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Deema Al Asadi joins us for the latest episode of My Style Superstars, bringing cherished pieces with stories many can relate to. The Dubai-based fashion blogger starts with a Van Cleef & Arpels ring which was gifted by her husband on her first Mother’s Day. “Being a mother is one of the most amazing things that has happened to me as a woman,” shares Al Asadi. Holding up a bubblegum pink Lady Dior bag next, she reveals that it is the first designer accessory she ever bought with her first salary. “I had a wishlist of the things that I wanted to buy but I do remember that it is one of the first pieces that I got,” she adds.
The third item—a pair of thigh-high Tory Burch boots—is linked to a particularly memorable time in Al Asadi’s career, and is part of her look from when she started her TV journey with the talk show Kalam Nawa’em. Recalling the time, she says, “This was my first episode and me, and my stylist Cedric decided that if we were going to do a look, it has to be something unique and represent by personality.”
Watch the video above to hear all the stories behind the special pieces in Al Asadi’s closet.

In the next episode of ‘My Style Superstars’, Zainab Al-Eqabi reveals her wardrobe’s most prized possessions, some of which happen to be gifts given at the most important points in her life.
First up, the para-athlete and presenter brings out her mother’s necklace which once belonged to her grandmother, and was later split into different pieces to be shared with her siblings. “It’s nice to know that I have the same necklace as my sisters,” she shares. Al-Eqabi also holds another jewelry piece gifted by her mother close to her heart. Given to her before she embarked on a year-long master’s course in the UK, the ring features the kahraman stone and served as a reminder of her mother while she was away from home. Al-Eqabi’s next item is sure to strike a chord with all those who have special memories of their first solo travel. Bought at a local Parisian shop during one of her first trips to the city, the bag marked a moment of celebration for Al-Eqabi’s independence. Al-Eqabi treated herself to another bag growing up—this time, after completing her master’s degree, “to tell myself that women should dream, and work hard to achieve their goals.”
Watch the video above to hear all the stories attached to the sentimental pieces in Al-Eqabi’s closet.

In the latest episode of ‘My Style Superstars’, TV presenter and journalist Diala Makki takes Vogue Arabia through the most cherished items in her closet.
Proving the power of jewelry that has passed through generations, the first piece revealed by Makki is a gold necklace that is over 100 years old. “I only wear it when I want some positive energy or when I’m about to venture into something new, and I want the protection of my grandmother, may she rest in peace,” confides Makki. The second item—a Class of 2021 cap from her third graduation—comes with an inspiring message from Makki, who completed her second master’s degree, in leadership in media. “It has been a wonderful achievement for myself,” shares Makki. “I really advise all women during different stages in their careers to go back to school. It’s very difficult for them to go back to that sense of discipline, but it taught me a lot, and I think I’m a completely different woman after I graduated.” The third piece is a special bisht with gold threads that was designed by Makki’s friend and renowned designer Stéphane Rolland. “I wore this bisht once, and it is very very dear to me because it was gifted by him,” says the presenter.
Watch the video above for more on what makes these items so special to Makki, and stayed tuned for more episodes.

We all have a few treasures in our wardrobes that have either seen the worst and best parts of our lives, have taken a great deal of saving up, or were purchases to come out of a ‘treat yourself’ moment. Whatever the story behind a piece may be, it needs to be told, and what better way than to have them take the spotlight in Vogue Arabia’s brand new video series, ‘My Style Superstars’?
First up, Emirati CEO and founder of skincare brand Peacefull, Salama Mohamed sits down to reveal the four items closest to her heart. Bringing out her vintage Rolex watch she says, “It’s very very old. When I saw it, I bought it for my birthday. One day I’m going to give it to my daughter.” The mother-of-two goes on to share that she gifted herself a pair of black Christian Louboutin pumps after giving birth to her son Khalifa. “It just gave me confidence and the feeling that I can do everything with a nice pair of Louboutins,” she confides. Mohamed also owns two special handbags with significant memories attached to them: a monogrammed Goyard, and a brown Hermès. Watch the video above to know the stories behind them, and stay tuned for more episodes from the series.

