We continue our conversation with Dr. Reem El Mutwalli about the evolving dress traditions and practices of the United Arab Emirates, a young country with a rich sartorial and textile history.
Further Reading and Listening:
Dr. Reem's first Dressed interview can be found here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-dressed-the-history-of-fas-29000690/episode/th ... Show More
Jul 27
Finding Beauty, an Interview with Photographer Tony Vaccaro (Dressed Classic)
In this very special 2019 episode, we talked to the photographer Tony Vaccaro about his prolific seventy-plus year career photographing fashion, celebrity and World War. His subjects include Dovima, Verushka, Hubert de Givenchy, Pablo Picasso and Georgia O'Keefe. Learn more about ... Show More
40m 39s
Dec 2024
“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 m ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2024
Confluence with Sultan Al Darmaki
In this episode, Deena is joined by her friend and groundbreaking designer, Sultan Al Darmaki. He is the first contemporary Middle Eastern designer to have his work displayed at the V&A Museum in London. In this episode, Sultan and Deena begin by discussing how Sultan paved h ... Show More
39m 13s
Apr 2019
Azza Al Qubaisi: The UAE's First Emirati Jewellery Artist (17.04.19)
Sally talks art and design with the UAE’s first Emirati Jewellery Artist, Azza Al Qubaisi. We talk being ahead of her time, taking Emirati art and culture to the world, as well as her work in Sharjah bringing back ancient jewellery techniques and judging the Christo-Jeanne Claude ... Show More
36m 1s
May 2025
Blending Saudi history, fashion, and business with Qormuz founder Abdulrahman Alabed
In this episode, Abdulrahman Al-Abed, founder and creative director of Qormuz, joins us to discuss how he fuses Saudi Arabia’s rich history and culture with contemporary fashion and lifestyle design. He shares his journey from law graduate to fashion designer, the inspiration beh ... Show More
49m 41s
Oct 2022
Reem Almenhali and Joanna Settle | Al Raheel at the NYUAD Arts Center
Reem Almenhali and Joanna Settle spoke to us in this special collaboration episode with NYUAD about their play, Al Raheel | Departure, which is about the depth and diversity of life as a woman in the UAE.Created and hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikraEdited by: Ramzi RammanTheme musi ... Show More
49m 46s
Aug 2021
E202: Smile You Are In Sharjah. (With Nawar Al Qassimi)
Today we speak with Nawar Al Qassimi, book lover and art advocate from Sharjah Art Foundation. We reminiscence back to stories of growing up in Sharjah, celebrating its contemporary art and culture scene, and exploring new places. #WeCauseCultureHosted by OT, Reem, and Akkaoui, t ... Show More
41m 58s