

Gucci

Balmain

Balenciaga

Dolce & Gabbana Prada

Balenciaga

Saint Laurent

Romantic Ivory

Lanvin

There is something classic about wearing an all-white outfit in the spring/summer season. Whether the design is laced with romantic frills and floral accents, or in plain solid patterns, everyone looks chic and sophisticated with a white, cream, or ivory ensemble.

Stella McCartney

Oscar de la Renta

Massimo Dutti Michael Kors

Fendi

Bottega Veneta

Christian Louboutin

Deconstructed Shirting For many seasons, fashion designs have been inspired by menswear clothing in general, and menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s shirts in particular. The latest trend sees designers deconstruct and reinvent the shirts in cool shades of pinstriped blue. The trend even made its way into dresses and accessories as well.

Miu Miu Balenciaga

Calvin Klein Collection

Self Portrait

Versace

Todâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Dolce & Gabbana Balenciaga

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BOUTIQUE HOTEL

Icon Reborn London’s Athenaeum

In the heart of Mayfair an icon of London is reborn. The Athenaeum Hotel has recently undergone a multimillion-pound refurbishment carried out by Kinnersley Kent Design. Considered one of London’s most prestigious hotels, the award wining is one of London’s few family run five-star establishments, lending it an independent spirit.

Images courtesy of Kinnersley Kent Design

Located opposite tranquil Green Park The Athenaeum Hotel & Residences has a long history, and was often the hotel for the rich and famous welcoming VIP guests from around the globe. Charismatic executive manager Sally Bulloch heralded the hotel’s Hollywood golden age in the 1970s, where her natural charm and perennial presence at the hotel bar made her a hit with guests. She was said to have enjoyed a glass of champagne with Elizabeth Taylor among countless others. Boy band Take That announced their split from the penthouse of The Athenaeum, and legendary film director Steven Spielberg even installed an editing suite in one of the hotel’s residences when working on E.T., Close Encounters and Raiders of the Lost Ark. Today, stars, world leaders and the famous continue to use The Athenaeum as their discreet home-from-home. Kinnersley Kent Design transformed the iconic hotel’s public spaces, from the lobby, lounge and first floor meeting areas to a spectacular new bar- ‘THE BAR at The Athenaeum’ and the elegant restaurant ‘Galvin at The Athenaeum’. The redesign has brought new layers of warm and subtle glamour to this Mayfair jewel. The Athenaeum is a hotel of individuals and they have always done things differently. Therefore Kinnersley Kent Design redesign celebrates this individuality and brings the hotel’s unique personality to the fore. The hotel’s exterior was transformed with an impressive new entrance and a new,

night, featuring a deliciously dark, tactile palette and full-height windows backed by greenery. There’s a sense of being in a secret, subterranean destination – a million miles from the busy streets of London’s Piccadilly.

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Luxury Soori High Line

Nestled in the heart of New York City in the prestigious Chelsea area is the newly developed property Soori High Line. The 11 storey mid-rise residential condominium houses an exclusive collection of 31 stunning one to five bedroom apartments. Designer Soo K.Chan and SCDA married contemporary style inspired by an upscale resort, making each apartment a beautifully crafted canvas for luxury living.

Design Architect & Interior Designer: Soo K. Chan/SCDA PTE LTD Developer: SIRAS ORIEL DEVELOPMENT LLC

The architecture seeks to manipulate notions of interior and exterior space by seamlessly weaving twelve private swimming pools with generously appointed living spaces, integrating the natural elements of water, fire and light with interiors of crafted luxury.

While an intricate metal and glass facade filters light in and views out, soaring double-volume ceilings and architecturally-modulated interiors provide the perfect sanctuary for unique resort-style living in the heart of a bustling city.

The piece de resistance are the private heated and ionized salt water swimming pools, tastefully integrated into the living spaces of over a dozen lower-floor apartments; while rooftop pools atop spectacular triplex penthouses afford truly memorable views of the city beyond.