Sharon Stone + stunning fashion + the eccentric home of late set designer Tony Duquette: Enter our September 2022 cover shoot with a brand new video that sees the Oscar-nominated actor dressed in maximalist couture by Arab and international designers in a celebration of post-pandemic creativity.
Editor-in-chief: Manuel ArnautFashion director: Amine Jreissati Style: Paris LibbyHair: Sebastian Scolarici Makeup: Amy Oresman Producer: Sam Allison Director & DOP: Olav Stubberud Camera assistant: Hunter Moreno Edit & color: Eskil AbrahamsenMusic: Sølv Shot at Tony Duquette’s Dawnridge

Move over Nicole Kidman and Bella Hadid! There’s a new Balenciaga star in the area. Wearing statement looks from the house’s latest hyped couture show for our September issue, Lebanese comedian Bassem Feghali puts on his very own fashion extravaganza. Did you ever wonder what a day in the (almost) fabulous life of the hilarious artist—who became a pan-Arab sensation by impersonating some of the region’s biggest divas—looks like? We invite you to watch the video above and find out!
Videography and edit: Rodney RicoStyle: Amine JreissatiHair: Shei TanMakeup: MeylooMakeup assistant: Juliette FoucqueLight assistant: Xavier GrasProducer: Sam AllisonSpecial thanks to Michael Coorengel and Jean-Pierre Calvagrac

Cadillac’s upcoming LMDh race car doesn’t just look cool. It sounds it, too.

The luxury marque has just released a brief video in which you can hear the roar of the V-8 on its new Project GTP Hypercar. And the sound emanating from the revving mill may have made us even more excited about the Batmobile-esque racer than we already were.
The clip runs just 10 seconds long and would appear to have been shot during the vehicle’s first session of track testing last week. You can barely see the car, but you can sure hear it as it zooms in and out of the frame. As short as the recording may be, there is one thing that comes through loud and clear: This V-8 sounds a lot different from one found in Chevrolet C8.R race car.

With the first successful track test under its belt, you’ll be hearing more of the 2023 Cadillac race car’s engine soon. Stay tuned. @FIAWEC @IMSA #CadillacRacing #BEICONIC pic.twitter.com/uLz33jF8cm
— Cadillac Performance (@CadillacVSeries) July 12, 2022

We know that Cadillac’s racer will be powered by an all-new 5.5-liter DOHC V-8 paired to the LMDh hybrid system, but that’s about it. Now, though, we feel pretty safe in saying the mill won’t feature a flat-plane crank shaft unlike the one found in the C8.R. The sound in the clip lacks that trademark crackle, one you’ve undoubtably heard from a Ferrari or two. Instead, the Project GTP Hypercar’s engine, as Road & Track points out, sounds much more like a classic American V-8 with a cross-plane crank. And because it can rev up to 10,000 rpm, it still sounds pretty sweet.
Thankfully, we shouldn’t have to wait too much longer to see (and hear) the finished product. Cadillac has been very clear that it intends to race the Project GTP Hypercar in World Endurance Championship next year. It’s currently set to make its debut at the Rolex 24 at Daytona in January.

Before making her first-ever red carpet appearance at Cannes Film Festival, Salma Abu Deif gave Vogue Arabia an exclusive sneak peek behind her look. The Egyptian actor opted for a bold black dress by Pinko, paired with glittering Chopard jewelry, while her beauty look featured sleek hair and a bright red pout.
Watch the video above as Abu Deif shows us how she got ready for the big day.
Production: Koral Communication

After serving up a showstopping style moment on her first red carpet for this year’s Cannes Film Festival, Fatima Al Banawi took Vogue Arabia behind the scenes of her next red carpet appearance of the week. While a holographic caped dress by Rami Kadi was the Saudi actor and filmmaker’s choice for the premiere of Top Gun: Maverick, this time, she stepped out in a lilac frothy-hemmed number by another Lebanese designer, Georges Chakra, and Cartier jewelry.
Watch how she glammed up for the evening, made her dress selection, and more, in the video above.
Production and art direction: Alessandra Tomaso

As the Chanel Cruise show in Dubai saw guests fly in from all around the world, one of them had special preparation to do. Moroccan singer Faouzia arrived at the venue, tucked away in Dubai Creek Harbour, not only as a front row guest, but also as a surprise performer at the show’s after party. Ahead of her soulful performance of the hit song ‘Minefields’ with musical icon John Legend, the 21-year-old singer invited Vogue Arabia to give us a glimpse of her prep time at Dubai’s Mandarin Oriental Jumeirah Hotel.
Her chosen look? A playful ensemble comprising of a black turtleneck bodysuit with pink Chanel monograms all over, and comfy—aka, lounge-worthy—oversized pants. To accessorize and add a bit of bling to her outfit, Faouzia went with Chanel’s signature chain belt. Watch as she practices singing in her hotel room mere minutes before the show, and gets ready for her night out above.
Video: David Colmenares