Gigi Hadid drops new collection for Guest in Residence
Gigi Hadid drops new collection for Guest in Residence/node/2613200/fashion
Gigi Hadid drops new collection for Guest in Residence
American-Dutch-Palestinian model Gigi Hadid, founder of knitwear brand Guest in Residence, unveiled this week the brand’s autumn 2025 collection through a nature-themed campaign shoot. (Instagram)
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Updated 27 August 2025
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Gigi Hadid drops new collection for Guest in Residence
Updated 27 August 2025
Arab News
DUBAI: American-Dutch-Palestinian model Gigi Hadid, founder of knitwear brand Guest in Residence, unveiled this week the brand’s autumn 2025 collection through a nature-themed campaign shoot.
The images, which Hadid shared on Instagram with the caption “Welcome to Camp GIR, introducing @guestinresidence Fall ’25,” were captured in an outdoor setting surrounded by dense forest greenery.
The shoot included scenes by a wooded creek, inside a rustic cabin and in a canoe on calm water.
The collection features an array of seasonal knitwear pieces including sweaters, scarves, jackets, cardigans and layering essentials.
Textures vary from chunky cable knits to finer ribbed styles, styled with relaxed denim, tartan skirts and outdoor accessories including rubber boots and bandanas.
The color palette reflects traditional autumn tones — deep maroon, burnt orange, forest green, navy, cream and camel.
The collection includes striped sweaters, argyle patterns and plaid designs, along with plain pieces in neutral colors. Many outfits are layered with scarves and sweaters worn over the shoulders or tied around the waist.
Hadid wrote in her Instagram caption that the collection is available online and in stores.
Her last collection was released in June for summer. The line was inspired by New York.
“For our collection, we embrace the great duality every New Yorker faces in Summer: the thrill of a busy day in the city, paired with the urge to hop in a car with friends and escape to somewhere quiet and laid-back,” she said on Instagram when she dropped the line.
The runway star launched her clothing label in September 2022.
“Over the last handful of years, I didn’t want to be backed into starting my own line just because there was an offer on the table or a deal to be made,” she wrote to her followers on Instagram at the time.
“The earliest days of Guest in Residence came about when I started to question the cashmere market, and those answers gave me a path,” she added.
“I believe that because of its sustainable qualities — natural and made to cherish and to pass down — cashmere is a luxury that should be more accessible.”
Celebrities including Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Swift and Bradley Cooper have been spotted wearing the label’s designs.
Celebrity makeup artist Bassam Fattouh reveals his secrets to timeless beauty/node/2620722/lifestyle
Celebrity makeup artist Bassam Fattouh reveals his secrets to timeless beauty
Updated 29 October 2025
Hams Saleh
DUBAI: Lebanese celebrity makeup artist Bassam Fattouh, founder of his namesake cosmetics brand, shared his expert tips during a Dubai masterclass at Beautyworld Middle East, the region’s leading international trade fair for beauty, hair, fragrance, and wellbeing, which took place this week.
The session provided a glimpse into his signature soft, glowing approach that has made him one of the Arab world’s most trusted beauty figures.
The session provided a glimpse into his signature soft, glowing approach that has made him one of the Arab world’s most trusted beauty figures. (Supplied)
Fattouh began by revealing that he usually starts any look with eye drops to remove redness and prevent tearing. “Tearing is a nightmare for us makeup artists,” he said, adding that eye drops also help hydrate the eyes, keeping them bright and refreshed.
When the model came on stage, she already had basic base makeup and lashes applied, allowing him to focus on the artistry and refinement of his techniques. He started with the eyes, applying a thin line of kohl along the lash line before gently smudging it for a natural, diffused finish.
“Blend, blend — it’s your best friend,” he reminded the audience, emphasizing that perfect blending can transform any look. He also applies very little product on the brush to achieve a smooth, even blend.
He started with the eyes, applying a thin line of kohl along the lash line before gently smudging it for a natural, diffused finish. (Supplied)
As a professional tip for fellow makeup artists, he revealed that he uses a puff under his fingers while working on the eyes to avoid disturbing the base.