The apartment interiors embody the notion of the Manhattan loft with their high ceilings, open plan living/dining areas, and full height windows. Generous architectural volumes are accentuated by the vertical lines created by the built-in shelving, the timber cladding on the walls, and the minimalist pendant lamps.

Lush, deep sofas and armchairs soften the linearity of the hard finishes, creating a balanced ensemble. However, the pursuit of the balance goes beyond the well-organised layout, finding its source in a distinctly oriental sensibility. Fire, water, earth, wood, and metal â&#x20AC;&#x201C; essential feng shui elements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are subtly present in apartments through private fireplaces, swimming pools, planters, timber-clad walls with chic metal trims. This unique blend of Eastern and Western spatial principles resonates throughout the whole development, taking luxurious living to a new level of harmony and comfort.

HOT ADDRESS

Northern Lights Aquavit London

Inspired by the simple and refined dishes of chef Rene Redzpiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famed Copenhagen restaurant Noma, a new wave of Scandinavian restaurants are beginning to pop up all over the globe. With ingredients like sea buckthorn, elderberry and salt-baked beets, this modern wave of Scandinavian-inspired chefs are taking a minimalist approach, moving far away from signature regional dishes such as Swedish meatballs. Featuring a simple menu highlighting seasonal and Nordic ingredients in a warm setting, Aquavit London is one hot address we canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t wait to return to. BY Kate Dannies

One thing is clear; Aquavit is way ahead of its time. First opened in midtown Manhattan in 1987 and the recipient of two Michelin stars, Aquavit continues to be one of the city’s most popular dining destinations. The Aquavit brand has since expanded to Tokyo and, most recently, London. Located in the upscale St. James’s Market development, Aquavit London can be described as formally informal. Featuring marble floors, shiny chrome fittings and low hanging chandeliers, the atmosphere is more swanky than stiff. Clean lines and natural tones contrast beautifully with unexpected pops of colour found in little details such as the seating and glassware. Headed by executive chef Emma Bengtsson, a mainstay at the New York cite, and head Chef Henrik Ritzen, formerly of The Arts Club in Mayfair. Open from morning to midnight, the Aquavit menu is as complex as the ingredients used, with separate menus for weekday set lunch and weekend set lunch, along with breakfast, all day a la cart and weekend brunch. In terms of breakfast, Aquavit offers simple and healthy fare including

cardamom buns, sheep’s milk yogurt with cloudberry compote and organic granola. Weekend brunch features traditional dishes such as raggmunk- a Swedish potato pancakes with lingonberries, and blood pudding with poached egg and bacon, along with signature cocktails such as a Vikings Breakfast made from Aquavit, tomato juice and soy sauce. Breakfast aside; Aquavit’s all day a la carte menu is the real cause for excitement. Diners can order a smorgasbord of dishes paired with a custom spirit selection. Smorgasbord offerings include Matje herring with sour cream and egg yolk, mackerel tartare with lumpfish roe and Nordic pickles. Main plate highlights include the Best End of Lamb dish with cabbage and lingonberries, a whole trout with sorrel and pickled beetroots and duck breast with quince jelly and pickled blueberries. Looking for something sweet? A perfect end to the night can be found in the housemade rosehip soup with almond ice cream. Simple, fresh and refined, with the impending closing of Noma Aquavit London is poised to become the new ultimate when it comes to Nordic cuisine.

BOOK CLUB

Fashionable Reads 2017 is all about levelling up your fashion sense, not just through fashion shows but also through books. This year three major fashion books will be released in the upcoming months that chronicle the work of some of fashion’s most celebrated designers. These are the must-have books to add to your coffee table collection. By Sarah Hassan

Balenciaga Shaping Fashion by Lesley Ellis Miller Fashion designer and founder of Balenciaga fashion house Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895–1972) is still remembered as one of the most influencing and enigmatic fashion designer in the 20th century. With a name synonymous with quality, The Spanish-born designer embraced a unique and forward-thinking vision of flattering female beauty through his exceptional tailoring, sculptural shapes, deft manipulation of textiles, and dramatic use of colour. The book’s editor, Lesley Ellis Miller delivers an in-depth examination of the iconic fashion designer’s legacy in lavish detail through this fully revised and extended edition of Balenciaga. Release Date: May 9, 2017.

