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May 2021
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The Disruptors (Ep.1): Nafsika Skourti'...

HAKAWATI | حكواتي
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Designer Nafsika Skourti is shattering stereotypes in the Middle East with her label. She talks about the challenges of operating out of Jordan and the true meaning of 'sustainable' fashion in a region that's still developing. 
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