Manuel Arnaut

1 week ago | voguearabia.com | Manuel Arnaut

It’s called The Palace, and it could not be any other way. At the beginning of the last century, Madrid was a booming city, but there wasn’t a single luxury hotel to host the well-heeled visitors who came to town. This was noticed by King Alfonso XIII – great-grandfather of the current king of Spain, Felipe VI – who, during the horse races in Deauville, challenged Belgian entrepreneur Georges Marquet to do something about it.

1 week ago | voguearabia.com | Manuel Arnaut

This May edition is a celebration of fresh talent, but also a contemporary wardrobe for the hot summer days. Photographed in Los Angeles, Amelia Gray is fashion’s latest star model, styled on our cover wearing a ruffled Saint Laurent look and an intricate necklace by Cartier. Although we can’t call it minimal – quiet luxury has been decreed dead anyway – she looks bold but nonchalant; graceful but not over the top.

1 month ago | voguearabia.com | Manuel Arnaut

This month we are dedicating the issue to two critical topics in fashion that are bigger than any trend. At a time when Modest Fashion Week lands in Abu Dhabi, we are reflecting on how modesty became a billion-dollar business – and a very purposeful one. In my many years as editor of Vogue in the region, I remember women telling me how difficult it was to find beautifully designed clothes that met their needs and beliefs.

2 months ago | voguearabia.com | Manuel Arnaut

One of the perks of having two friends in front of the camera is that you are able to capture raw and candid chemistry. And when that duo is none other than Achraf Hakimi and Imaan Hammam, the camaraderie is at a different level entirely. Hakimi had only one hour on set, with a big French league match the next day—nonetheless, their 60 minutes were filled with laughter and, naturally, amazing fashion.

2 months ago | voguearabia.com | Manuel Arnaut

As you’ve probably noticed, Vogue Arabia has been off the newsstands since the beginning of the year. This represents an important shift for us, as we are now operated by Condé Nast Middle East, and no longer licensed. Fully connected to the network of Vogues from around the world, we can publish more quality content—and faster. After eight years working for Vogue Arabia, this move was scary, but exciting. It made me leave my comfort zone and realise it’s never too late to learn new things.