Harper's Bazaar Arabia: Harper’s Bazaar Arabia 200th Anniversary Issue

Apr 2025

Harper’s Bazaar Arabia celebrates its 200th anniversary with a commemorative editorial series featuring high-profile talent across the regional media and entertainment landscape. Captured by photographer Mattia Guolo, the project comprises a collection of vertical covers that emphasize candid, joyful interactions and expressive portraiture. The aesthetic leans into a clean, minimal studio approach, utilizing a recurring palette of white, black, and deep crimson to unify the disparate subjects. The series features a range of notable figures, including actors Ahmed Malek, Tara Emad, May Calamawy, Dina Shihabi, and Barış Arduç, alongside public figures like Ons Jabeur, Youssra, and Raya Abirached. Production across the set was handled by Steff Hawker, with grooming details provided by hair stylist Jean-Luc Amarin, makeup artist Anna Sadamori, and manicurist Nafissa Djabi. The result is a cohesive editorial project that relies on soft studio lighting to highlight both the subjects and the polished art direction characteristic of the title.

Editorial, Vertical, Clean

Editorial