< Previous 40 Harper’s Bazaar Arabia Summer 2023 The Watches Première Chaîne Gourmette Steel Watch with a Mother-of-Pearl Dial, POA, Chanel. Traditional Hand-painted Coff ee Mug, QR125; The Everyday Bowl, QR95; The Side Plate, QR95, all Casa Maricruz WATCH & JEWELLERY SPECI A L These covetable horological and jewellery pieces are sure to tick all the right boxes PHOTOGRAPHY : SANTIAGO BELIZÓN. AR T DIRECTION: CLAUDIA LAUKAMP . PHOTOGRAPHER’S ASSIST ANT : ANGI ANDREO HBQ_032_40_Watches opener_13049043.indd 4014/10/2023 08:2241 Harper’s Bazaar Qatar Autumn/Winter 2023 The LIST Orionis Ring White Gold with Pink Sapphires, Rubies and Diamonds, POA, Van Cleef & Arpels Mediterranea Serpenti Ring Rose Gold with Morganite and Diamonds, POA, Bulgari High Jewellery Fancy Intense Purplish Pink Diamond Ring Platinum and Rose Gold with Diamonds, POA, Tiff any&Co. Shine Ring Rose Gold with Morganite and Rock Crystal, POA, Boghossian Year the bracelet was designed in the David Webb workshop by the master metalsmith. He has since passed down his enamel expertise to his son who works for the house Number of hours it takes to create a piece like the zebra bracelet Number of cabochon rubies used to represent the eyes of the zebra karats of gold in the zebra bracelet Number of brilliant-cut diamonds with which the bracelet is paved LEADERS 1963 30 2 18 84 RING BIL ARABI: MODERN HERITAGE Founded in 2006 by Lebanese artist Nadine Kanso, Bil Arabi is well-known and loved today for its ultra-memorable jewellery. Elegant Arabic calligraphy takes the shape of rings, earrings, necklaces and bracelets – each carrying a special message. Handmade in the UAE, the intricately designed pieces are exquisite displays of craftsmanship which embrace tradition while capturing a contemporary aesthetic. WORDS: IMOGENE LEGRAND. IMAGES: SUPPLIED EARN YOUR STRIPES This iconic David Webb piece portrays two of the American jeweller’s signatures – animalier designs and geometric enamelling. The hand-crafted bracelet was gifted to Diana Vreeland, legendary Harper’s Bazaar Editor. It was acquired by the MET in New York where it now resides in the museum’s permanent collection. Hopi, The Hummingbird Ring White and Pink Gold with Morganite, Sapphires and Diamonds, POA, Boucheron A selection of exceptional jewels our editors are eyeing this month JEWELLER Y NOTEBOOK The soft beauty of a pink stone makes for an original ring. Its warm hue also plays nicely with any type of metal, making it all the more appealing… HBQ_032_041_List_NotesOnJewels_13032185.indd 4113/10/2023 15:08 42 Harper’s Bazaar Qatar Autumn/Winter 2023 Josiah Earrings in White Gold with Diamonds; Jeu de Colombage Transformable Ring in White Gold with Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds and an Emerald, POA, both Van Cleef & Arpels Dress, POA, Georges Chakra HBQ_032_042to053_VCA_Coverstory_13049387.indd 4213/10/2023 16:41 43 Harper’s Bazaar Qatar Autumn/Winter 2023 AMIR A’S ASCENT Amira Al Zuhair might be one of the most famous Saudi models in the world, but that is only one chapter in the story of this inquisitive, insightful and impressive woman Photography by ESRA SAM Fashion Direction by ANNA CASTAN Words by JESSICA MICHAULT HBQ_032_042to053_VCA_Coverstory_13049387.indd 4313/10/2023 16:41 44 Harper’s Bazaar Qatar Autumn/Winter 2023 Al Zuhair jumps on our Zoom call looking laid-back and fresh-faced. She is relaxing outside in Paris as the late summer sun warms her cheeks and a light breeze lifts wisps of her hair in a way that somehow looks cinematic. A natural, statuesque beauty, she smiles easily, leans in when she feels especially passionate about a point she wants to make, and is just as curious about my backstory as I am about hers. But it’s Amira’s origin story that we are here to discover, and in some ways, it’s a classic. She was a lanky 15-year-old having lunch in a Paris bistro with her mum when she was approached by a scout from Elite who asked if she had ever thought about being a model. “It was something that was always in the back of my mind,” she admits with a smile, “and my family was so supportive of the idea”. She signed with Elite and the rest, as they say, is history. Now, seven years later, she has worked for some of the biggest names in fashion, from