Manal Waqi is by now a seasoned Popup organizer. Today she is going to share with us all you need to know about how to organize a popup, what works, what doesn´t, how to come up with a concept and what the process is like. Hit Play to listen to Manal´s interview. ABOUT MANAL WAQI I met Manal a few years back as we started our editorial projects more or less at the same time. From the very beginning, I admired her determination and drive. She is always on the go. Her mind always thinking...

We can not understand fashion nowadays without the online democratization that e-commerce and social media is bringing to all. This podcast is a gold mine if you are starting an e-commerce, especially if you are in the MENA region. No matter if you are in the fashion sector or in fitness, consultancy, or construction. You need a website and if possible an eshop. There is a lot of questions when it comes to payment gateways to be able to take payments online. So, we got Sirish Kumar, CEO from...

I enjoyed so much this podcast that I think you are going to love it too. Today we speak about the pretty and the ugly emotions you might face when starting your own brand. Mohammed Rabi, the designer, and entrepreneur behind the brand The Letter will share with us his journey and how he manages not only to stay afloat but also to thrive. ABOUT TODAY´S PODCAST Starting your business is not easy. It requires a lot of work and determination. Rejection, fear, frustration or even self-doubt...

In today´s podcast, you are going to learn everything about fashion buying with the creative consultant Adela Alonso. She has tons of years of experience doing precisely that not only in the Middle East but also in Europe and Asia. If this is a career path you thought you would like to explore, don t miss all her tips and comments. She didn’t keep anything for herself. Listen to the podcast here! ABOUT ADELA ALONSO Initially, Adela studied fashion. She wanted to become a designer. When she...

In today’s podcast, we interview Winde Rienstra. She is the mastermind behind some of the most daring shoe and clothing designs out there. You can see her pieces in museums and in celebrities like Lady Gaga or Selena Gomez. She uses cardboard, glass beads, wood, lego blocks, plastic… there are no limits to her creativity. With Winde Rienstra we are going to learn about her creative process, her personal and professional journey and how to live out of unconventional fashion. Click play and...

Modest fashion is a trending topic not only in the region but everywhere. Today we will speak about modest fashion with Alia Khan, president, and founder of IFDC which stands for Islamic Fashion & Design Council. She is also going to share her journey creating the council and how they are helping designers and other industry players succeed. Have a listen to the interview here. ABOUT ALIA KHAN Originally from Pakistan, Alia Khan grew up in California. She moved to Dubai in 2005 to be...

This podcast episode I know you are going to love! We interviewed Shahd Alasaly from Blue Meets Blue. This brand is making a difference in the world, one stitch at a time. Blue Meets Blue hires female refugees that come to the US running away from war-torn areas like Syria. They help them integrate by having a job they can be proud of and becoming part of a team with an inspiring mission. Help each other, work together and make beautiful garments. THE STORY OF BLUE MEETS BLUE The name...

This podcast episode I know you are going to love! We interviewed Shahd Alasaly from Blue Meets Blue. This brand is making a difference in the world, one stitch at a time. Blue Meets Blue hires female refugees that come to the US running away from war-torn areas like Syria. They help them integrate by having a job they can be proud of and becoming part of a team with an inspiring mission. Help each other, work together and make beautiful garments. THE STORY OF BLUE MEETS BLUE The name...

We have seen drones recording some catwalks and even recently Dolce & Gabbana used them as “models” to show their latest it-bag… But what is the future of visuals? How can we use the technology that is coming to promote our brands? We asked Fouad Choufany, the CEO, and entrepreneur that turned a passion into a profitable business and that thanks to that is helping NGO´s around the world. In this podcast, we wanted to shed some light over the visual part of fashion. Visuals, whether...

We are thrilled to start the new season of Dubai Fashion News Podcast. In this first episode, you will be learning how to build your fashion brand with fashion consultant Maire Morris. In fact, Maire Morris is coming to Dubai to deliver a 2-day masterclass at the College of Fashion and Design located in Business Bay about precisely that. She has over 15 years of experience working in the fashion industry in different roles. Initially a fashion designer, she struggled to start her first...

We met Silvia Lago at the past Arab Fashion Week. Her exquisite shoes speak loud about femininity and confidence, but also about fun and cuteness. What was a surprise was everything else behind those pretty shoes. The comfort, the amount of time and care put into every little detail to make them shoes you want to wear all the time. Silvia wants all women to feel beautiful and empowered while wearing heels, and if your feet are hurting it is not something easy to achieve. That is why she...

I know you are going to love today´s podcast. Why? Because it is full of insights and great information. Today Shruti Jain, Co-founder of Address Chic is going to tell our fashion community at the podcast, what vegan fashion is and how she started her ecommerce site Address Chic. ABOUT ADDRESS CHIC AND HOW IT STARTED Address Chic is not a very common website.  It is a digital magazine and a shop that is home to vegan and ethical products and articles. We might think that Veganism is only...

On the previous podcast, we enjoyed the conversation with Ujjawal Dubey from Antar-Agni. You can listen to that podcast here. He told us how it was the experience to prepare and win the Regionals of the prestigious Woolmark Prize in menswear and many other fashion awards. Today, we have with us the winner of the womenswear prize: Ruchika Sachdeva from Bodice. She is going to share with us her journey, what is Bodice about and how she lived the process so far. Listen to it here. Hit...

On the previous podcast, we enjoyed the conversation with Ujjawal Dubey from Antar-Agni. You can listen to that podcast here. He told us how it was the experience to prepare and win the Regionals of the prestigious Woolmark Prize in menswear and many other fashion awards. Today, we have with us the winner of the womenswear prize: Ruchika Sachdeva from Bodice. She is going to share with us her journey, what is Bodice about and how she lived the process so far. Listen to it here. Hit...

In today´s podcast, we are going to learn how fashion awards work directly from the designers that just won the Regional Woolmark Prize. Dubai Fashion News team congratulates the two winners: Ujjawal Dubey that won the menswear with his brand Antar- Agni and Ruchika Sachdeva that won the womenswear with her brand Bodice. We had the pleasure of interviewing these two creative souls and that is why you have a part 1 and a part 2 of this podcast. They will share with us their individual...

In today´s podcast, we are going to learn how fashion awards work directly from the designers that just won the Regional Woolmark Prize. Dubai Fashion News team congratulates the two winners: Ujjawal Dubey that won the menswear with his brand Antar- Agni and Ruchika Sachdeva that won the womenswear with her brand Bodice. We had the pleasure of interviewing these two creative souls and that is why you have a part 1 and a part 2 of this podcast. They will share with us their individual...

In today’s podcast, we have the two masterminds behind Atteline, a lifestyle and fashion PR agency. Sophie and Brooke worked together in the past and after seeing their synergy, decided to venture together and create their own fashion PR agency. Atteline is assisting today many clients, from haute couture, jewelry, ready to wear, swimwear, accessories to flowers and interior designers to name a few. One is coming totally from the fashion PR world, the other coming from a more corporate PR....

In today’s podcast, we are going to learn a lot from Dina Melwani. This passionate Moldovan started her eponymous brand in Dubai in November 2015 and managed to get her pieces sold internationally in a very short period of time. How? Dina Melwani dreamt big and run away from the small atelier syndrome. Her system and way of working is eye-opening and you can’t miss it. If you are a fashion designer or know one that wants to start selling international or simply could benefit from the many...