Hafsa Lodi

Author of MODESTY: A FASHION PARADOX, Journalist @voguearabia @Refinery29 @Independent @businessinsider @thenationalnews & more. Better on Instagram @hafsalodi

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Perspective Shift: 4 Art Exhibitions to See in May 2025

6 days 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.
Book a Dalí-Inspired Dining Experience in Dubai

1 week ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

The distinctive, surrealist aesthetic of Spanish artist Salvador Dalí serves as the inspiration for one of the newest gems in the UAE’s culinary scene. Maison Dalí, located at The Opus by Zaha Hadid in Dubai offers delectable Mediterranean- Japanese cuisine within a bold and theatrical space.
See Rare Creations by Cartier at this London Exhibition

1 week ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

Historic gemstones, extraordinary jewels and world-famous watches crafted by Cartier are on display at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London this spring. More than 350 objects will celebrate the French luxury jeweller’s legacy, from diamond pieces once owned by royalty, to the distinctive Crash timepiece coveted for its uniquely-contorted silhouette.
Why Shah Rukh Khan's Met Gala look was perfect for the Bollywood icon

1 week ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

Over the past week, social media has been awash with speculation about what one particular Indian attendee would wear to the 2025 Met Gala. The conjecture swirling around on every continent (for this superstar has super-fans in every corner of the world) was not about decadent gowns or jaw-dropping jewellery, but rather, about what the King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, would wear for his Met Gala debut.
Modest Fashion Inspo from the 2025 Met Gala

1 week ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

Whether you were there IRL or scrolling through the live coverage on Instagram as each celebrity made their grand entrance at the 2025 Met Gala, there’s no denying that last night’s event was a spectacular sartorial display. Here are our top trends from the evening that merged chic with conservative, in looks that were head-turning for all the right reasons.
Handing the Mic to Female Arab Journalists on World Press Freedom Day

2 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

Four decades ago, Colombian journalist Guillermo Cana Isaza was assassinated right outside the offices of his newspaper. The tragedy provoked protest and outrage, and inspired the United Nations to establish World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness about the challenges impacting journalists across the world. The occasion holds immense relevance for female journalists in the Middle East.
Princess Noura’s Costumes of Saudi Arabia Book Explores the Kingdom’s Fashion Heritage

2 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

Who better to write a book about Saudi fashion than Her Highness Princess Noura bint Faisal Al Saud? The great-granddaughter of King Abdulaziz, founder of Saudi Arabia, is also the pioneer behind Saudi Fashion Week, so it’s only fitting that she has penned Assouline’s latest tome, Costumes of Saudi Arabia: A Heritage of Fashion. The 200-page hardback, which comes in a luxury clamshell case, was written in collaboration with Sian Tichar and features photography by Laziz Hamani.
Labubu : pourquoi ce charm en peluche affole-t-il la toile ?

2 weeks ago | vogue.fr | Hafsa Lodi

Portés-clés en tout genre, colliers de perles, mini-kikis… Les charms ont toujours la cote. Aperçus lors des défilés de la saison dernière, ils s’imposent comme les accessoires fétiches du moment. Avez-vous déjà croisé les Labubus, ces poupées aux oreilles de lapin vêtues de grenouillères, avec des yeux d'animaux et un sourire dentelé ?
Amelia Gray is Done Playing it Safe

2 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

“The overstimulated girls get it,” reads the cursive text on an image that Amelia Gray posted on Instagram, within a carousel of behind-the-scenes photos from Paris Fashion Week. You can’t blame her for feeling overstimulated. At just 23, Gray has captured the hearts of luxury’s highest echelons, catapulting her from Los Angeles to the fashion capitals of Europe.
Inside Vogue Arabia’s May 2025 Issue

2 weeks ago | voguearabia.com | Hafsa Lodi

The May issue of Vogue Arabia is an ode to creativity, colour, and the future of fashion. On the cover, 23-year-old Amelia Gray emerges as the latest runway sensation, walking recent shows for Fendi, Roberto Cavalli, Coperni and more, and starring in new-season campaigns for Gucci and Valentino. Now a fashion force in her own right, Gray has become fashion’s poster girl for changing up her look – whether it’s dark and daring or fresh and effervescent.