Prada, Burberry and Dolce&Gabbana to Elie Saab, Tiff any & Co., and Brunello Cucinelli. But, in the beginning, Amira’s modelling career was a bit of a slow burn as it invariably took a backseat to her pursuit of higher education. “I’ve always enjoyed school and I really thrive in an academic setting. I just loved everything about it, from science, philosophy, and biology to politics and chemistry. I truly enjoyed all aspects of school,” she declares about her time in academia. Last year she graduated with fi rst-class honours from King’s College in London with a Bachelor’s degree in philosophy, politics and economics. I ask if she had to pick just one of those disciplines which would she choose. She takes her time answering, thinking long and hard about the question. Deciding, in the end, that she doesn’t agree with the premise. Th at there is no valid reason why she would ever have to make that call. “When it came time for me to make my degree choice, what I really enjoyed about PPE [philosophy, politics, economics] was how interdisciplinary those fi elds are. Th ese three subjects are at the nexus of our world and how everything works. You can’t do anything without having a deep understanding of the philosophy and the social aspects of how to manage society, how to integrate morals into policymaking, and how to make sure that every part and every political cleavage of society is represented. Th is, of course, then leads to politics, where all of these things, the policies, come into being. It’s where you learn how a coalition works, how to compromise with other policymakers to learn all about the diff erent political ideologies,” Amira says with serious conviction. After an answer like that, the obvious follow-up question has to be about any plans to go into politics, or to run for offi ce. To my surprise, Amira already has. At the ripe old age of 14 she ran for a seat in the UK Youth Parliament in London – and won. “It was a two-year term. We did so much and I am very proud of the changes we made,” she recounts. “We promoted inclusivity for disabled people and introduced counselling in schools for people who are bullied. Also greater representation for the youth in policymaking. And we had a meeting once a year in the House of Commons, she adds with a huge smile.“Th at was really incredible.” When pressed, Amira allows that the idea of pursuing a career in politics in the future Amira “I feel deeply attached to Saudi. It’s a big part of my identity; not only through the culture and what it represents, but also my religion. Being a Muslim is central to who I am” HBQ_032_042to053_VCA_Coverstory_13049387.indd 4413/10/2023 16:41 45 Harper’s Bazaar Qatar Autumn/Winter 2023 Tessera Bracelet in White and Rose Gold with Rubies and Diamonds, POA, Van Cleef & Arpels Cape; Dress, POA, both Rami Al Ali HBQ_032_042to053_VCA_Coverstory_13049387.indd 4513/10/2023 16:41 46 Harper’s Bazaar Qatar Autumn/Winter 2023 This page: Lady Féerie Or Rose Self-winding Watch in Rose and White Gold with a Guilloché Mother-of-Pearl Dial, Diamonds, Pink Sapphires and Opaque Enamel, POA, Van Cleef & Arpels Dress, POA, Georges Chakra HBQ_032_042to053_VCA_Coverstory_13049387.indd 4613/10/2023 16:42 47 Harper’s Bazaar Qatar Autumn/Winter 2023 Josiah Necklace with Detachable Pendants in White Gold with Sapphires and Diamonds; Jeu de Colombage Transformable Ring in White Gold with Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds and an Emerald; Escale Sur La Baie Bracelet in White and Rose Gold with Sapphires, Tsavorite, Spessartite Garnets and Diamonds, POA, all Van Cleef & Arpels Dress, POA, Tony Ward HBQ_032_042to053_VCA_Coverstory_13049387.indd 4713/10/2023 16:42 48 Harper’s Bazaar Qatar Autumn/Winter 2023 Jeu de Colombage Transformable Ring in White Gold with Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds and an Emerald, POA, Van Cleef & Arpels HBQ_032_042to053_VCA_Coverstory_13049387.indd 4813/10/2023 16:43 49 Harper’s Bazaar Qatar Autumn/Winter 2023 Lady Féerie Or Rose Self- winding Watch in Rose and White Gold with a Guilloché Mother-of-Pearl Dial, Diamonds, Pink Sapphires and Opaque Enamel, POA, Van Cleef & Arpels Dress, POA, Georges Chakra HBQ_032_042to053_VCA_Coverstory_13049387.indd 4913/10/2023 16:43Next >