Fattouh said that there is no fixed order between doing eyes or skin first. It depends on the look and mood he is going for.
When it comes to brow gel, he advised applying brow mascara quickly to avoid a white cast, regardless of the product or formula. He also warned against placing concealer too close to the lash line, because it can make the eyes appear smaller.
During the masterclass, Fattouh teased the launch of a new foundation early next year and a nano brush mascara designed for precise definition. (Supplied)
On contouring, his trick is to brush over the entire nose, then highlight only the bridge — a simple method he recommends if you find nose contouring tricky or hard to perfect.
During the masterclass, Fattouh teased the launch of a new foundation early next year and a nano brush mascara designed for precise definition.
He concluded by unveiling his latest innovation — a “see-through” highlighter with almost no pigment, designed, he said, to give the skin a natural, long-lasting glass-like glow.
DUBAI: Lebanese fashion designer Georges Hobeika is celebrating 30 years since launching his namesake brand.
The couturier and his son, Jad Hobeika, the brand’s creative director, have been taking to Instagram to reflect on their three-decade fashion journey.
To mark the occasion, the house released a short documentary on YouTube, in which Jad opens up about working alongside his father and continuing the brand’s legacy.
“Working with Georges, there’s definitely, you know, he created fashion like no one else in the Middle East,” Jad said in the video shared on Instagram. “He is someone who is so professional at what he does. He is so strict. He is a perfectionist, in a way or another.
“I’m not. I’m a messy person. I like to try. I like to make things that don’t make sense or like to create something that doesn't really fit within the norm of what you normally do. This is not the real conversation here. The real conversation is keeping up the beauty of everything that was done before and making it better and better and upgrading it every year and every season,” Jad added.
The brand also posted a carousel of runway images showing its evolution over the years.
Founded in Beirut in 1995, Maison Georges Hobeika is one of Lebanon’s established fashion houses and is a regular participant in the Paris Haute Couture calendar.
The brand is known for its couture and ready-to-wear collections featuring detailed craftsmanship and refined designs.
Over the years, Hobeika’s creations have been worn by international celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Kendall Jenner and Emma Stone at major red-carpet events such as the Oscars, Grammys and Cannes Film Festival.
Just this week, US tennis star Serena Williams shared a series of images on Instagram wearing a strapless burgundy gown from the brand, adorned with intricate beadwork and floral embellishments. The dress featured a fitted silhouette with delicate sheer detailing.
The designer also made headlines this month during the El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt, where several regional stars, including veteran actress Yousra and Hagar El-Sarrag, were spotted wearing his creations.
DUBAI: Montenegrin Egyptian actress and model Tara Emad took to social media on Sunday to share snippets of her recent trip to Riyadh.
Emad was in the Saudi capital to attend Riyadh Fashion Week and found time to explore the city’s food scene. She shared a video of herself dining at Somewhere restaurant before visiting Bujairi Terrace and UNESCO World Heritage Site At-Turaif. She capped off her visit with several shows at Jax B5 as part of fashion week.
Emad captioned her social media post, promoting winter in the Kingdom with the words “Saudi Winter Is Alive” emblazoned across a clip of the city’s skyline, with: “24 hours in Riyadh — from Diriyah’s charm to Fashion Week glam.”
Earlier this month, she was named among the newest inductees to The Business of Fashion 500 Class of 2025, which recognizes individuals shaping the fashion industry, alongside Saudi designer Ahmed Hassan, co-founder of streetwear label KML.
The BoF 500 is an annual index by London-based platform The Business of Fashion, founded by Imran Amed, which celebrates designers, creatives, models, executives and entrepreneurs. Each year, 100 new members are selected based on their impact, industry nominations and extensive editorial research.
Emad, who serves as a Cartier ambassador, is best known for her roles in the recently released Arabic action-comedy “Darwish,” the Arabic adaptation of “Suits,” Netflix’s family drama “Catalog,” and the film “Siko Niko.”
A fixture on red carpets across the region, she has become one of the Arab world’s most recognizable faces, championing regional designers while maintaining a strong international presence.
In October, Emad also hit the red carpet at Egypt’s El Gouna Film Festival, ahead of the premiere of “My Father’s Scent,” an Egyptian drama directed by Mohamed Siam.
