People gather to form a woman symbol to celebrate International Women’s Day at Manila’s Rizal Park on March 8, 2014. The organizers hope to bring in 10,000 participants and set a Guinness World Record for the largest human woman symbol. The event’s official recorded participants have yet to be announced by Guinness World Records. MANILA, … Read more
Images of ‘starchitect’ Zaha Hadid’s designs for a new dramatic 40-floor ‘City of Dreams’ hotel in Cotai, Macau, have been revealed. The tower building features an exposed exoskeleton forming a geometric pattern over the exterior of the building. The structure’s rectangular form is broken up by a series of voids carved through the center of … Read more
Dear Readers In this fast-paced world of lunchtime facelifts, microwave meals and express pedicures, the term ‘luxury’ has come to refer to more than just riches and material goods. In this issue, we explore all sorts of indulgences that we seek and love to receive. First, let us address the most obvious of luxury items: … Read more
Meet visual artist Lateefa Spiker, whose geometric imagery is inspired by her mosaic upbringing. I’ve always been moved by UK-based artist Lateefa Spiker’s artwork. Born to parents who converted to Islam, and raised in four different countries, she grew up feeling that she did not belong in just one place. Her pieces have a deeply … Read more
Her journey with her hijab brought her to where she is today. Spotted by Shea Rasol. Currently running both a fashion and personal blog, 20-year-old Saufeeya writes on various topics. Working on self-imposed projects about Islam, health and modest fashion, Saufeeya believes that this is one of the ways she can create awareness of real Muslim … Read more