Editorial: Shimmer and Shine

In the midst of our busy routines, it's essential to carve out a special place where we can unwind and recharge. Everyone needs a break from the daily grind—a chance to step away, clear the mind, and regain the energy needed to take on life’s challenges. Making time for yourself is key to maintaining a balanced and healthy lifestyle.  

Shopping for fashionable and well-fitting clothes can be challenging for plus-size women. Many brands still offer limited-size ranges that don’t embrace all body types. However, a few fashion labels create inclusive collections that prove that style has no size.

Ledisi, a Grammy-winning vocalist, has captivated audiences with her extraordinary voice for over two decades. In addition to her success as a singer, she has made her mark as a songwriter, author, actress, music producer, film producer, publisher, educator, and record company executive. Ledisi's creative empire includes Fig Street Films, Chinweya Publishing, and her latest venture, Listen Back Entertainment/BMG. Inspired by soulful legends like Dr. Nina Simone, she continues to push boundaries, receiving critical acclaim for her 2021 project Ledisi Sings Nina. With numerous accolades, including Grammy wins and NAACP nominations, Ledisi has solidified her place among the greats. In this exclusive interview, she shares her insights on her career and much more.

Elle Urakova's journey into photography began as a family tradition, but her path took a detour through the corporate world before she embraced her true passion. Inspired by Paris and fueled by growing demand for her work, she transitioned from economics to becoming a sought-after photographer. Today, she collaborates with influencers, top magazines, and leading brands, bringing her artistic vision to life.

A reimagined tuxedo in black gazar and ebony satin, a white tunic adorned with golden vine embroidery cascading over the legs and a flowing cape dress in white crepe or a cubic sweater in Brancusi-embroidered wool gazar. This collection was inspired by Joséphine Baker.

This collection is a heartfelt tribute to Marie Hobeika—mother to Georges Hobeika and grandmother to Jad Hobeika—who passed away in 2024.

Titled "IRIS", lebanese designer Ziad Nakad unveils a world of imagination with his opulent Haute Couture collection for Spring/Summer 2025.

Inspired by the enigmatic, sophisticated women of the 1960s—those who aspired to a bourgeois life yet remained the architects of their own destiny. They smoke leisurely, their faces flawlessly made up, their gazes drifting through the haze of their quiet rebellion.