Read the Room: Valentino, Alix Earle & Why Reading Still Matters

Between Alix Earle’s admission of never having read a book, and Valentino’s celebration of literature at its Spring/Summer 2027 show, this is a timely reminder that the stories we read shape how we see the world - and what we risk losing when we dismiss it.

The Middle East Design Calendar: The Design Events To Know Across The Region In 2026

A guide to the region’s biggest design weeks, fairs, biennials and triennials, from Amman and Cairo to Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi.