17 stories
Bent Jbeil Embroidery | تطريز بنت جبيل
She embroiders traditional Lebanese designs that nobody wants anymore. He's the fashion designer from Milan who sees treasure in her trash pile. Stitch by stitch, they create something new. 'Inti el ghorzeh el dhahab' (أنتِ الغرزة الذهب).
Bourj Hammoud Colors | ألوان برج حمود
She runs a textile shop in Bourj Hammoud, last keeper of Armenian weaving traditions. He's the fashion designer seeking authentic fabrics. In threads of heritage, they weave something new. 'Inti ahla nashij' (أنتِ أحلى نسيج).
Leicester Loving
Textile merchant Adanna's best customer is a thick Mauritanian designer who pays in attention and affection during their private after-hours viewings.
Northampton Nights
Shoe factory owner Adaeze's new designer—a thick Mauritian woman named Priya—fits more than just lasts during their late-night creative sessions.
The Hijab Designer | مصممة الحجاب
She designs luxury hijabs for fashion-forward Muslims. He's the investor who wants to fund her dream. Business meetings become something far more personal.
The Quinceañera Dress | El Vestido de Quinceañera
A fashion designer creates the perfect dress and falls for the single father who commissioned it
Blackpool Lights
Illuminations designer Donna has lit up Blackpool's famous displays for fifteen years. When light artist James proposes collaboration, sparks fly beyond the bulbs.
Desi Fashion House
Rubina's Pakistani couture designs are taking London Fashion Week by storm. When handsome investor Asad threatens to fund her rival unless she agrees to a partnership, their business negotiations become deeply personal.
תשוקות דיזנגוף | Dizengoff Desires
A fashion designer and her model explore more than clothing in a boutique on Tel Aviv's famous Dizengoff Street.
Fashion Forward
Designer Aisha creates modest fashion that conquers runways. When buyer James seeks exclusive pieces for Harrods, business negotiations turn personal. 'Al azya' huwiyya' (الأزياء هوية) - Fashion is identity.
Laghouat Lanterns
Aicha crafts traditional copper lanterns in Laghouat. When designer Erik arrives seeking Saharan aesthetics, she illuminates paths he never knew existed. 'El nour mn el dakhel' (النور من الداخل) - Light from within.
Leather Legacy
Leather craftsman Khalid maintains traditional techniques. When designer Sofia commissions luxury goods, old hands teach new eyes. 'Al jild ya'eesh aktar min sahibu' (الجلد يعيش أكثر من صاحبه) - Leather outlives its maker.
Mostaganem Moonlight
Souad teaches traditional embroidery in Mostaganem. When fashion designer Mehdi arrives seeking inspiration, she stitches patterns into his soul he never knew he needed. 'El khit yekteb' (الخيط يكتب) - Thread writes.
The Silkworm Keeper
One of Palestine's last silk farmers, Abu Samer tends his silkworms in the hills outside Nablus—until fashion designer Leila seeks his threads and finds much more.
Caterham Captive
Escape room designer Nneka creates puzzles in Caterham. When competitive lawyer Marcus can't solve her hardest room, she offers private hints that require very personal payment.
East Dulwich Elegance
Interior designer Adaeze transforms homes across East Dulwich. When bachelor Derek hires her for his flat, she shows him that redesigning his life requires very personal touches.
Sydenham Silk
Fashion designer Ama creates bespoke garments from her Sydenham studio. When model David needs a custom suit, she takes his measurements very, very personally.