I found the best part of the beach today, though it wasn’t what I expected. It wasn’t the sound of the waves crashing, or the feel of the sand between my toes, though those were beautiful in their...
Heard at the kitchen table: Natural vs Lab Diamonds
In the world of luxury and romance, few things capture women’s imagination quite like diamonds. These dazzling gems have been symbols of wealth, love, and eternity for centuries. But in recent year...
Winter 2002, third floor of the MBC building in Dubai—I'm knee-deep in work, barely noticing the world outside my office. Then she walks in, a burst of warmth on a rare cloudy day, grinning like w...
الترجمة من الإنجليزي عن بمساعدة الذكاء الاصطناعي "خليني أحكي لكم عن عبارة أصبحت منارة تهديني في دروب الحياة، وأصبحت مرشدي اليومي—'الحياة حلوة.' هذه العبارة ليست مجرد قول مأثور بالنسبة لي؛ إنها ...
Why Does High Fashion Cost an Arm and a Leg? Artistry.
Watch this video by Boucheron, then think Ya3ni artistry. The realm where your whole year's budget could be spent on a single bracelet. So why does it cost so much? Well, it turns out there’s a se...
Here to stay: 'tenniscore' Fashion
Mashi, another day, another medal on the Olympic stage. This time, it’s the world of tennis that’s making headlines—or rather, serving them up with a side of haute couture. Zheng Qinwen, a name now...
It was one of those perfect days at the beach—clear skies, gentle breeze, and the sound of waves crashing softly. The grandchildren spent the morning collecting shells and riding the waves. After ...
The Artist as clown. Meet Armand.
We artists and art lovers are a motley lot. Meet Armand François Henrion (1875-1954) a Belgian artist renowned for his introspective and evocative paintings. Unique among his contemporaries, Henrio...
Shoes that evoke freedom to travel light
Is there a better feeling than being in London when it’s drenched in rain, each drop a testament to the city's charming what? Melancholy. As I sauntered the streets, my mind wandered to the ele...
Today’s inspiration: An obit about a Pulitzer Prize winning obit writer.
“He’d sit in their living rooms, playing with their kids, just taking the time” to report and write in-depth, emotional stories full of detail, Heisler recalled. “He really cared about the people h...
The Little Prince - an Egyptian story born in Wadi Natrun.
In a corner of literary history lies an adventure that soared through the skies and crash-landed in the Sahara, only to be reborn as one of the most beloved children's tales of all time. Antoine de...
This week, I highly recommend tuning into an eye-opening podcast episode featuring the work of an author I greatly admire—the mind behind the term "Enshittification." In this episode, the host read...
The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet
In the 1980s, a German radio listener named Darius S. recorded a synth-heavy, post-punk track that has since baffled the world. This enigma, now dubbed "The Most Mysterious Song on the Internet," f...
That Which You Can’t See: The Curious Case of Aphantasia
Ever had that moment when a tune plays that you know but can’t place? It’s been the backdrop of countless TV shows. That boat is Herb Alpert’s 'A Taste of Honey.'Years ago, I used similar music for...
A Spectacular Film: On the Wings of Hermès.
Created for Hermès by the Belgian duo of director Jaco Van Dormael and choreographer Michèle Anne De Mey, together with the Astragales dance company, the exhibition comprises seven live-action vign...
You know that feeling when a tune plays in the morning, one you don’t quite recognize but know intimately, feel like you’ve known it all your life? This one has been the backdrop of countless TV sh...
This I didn’t know: Tiffany is ready for Chinese Valentine 7th Day of 7th Month in Lunar Calendar – Qixi Festival (七夕节 – qīxì jié). This traditional date for lovers has been revived in recent ye...
Born: June 15, 1987. GIF stands for Graphics Interchange Format Here.
Spiaggina really means beach buggy
Castagna Milano has worked its magic on the Fiat Topolino, unveiling the Fiat Topolino Spiaggina—your perfect beach companion. Picture this: a removable canvas top, yacht-style rear deck, and the r...
I've always had a special admiration, you can call it a thing, for Ferragamo, that inimitable blend of charm and craftsmanship. As I muse over the limits of leather and design, one question lingers...
