This week on The Lighthouse Conversations, Hashem is joined by the talented fashion designer and Creative Director of ‘Bouguessa’, Faiza Bouguessa.
Tune in this Thursday to hear about her topsy-turvy journey from willing her eponymous fashion brand into existence to Queen B wearing her designs.
Sep 10
“It’s not enough to just have good taste.” Rajat Malhotra on building the last major independent festival in the GCC
Raj Malhotra, co-founder of Sole DXB, shares the story behind building one of the GCC’s last major independent festivals — a cultural platform born from minimal capital yet lots of passion and grit. The episode traces his journey to meeting co-founders Hussain Moloobhoy and Joshu ... Show More
39m 16s
Jun 2025
"I’m competing with white space”: Heba El Gabaly on designing the future
Heba El Gabaly, co-founder and CEO of Efreshli, discusses her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, scaling a tech-driven design-led business, and the importance of blending online and offline experiences. The episode explores her unique blend of leadership, what it felt li ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 2025
“I saw a massive gap in institutionalizing the real estate process. And I wanted to take a crack at it.“ Abdullah Alajaji on identifying market gaps in real estate and playing the long game
This week on The Lighthouse Conversations, Hashem sits down with Abdullah Alajaji, Founder of Driven Properties, to discuss his meteoric journey in real estate. Tune in as they discuss taking personal risks, how he spotted a gap in the UAE real-estate market, and how Driven Prope ... Show More
1h 7m
Nov 2020
How To Land a Job In Fashion with Cult Gaia Founder Jasmin Larian
In this episode Jasmin Larian Hekmat, founder and creative director of Cult Gaia, talks all about the ins-and-outs of being a designer. We chat about how her brand stands out on social media, how a piece is made from conception to launch and how to land a job in fashion.
Produc ... Show More
29m 27s
Oct 2024
Francesca Amfitheatrof on Her Craft, Styling, and Creative Disruption
In this episode of Louis Vuitton [EXTENDED] – the Podcast, Francesca Amfitheatrof, the visionary Artistic Director for Watches and Jewelry at Louis Vuitton from April 2018 to March 2025, sits down with host Loïc Prigent. As one of the Maison’s creative figures, Francesca shares i ... Show More
22m 30s
Sep 2018
À l’Opéra avec Diana Vishneva — CHANEL et la danse
Diana Vishneva, danseuse étoile née à Saint-Pétersbourg, discute avec l’écrivaine française Anne Berest dans un nouvel épisode du podcast 3.55 CHANEL à l’Opéra. À l’occasion du lancement de la nouvelle saison de danse de l’Opéra Garnier, elle revient sur son parcours, parle de so ... Show More
22m 18s
Jan 2025
Takashi Murakami sur l'innovation artistique et son univers fascinant
Pour le premier épisode de la Saison 2 de Louis Vuitton [Extended] - The Podcast, Loïc Prigent s'entretient avec Takashi Murakami, artiste visionnaire de renommée mondiale et partenaire créatif de longue date de Louis Vuitton. Dans cet échange riche et inspirant, ils explorent sa ... Show More
17m 9s
Dec 2024
From Handbags to Haute Couture: Overcoming Fashion Industry Hurdles, Reframing Failure, and the Power of Persistence with Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger
As a designer, breaking into the fashion industry can be challenging even when you have the best connections. Success requires grit, determination, resilience, and the ability to keep getting back up after failures and setbacks. Just ask Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger, Founder & Creative D ... Show More
38m 55s
Apr 2025
Heidi Bivens on Styling Euphoria, Kristen Stewart, and Redefining What It Means To Tell Stories Through Clothes
Heidi Bivens is one of the most influential costume designers of our time—using fashion not just to tell stories, but to shape culture and global trends. Best known for her work on Euphoria and Spring Breakers, Heidi began her career in editorial at publications like Vogue and WW ... Show More
37m 23s
Sep 2024
New York Fashion Week Edition: Editor-turned-entrepreneur Kate Davidson Hudson on bringing shoppable runways to NYFW
Kate Davidson Hudson is among the utmost Fashion Month experts, having experienced the shows from a variety of perspectives — as a fashion editor, a street style star and, now, a retail company founder and CEO. In March, Davidson soft-launched Vêtir, which she describes as a “sma ... Show More
29m 2s
Sep 2024
Mathieu Lehanneur on Creative Inspiration, Design, and Technology at the Service of People
In this episode of the Louis Vuitton Podcast [EXTENDED], Loïc Prigent travels to Ivry-sur-Seine to discover the Factory of Mathieu Lehanneur, one of the few designers of his generation to embrace numerous creative fields. Driven by a commitment to enhancing everyday life and a pa ... Show More
25m 18s