Arab influencers recreate viral TikTok challenge with regional twist
Updated 21 April 2020
Arab News
DUBAI: Despite social distancing, people are still virtually uniting on social media with creative challenges.
This week, Arab influencers did their own take on the viral TikTok challenge #DontRush.
The trend consists of users coming together to share before and after clips of them getting ready and linking the videos with transitions.
While the social media stars stay at home amid COVID-19 measures, each of them appeared in the video showing off the cultural practices of their countries of origin.
The challenge featured Palestinian Haifa Beseisso, Emirati Azza Al-Mughairy, Saudis Ibrahim Basha and Molham, Egyptian Mohammed Tarek, Moroccan Zaïna Aguenaou, Yemeni Anas OD, Algerian Ines Sebiane, Sudanese Amna Hamdto and Iraqi Deema Al-Asadi.
The influencers all come together by the end of the video to sing: “We stand together. We are proud of all our countries. But we know we are one team. United, as you can see.”
The song, “Don’t Rush” originally by hip hop duo Young T & Bugsey, was edited by Sudanese musician Kimo Basha to fit each influencer’s culture.
DUBAI/ NEW YORK: Gigi Hadid hit the runway at Ralph Lauren’s Fall 2026 show in New York on Tuesday, showing off multiple looks inspired by the English countryside.
Set amid the beaux arts architecture of the Clock Tower building in Manhattan, Lauren delivered a stylish take on softness and strength, pairing luxurious earth-toned rich fabrics with metallic detailing for his latest collection.
Hadid opened the show in a wool corseted top and maxi skirt accentuated with a silver waist chain. (Getty Images)
Lauren’s ethereal models with their hair flowing behind them strutted on opulent rugs as celebrity guests including actor Anne Hathaway, singer Lana Del Rey and actor Lili Reinhart looked on from antique style chairs; a romantic painted landscape canvas filled the walls surrounding them.
In his show notes, Lauren described his muse as a woman whose style is not defined by time.
“I love the adventure of fashion,” Ralph Lauren wrote, adding his fall collection “is inspired by that kind of renegade spirit and the confidence of the woman who will wear it in her own personal way — to tell her own story.”
Hadid opened the show in a wool corseted top and maxi skirt accentuated with a silver waist chain and she went on to model two other looks, including a metallic evening dress. Other models walked the runway with silver belt chains and metallic brooches that stood in an edgy contrast to Lauren’s romantic Victorian tops and tailored jackets. Lauren pinned metallic glimmering brooches to lush wool cloaks that were elegantly draped over models’ shoulders.
Even with his contemporary additions, Lauren’s collection still included his signature touches from his riding boots, exquisite tailoring and elegant high neck blouses. (Getty Images)
In a modern twist on Joan of Arc, Lauren designed a chain mail top that delicately peeked out from underneath one model’s tweed jacket. Lauren complemented the look with a printed scarf and leather pants.
Even with his contemporary additions, Lauren’s collection still included his signature touches from his riding boots, exquisite tailoring and elegant high neck blouses.
Lauren’s brand is an American staple that continues to prevail in an ever-changing industry. As part of his enduring legacy, Lauren was once again tapped to design the uniforms for Team USA at the Olympic Winter Games in Milan, marking his sixth time designing for the games.
