Harper’s Bazaar Arabia

Harper’s Bazaar Arabia

Currently Trending is Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’s brand new podcast about all things fashion. Join us each week as we discuss the hottest topics from the Middle East and beyond – from breaking into the fashion industry to the latest trends, we’ve got it covered.

  • 44 minutes 54 seconds
    David Foster's Protégé Brenna Whitaker On Songs That Have Shaped Her Life

    Palazzo Versace's Q's Bar and Lounge is notable for its roster of bands-in-residence, and this summer belongs to the phenomenal Brenna Whitaker. 

    Upon falling in love with the US singer's explosive voice, BAZAAR sat down with Brenna Whitaker to learn more about the woman who has worked with David Foster and Gladys Knight to talk music, motherhood and the Middle East.  

     We love to hear your thoughts so get in touch and email us on [email protected] or, tweet us your comments @bazaararabia. 



    25 July 2019, 10:13 am
  • 20 minutes 47 seconds
    Behind The Gatekeepers Of Mouawad High Jewellery With Pascal Mouawad

    In town to celebrate the launch (and treat BAZAAR to a private viewing) of the world’s largest round yellow diamond in the world, the Mouawad Dragon, we sat down with Pascal Mouawad during his trip to Dubai to talk about the exceptional launch and Pascal details the magnificent history behind the brand. 

    If you want to be on the podcast get in touch with the Bazaar's girls via Instagram: Milli @millimidwood or Elizabeth @elizabethjaynekelly as we always want to hear from you.

    We love to hear your thoughts so get in touch and email us on [email protected] or, tweet us your comments @bazaararabia.

    14 July 2019, 9:51 am
  • 13 minutes 3 seconds
    Piaget's First Female CEO Chabi Nouri On The Importance Of Diversity & Changing Gender Perceptions

    The CEO of fine jewellery brand Piaget, Chabi Nouri, delves into the storied relationship between the maison and the Middle East,  on why it's so important to have a diverse working culture and managing the work/life balance as a mother of two.

    If you want to be on the podcast get in touch with the girls via Instagram: Milli @millimidwood or Elizabeth @elizabethjaynekelly as we always want to hear from you.

    We love to hear your thoughts so get in touch and email us on [email protected] or, tweet us your comments @bazaararabia.

    14 May 2019, 8:39 am
  • 30 minutes 40 seconds
    BAZAAR Chats To One Of Dubai’s Most Prolific Environmentalists Who Lives A Zero Waste Life

    Hot on the heels of Earth Day, which saw people around the world turn their attention to the planet, BAZAAR chats to one of the sustainability industry’s leader to talk all things green. Mariska Nell works as an artist, creating quirky pieces out of trash. She also offers her expertise to those just starting out on their sustainability journey, helping people learn how to cut down on their waste, use less plastic and make better choices for the planet.  

    If you want to be on the podcast get in touch with the girls via Instagram: Milli @millimidwood or Elizabeth @elizabethjaynekelly as we always want to hear from you.

    We love to hear your thoughts so get in touch and email us on [email protected] or, tweet us your comments @bazaararabia.

    26 April 2019, 5:00 am
  • 49 minutes 46 seconds
    Shaping The Future Of Fashion | In Conversation with Candice Huffine & Dima Ayad

    Whilst in Dubai to celebrate the launch of her campaign with plus size clothing brand 11 Honre, Bazaar sat down with model Candice Huffine and designer Dima Ayad to chat body positivity, size inclusivity and shaping the future of the fashion  industry

    If you want to be on the podcast get in touch with the girls via Instagram: Milli @millimidwood or Elizabeth @elizabethjaynekelly as we always want to hear from you.

    We love to hear your thoughts so get in touch and email us on [email protected] or, tweet us your comments @bazaararabia.

    19 April 2019, 5:00 am
  • 24 minutes 42 seconds
    Creative Careers & Finding Out If You've Got What It Takes To Work In Fashion

    A few months ago Bazaar's social media manager, Elizabeth sat down with the king of sequins, Michael Halpern, and fashion and buying director Natalie Kingham to chat breaking into the industry, how this dynamic duo became a match made in fashion wonderland and the future of e-comm.

