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6 days ago | 
emirateswoman.com | Camille Macawili
Exactly 50 years to the day marks the opening of the first Zara store in Spain. The JourneyFounded by Amancio Ortega, father of current Inditex non-executive chair Marta Ortega Pérez, Zara is (still) headquarted in A Coruña, in Galicia, Spain. Five decades later, the brand’s international footprint in 98 physical markets and 214 online markets as of 2025.
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1 week ago | 
emirateswoman.com | Camille Macawili
This week, we speak to Christiane Nasr, founder of The Bowery Company. Welcome to the Emirates Woman weekly series ‘How I got my job as…’ where we speak to some incredible entrepreneurs and businesswomen both based in the UAE and globally to find out about their career paths that led them to where they are now; what their daily routines look like; the advice they’d give to those starting out; and the hurdles they’ve had to overcome.
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1 week ago | 
emirateswoman.com | Camille Macawili
Natasha Zone, founder and CEO of onezone app, on harnessing the power of tech to create the ultimate curated lifestyle discovery app. Natasha Zone, founder and CEO of onezoneWhat was the idea and catalyst behind building onezone? The idea and catalyst behind onezone is rooted in the observation of existing luxury concierge services and recommendation/discovery platforms, which either target ultra-wealthy clients or are social media platforms lacking quality control and trust.
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1 week ago | 
emirateswoman.com | Camille Macawili
We’re calling it. These are the only sneaker styles you need to wear this summer. Summer footwear is no longer just about sandals and espadrilles. The wardrobe staple is having a refresh in 2025, with trending styles merging comfort with nostalgia in ways we haven’t seen before. Whether you’re dressing for matcha runs, or spontaneous weekend escapes, or looking for to refresh your airport or workwear style, these are the five stylish trends that every cool girl will be slipping into this season.
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1 week ago | 
emirateswoman.com | Camille Macawili
Discover rising Middle Eastern fashion designers and labels bringing in a new kind of energy in the industry. From sculptural tailoring to slow-crafted cool, these 12 new vanguards in fashion have mainstream potential. Scroll through the gallery below to discover: 1/12 MURIAMuria, an Omani brand launched in 2024 by visionary sisters Fatma and Maryam Al Barram, is redefining fine jewellery through a distinctly modern, regionally rooted lens.
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1 week ago | 
emirateswoman.com | Camille Macawili
Dominique Laird, Founder and CEO of Blended, Partner and Creative Director of Solutions Group shares the conception and creation of its newest location at W Dubai – Mina Seyahi. How long have you been in this space? I’ve been deeply involved in the wellness and hospitality industry for over a decade now. The journey with Blended began several years ago from something quite personal – the simple desire to enjoy massages at home, in my own space.
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1 week ago | 
emirateswoman.com | Camille Macawili
CEO and Co-creator of Noble Panacea, Céline Talabaza, on the business of boundary-breaking beauty and helming a science-led skincare powerhouse brand. Céline Talabaza, CEO and Co-creator of Noble PanaceaAs you were developing the line, what aspects did you prioritise and how did you develop the concept? The brand’s founder and his discovery are at the very core and the reason we exist at Noble Panacea. Noble Panacea is the only skincare brand founded by a Nobel Laureate and it means the world.
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1 week ago | 
emirateswoman.com | Camille Macawili
Gymshark’s journey from a modest garage to a global fitness powerhouse is a testament in entrepreneurial spirit. At the centre is Ben Francis, founder and CEO, who dreamt up the idea of Gymshark after spotting a missed opportunity for quality gym apparel. What started as a dropshipping business model quickly evolved into a brand that placed community over transactions.
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1 week ago | 
emirateswoman.com | Camille Macawili
Fashion by Camille Macawili 19 seconds ago This year, the Met Gala red carpet delivered a soul-stirring tribute to heritage, identity, and Black sartorial excellence. The 2025 theme, “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,” centers on the evolution of Black dandyism from the 18th century to the present day. Marking a significant cultural milestone, it celebrates the contributions of Black men to the world of fashion, the exhibition aims to challenge historical biases and provide a platform for...
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1 week ago | 
emirateswoman.com | Camille Macawili
Fashion by Camille Macawili 17 seconds ago Fashion’s biggest night out of the year is here: Met Gala 2025. Held every first Monday of May, the fundraising benefit gathers a red carpet spectacle like no other, from A-listers, break out stars to new “It” girls. The star-studded event aims to raise money and awareness in style to benefit the Costume Institute’s Spring 2025 exhibition: “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” This year’s gala theme celebrates craftsmanship, structure, and explores the...
