What we are buying today: by People

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Updated 21 March 2022
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What we are buying today: by People

  • The brand was launched in January and has handbags, shoulder bags, tote bags, laptop bags, mini-cupped purses and more

When you’re in search of a distinctive style for that special occasion, you’ll definitely want to have a look at By People.
By People is a Saudi fashion brand set up by a couple based in Riyadh that specializes in unisex bags made of wood.
Each bag is an exquisitely ornamented work of art, redefining the concept of a fashionable bag.
The brand is inspired by the need to be distinctive. It is for those looking for quality and interesting designs when it comes to accessories.
Their bags are made of two main materials: Leather combined and teak or rosewood. Each piece takes around 15 days to make, with only 10 items of each design handcrafted in Indonesia.
The brand was launched in January and has handbags, shoulder bags, tote bags, laptop bags, mini-cupped purses and more.
Each bag includes words carved in wood on themes of happiness and hope from poems by famous Arabian poets.
The brand plans to offer personalized bags in the future where people can choose their favorite words, quotes or mottos.
For more information visit the brand Instagram account @bypeopleshop.

 


Lolo Zouai takes to Berlin’s Colors platform

Updated 03 March 2026
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Lolo Zouai takes to Berlin’s Colors platform

DUBAI: French Algerian singer Lolo Zouai took to the Berlin-based music platform Colors this week, delivering a live performance of her latest single “Desert Rose PT.II.”

The appearance comes as the track climbed to No. 1 on Algeria’s R&B chart within 24 hours of its release. A sequel to “Desert Rose” from her 2019 debut album “High Highs to Low Lows,” the new single features lyrics in Arabic, French and English, reflecting the cross-cultural influences that shape her sound.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Lolo Zouaï (@lolozouai)

Zouai marked the achievement on Instagram, sharing a series of posts including a photo of herself wearing an Algeria football jersey, alongside the single’s cover art and a screenshot showing its chart ranking. 

“Grateful for the love on this one. Can’t wait for you to hear the studio version and the rest of ‘Reverie’,” she wrote.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by COLORS (@colorsxstudios)

She also reposted a collage of fan reactions, including a TikTok video that read: “It’s 2026 and we still haven’t had another song like ‘Desert Rose’ out.” Others said: “Can’t wait for Desert Rose pt. 2” and “wdym desert rose pt. 2?!?!?!”

The single forms part of her upcoming third studio album, “Reveries,” due for release on April 24. She announced the date last month alongside the music video for “Holding On,” another track from the project.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by COLORS (@colorsxstudios)

Blending R&B with dance-pop elements, “Holding On” delves into themes of grief and memory. The video is dedicated to Zouai’s close friend, Hanna Rosa Hotchkiss, who died in 2021.

In a statement on Instagram, Zouai described the album as the product of a transformative period in her life: “This record was made through three years of grief, growth, and reflection. I had to lose myself to find myself again. I couldn’t have done it without my angel, Hanna. Thank you to my collaborators, my friends, and my Lo-riders who held me down through it all. I hope it heals you the way it healed me.”

Known for her blend of R&B, club-pop and hip-hop, Zouai has gained an international fan base for her dynamic stage presence and genre-blending music.

Zouai’s last release was in November, when she dropped a new single titled “3AM in San Francisco.”