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From genuine leather, suede, to marble, what further materials do you think Tharb could work with in the near future? I work with the belief that we should showcase the beauty of these natural materials with minimal interruptions. Therefore, I naturally gravitate towards materials such as leather and marble. For the future, I’m looking forward to using sustainable woods and mother of pearl. Your products follow a minimal approach, which evoke the sense of practicality, yet still hold a luxe aspect. How has the general feedback been towards that? To be honest, I was concerned in the beginning about the reception of the public towards our modern, and minimal approach, considering that the regional market tends to favor brands that have a more classical design sense. What I found was a really good reception to our style, especially from the younger generation who are more exposed to fashion from places such as Scandinavia and Japan, rather than the typical Italian and French aesthetic. What can we expect from Tharb in the future? The goal right now is to cover more of the main product categories under leather goods. We’re working on introducing smaller bags for men and women, such as satchels and clutches. Another product that I’m looking forward to producing is a weekender bag that is large enough for a person’s needs yet with some new functionalities that will elevate it from what is typically found in the market. For more information about Tharb & their products (00971) 5658 35806 www.tharb.ae [email protected] SPRING 2018 Perle 39