Alice Temperley English Myths and Legends by Alice Temperley

The World of Anna Sui by Tim Blanks In The World of Anna Sui, fashion journalist Tim Blanks takes the readers through a high-end fashion journey into the designer and artists known for her original and quirky taste. The book explores the American fashion designer Anna Sui’s lifelong engagement in the fashion world through detailed photographs of garments, sketched, mood boards, runway shots, and cultural ephemera. It will provide you with insights to Sui’s extensive career through her clothing and studio. The designer and artist’s brand is known as one of New York’s most successful fashion houses. Release Date: May 30, 2017.

The queen of magpie style and the founder of the namesake fashion label Temperley London, Alice Temperley will be releasing her second monograph book in Autumn, journaling the last decade of her renowned lavish line. The book offers an intimate view of the personal moments that led to her massive and glamorous success. The British fashion designer launched her brand in 2000 and has earned the likes of major public figures, making her known for her feminine and finely detailed designs. Release Date: September 5, 2017.

TV CLUB

Girlboss Charismatic founder of the fashion brand Nasty Gal Sophia Amoruso’s life reads like a series. So when Netflix went ahead and produced a show inspired by Amoruso’s New York Times best-selling book #Girlboss we were not surprised.

The series centers on Amoruso, played Britt Robertson, who began selling vintage clothes on eBay and, by the age of 28, had already built the multi-million dollar fashion empire, Nasty Gal. Girlboss will launch on Netflix in April and is created and executive produced by Kay Cannon who previously produced hits such as Pitch Perfect 1& 2, and comedy series 30 Rock. Superstar Charlize Theron also serves as executive producer along with Laverne McKinnonand, Beth Konoof, Christian Ditter, and Sophia Amoruso.

With the recent news that Sophia Amoruso’s company Nasty Gal has just filed for bankruptcy following over a decade of huge success, it is interesting to see if season two (if it is ever produced) will chronicle the current dramatic turn of events that are unfolding in the company. Girlboss is launching April 21st on Netflix.

FLAIR REVIEW

Le J.Z Le Pacha 1901 boat located in Zamalek is an icon in Cairo’s day and nightlife with their varied and world-class dining outlets. One of its staples was Johnny’s Pub which was known for its fun atmosphere and great food. So when we found out that one of Cairo’s favourite hangouts was getting a revamp we just had to go and experience it ourselves…

Located at the entrance of Le Pacha, Johnny’s Pub has been turned into Le J.Z. after the initials of its famous patron Mr. Johnny Zahra. Upon going in, you could sense a change in atmosphere, while lowkey lighting combined with a sleek décor immediately lends a cool mood to the place. The spacious area has plush seating arrangements and is furnished with leather and other rich materials that provide the feeling of both comfort and sophistication. Decorated with harmonious shades of brown, café and taupe, your eyes can’t miss the bar at the center of the establishment. The impressive bar is the focal point of Le J.Z. with its striking backlit floor-

to-ceiling display featuring glistening bottles that contrast against the light.

adventurous with your taste palate go with the Kioto Hommos (Hommos wasabi).

The menu offers a selection of international cuisines, catering to a multitude of tastes. The appetizer offerings in specific were varied and impressive and we were spoiled for choice. We went ahead and started to sample the Saumagra (salmon tartar with truffle oil and caviar on a bed of toasted bread), which were perfect bite sized sandwiches with delicious crunchy bread. The Wang Spring Rolls (duck spring rolls) were a sumptuous take on the classic spring rolls and a must-try for your next visit. For a classic favorite try the Carpaccio Rose (beef carpaccio on a bed of eggplant caviar) or if you are feeling a little bit

