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From Kabul to Penny Lane: tracing the rise of the Afghan coat
Long before John Lennon adopted the suede sheepskin look, the coats were a cornerstone of Afghan winter clothing, so ubiquitous that they were considered national dress
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Mansour BouKaram: ‘I want people to feel they’re receiving a hug through food’
The Lebanese chef and founder of catering service Monsieur Bou on bringing a personal touch to cooking through the recipes handed down by his mother
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Weaving stories into fashion
Three Black Muslim fashion designers share how their heritage inspires their creativity
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Home cooking for the time-poor — but are meal kits worth it?
With a range of halal meal kits on offer that can be delivered to your door, the idea of reducing the mental load of planning meals and shopping for ingredients is alluring
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Inside the burgeoning abaya industry
From established family businesses to a new wave of social media-savvy designers, this traditional garment has become the hottest thing in modest fashion
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London’s South Asian fashion community aims to redefine the meaning of sustainable
Rooted in cultural and religious heritage, an initiative by Ahista Stories explores what it really means to consume more ethically
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A summer of sport promises more options for modest wear
A cycling group led by Muslim women has partnered with Rapha on a range of new clothing to make the sport more accessible
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Middle Eastern restaurant chains are going west
From much-loved Turkish confectioners to upscale Lebanese restaurants and Saudi coffee shops, a quiet culinary revolution is taking place
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The Dubai effect: How halal butchers are thriving in a struggling sector
Holiday cuisine has given Malik Butchers’ customers a taste for adventure, which it seeks to satisfy with offerings including Philly cheesesteaks and wagyu pastrami
