With a style that transcends decades, the Middle East’s most iconic stars of screen and stage continue to inspire. From Umm Kulthum to Fairuz, ahead we look to the grande dames of Arab music and cinema, revisiting their ability to inspire so many generations

Photography by TAREK MOUKADDEM
Styling by AMINE JREISSATY

Hair and make-up: Moe Rida. Assistant: Sarah Hassoun

From the September 2018 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Arabia