Month: June 2013
When Basil AlSalem made the move away from the world of business finance, he took a bit of a leap. Rather than being a departure from his business roots and education, however, it was actually fueled by it. Having
By Sarah Recently, Waleed Shaalan and Christian Ghammachi, two men known in various local circles for their work around Kuwait, decided to embark on a new adventure from the South African city of Cape Town. Now
Is it acceptable for our manager to raise her voice all the time when she’s talking about issues that are important to her at work? Some people are passionate about what they believe in or about the visi
Giving up a career in the corporate world to pursue an innate passion for drifting full time, Mubarak Al-Rumaidhi took a huge risk to create a brand new career path for others to follow suit out of a simple notion
Launching the latest in fashion is eponymous with the Harvey Nichols brand name. This summer, Harvey Nichols Kuwait is raising the bar with innovative fashions and incredible designers right here in Kuwait! Suited
The animal kingdom is roaring in an en vogue chorus and we, being fanatical fashionistas, can’t dare ignore it. Some might say that the call of the wild on the streets and runways is not an unfamiliar sound. Aft
Besides her high profile clientele, Sylvette Blaimont’s artisanal talents come alive with her work in precious metals like Gold and Silver. Seeing glory in shape, texture and volume, she sets out to create her w
By Fatmah Al-Qadfan Slamming doors and screeching neighbors woke me up every morning without fail. I would lay in bed listening to my host sister sing to her bawling baby and fervently wish that people would sto
“I really believe in the density of the frame. I always jam it…with completely personal details…. To make things personal…somehow speaks to people, and the truth of it is felt.” Breaking boundaries with
Now in their 6th year, the annual Crossfit games have become the fastest growing sport competition in the world. Comprised of a season that moves from open, to regional, and lastly international finals held in Cal
The canvas came to life right before our very eyes. The French artist Heol’s deft fingers moved quickly and decisively. A dab here, a stroke there. He was bold in his choice of color. However, the vibrant hues
In the world of competitive stand up Jet Ski racing, there is little room for error. While many have moved on to the more safe or easier world of sit down sea-doo type vehicles, the purists out there still prefer
Lets talk music. In this, our new music column, we aim to speak to music at large, specifics to the local market, local artists doing their own thing, and all with a musician’s perspective. With over a decade in