Magazines, Media, and Manhattan with Dana Brown

“New York was a creative city. It was a city run by creative people, whether in fashion, media, publishing, or the art world.” - Dana Brown

“What the internet does is bring the world to you, right? Back then, magazines were your link to the world.” - Dana Brown

Themes: Creativity, authenticity, culture, timelessness, evolution of marketing and media strategies in fashion.

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The Rise of Saudi Art and Heritage on the Global Stage

“The unraveling of that Western point of view is what is happening in the Arab world at the moment. It's extremely important for us to take ownership.” - Princess Nourah Al Faisal

Themes: Culture, ownership, confidence, interplay of tradition and innovation 

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Fashion History 101 with Valerie Steele

“The idea that fashion is the mirror of history doesn't do justice to fashion. Fashion is part of history, and it affects history, it changes history.” - Valerie Steele

“I think the best exhibitions are both beautiful and intelligent. And they help people think for themselves about what they’re seeing.” - Valerie Steele

Themes: Evolution and reflection in fashion and media, power of storytelling, emotional connection, culture.

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The Power of Narrative with Ahmad Swaid

“A magazine is meant to be evocative and reflective of a community and made by one too.” - Ahmad Swaid 

“The future for me is to see an industry where you have editors from across the region.” - Ahmad Swaid 

Themes: Community representation via media, diversity, cultural ownership, creativity and communication, power of storytelling.

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The Art and Evolution of Fashion Photography with Albert Watson

“I don't want to just rely on the beauty of Christy Turlington. What I was looking for was an expression.” - Albert Watson

“My influences actually come more from painters than other photographers.” - Albert Watson

Themes: Cross-disciplinary inspiration in creative work, art and photography.

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Fashion Commentary 101 with ideservecouture

“I am great at storytelling and I want to give every brand an opportunity to have a different story, something that represents them, a personal touch.” - Hanan Besovic of 'ideservecouture'

“The ’90s had everything that you need in fashion: beauty, drama, thought, emotion. It had everything that I love about fashion.” - Hanan Besovic of 'ideservecouture'

“I always say this industry is not about clothes when it comes to the designers. This is the industry of ego.” - Deena

Themes: Power of storytelling, individualization, nostalgia, identity, ownership and confidence, authenticity and personal connection.

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Finding Your DNA as a Designer with Mary Katrantzou

“Fashion is probably the most relevant tool as a reflection of the social, economical, and cultural context in which we exist.” - Mary Katrantzou

“I'm very open to collaborations. Through collaborations, you discover your own bandwidth as a designer because it's always a new challenge.” - Mary Katrantzou

Themes: Social status, interplay of tradition and innovation, growth, collaboration, inspiration, creativity and community, reflection.

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Podcasts Killed the Video Star - Deena on Gen MTV

“This was an era where you did two things as a teenager. You watched music videos all day or you went to the mall.” - Deena

“Madonna walked so that every other female artist could run.” - Deena.

Themes: Pop culture, influence, nostalgia, statement, bold.

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Beyond Assumptions: How Brands Can Truly Connect with Middle Eastern Consumers

"It's such an amazing equation when you're able to integrate your roots and culture within the modernity of the world." - Deena

"I think it's important for anyone to seek out people from the region that have the knowledge. Don't underestimate them." - Deena

"⁠Collaboration, not competition. That's the new era we need to move into now." - Philippa Morgan

Themes: Representation, local talent, cultural heritage, opinion.

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