At Qannati Objet d’Art, a watch is an artwork that speaks to the wearer’s emotions, not the brand’s ideals. Mahmood Qannati, Founder & CEO of the Bahraini maison, believes your wrist can tell your story, not just the time. MAHMOOD QANNATI OHLALA – As a seasoned banking professional, what pushed you to conceive and establish...
From working in the hallowed ateliers of an international luxury fashion house to launching her eponymous jewellery label on the revered runways in Paris, Bahraini designer Nour Shamlou shares her professional journey with OHLALA. NOUR SHAMLOU OHLALA – How and when did you realise that you wanted to pursue a career in design? Nour Shamlou...
A shared commitment to craftsmanship, innovation and timeless design has created a special collection of lifestyle travel accessories in time for the festive season. British heritage brands Burberry and Smythson have joined forces to present a line of leather notebooks and games, designed to make for smart travel companions. This is the first collaboration between...
Polène, the Parisian leather goods brand, has created a limited edition of its signature Béri bag as an artisanal leather trompe-l’œil dedicated to the poetry of nature and movement. The original structure of four leather panels laid out in a bow shape with a subtle central clasp is preserved, but the new edition is adorned...
Roger Vivier’s new collection captures a femininity that is sharp, assured and unmistakably Parisian. In its autumn-winter repertoire, CHOC: Architecture de la Séduction, the French maison depicts sensuality as an expression of identity. It is a state that is deliberate, not fragile or decorative, boldly claimed by the Roger Vivier woman. Creative Director Gherardo Felloni...
The breezy pastels and pops of summer colour have had their days in the sun. The time is right to bring out warmer, grounding hues that call out to the subtle nip in the air. There’s comfort in the quiet yet fiery nature of autumnal undertones – amber, mustard, rust red, ochre, olive and understated...
The fashion pendulum has swung the other way to drop minimalism and make friends with more-is-more. Headlining this seasonal zest is texture-maxxing, and it doesn’t stop at a faux fur jacket. Lengthy fringes, feathers, hefty ruffles, petals, oversized sequins and even spikes have been seen on the latest runways. We get it, you may think...
Saudi fine jewellery house Naier, founded in 2022 by cousins Ghalia and Areeb Al Saud, is redefining the relationship between precious jewellery and everyday life. Born from the founders’ search for pieces that reflected their personal style, the brand brings together distinctive design, exceptional diamonds and a contemporary approach to self-expression, creating jewellery that feels...
Ultra-luxury Place Vendôme jewellery house, Repossi’s Limited-Edition No.9 Dark Grey Gold Earring is inspired by African traditional earrings from the 18th century, reinterpreted through a striking frontal silhouette and an elegant palette of dark grey tones. Two times a year, Repossi unveils a concept piece produced in a limited exclusive run. ‘Limited Editions’ stands as...
French luxury fashion house Maison Margiela and South Korean luxury eyewear brand Gentle Monster are all set to unveil their fourth collaborative collection on October 29. Centered on ‘Deconstruction’, the collection proposes a selection of sunglasses and eyewear, elevating familiar shapes while distorting others. The full collection comprises 43 sunglasses and 25 optical frames, for...