For the main course, we had the delicious Caruso Fillet. The grilled fillet made with Le J.Z’s signature sauce was cooked to perfection. Using premium meat especially sourced for the establishment, we were not surprised with the fillet’s mouthwatering quality. Meanwhile the Tuscany Ravioli is a great option for any Italian food lover. With in-house made ravioli, the baked spinach ravioli with ricotta cheese is the perfect comfort food for lunch or dinner. On our list to eat for a future visit? Wild Seabass, Funky Duck, and Risotto Funghi & Beef. Lepacha.com

Design

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DESIGN NOTES

RYAN KORBAN The Risen Star of NYC By Daniela Bonetto

Every designer has his mantra and his style. When it comes to Ryan Korban that is characterised by a mix of luxury, old-world romance and urban cool. He is to kid that even the Wall Street Journal believes, “if there were a yearbook of the interior design world, Ryan Korban’s future vocation would undoubtedly read most likely to succeed Peter Marino”. Drawing on inspirations ranging

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from Monet paintings to Helmut Newton photographs, he creates seductive, wondrous spaces that surpass trend to redefine traditional design for a new generation. Korban specialises in retail design with an emphasis on luxury. He has completed some of the finest spaces in New York’s retail landscape for fashion houses such as Alexander Wang, Altuzarra, Balenciaga and most recently cult shoe label Aquazzura. Having firmly established himself as the haute fashion-set’s go to interior designer, his portfolio also extends to the homes of prominent figures in the worlds of film and music. Korban’s playfully irreverent interior stylings has recently landed him in Architectural Digest’s prestigious AD100 2017 and won ‘Best Retail Interior’ at the International Property Awards 2016 for the Aquazzura flagship store in New York. Ryankorban.com

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INTERVIEW

Bringing Art Home

Artist Dina Samaha When conceptualizing a new home, what gets hanged on the walls often gets lost in the shuffle. Ideally, however, art should be an integral part of the process of creating a space. We caught up with artist Dina Samaha, who is a regular collaborator with Eklego Design and other big names in the capital, to learn more about the importance of art, what inspires her, and what trends we should keep our eye out for this spring. By Kate Dannies

Tell us about your latest exhibition, Inner Souls.

Inner Souls is a group of paintings reflecting a journey into the human soul—the very essence of life (the pure soul, the spiritual and the inspirational). It is a flow of “inner” emotions expressed on canvas through brush strokes and texture. In this exhibition, viewers are inspired to visualize art in their own homes along with furniture pieces, where art is in a part of a space rather than something to look at on big white walls. I really enjoyed collaborating with Eklego Design as it relates a lot to my artwork concept of “art to match your space”. I worked on their furniture display in the past, so creating the final touches within the exhibition was a lot of fun for me. Working within their Zamalek showroom and with their furniture, felt like I was working with one of my own Artistri interiors.

How do you see the relationship between interior design and art? Art to interior is like jewellery to women—it makes a statement and accentuates her beauty. More often in interior design we see wall art is always dealt with last, after the furniture has been fully arranged. However, to me adding art to your space is the most crucial element in home decor and should be thought of in early design stages. Having the right art piece in your home creates balance to your space and keeps the first impression to your visitors. It provides harmony within the client’s space’s theme or can add colour in a muted scheme. Every new project is like a blank canvas to me—I get the opportunity to transform each and every room into a space filled with personality, one that the client would enjoy seeing everyday. Art is like the magic piece that brings your space together.

What are your biggest inspirations?

There are so many things that inspire me.

It is difficult to pin down just one inspiration, as influences for me are countless. Everything around me inspires me—my mood, my emotions, my travels, nature and most importantly the home design I am creating the art for. Some days I just wake up with an idea in mind and translate on canvas and other days ideas just happen while am painting. I always take photos of things I like to open doors for creativity or if I have my sketchbook in hand I sketch down fresh ideas.

What is the most exciting new trend in art and design?