Earlier at the film festival, she showed off a glittering gown by Lebanese designer Elie Saab from the couturier’s Resort 2026 collection.
Princess Rajwa stuns at parliament opening/node/2620400/lifestyle
DUBAI: The stylish Princess Rajwa Al-Hussein had her daughter on her mind at the inauguration of Jordan’s 20th parliament’s second ordinary session led by King Abdullah on Sunday.
The -born princess wore a grey twill midi dress from Self Portrait, a London-based ready-to-wear label that was launched in 2013 by Han Chong.
Princess Rajwa complemented her look with a custom bag by Jordanian brand By Sireen, which had her daughter Princess Iman’s name on it in Arabic. (Instagram)
She complemented the look with a custom bag by Jordanian brand By Sireen, which had her daughter Princess Iman’s name on it in Arabic. The ensemble came together with black leather slingback pumps from YSL.
Also in attendance was Queen Rania, who shared pictures of herself alongside King Abdullah and Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah on Instagram.
She was dressed in a full-length, sky-blue silk-shirt dress by Italian luxury label Valentino. She completed the look with blue suede pumps by Jennifer Chamandi and a bag from Fendi.
She was joined by Princess Salma, who opted for an all-black look with midi dress by London brand Me+Em.
In his speech, King Abdullah reaffirmed Jordan’s support for Palestinians in the Occupied Territories.
“Today, we stand witness to the tragedy endured by our brothers and sisters in Gaza, who continue to persevere. To them we say: we stand with you as brothers, supporting you with all that we can.”
He also spoke about developing Jordan’s education, health care and transport sectors, and plans for megaprojects, investment attraction and job creation.
Runway rewind: Looking back at Riyadh Fashion Week’s Saudi design stars
Updated 23 October 2025
Arab News
DUBAI: We take a closer look at homegrown highlights from the capital’s catwalks this Riyadh Fashion Week.
Tima Abid
The Saudi designer’s Fall 2025 Couture collection relied heavily on a black color palette, reflecting the recent loss of her mother. Models were shrouded in black capes, hoods and billowing gowns, with exaggerated silhouettes creating a sense of drama.
In show notes, Abid said the inspiration behind the collection “lies in the chaos that surrounds us, a reflection of how human emotions and thoughts can be transformed into art, fabric, and form.”
Crystals, lace and textured fabric choices also worked to add a layer of interest to the line, with sober shades of burgundy making an appearance on the runway as a counterpoint to the otherwise all-black collection.
Crystals, lace and textured fabric choices worked to add a layer of interest to the line. (Supplied)
Atelier Hekayat
The Saudi label — founded by sisters Alia and Abeer Oraif — presented a line titled “A Ticket to the Theater,” marked by suitably head-turning prints and silhouettes. Inspired by “the transformative magic of performance,” according to show notes, the collection unfolded with A-line capes, poufy silhouettes, bold cuts, and intricate embellishments.
“This collection is a tribute to every soul who has ever stood behind the curtain,” the pair told Arab News in a joint statement. “The silent heroes who made us laugh, cry, and believe in magic.”
Harlequin prints were toned down and presented in tan-and-black to suit modern tastes, while fabrics printed with animated female forms added a touch of whimsy to the line that also boasted a ruffled showman-worthy cape in bright red.
“We wanted to celebrate the moment a woman embraces herself with love and grace,” the sisters explained. “It’s a story of self-love and confidence reborn under the spotlight.”
Harlequin prints were toned down and presented in tan-and-black to suit modern tastes. (Supplied)
Abadia
The label’s latest offering featured voluminous soft silhouettes, sophisticated layering, and rich textiles including silk, velvet, and wool in a warm palette of browns, creams, and golds with an on-trend touch of burgundy. Creative head Shahd Al-Shehail drew inspiration from the legacy of pearl diving communities in , paying tribute to the resilience of the women who held their families together during the men’s long absences at sea.
“It is inspired by my grandfather’s story when he was young and ventured into the sea to mark his coming of age … it reminded me of what it means to choose courage over comfort; to surrender, and to embrace the unknown,” Al-Shehail told Arab News.