    If you want to be on the podcast get in touch with the girls via Instagram: Milli @millimidwood or Elizabeth @elizabethjaynekelly as we always want to hear from you.

    We love to hear your thoughts so get in touch and email us on [email protected] or, tweet us your comments @bazaararabia.

    12 April 2019, 5:00 am
  • 21 minutes 1 second
    Chanel After Karl Lagerfeld, Milli Turning The Tide On Plastic & Meghan Markle's New Girl Gang

    From Milli (along with Leonardo DiCaprio) championing sustainability, to Elizabeth's new found obsession with Desert Island Discs, Bazaar's #CurrentlyTrending duo sit down for a cuppa and a catch-up.

    If you want to be on the podcast get in touch with the girls via Instagram: Milli @millimidwood or Elizabeth @elizabethjaynekelly as we always want to hear from you.

    As promised, link below to Desert Island discs:

    https://itunes.apple.com/vn/podcast/desert-island-discs/id342735925?mt=2 

    We love to hear your thoughts so get in touch and email us on [email protected] or, tweet us your comments @bazaararabia.

    14 March 2019, 7:00 am
  • 33 minutes 29 seconds
    Dealing With Social Media Pressures, Staying 'Sane' On Instagram & How The Kardashians Are Shaping How We Scroll

    We're back! After a rather long break where we caught our breath and binge watched Netflix, season 2 of Currently Trending is finally here.  Today, Milli (deputy digital editor) and Elizabeth (content and social media manager), are joined by the wonderful creative visionary Rhea Jacobs to discuss social media pressures, the effect it has on our mental health and what we are doing to stay sane (que unfollow the Kardashians.)

    We love to hear your thoughts so get in touch and email us on [email protected] or, tweet us your comments @bazaararabia.



    6 March 2019, 10:00 am
  • 49 minutes 6 seconds
    Influencers Are Built, Not Born | In The Studio With Mohammed Sultan
    Following on with our conversation on the ever trending topic of Influencers, this week, Elodie Le Bihan, a PR manager from a global luxury brand and two of the region’s most well-known influencers, Deema Al Sadi and Maram Zbaeda join Mohammed Sultan and Bazaar's Elizabeth Kelly in the studio, to discover how the ladies became social media personalities, the responsibilities content creators have to their followers and why this social media stardom has created a lot of animosity in the industry. We would love to hear your thoughts on the influencer phenomenon? Contact us via Instagram (@harpersbazaararabia)or by the email below. Join in the conversation by using our hashtag #HBACurrentlyTrending, you can also tweet us your comments @bazaararabia or email us your comments, questions or topic ideas to [email protected].
    21 December 2018, 5:00 am
  • 50 minutes 14 seconds
    Is The Influencer Bubble About To Burst? | In The Studio With Diala Makki & Mohammed Sultan
    Is the influencer bubble about to burst? This week we continue our conversation on the trending topic of influencers led by Bazaar columnist, Mohammed Sultan Al Habtoor and TV producer Diala Makki. Due to the overwhelming feedback, we received from episode 1 we invited Mohammad Ali Abdulla and Aida Al Busaidy from Dubai Tourism to dissect who, why and how they use influencers for the benefit of Dubai’s economy. Do you think the use of influencers has reached saturation point? We would love to hear your thoughts, contact us via Instagram (@harpersbazaararabia) or by the email below. Join in the conversation by using our hashtag #HBACurrentlyTrending, you can also tweet us your comments @bazaararabia or email us your comments, questions or topic ideas to [email protected].
    13 November 2018, 7:43 am
  • 44 minutes 55 seconds
    Are Influencers Ruining The Industry? In The Studio With Diala Makki & Mohammed Sultan
    Are influencers negatively affecting the media industry and the world we live in today? This week Bazaar's deputy digital editor, Milli Midwood, was joined in the studio with TV producer and fashion journalist Diala Makki and style arbiter and Bazaar columnist, Mohammed Sultan Al Habtoor, to discuss how influencers are shaping the social climate. We want to hear your thoughts on this podcast, contact us via Instagram or by the email below. Join in the conversation by using our hashtag #HBACurrentlyTrending, you can also tweet us your comments @bazaararabia or email us your comments, questions or topic ideas to [email protected].
    31 October 2018, 1:55 pm
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