Fashion

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Timeless Elegance: Summat Iqbal's Eponymous Fashion Label, SUMMAT, Arrives in the Gulf With a New Take on Luxury

"What sets our designs apart is a balance of restraint and richness: silhouettes that are powerful yet feminine, details that whisper luxury rather than shout it."

Leadership

How Erin Andrews Turned Rejection Into the Ultimate Motivator: 'Thrive on the Power of No'

Legendary NFL sideline reporter and entrepreneur Erin Andrews breaks down her game plan for success.

Starting a Business

Her Self-Funded Brand Hit $25 Million Revenue Last Year — And 3 Secrets Keep It Growing Alongside Her 'Mischievous' Second Venture: 'Entrepreneurship Is a Mind Game'

Raised in a "very entrepreneurial" family, Tanya Taylor always dreamed of starting a business of her own.

Side Hustle

'Thousands of Dollars in Minutes': The Side Hustle She Started in High School Should Sell Over 30,000 Products This Year — and Hit 7 Figures in 2026

Leila Quraishi, 27, bought the domain name for her business as soon as she turned 18 — and has been growing it ever since.

Starting a Business

'Absolute Freedom': Siblings Behind a Self-Funded 8-Figure Brand Reveal 3 Secrets Aspiring Entrepreneurs Should Know About Growth and Success

Rae and David Liu leveraged their complementary skill sets to start a business that's been profitable every year since launch.

Growth Strategies

Historic Breakthrough: Dubai-Based Designer Rami Al Ali Joins Official Haute Couture Calendar

Dubai-based couturier Rami Al Ali becomes the first Syrian designer to be welcomed onto the official Haute Couture calendar.

Starting a Business

'Immediately Profitable': Former Lululemon Executives Turned Their 'Side Project' Into an 8-Figure Brand Worn By Olympians — and You'll Probably See It This Summer

Laura Low Ah Kee and Shannon Savage couldn't find the product they needed to fit their active lifestyles, so they created it.

Entrepreneurs

Making the Cut

Alexandra Wood built a luxury tailoring business from scratch — without funding, fame, or shortcuts. Here's how she stitched together trust, talent and smart strategy to make it work.

Lifestyle

The Executive Selection: Dima Ayad's Limited Collection for Mandarin Oriental Jumeira

Dima Ayad's designs celebrate individuality while embodying the elegance and sophistication synonymous with Dubai's style and innovation.

News and Trends

Slikk Raises USD 10 Mn in Series A Led by Nexus Venture Partners

As it scales, Slikk will diversify into categories such as beauty and personal care (BPC), footwear, accessories and wearables, while extending its presence across key metros.

Starting a Business

I Revamped a Men's Product for Women. The Bootstrapped Business Was a Hit — and Pledged $20 Million to Support Women Entrepreneurs.

Audrey McLoghlin, founder and CEO of Frank & Eileen, was no stranger to entrepreneurship when she launched her fashion brand.

Lifestyle

The Executive Selection: Tory Burch Presents Spring/Summer 2025 Collection

The brand recently launched its e-commerce platform for the GCC region.

Entrepreneurs

What Drives a Shy Stay-at-Home Mum to Build a Fashion Brand?

A desire to avoid traditional work led to the creation of a fashion label that combines personal insecurities with a keen understanding of consumer needs, proving how overcoming self-doubt can fuel entrepreneurial success.