Well, what’s so exciting nowadays is that there isn’t just one or two trends that people are following. The whole interior design concept is becoming more bold and daring with pattern and colour. People are no more afraid to introduce colour to their space and make

their homes more personal. We all know Egyptians like to start with neutral earthy tones in their furniture and then go bold with oversized artwork with pops of colour, striking accents or a statement wallpaper or wall paint. Today, I feel like clients would like their homes to reflect their individual tastes and interests rather than a “one style suits all” approach. Being an interior designer and artist, makes me want to experience different styles and enjoy the journey until the very end. I love to see how the whole picture comes up together- design along with décor- and how the whole room atmosphere has changed dramatically through every stage. My clients are also starting to connect so much to nature by bringing the outdoors indoors and having the maximum amount of sunlight in their home. Indoor plants and potted succulents are becoming a must-have for decoration and an easy way to bring natural appeal to your space. “Greenery” (Pantone colour of the year) is the biggest proof to this—it brings freshness and spring to your home.

What are you working on next?

I am working on collaborations with interior designers so I have several pieces in progress. Working with other interior designers is definitely the highlight of my business. They totally make this journey worth it and more challenging. After all, it’s very satisfying to see your own work in a beautifully designed context. Am looking forward to experimenting new techniques and new media and create art that perfectly meshes with clients existing space. I am also launching a website later this year, where clients can order their bespoke handmade paintings directly either from my collection or they can commissioned a piece.

EXHIBITIONIST

Studio Blumenfeld New York 1941-1960

The Cité, a space for artistic experimentation in Paris, revisits the Studio Blumenfeld: New York 1941-1960, where the exhibition invites visitors to discover the artistic journey of a photographic genius, his constant yearning for exploration, and his search for identity through colour photography which, throughout the 1940’s and ‘50s, would come to influence all of America. Schooled in the European interwar avant-garde movements, Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969) built most of his career in the United States, where he moved in 1941. During this period, when the press was on the rise, Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Collier’s, Cosmopolitan, Life, Look, Kaleidoscope, and Photography, all these major American fashion magazines, called upon his photographic talent. Three years after his arrival in New York, Blumenfeld became the most famous photographer in his field, and the best paid, too.

Torn between the requirements of commercial orders and his own artistic ambitions, Blumenfeld managed to create a unique, immediately recognizable style: colour and light effects, manipulations of the medium, repeated motifs, shortened silhouettes, bold framing... A style that, in the end, drew heavily from his European roots. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the universe of the Studio during the war and post-war years, through a unique selection made from a personal archive of nearly 700 pieces. This show presents colour fashion photographs taken by the artist for the press, magazine covers, and his ‘100 Best’ selection of most inspiring images from his research, which covered a folding screen in his studio that was occasionally used as a prop for shoots, advertisements, fashion series, and other experiments.

Studio Blumenfeld: New York 1941-1960 From March 3rd through June 4th, 2017 At Cité, 34, quai d’Austerlitz 75013 Paris #studioblumenfeld

COMING SOON

The Big Bend

Skyscraper As the world population continues to climb to unprecedented levels and urban centres become increasingly congested, developers and architects are finding increasingly creative ways to manage spatial constraints when embarking on large-scale development projects. This has resulted in a recent of building up, as exemplified by recently completed mega structures such as the Shanghai Tower in Shanghai, One World Trade Centre in New York City and Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Emerging from this trend is a newly proposed development with the potential to be one of the tallest- and longest- buildings in New York City. BY Kate Dannies

