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The Lighthouse Conversations with Hashem Montasser“The region is going through a renaissance within the creative industry that we very much want to be part of.” Sultan Al Darmaki on bridging silos in the creative ecosystem, and finding that right balance to keep being inspired.Hashem Montasser sits down with Sultan Al Darmaki, founder of 1833, an exclusive members’ club redefining community spaces and activations. Sultan shares his journey so far—from his unorthodox approach to fashion, how he felt working in London to the creation of 1833, a space that bridges the worlds of entrepreneurship and creativity.Don’t miss this inside look at the vision behind 1833 and the moments that shaped Sultan’s career thus far.2025-01-3046 min
Firsts by DeenaConfluence with Sultan Al DarmakiIn this episode, Deena is joined by her friend and groundbreaking designer, Sultan Al Darmaki. He is the first contemporary Middle Eastern designer to have his work displayed at the V&A Museum in London. In this episode, Sultan and Deena begin by discussing how Sultan paved his path in the world of fashion and then they speak to the rich, yet lesser-known history of Middle Eastern fashion. The episode explores the challenges faced by both as outsiders in the fashion industry, and how Sultan is now dedicated to increasing accessibility and opportunities for emerging talent through 1833 Club. H...2024-07-1139 min
Reshape by Rania Masri El KhatibReShape Brand Building - S9 | The RecapBrand building is an integral aspect of personal and business development. It not only increases the voice and consumer awareness of a brand, but it also gives it an identity and worth. That's why I decided to centre this episode around this interesting topic. From discussing about what it takes to build a brand, reach larger audience and stay relevant from a fashion & communications expert; to discovering the inspiration behind the creation of one of the Middle East's most renowned home brands (and Best Place to Work in the Middle East!) and discussing the importance of values, or...2023-11-2812 min
Reshape by Rania Masri El KhatibReShape The Design Scene | With Sultan Darmaki, Designer, Creative & Communications SpecialistThey say it takes a village to build a brand ! In this episode, we invite Sultan Darmaki to dive into the brand building world from a designer's point of view, and we enjoy a reflection on what that village can look like for designers. As a designer, creative and communications specialist, Sultan has played different roles in the world of brand building throughout his career. He wears many hats; entrepreneur, artist, founder and designer. Sultan has most recently worked on Halpern Studio, supporting the creative director and team to position the bra...2023-09-0451 min
Authenticite by Hatem AlakeelLOOKING AT FASHION THROUGH A CROSS-GENERATIONAL LENS - Authenticite by Hatem Alakeel“LOOKING AT FASHION THROUGH A CROSS-GENERATIONAL LENS” Fashion and style unites us and is a common language spoken by every generation. In partnership with @harrods and hosted by @HatemAlakeel, our latest Gems Of Arabia podcast will discuss how fashion is bridging a generational gap and creating a much-needed open dialogue.
#harrodsfashion #innovation #nostalgia #bridgingthegap #gemsofarabia
Our esteemed guests are :
Yousef Akbar:
Winner of the fashion prize and one of our most contemporary Saudi designers who is also stocked at Harrods @yousefakbarofficial.
Halaa Gharbawi :
The fi...2022-10-1450 min
Damn Dirty GeeksSULTAN AND THE SATURDAY MORNING SING-ALONGBy far, this is the wackiest, uber-geekiest Damn Dirty Geeks podcast episode ever, thanks in part to our special guest Sultan Saeed Al Darmaki, whose own geek cred is extensive as you'll find out when he joins in singing "deep cuts" from Saturday morning cartoon theme songs with the DDG team! Not only do we revisit classic TV animation including JOHNNY QUEST with other Hanna Barbera and Japanese anime series, this episode also expands into geek discussions of PLANET OF THE APES, comedic comparisons of THE ODD COUPLE in its various forms, and the 1966 BATMAN series starring Adam West.2015-06-1200 min