The founder shares what inspired him to launch the brand and the market that is burgeoning

It’s the ASOS for the Middle East and it’s called Maison Orient. Founded by Ayse Arel, the online curated platform of creative brands, designers and artists from the Orient connects you, the consumer to some of the Middle East’s best fashion design talent. Their mission is simple- to connect creative talents and their designers with the curious world.

Seele contributor, Ben Mack fasted for the Muslim holiday of Ramadan- “I should probably begin by saying I’m not a Muslim. But, like many Muslims around the world, I’ve been fasting this past month for Ramadan. Long story much shorter, the experience has deepened my faith in ways I could not have imagined – as well as deepened my empathy for fellow humans.”