Vogue Arabia Magazine - May 2021

In this issue

Vogue Arabia’s May issue is dedicated to artistry, celebrating craftsmanship, heritage, and savoir-faire. In an issue dedicated to craftsmanship and excellence, Vogue Arabia meets with the couturier who put Arab fashion on the international map. Elie Saab opens up about his childhood, the Maison he built, and his beloved Lebanon. His latest haute couture collection is photographed against a backdrop of vintage photos of Beirut, juxtaposing contemporary with the past. Inside the artistry issue, an exclusive feature with HH Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi sees the wife of the Ruler of Sharjah share the importance of preserving traditional Emirati crafts. From the runway to the red carpet, Vogue Arabia also turns the spotlight on the Palestinian Oscar-nominated director Farah Nabulsi. In her short film The Present, the first female Palestinian director nominated for an Academy Award sheds light on the reality of Palestinian lives and tells the stories of its citizens. The May issue also features Academy Award-winning actor Julia Roberts, who opens up about what makes her happy. She also talks about her wish to visit the region. The May issue also comes with the second edition of Vogue Living, which opens the doors to beautiful summer homes in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Morocco, while highlighting the perfect alfresco furniture for the coming season, and celebrating the best of Italian design.