Habi Diallo

Writer at Dazed Magazine

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Plestia Alaqad: ‘The people who I hope read my book are not alive yet’

1 week ago | dazeddigital.com | Habi Diallo

The 23-year-old writer speaks to us about her debut book, The Eyes of Gaza, which documents the harrowing daily realities of life in the region Over the past 18 months, certain faces have shown up on our feeds daily, updating the world on the brutal reality of surviving in Gaza. Among them are Motaz Aziza, Bisan Owda, Lama Jamous and 23-year-old Plestia Alaqad. The first video I came across from Alaqad was one of the very first that showed me the level of destruction that Gazans were facing.
Inspired by the Internet's rabbit holes, Ebun Sodipo interrogates Black creativity

1 month ago | 1854.photography | Habi Diallo

The artist’s latest show An Ominous Presence explores the tension between desire, identity, and the act of image-makingFor those who grew up online during the early 2010s, Tumblr was a site which became a space to rewrite the rules of photo archiving. A whole generation used it to collect, curate, and remix images that reflected personal and political awakenings and, in turn, find a way to make sense of the world.
Tyla answers the dA-Zed Quiz

1 month ago | dazeddigital.com | Habi Diallo

For the first edition of our new quick-fire interview series, we catch up with the ‘Popiano’ princess and former Dazed cover star16 Images Imagine being a teenager posting TikToks with your sibling, hoping to find your way into music, only for a couple of years later to be performing on a stage with your name, quite literally, written in the sky. For South African ‘Popiano’ princess Tyla, that experience is just her reality.
Sandy Liang ‘never planned’ to be associated with bows

1 month ago | dazeddigital.com | Habi Diallo

9 Images Whether intentional or not, every designer and artist eventually develops their own codes and motifs that become markers of their brand. Walking through the streets of any major fashion capital, chances are if you were to bump into someone adorned with bows, you’d know they love Sandy Liang. Over the last decade, the New York-based designer has captured the hearts and wardrobes of nostalgic, whimsical dreamers.
Inside the Mancunian community-led creative hub, Altogether Otherwise

2 months ago | dazeddigital.com | Habi Diallo

22 Images In an era where traditional workspaces and social hubs are evolving, Altogether Otherwise is carving out a new kind of space in Manchester, that focuses on celebrating creativity, collaboration, and community. Founded as an answer to the increasingly blurred lines between work, art, and everyday life, the initiative offers a flexible, multidisciplinary environment where freelancers, artists, and small businesses have space to thrive.
In photos: An intimate look into Middle Eastern living rooms

2 months ago | dazeddigital.com | Habi Diallo

33 Images At the centre of every home is the living room. As the main communal space, it is a place where both family, friends and guests come together to spend time with one another. Family photographs, valued heirlooms and personal effects are often pieced together to create a personal gallery reflecting a lifetime of memories. If you’ve ever been lucky enough to be a guest in a Middle Eastern home, chances are you have experienced the height of hospitality.
Meet Outsourced Vintage, the community forging connection through thrifting

2 months ago | dazeddigital.com | Habi Diallo

19 Images Almost a decade ago, Depop became every fashion girl’s dream, helping find the best pieces from a grandma’s closet and random individuals reselling their hypebeast ex’s prized possessions. For Sherin Awad, her experience on the platform birthed a new career and community. Born in Hungary and now based in London, Award’s platform Outsourced Vintage is more than just a space for curated second-hand fashion, instead it works as a project rooted in family history.
Rachel Chinouriri’s ‘cunty, fairy princess’ Brits beauty look

2 months ago | dazeddigital.com | Habi Diallo

Ahead of supporting Sabrina Carpenter on her Short n’ Sweet Tour, the singer discusses the look she created for the British award show10 Images Every year at the Brit Awards, hundreds of students from the Brit School fill the front of the O2 Arena’s standing area, with the dream of one day winning an award or performing on the main stage. In 2016, London-born Rachel Chinouriri was among those students.
What went down at Saul Nash’s lululemon launch party

2 months ago | dazeddigital.com | Habi Diallo

27 Images If you know Saul Nash, you know movement is at the heart of everything he does. Since his debut collection at Fashion East in 2019, the North East London-born designer has built his brand on blurring the lines between fashion, dance, and athleticism. For his latest project, Nash teamed up with lululemon to create SLNSH, a collection that combines his signature technical garments with the Canadian sportswear giant’s performance expertise.
horsegiirL: ‘I did not expect humanity would go so crazy for a horse’

Jan 27, 2025 | dazeddigital.com | Habi Diallo

Have you ever considered what life would be like if you were a famous horse? Turns out, it’s not that dissimilar to your typical human fame. On Berlin-based producer horsegiirL’s newest project, she opens with the line “Baby, money, fame and power really changed me”. Since first going viral a couple of years ago, the artist – who identifies as a horse – has been galloping across stages worldwide, including our very own Dazed 100 party at the end of last year.