{"id":49254,"date":"2024-03-21T09:08:45","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T05:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=49254"},"modified":"2024-03-21T17:30:41","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T13:30:41","slug":"farah-assaad-lacoste-ramadan-2024","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/farah-assaad-lacoste-ramadan-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Video: Kuwaiti Creative Farah Assaad On Breaking Fashion Rules &#038; Being Part Of Lacoste&#8217;s New Ramadan Campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-49292\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-Lacoste.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-Lacoste.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-Lacoste-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-Lacoste-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-Lacoste-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-Lacoste-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-Lacoste-155x87.jpg 155w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-Lacoste-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Farah Assaad is a triple threat. The certified editorial stylist, art director, and business owner hails from Kuwait, and is taking over the Arab region one creative project at a time.<\/p>\n<p>Whether in front or behind the camera, the 29-year-old visionary is pushing boundaries with her unique fashion sense and keen eye for design. Her creative process is simple: Take a step back, observe, and let the ideas start to flow, but her drive to innovate is an ongoing ambition. &#8220;As a creative person, I get inspired by looking back at previous work that I&#8217;ve done and just trying to surpass it. I always love to be better, do better, and break more barriers and boundaries,&#8221; she tells GRAZIA.<\/p>\n<p>Another one of her passions? Championing diversity, inclusivity, and creative talents from around the Gulf, which is an integral part in the way she runs her business, boutique advertising agency, ByFarahForReal.<\/p>\n<p>Most recently, she brought these values to life by partnering with<a href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/lacostes-new-limited-edition-collection-will-convince-you-to-take-up-tennis\/\"> Lacoste<\/a> on their latest Ramadan campaign &#8211; an experience she holds close to her heart for the special message it embodies in its visuals and concept.<\/p>\n<p>And while we might still be in the first quarter of the year, Farah reveals she has a slew projects in the pipeline for 2024, but with the Holy Month upon us, she&#8217;s looking forward to retreating inward, pausing and re-centring on what&#8217;s truly important.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of this sabbatical, amidst her usually fast-paced life and jam-packed schedule, GRAZIA caught up with the Kuwaiti-based talent to chat about creativity, fashion, her latest projects, and more.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ON HER LACOSTE CAMPAIGN<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Titled \u201cDo You Speak Lacoste\u201d, the luxury fashion brand\u2019s latest campaign aims to forge connection between diverse cultures during the month of Ramadan. Featuring four homegrown talents from Dubai, Kuwait and Qatar, Farah says getting to meet and learn from exceptional individuals who excel in their fields is something she\u2019ll always cherish on her journey with the brand.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis campaign was amazing,\u201d she recalls. \u201cI love the fact that it brought in diversity and it was super inspiring to me to meet such amazing people from around the Gulf. Inclusivity and diversity are things that I personally align with in my daily life, and honestly, Lacoste is an iconic brand so it was a pleasure to be a part of this campaign.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" style=\"background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C4Fa5-hMom3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\">\n<div style=\"padding: 16px;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 19% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"padding-top: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\">\n<div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto;\">\n<div style=\"width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\">\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C4Fa5-hMom3\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\"style=\"color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;\"  target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A post shared by FARAH ASSAAD | \u0641\u0631\u062d \u0623\u0633\u0639\u062f (@farahforeall)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><strong>ON HER ASPIRATIONS FOR THE HOLY MONTH &amp; DRESSING FOR RAMADAN<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>With the onset of Ramadan, Farah reveals plans to slow down and practice mindfulness. \u201cI just plan on focusing on things that really matter; things we tend to miss,\u201d she says. \u201cI live a really fast-paced life, and during Ramadan, I just aim to refocus.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While her lifestyle may be more lowkey during the Holy Month, her style is still immanent, with elevated comfort and eye-catching accents being her outfit staples for the days ahead. \u201cFor Ramadan comfort is super important,\u201d she says. \u201cAlso layering is something that is really under-rated, as well as accessorizing, and accents of silver and gold all the way.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ON HER CREATIVE PROCESS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>A creative at heart, Farah says she gets inspired by her surroundings. Before embarking on any project, an important part of her process is observing. \u201cJust going out and taking a step back,\u201d she says. \u201cOnce that happens, the ideas start to flow again.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>As the ideas start to flow, so too does her drive. She has an insatiable desire to always remain innovative, constantly striving to achieve bigger and better. \u201cWhen I look back at the work that I\u2019ve previously done, I always aim to break more barriers and boundaries,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ON BREAKING FASHION RULES <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Unafraid to play with colour, print, and stand-out silhouettes, Farah\u2019s gained recognition for her inventive outfits and effortlessly statement style. \u201cFashion is not about following the rules, it\u2019s about being who you are through what you wear,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n<p>Surprisingly, the burgeoning creative director says her love of fashion only dawned on her later in life, when she began experimenting during the confinement of the pandemic. \u201cPeople just began to love what I was doing,\u201d she reveals, while reflecting on the fact that her success came in tandem with allowing her personality to shine through her outfits \u2013 something she was previously afraid to do.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_49293\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-49293\" style=\"width: 1280px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-49293\" src=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-400x225.jpg 400w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-155x87.jpg 155w, https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2024\/03\/Farah-Assaad-150x84.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-49293\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photo: @farahforreall\/Instagram.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><strong>ON HER LOVE FOR KUWAIT<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Kuwaiti born-and-raised, Farah says she doesn\u2019t get much free time as a social media star and full-time business owner, but when she does, indulging in simple pleasures around her home town is what she enjoys best. Trying out different coffee spots, visiting the amazing malls, and spending time with people close to her is what truly makes her happy. For someone who jets between Paris and Milan, photoshoot sets, and exclusive events, home will always be where the heart is despite her career feats.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ON OUR RAPID-FIRE STYLE QUESTIONS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Her top three wardrobe essentials? A good blazer, some pointed heels, and a timeless handbag, says Farah, while bows and ties are top contenders for stylish items she loves to play around with. \u201cBows are so versatile, you can style them in different ways,\u201d she says. \u201cAnd ties are something that I got comfortable with wearing this year. I love the idea of adding a masculine touch to a feminine outfit,\u201d she reveals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cStatement,\u201d according to her, would definitely describe her everyday style \u2013 a simple yet effective word to sum up her creative prowess.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>ON HER PLANS FOR 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>\u201cFor 2024, I do have a lot of upcoming exciting projects, but you\u2019ll just have to stay tuned for that,\u201d she concludes with a smile.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":42714,"featured_media":49292,"template":"","format":"standard","categories":[65],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v18.5 (Yoast SEO v20.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Kuwaiti Creative Farah Assaad On Fashion &amp; Ramadan Rituals<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Kuwaiti creative sits down with Grazia to discuss her inspirations, personal style, and journey with the luxury sportwear brand.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/graziamagazine.com\/me\/articles\/farah-assaad-lacoste-ramadan-2024\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Video: Kuwaiti Creative Farah Assaad On Breaking Fashion Rules &amp; 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