Harper’s Bazaar Saudi Makes Its Debut
The world’s oldest fashion magazine has made history as it becomes the first international luxury fashion and lifestyle magazine to be published in the Kingdom
With the vibrant energy of Vision 2030 in the air, ushering in a new era, the hotly anticipated launch of Harper’s Bazaar Saudi has finally arrived.
The print magazine will be published quarterly in Saudi Arabia by ITP Media Saudi celebrating the talent, heritage and culture of the Kingdom, while opening a new chapter for the luxury fashion and creative industries.
“I am excited that fashion publishing in the Kingdom increases opportunities for cultural professionals and will lead to more jobs for writers, photographers, stylists, art directors and graphic designers,” said Her Highness Princess Noura bint Faisal Al Saud, a leading member of the Ministry of Culture’s Fashion Commission and founder of Saudi Fashion Week.
“Fashion publishing has the potential to be a strong platform upon which to narrate the story of Saudi’s homegrown fashion talents, and encourage cultural exchange. Using fashion as a lens through which to examine the beauty and history of this country will inspire people both at home and abroad.”
Dress, POA, Tima Abid
Creative director and entrepreneur Marriam Mossalli has been appointed as Harper’s Bazaar Saudi’s Contributing Fashion Editor. The founder of luxury marketing firm Niche Arabia, BOF 500 member and published author, Marriam shared her excitement to be working closely with the world’s oldest fashion magazine. Marriam will be joined by Saudi journalist and producer Lubna Hidayat Hussain, Harper’s Bazaar Saudi’s Contributing News Editor. As the former NBC Bureau Chief and Producer for Saudi Arabia, she’ll be bringing her extensive experience in the media landscape to the publication, shedding light on current affairs in The Kingdom and beyond.
Jeddah-born art director, illustrator and cultural consultant Alaa Balkhy comes onboard as Harper’s Bazaar Saudi’s Contributing Culture Editor. The serial entrepreneur, who splits her time between Saudi Arabia and New York, is the founder of the Arab Creatives Directory, a database that works to connect regional talent with creative agencies and media houses.
The launch of Harper’s Bazaar Saudi will be accompanied by a series of private events throughout the year including luxury VIP soirées, exclusive dinners and workshops from global experts in the fashion industry.
Harper’s Bazaar Saudi is also pleased to announce our first collective of creative contributors. Hala Alharithy, Hayat Osamah, Latifa Bint Saad, and Rayan Nawawi will be bringing their celebrated vision and talent to the inaugural edition launching in March.
The launch of Harper’s Bazaar Saudi will be accompanied by a series of exclusive private events throughout the year including luxury VIP soirées, exclusive dinners and workshops from global experts in the fashion industry.The magazine will be bi-lingual; in addition to being on main newsstands copies of the print magazines will be available at select hotels, salons and spas, whilst also being distributed exclusively to VIP readers.
See the full cover story here and our Editor in Chief’s letter here.
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Photography: Norah Al Amri
