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Battersea Blaze
Firefighter Oluchi responds to a false alarm at the Battersea penthouse of Zainab—a thick Somali fashion designer who decides the best way to thank her rescuer is with a very private showing.
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).
Guayabera Girl | La Chica de las Guayaberas
A woman running her family's guayabera shop finds love in a customer who keeps coming back for alterations
Cerita Budaya Indonesia | Indonesian Culture Tales 81-85
Lima kisah dari Indonesia modern - dari startup Jakarta hingga dunia seni kontemporer. | Five tales from modern Indonesia - from Jakarta startups to the contemporary art world.
The Seamstress | La Costurera
A master seamstress creates a wedding dress and falls for the bride who doesn't want to marry the groom
Shepherd's Bush Seduction
Vintage clothing dealer Pauline finds treasures at Shepherd's Bush Market, but when fashion photographer Marcus wants to shoot her collection, he discovers the real vintage beauty is her.
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
Adrar Artisan
Zahra creates traditional leather goods in Adrar. When fashion buyer Miguel arrives sourcing ethical materials, she shows him that some luxury can't be mass-produced. 'El jild yehki' (الجلد يحكي) - Leather speaks.
Bab El Oued Beloved
Karima sells vintage clothes in Bab El Oued. When fashion historian Clara arrives documenting Algerian style evolution, she dresses her in stories that labels can't tell. 'El hwayej yhedrau' (الحوايج يهدرو) - Clothes speak.
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.
خياط المدينة | The Medina Tailor of Fez
A master tailor discovers passion with a fashion designer who comes to learn traditional Moroccan sewing.
صانعة الجلابيب | The Djellaba Maker of Marrakech
A djellaba maker discovers passion with a fashion buyer who comes seeking authentic Moroccan clothing.
إسكافي المدينة | The Medina Cobbler of Marrakech
A cobbler in Marrakech's medina discovers passion with a fashion designer sourcing traditional materials.
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.
Русские Истории | Russian Culture Tales 61-65
Five passionate tales of Russian fashion, textiles, and style. Пять страстных историй о русской моде и стиле.
Studio Hearts
Photographer Sana captures Pakistani weddings for a living. When she's hired for fashion mogul Daniyal's sister's wedding, she captures something unexpected—his attention, and his heart.
Textile Traditions
Weaver Fatima preserves ancient textile arts in Najd. When fashion designer Lorenzo discovers her work, commerce becomes passion. 'Al khait yirbut aktar min al qumash' (الخيط يربط أكثر من القماش) - Thread binds more than fabric.
The Boutique Owner's Bargain
Curves & Class sells plus-size fashion to women who've been ignored by the industry. When a fashion investor walks in looking to learn the market, he gets an education he didn't expect.
The Hijab Hookup
Modest fashion blogger Zahra gets paired with photographer Bilal for a campaign. Their professional chemistry translates into something less professional—and much more passionate.
The Personal Shopper's Package
Renata shops for people who can afford not to. When a wealthy widower hires her to refresh his wardrobe, she discovers some clients need more than clothes.
The Tailor's Touch
Samira's father is the most respected tailor on Brick Lane. When handsome fashion designer Asad commissions traditional pieces for his collection, she steps in to help—and discovers hands-on work has unexpected benefits.
The Vintage Dress Vendor
Esther sells vintage clothing at markets across the South. When a collector starts following her circuit, she discovers some treasures can't be bought—only earned.
Bromley Bombshell
Fashion blogger Adaeze documents style from Bromley High Street. When photographer Marcus offers to shoot her content, she shows him that the best looks happen behind closed doors.
Gipsy Hill Glamour
Vintage shop owner Chiamaka curates the best retro finds in Gipsy Hill. When collector Marcus seeks a rare piece, she models it for him—and everything else.
Shoreditch Siren
Street style photographer Chiamaka captures Shoreditch's boldest looks. When fashion editor Marcus needs authentic shots, she shows him that the most striking images happen behind the camera.
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.
Montreal Hijab Boutique
She runs a hijab boutique in Montreal's Parc-Extension—a thick ebony Somali widow who makes modesty beautiful. When he comes looking for a gift, she wraps more than fabric. Some gifts are unwrapped in private.
Philadelphia Tailor
She tailors traditional clothes for West Philly's Somali community—a thick ebony widow whose stitches are legendary. When he needs wedding attire, she measures him personally. Some fittings are very private.
Uptown Somali Boutique
Her boutique on Hennepin sells traditional Somali clothing with modern flair—a thick ebony divorced designer who dresses the whole community. When he needs an outfit for Eid, she offers private fittings. Some fashion is meant to be worn in the bedroom.
The Hijab Shop Secret
She owns a modest fashion boutique in Green Street. He's the Somali designer who supplies her best-selling pieces. When he comes to her shop after hours for a 'fitting,' she discovers his designs aren't the only thing that fit perfectly.
The Tailor
Custom fitting. Precise measurements. She designs him something new.
Thread Count
She designs modest fashion that doesn't look modest—hijabs that make statements, abayas that turn heads. He's the photographer she hires for her lookbook and suddenly every shot feels more intimate than it should.