In Bali, a school built entirely from bamboo in a cleared patch of jungle is creating a generation of young people who attend UN climate conferences, start fashion companies to help Indian children buy school uniforms, and lobby the Balinese government to reduce the usage of plastic bags on the island. 

Halfway across the world, in Paris, a non-profit school without a single teacher, a curriculum or formal qualification is cultivating students who establish their own startups or find well-paying jobs.

L’Officiel, the 97-year-old French luxury fashion and lifestylemagazine owned by the Jalou family, has relaunched in Dubai with L’Officiel Arabiaandlofficielarabia.com.In partnership with CHALK Media and Jalou Media Group, L’Officiel Arabiais targeted at both Arabic and non-Arabic speaking women with a flair for high end fashion.The region’s growth in the fashion and luxury markets has been acatalyst in the revival of thisprestigious title.PublishedbyChalk Media, the L’Officiel Arabia team will be led by Editor-in-Chief,BobaStanic, who boasts a 15-year career in arts,

Conveying Lavazza’s expertise and leadership in the coffee sector to businesses, as well a further commitment to sustainability are the starting point from which the Turin-based company is developing its presence at Gulfood 2019 (17-21 February), the world’s largest food event for businesses.

Our Fall/Winter 2019 collection is inspired by Black Mountain College, known for its unconventional approach to education and for shaping the trajectory of modern art in America. This season is a mix-match of revamped classics — floral prints, graphic stripes, menswear materials and romantic silhouettes. There’s a modern eccentricity to raw fringe, exaggerated ruffles, knife pleats, cut-glass jewelry, deconstructed bags and sharp boots.” — Tory Burch 

The newly-launched Stylar platform gives e-commerce, technologists and media publishers the power to connect street style images with real products, increasing client conversion and opening up new avenues of product discovery.