Vogue Arabia Magazine - July/August 2023

In this issue

Bollywood Icon Rekha Makes a Rare, and Exceptionally Candid Appearance in Vogue Arabia’s July/August 2023 Issue. This month, the icon, who was once also called the most iconic woman from India by Dior creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri, opens her heart to the world in an extremely rare, and heartwarmingly candid interview. For her very first Vogue cover, Rekha stands proud in a melange of regal ensembles, all styled by Manish Malhotra, go-to couturier to the country’s biggest stars. Spotlighting hidden gems from across the globe, our July/August 2023 issue also invites readers on a journey of discovery via its pages. First, we take you to the gardens of Versailles, which have recently been renovated with the sponsorship of French-Armenian perfumer Francis Kurkdjian. Next, we dive into the fantastical realm of mermaids, the magical beings that have claimed 2023 as their time to shine. From Marielle Hénault, founder and creative director of AquaMermaid, the world’s largest swimming school, to Swiss-Lebanese designer Sandra Mansour, individuals around the world break down what it is that makes the mythical sea creatures so alluring, all accompanied with visuals by Lebanese photographer Lara Zankoul. Closer to home, the July/August 2023 issue spotlights the best of the inaugural Egypt Fashion Week, which took place in Cairo and celebrated the creatives that make up the current regional fashion landscape, a growing textile industry, and the forces driving their future in Egypt, Africa, and the wider Middle East. From the 70+ designers who showcased their creations in Cairo’s Museum of Agriculture.