Kuwaiti artist Alymamah Rashed reimagines Lady Dior

Kuwaiti contemporary artist Alymamah Rashed has collaborated with French luxury fashion house Dior for the 10th edition of the Lady Dior Art project. (Supplied)
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Updated 30 September 2025
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Kuwaiti artist Alymamah Rashed reimagines Lady Dior

DUBAI: Kuwaiti contemporary artist Alymamah Rashed has collaborated with French luxury fashion house Dior for the 10th edition of the Lady Dior Art project.

Building on the legacy of Saudi Arabia’s Manal AlDowayan and Egypt’s Ghada Amer, Rashed becomes the latest Arab artist to collaborate with the brand.

Rashed, a visual artist who explores themes of identity and the natural environment, often reimagines the female form and identity through vibrant compositions, a vision she channeled into reinterpreting Dior’s most recognizable handbag.

For her first design, she was inspired by a washed-up seashell she had found on the shore of Failaka Island, off the coast of Kuwait. Her second design was inspired by the humaith flower, found in Kuwait during spring.

Launched in 2016, the Lady Dior Art project transforms the classic bag into a creative canvas, inviting prominent artists worldwide to infuse it with their personal style and cultural motifs.

Over the years, the project has spotlighted a diverse roster of acclaimed names, including Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos, US feminist pioneer Judy Chicago, and multidisciplinary creator Pae White. 


Amira Al-Zuhair joins Bulgari as ‘Friend of the House’

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Amira Al-Zuhair joins Bulgari as ‘Friend of the House’

DUBAI: Saudi French model Amira Al-Zuhair has joined Italian luxury fashion house Bulgari as a “Friend of the House,” she announced on Instagram.

Founded in 1884, the brand is known for its jewellery, watches, fragrances, accessories, and leather goods. It is headquartered in Rome.

“I am delighted to announce that I have officially joined the Bulgari family as a Friend of the House. Looking forward to sharing more of our journey together — stay tuned!” Al-Zuhair said on social media, alongside a carousel of images.

In one of the images, taken at a Bulgari party, the model shows off a soft pink gown by Lebanese fashion house Georges Hobeika.

The event celebrated the Polychroma High Jewelry Collection, which was launched at May’s Met Gala in New York.

Al-Zuhair, born in Paris to a French mother and Saudi father, has made her mark on the fashion world and appeared on the runway for an array of renowned fashion houses.

She has walked for Missoni, Maison Alaia, Brunello Cucinelli, Balmain, Dolce & Gabbana, Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani, Elie Saab and many more.

In addition to her runway appearances, Al-Zuhair has featured in campaigns for high-profile brands including Prada, Chanel and Carolina Herrera.

Al-Zuhair also made a runway appearance in May when she walked in Louis Vuitton’s high jewelry collection show, held at Bellver Castle on the island of Majorca, Spain.

In late May, Al-Zuhair also reflected on her recent campaign with Balmain, sharing photos from the Resort 2025 collection shoot. “Had so much fun shooting inside the Eiffel Tower herself!” she wrote in the caption.

It was not Al-Zuhair’s first collaboration with Balmain. She previously walked for the brand during Paris Fashion Week in September.