Mounaz and Aya Abdel Raouf are the sisters behind the global luxury brand, Okhtein. They have always had a love for fashion and accessories, and day-dreamed about working in the industry from when they were children.
In 2014, they turned their fantasy into a reality, launching Okhtein. Since then, they’ve had celebrities like Beyoncé, Emma Watson, Cardi B a ... Show More
Aug 25
Looking back, looking forward
This week, I'm sitting down with my producer Chirag Desai to reflect on a whirlwind first half of the year—from interviewing iconic figures and taking the show international to the importance of reclaiming our narrative. We talk about what drives the show, the magic of the MENA r ... Show More
19m 59s
Aug 18
Karim Mekhtigian & Mohamed Fares on building a brand that became a movement
This week, we're continuing the conversation with Karim Mekhtigian and Mohamed Fares, where they tell me about their design philosophy, and their new destination in Downtown Cairo, Tamara Haus, which is where we recorded the episode.Karim & Fares, alongside Emy Hussein, are the v ... Show More
28m 52s
Aug 11
Karim Mekhtigian & Mohamed Fares
This week, I’m sitting down with Karim Mekhtigian and Mohamed Fares, two of the visionary architects behind Cairo’s premier design firm, Alchemy alongside Emy Hussein. Together, they have spent years shaping the architectural landscape in Egypt, setting new standards of quality, ... Show More
32m 36s
Nov 2023
Mona Kattan on growing Kayali: 'Every delay has a blessing'
Mona Kattan has been obsessed with fragrance her whole life. So after building Huda Beauty with her sister, Huda, following its launch in 2013, she decided to build her own brand, Kayali, starting in 2018. Now, Huda Beauty, Kayali and Wishful (which makes skin care) form the Katt ... Show More
39m 3s
Nov 2021
193. Three Sisters, One Multi-Million Dollar Fashion Empire with Naked Wardrobe
Can you really mix friendship, family and business? This week’s guests think you can. Shirin, Shida, and Shideh Kaviani are the co-founders of Naked Wardrobe. When they started their everyday basics fashion line out of their family home, they had no idea it would soon become an i ... Show More
52m 24s
May 2024
Nadine Njeim's Makeup Line, MDD Funding, Ronaldo & Ahmed on WHOOP
Nadine Nassib Njeim launches her own beauty brand inspired by the Beirut tragic event , Saudi-based MDD secures $26.6M in a funding round, Ronaldo & Ahmed Talk Football, Fitness, and Partnership on WHOOP Podcast, Rashid Al Mulla shares insights on Frio Sparkling Water
10m 54s
Oct 2024
A Fashion House Built on Family: Anita Dongre Designs Life
[Replay] In honor of the recent launch of a Dewali Barbie, dressed in Anita Dongre's designs, listen back to this inspiring conversation between two powerhouses of fashion. Masaba Gupta talks with Anita Dongre about the path to, and secrets of, her success. Hosted on Acast. See a ... Show More
31m 46s