In response to rising demand for luxury residential towers within New York’s hottest districts, local design studio Oiio has proposed a looped conceptual skyscraper that boasts both length and height. Based in New York and Athens, Oiio formulated the proposal in order to highlight the race for height amongst Manhattan’s luxury residential developers. This race for height has been compounded in recent years due to planning laws permitting developers to purchase air rights from neighbouring buildings, allowing for increasingly tall structures on relatively small land plots. Additionally, New York City’s unique zoning laws have necessitated a unique set of tricks through which developers maximize their property’s height, and, in turn, value. Known as the Big Bend, renderings of the building show a thin structure that curves at the top before returning to the ground, creating what Oiio describes as the longest building in the world, measuring 1.22 kilometres end to end. Big Bend renderings place the building among the luxury towers currently under development on and around West 57th Street, a prestigious area just south of Central Park known as Billionaire’s Row. Other developments following the skinny skyscraper trend include SHoP Architects 111 West 57th Street and Christian de Portzamparc’s One57, along with Jan Nouvel’s 53W53, also known as the MoMA Expansion Tower and Rafel Vinoly’s 432 Park Avenue, the tallest residential tower in the western hemisphere. The Skyscraper Museum has recently nicknamed these buildings ‘super slenders’ due to their extreme width-to-height ratios.

The Big Bend building design features a grid of large windows with small floorplates. The legs of the structure would straddle a historic building to fit into narrow plots on either end, and the building would rise to tower over both the 111 West 5th Street and One57 buildings. While many are embracing the slender skyscraper trend, some of New York’s most prominent architects have spoken out against the developments, arguing they highlight the rising inequality within the city, both architecturally and socially.

DRIVEN

Cars of the Future

TESLA

Both the story of Tesla and the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s namesake, inventor and engineer Nikola Tesla are true underdog tales, but with dramatically different endings. Nikola Tesla, hailed as genius both during his lifetime and in the present day, held hundreds of patents on his inventions but died penniless and in obscurity, crushed by the greed and dishonesty of his competitors. Conversely, while automakers and consumers alike initially rejected Tesla Motors, in less than ten years the company has transformed into one of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most innovative and successful automotive companies. BY Kate Dannies

While nowadays Tesla is synonymous with its mythical CEO Elon Musk, the company’s origin can be traced back to engineers Marc Tarpenning and Martin Eberhard. After selling off their e-reader business in 2000, Eberhard was inspired by his desire for a high performance vehicle but was put off by the poor fuel efficiency and the wars over oil resources that were raging in the Middle East, in addition to rising concerns over global warming. Incorporated in 2003, the company’s flagship sports car, the Roadster, made serious waves upon its release in 2008. In 2013, the Model S sports sedan was released, outselling the Mercedes Benz S Class, BMW 7 Series and every other luxury sedan. Currently, the Model S is the world’s best-selling plug-in electric car with over 150,000 vehicles sold. The company’s most recent release was the Model X SUV in 2015, with

plans for a new Model D currently in the works. Tesla has a unique strategy of direct to customer sales- customers cannot buy vehicles from stores, only from the Tesla website. This has caused conflict with other automakers and existing state laws requiring new vehicles to be sold through franchised dealers. The preference for Tesla electric vehicles is clear. While other electric vehicle models continue to be plagued by poor battery life and high costs, Tesla hopes its innovative battery and charging technology will result in increasingly cheaper batteries with shorter recharging times, helping to lower overall vehicle costs overtime. Tesla has a network of superchargers located across North America, Europe and Asia, in addition to a Destination Charging programme, under which shops are offered fast chargers for customers.

Tesla has also become a pioneer when it comes to autonomous car driving. The company’s AutoPilot system provides semi-autonomous driver assist in all Tesla vehicles manufactured since September 2014. AutoPilot vehicles are equipped with multiple cameras and ultrasonic acoustic location sensors that provide a 360-degree buffer zone around the car. In addition to adaptive cruise control and lane departure warning, an add-on tech package offers semi-autonomous drive (Summon) and auto parking (AutoPark) capabilities. Additionally, as of 2016, all Tesla cars are built with the necessary hardware to allow full self-driving capability after the features are validated. Tesla expects to enable full self-driving by the end of 2017.

STYLISH LIVING

Lipton Celebrates Full Brand Revamp Lipton now answered the needs of Egyptian tea lovers announcing a brand revamp of all Lipton products in addition to releasing a new dust blend along with its portfolio of unique quality products specially tailored to Egyptians’ tea tastes! In a VIP event hosted against the backdrop of the pyramids, Lipton celebrated their extremely successful viral campaign “Mazboot 3la Masr” before unveiling the highly anticipated new blend.

