Beyond the Strand: Inside Ilham Mestour’s Creative World at M7
There is something rather fascinating about watching an artist at work, particularly when the medium is something as familiar as hair, and the result is anything but ordinary. A few carefully consider...
Ilham Mestour, an internationally acclaimed artistic director, is leading a five-day programme called The MESTOUR Method at M7 in Msheireb Downtown Doha, from October 11-15. The programme, with hospitality partner Keeta, brings together a diverse group of hairstylists from around the world, including Paris, London, Amsterdam, and the United States.
Each day, Mestour, who has nearly three decades of experience in the fashion industry, demonstrates unconventional hairstyles and techniques, then participants recreate and reinterpret the looks. Mestour emphasizes the importance of trusting one's own eye and developing a creative language. Doha holds a special place in Mestour's heart, as she previously collaborated with M7 on Amazigh Hair Couture.
This time, the programme has a local dimension through Keeta, which has partnered with various local restaurants to create a diverse hospitality experience. The collaboration aims to foster connections among professionals from different creative cultures and backgrounds, showcasing how creativity often thrives in a shared environment.
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