Hassan Hajjaj

Ahead of the brand’s relaunch at Dubai’s Sole DXB later this month we talk to founder Hassan Hajjaj about real artistic people and coming back with a bang.

For his first showcase at Colette, photographer Hassan Hajjaj infuses fashion portraiture with African heritage, creating brightly colored images from woven plastic mats, stacks of empty canned goods, and cheap market finds.

The Islamic fashion scene is blooming but there’s more to it than just Hijabs and harem pants.

The Middle East has always produced seminal artists, but with the magical combination of a few key players, the scene is about to go interstellar.