STYLISH LIVING

Mom’s Getaway at The Nile Ritz-Carlton, Cairo The Nile Ritz-Carlton invited some of the city’s hot mammas for a Mother’s Day getaway celebrating and pampering young moms with a day of luxury, beauty, relaxation, and gourmet dining. The ladies enjoyed a well-deserved spa massage, high tea with special skin health session by Dr. Ahmed Rihan from ZO Skin health Center, The art of choosing a diamond by IRAM Jewelry ending the night with an a la carte Italian dinner at Vivo.

STYLISH LIVING

Mazaya Make-Up Academy Opens its Doors in Cairo The well-known retail chain Mazaya celebrated the opening event of its professional Make-Up Academy at the end of February. Mazaya invited the VIP customers along with the media people, to celebrate with them the opening of the make-up academy and share with them all the courses details.

STYLISH LIVING

Corporate Appreciation Ceremony at Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers Fairmont Heliopolis & Towers hosted its annual corporate appreciation ceremony and took the pride in honouring its regular patrons who included top corporate accounts & travel agents and thanked them for the outstanding business results & achievements for the year 2016. The event took place at the luxurious â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pearlâ&#x20AC;? ballroom.

FLAIR FOODIE

Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Babka Babka is a yeast-risen eastern European cake that is perfect for nibbling over breakfast or brunch. It has a dark chocolate filling that is spiked with a little ground cinnamon. While it takes many steps to create it, the cake’s moist, deeply flavored brioche-like cake makes it worth the extra effort. If you want to save yourself a little time, substitute the chocolate filling with Nutella. It can keep at room temperature for up to four days, or frozen for up to two months. By Kareem Abdelrahman

Ingredients:

Method:

Babka Dough: 2 teaspoons of instant yeast 1/2 cup whole milk, slightly warm 1 teaspoon sugar 90g unsalted butter, at room temperature, cubed 1 large egg 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups all purpose flour

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, mix the yeast with milk and sugar and 1/3 cup (40g) of the flour. Let rest until small bubbles appear, about 10 minutes. 2. While the mixer is working with the dough hook, mix in the 90 grams of butter then the egg and salt. Gradually add the flour until it’s incorporated. Turn the mixer to medium-high speed and knead the dough until smooth, about 5 minutes. 3. Butter a 23cm loaf pan and line the bottom and up the sides with a piece of parchment paper. 4. To make the filling, melt the 100g of butter in a saucepan. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and add the chocolate, then stir until the chocolate is melted and smooth. Stir in the cocoa powder and cinnamon. Set aside. 5. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough to a rectangle 30 x 50cm. Spread the chocolate filling over the surface of the rectangle all the way to the edges. Starting at one of the long ends of the rectangle, roll up the dough tightly so you

Chocolate Filling: 100g unsalted butter, cubed 3/4 cup sugar 80g dark chocolate, chopped 5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Syrup: 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tablespoon honey

have a log that’s around 50cm long. 6. Using a sharp knife, slice the dough completely in half lengthwise. With the cut sides facing up, overlap the end of one cut half over the other, then take the other cut half and fold it over the other, making sure the cut sides are always facing up. Continue making a rope-like formation overlapping and twisting the two halves of the dough together until the dough into one big twist. 7. Lift the twisted loaf and add it into the prepared loaf pan. 8. Put the loaf pan in a warm place, and let rise for about two hours, until it’s puffy and almost doubled in size. 9. While the dough is rising, make the syrup by bringing the water, sugar, and honey to a boil in a small saucepan. Let boil for 4 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside. 10. Preheat the oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Bake the babka in the middle rack of the oven for 30 minutes. 11. Remove the babka from the oven and spoon or brush the syrup over the babka, let cool completely before lifting the babka out.

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by the Pool!

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Sheer Driving Pleasure

THE BMW X1.

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