Editor’s Letter
Welcome to the Mindfulness Issue. This month, Emirates re-sale market on page 54 with an exclusive feature Woman celebrates mindful practices, meditation, on the Middle Eastʼs premier destination for new and sustainability and chooses, in the face of tough times, pre-owned luxury, The Luxury Closet. We compile the to be grateful for what we do have. ultimate edit of luxury candles to From an exclusive interview create an escape for the mind on with Stella McCartney, the original page 64 and speak to HH Sheikha THIS MONTH WE champion for mindful practices Amna Abdulaziz Bin Humaid Al CELEBRATE MINDFUL in the fashion industry on page Nuaimi on founding her bespoke, PRACTICES, MEDITATION, 28, to a feature on Alaïa and the hand-crafted brand, Lava on page AND SUSTAINABILITY. longevity of a legendary brand on 62. Pilates page 74, podcasts IN TOUGH TIMES, page 22, we hero well thought out page 70 and a beginners guide IT’S GOOD TO REMEMBER: investment pieces which last. to meditation on page 60 are all THOUGHTS On page 30 we speak to essential tools designed to get HH Princess Nourah Al Faisal, you feeling centered, happy and BECOME THINGS. founder of Nuun as she carves out ready to tackle the month ahead. a name for herself as a pioneer in We also wish everyone celebrating the fine jewellery realm by spearheading the resourcing during this special time, Ramadan Kareem. of ethical materials in the industry. Sustainable brands In tough times, it’s good to remember: thoughts take centre stage on page 32, while we look at the become things. Stay positive.
Amy Sessions EDITOR / ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER
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