Iconic Photoshoots That Captured the Soul of the Middle East

By Malak Shalaby On Apr 18, 2025

The Middle East has been the backdrop for some of the most unforgettable fashion moments ever. These shoots didn’t just serve looks — they also put the region’s insane beauty, culture, and vibe on full display.

‘Kesh Angels’ in Morocco

Hassan Hajjaj flipped the script with this colorful, chaotic ‘Kesh Angels’ series in Marrakesh. Think hijabs and abayas with Nike logos, biker girls on scooters, and frames made of Fanta cans. Culture clash in the coolest way.

Stella Tennant in Syria

Serving elegance in the heart of Syria in 2009, British model and fashion designer Stella Tennant strolled the streets of Damascus in couture for British Vogue. With the title “The Road to Damascus,” Tom Craig’s lens caught the city’s timeless charm with a fashion-forward twist.

Saint Levant in Egypt

Saint Levant, the internet’s favorite trilingual heartthrob, was shot in Cairo by Muhammad Magedd and Hussein Mardini for Vogue. The gritty, vibrant energy of the city matched his vibe perfectly.

‘What Should’ve Been Home’ in Jordan

Shot in the dreamy Wadi Rum desert for Nazzal Studio, this shoot turned longing into art. The red sands and raw emotion came together through Ziad Allozi‘s eyes in one unforgettable visual story.

Talitha Getty in Morocco

Immortalized by photographer Patrick Lichfield at her palace in Marrakech for Vogue in 1970, Talitha Getty embodied effortless luxury. Flowing caftans, stacked pearls, and turbans defined a whole era of bohemian chic and honestly, she ate.