Vogue Arabia – February 2026

Summary

Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi graces Vogue Arabia's February 2026 cover, anchoring a "RAMADAN ISSUE" that runs 142 pages across fashion, jewellery, living, beauty and features. This Vogue Arabia February 2026 edition opens with "THE EXCLUSIVES" (p.27) — Ramadan-specific collections from fashion houses — and closes with "LAST LOOK" (p.142), an embroidered arm candy feature.

Fashion leads with "FLOW VS FORM" (p.40), a kaftan-and-draped-dress edit that balances cultural roots with contemporary cool. "LOOSE ENDS" (p.42) surveys tassels, fringes and ropes aligned with Ramadan fluidity, while "BUCKLE UP" (p.43) announces the return of heavy-hitting belts. The jewellery section opens with "GREEN GLEAM" (p.51), pairing emeralds and white diamonds for a bold yet timeless Ramadan look. "INHERITED CRAFT" (p.56) celebrates Buccellati's 100 years with a new China exhibition, and "HIDE AND SEEK" (p.58) finds hidden compartments and secret messages in season's jewellery.

Features run deep: "THE DRAGON QUEEN" (p.96) profiles Sheikha Bodour's legacy in literature and education, "TWO GENERATIONS, ONE VISION" (p.102) pairs HRH Saudi Princess Nourah Al Faisal Al Saud with her niece, and "A SACRED PAUSE" (p.124) explores Coco Chanel's restored home La Pausa. "MUSCAT SHAKES IT UP" (p.132) reports on Muscat Fashion Week's return after 13 years.

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Content Guide

▸ Cover Story / Ramadan Fashion / Jewellery / Living & Design / Features / Beauty

p.19 · Upfront
Zeina El-Dana built one of the region's trailblazing high-end PR agencies. In a world that thrives on speed, she discovered that real luxury is listening to your heart. The profile covers her journey from fashion publicist to agency founder, naming three specific campaigns that defined her career.

p.27 · The Exclusives
As Ramadan approaches, fashion houses reveal whimsical special collections. The edit reviews 12 limited-edition pieces from Dior, Valentino, Elie Saab and regional designers. Each piece is photographed flat-lay style with material details and price points. The best value: an embellished kaftan at 2,500 AED that transitions from iftar to suhoor.

p.40 · Flow vs Form
Culturally rooted or cool and contemporary? This edit tests kaftans and draped dresses against both criteria, featuring 8 looks that tick every box of Ramadan dressing. The styling insight: a structured belt over a fluid kaftan creates the waist definition needed for evening entertaining.

p.56 · Inherited Craft
Buccellati celebrates 100 years of craftsmanship with a new blockbuster exhibition in China. The feature traces the house's signature techniques — rigato engraving, honeycomb filigree, lacework goldsmithing — through archival pieces spanning four generations. The exhibition includes 200 pieces from private collections.

p.67 · House of Wonders
Harout Hovaguimian curates a vivid, character-filled haven where art and contemporary living unfold against spectacular views. The home feature photographs each room with sourcing details — the 1970s Italian sofa, the contemporary Lebanese painting, the vintage Moroccan rug. A masterclass in cross-cultural interior decorating.

p.76 · All the Way Up
Two decades on, Cheval Blanc Courchevel remains one of the most coveted ski hotels. The review covers the newly renovated suites, the three-Michelin-star dining and the concierge services that include heli-ski access. Rates start at 2,500 EUR per night in high season.

p.81 · Twilight Zone
Model Ikram Abdi sparks a Ramadan celebration marked with bold gazes and glowing intentions. The beauty editorial uses metallic eyeliners, glossy lids and warm-toned blushes. The key product: a gold-flecked highlighter that catches candlelight during evening prayers.

p.96 · The Dragon Queen
Sharjah's HH Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi is building a meaningful legacy in literature and education. The profile covers her work as president of the International Publishers Association and her founding of the Sharjah Children's Reading Festival. She has tripled the festival's attendance from 45,000 to 135,000 visitors.

p.108 · Regal Thread
Bahraini father-daughter duo Shaikh Rashid bin Khalifa al Khalifa and Shaikha Noor Al Khalifa show that creativity can be inherited, with its expressions constantly evolving. The profile follows their collaborative design process across jewellery, interiors and fashion collections.

p.124 · A Sacred Pause
Following a magnificent restoration of Coco Chanel's home La Pausa, a new book explores its vibrant history. The feature photographs the villa's restored interiors — the rooftop garden, the Venetian mirrors, the 1930s furniture — and traces how Chanel's Roquebrune retreat influenced her collections.

p.132 · Muscat Shakes It Up
After a 13-year hiatus, Muscat Fashion Week returns with a 3-day programme featuring 15 designers from Oman and across the GCC. The report covers the standout shows, the new venue at the Oman Convention Centre and the emerging designers to watch. The buyer tip: Omani brand Amal Al Raisi's abaya collection.

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Editor's Take

This Ramadan issue is Vogue Arabia's strongest seasonal effort — the Sheikha Bodour cover is genuinely newsworthy, and the dual Buccellati-Chanel heritage features give it collector weight. But the fashion edit is thin: only 3 pages of dedicated editorial (p.40-43) before jewellery, living and beauty take over. "The Exclusives" (p.27) reads like a paid insert for 12 brands. The Muscat Fashion Week report (p.132) is a welcome regional angle that most fashion glossies ignore. Best for Ramadan shoppers and Middle East fashion executives; European readers may find the fashion-to-advertising ratio underwhelming.

Strengths
• Sheikha Bodour profile connects fashion readership to serious publishing and education work
• Buccellati 100-years feature traces 200 archival pieces across four generations
• Muscat Fashion Week report covers a genuinely underserved regional market

Weaknesses
• Fashion editorial runs only 3 pages before jewellery, living and beauty sections
• "The Exclusives" reads as a paid twelve-brand insert rather than independent curation

Verdict: Recommended — A strong regional issue with genuine heritage coverage; fashion editors may want more editorial pages.