Hafsa Lodi

Journalist at Freelance

Features Editor at Vogue Arabia

Features Editor, Vogue Arabia @condenast Author of MODESTY: A FASHION PARADOX

Articles

A New Encyclopedia of Arab Artists To Add to Your Bookshelf

6 days ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

A new tome published by Thames & Hudson provides an enlightening glimpse into the creative perspectives rooted in the Arab region. Spanning from Morocco in the west to Iran in the east, Artists of the Middle East: 1900 to Now compiles an A-to-Z list of names to know in the art world, along with brief biographies and photos of their most famous work.
Holistic Hampers: 4 Eid Gift Sets From Local UAE Businesses

1 week ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

Community, sacrifice, gratitude and faith are pillars of Eid al-Adha, the festive holiday that concludes the Hajj pilgrimage and commemorates the story of Prophet Abraham’s sacrifice. If you’re seeking gifting options this Eid that are imbued with deeper meaning, consider one of these wholesome and holistic packages from homegrown UAE businesses:Heritage meets purity in the healthy and heartwarming products curated by Sukun Organics.
Inside Vogue Arabia’s June Saudi 2025 Issue

1 week ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

Vogue Arabia’s annual Saudi issue is back. On its cover are Taleedah Tamer, Zahra Hussain and Amira Al-Zuhair, three young women hailing from the Kingdom who have become ambassadors of Arab beauty on the global stage. In a country in the midst of a full cultural renaissance, the models make Saudi Arabia proud – recruited by global luxury brands, walking catwalks at Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks and starring in campaigns for Balmain, Chanel and Ferragamo.
La Plage Nespresso is a Hotspot for Coffee and Community at the Cannes Film Festival

2 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

The Croisette is a scene to behold: countless paparazzi, competing to capture the best photos of celebrities outside Hotel Martinez, street side cafes at full capacity with equally enthusiastic tourists and high-end boutiques: Hermès, Versace, Gucci and more, displaying silk scarves and sorbet-coloured bags for the summer. On the other side of this kilometre-long stretch is the beach: pristine, alive, and currently home to La Plage Nespresso – a pop-up coinciding with the Cannes Film Festival.
After the Met Gala, it's Official: Gigi Hadid is a Miu Miu Girl

2 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

Bespoke Miu Miu was the brand of choice for Gigi Hadid's 2025 Met Gala look earlier this month. The gold halter-neck gown with chandelier-like beading and intricate draping across the bust and hips paid homage to ‘40s-era Black fashion designer Zelda Wynn Valdes, and was custom-made by Miu Miu.
Get Mushy: The Online Platform Elevating Design and Eccentricity

3 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

What does Mushy mean? “Excessively sentimental”, according to creative consultant Dina Adlouni and architect Tarlan Vaziri Farahani. The duo’s e-commerce platform stocks everything from creatively-shaped candleholders to elaborately designed furniture, fashioned to form a geometric playground. Headquartered in Dubai, Mushy is a haven of head-turning trinkets, tableware and head-turning home furnishings.
Success Story: Sarah Hamdan's First Book is a Page-Turner

3 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

Ten years ago, when Sara Hamdan started writing what would eventually become her first book, she never imagined it would one day have publishers fighting over it in a bidding war. She certainly never envisioned landing a historic two-book deal – the largest to ever come out of the Middle East for a contemporary debut author. This month sees the release of What Will People Think?
Dan Murphy Explores the Middle East's Cultural Transformation on his New TV Show

3 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

Journalism still matters – that's the mantra that keeps Australian-born broadcast journalist Dan Murphy committed to telling stories on television. “In a world where clarity is rare and accountability even rarer, asking the right question at the right time can bring real insight and change,” he says. At a time when viewers are increasingly getting their news bites from viral TikTok clips, Murphy seeks stories that have depth and soul, and shed new light on the Middle East.
Angèle Partners with Chanel Beauty for its New Scent – and New Sound

4 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

Pioneering a form of urban pop that’s fresh and fluid while championing feminist causes close to her heart, singer and songwriter Angèle is a rising French and Belgian pop music star. She topped charts for nine weeks in a row with her 2018 track, Tout Oublier, collaborated with Dua Lipa on Fever in 2020 and made her musical film debut in Anette in 2020.
Perspective Shift: 4 Art Exhibitions to See in May 2025

4 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

If you have any pre-summer travel plans on the cards for May, consider crafting an itinerary that features art exhibitions – wondrous culminations of culture and aesthetics that will add a layer of depth to your holiday.