Valérie Messika has always felt a deeper connection with the Middle East. Gathering intense experiences, whether it be expeditions across the desert or the beauty of quality time spent with her daughters, Valérie has forged strong ties with this part of the world. Much more than just a professional meeting, the story is one of true friendship and even family, which Valérie Messika has developed over the years.
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As such, six renowned women from the Arabian Peninsula invited the designer to join them for a traditional Suhoor meal. Around a table full of Middle Eastern delights, the meal was like a suspended moment of joy, sharing and emotion for its guests. Shot by award-winning Emirati director Abdulla Al Kaabi and photographer Moez Achour, the night was a time for open conversations.
This Suhoor became a symbol for forging ties and being immersed in the moment, in a cosy, warm atmosphere conducive to sharing, with each of the guests wearing iconic pieces from the Maison. Just like a diamond, their many facets reflected a subtle balance of softness and strength. True beating hearts within their families, these women are also modern, liberated entrepreneurs. More than ever, for Valérie Messika, the women of the Middle East are a true source of inspiration and a fresh, authentic breath of creativity.
« It was a very touching, intense experience. I had the pleasure of spending it with inspiring women who are paving the way for future generations, each of whom embodies the spirit of our Maison in their own way. Freedom, sharing, passion, not to mention the spirit of entrepreneurship — these are all values that I felt by their side. »
Valérie Messika