The label’s latest offering featured voluminous soft silhouettes, sophisticated layering, and rich textiles. (Supplied)
Leem
The Saudi label’s Fall 2025 showcase was an exercise in blending the Kingdom’s heritage with contemporary design notes. European couture from the 1970s was used as inspiration and seamlessly melded with traditional Saudi attire, resulting in a collection of flowing bisht-style overlays and heritage-inspired farwas for the cooler months.
The brand also offered up business attire in the form of separates and loose fitting dresses in ruffled chiffon.
Psychedelic color-melting techniques were applied to long dresses with leg-of-mutton sleeves — updated with cleaner, less fussy lines. The show notes stated: “The Saudi woman is global, discerning, and self-assured … she understands style but values practicality and purpose.”
Psychedelic color-melting techniques were applied to long dresses with leg-of-mutton sleeves. (Supplied)
Waad Aloqaili
Hand-crafted elements elevated the Saudi designer’s showcase, with intricate embroidery and mother-of-pearl laminate used to stunning effect. Titled “YAMAL,” the collection paid tribute to ’s nautical landscapes with pearls, crystals, beading and chiffon used to mimic the “serene rhythm of the Saudi sea.”
One standout figure-hugging gown boasted a bodice sculpted from hand-crafted mother-of-pearl laminate refined through sanding and sealed with natural wax. Vertical strands of pearls and crystals hung from the waist, with the designer opting not to fasten the delicate ropes to the flowing fabric underneath in order to allow for fluid movement.
Accessories also played a role in paying tribute to the Kingdom’s past, with a pair of shouder-grazing gold earrings designed to look like the traditional scale once used to weigh natural pearls. A headpiece created from gold, natural mother-of-pearl and pearls was designed to mirror the hammah worn by Najd women.
Hand-crafted elements elevated the Saudi designer’s showcase, with intricate embroidery and mother-of-pearl laminate used to stunning effect. (Supplied)
Razan Alazzouni
Having dressed Stateside celebrities including Kendall Jenner, Emma Roberts, and Elizabeth Banks, Alazzouni’s show at Riyadh Fashion Week was her first runway presentation in her home country. Alazzouni also took inspiration from pearl diving and its storied history in the Gulf, but shied away from using pearls directly in her work, instead choosing to employ pearl-diving-related visuals as a motif throughout the collection.
Fishing ropes, the swells of underwater formations and coral were depicted through embroidery woven onto crop tops, dresses and blouses. The collection did not stray too far into nautical territory, however, with the designer opting for a color palette of cream, gold and black with the odd touch of blue.
Fishing ropes, the swells of underwater formations and coral were depicted through embroidery woven onto crop tops, dresses and blouses. (Supplied)
Mirai
The label’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection “ALMOSTAGBAL” used design references from and Japan — specifically Tokyo’s urban fashion. The collection was a welcome look at Saudi street style dressing at an otherwise couture-heavy event.
Cropped blazers, some with Nehru collars, kept things playful. The color palette — moss greens, shades of black and sharp white — was pared down enough that design quirks carried the collection and kept things visually engaging. Tiny triangular embroidery along pocket openings and collar edges harkened back to traditional Najdi architecture, while large buttons boasted intricate patterns in a somewhat unexpected detail for such an urban collection.
The color palette — moss greens, shades of black and sharp white — was pared down enough that design quirks carried the collection. (Supplied)
HINDAMME
The Saudi label showcased its “Hejaz” collection, paying tribute to the Kingdom’s western province. Creative head Mohammed Khoja offered up monochrome full-length dresses, knit cardigans, and silk button-downs emblazoned with Arabic print in a circular formation that picked up on design cues from his 2024 “Petroglyphs Collection.”
“Hejaz” stayed true to the brand’s ethos of contemporary, luxury, ready-to-wear pieces inspired by the concept of East-meets-West, featuring bold scarlet and hot pink shades, textured oversized coats in tan and brown, and boxy jackets that walked the line between nations.
The Saudi label showcased its “Hejaz” collection, paying tribute to the Kingdom’s western province. (Supplied)
