Five minutes with Basma Hamze
We catch up with the passionate fashion and lifestyle influencer, who is renowned for her effortlessly chic style and impeccable taste.

The book on my bedside table is...
I love thrillers, especially those by Sara Blædel.
A luxury I can’t live without...
It’s the things I could live without, but am grateful to have, like home-cleaning services and grocery deliveries.
The love of my life is...
My husband.
Three words that describe me...
Control freak, perfectionist, strong.
I feel most inspired when...
I’m travelling.
I’m happiest when I am surrounded by...
Calm, peacefulness, and structure.
The best piece of advice I’ve ever received is...
That you can’t control everything, so trust God’s plan.
The three beauty products I cannot live without are...
K18 AirWashTM Dry Shampoo, Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer, and Make Up For Ever Artist Color Pencil in Limitless Brown.
The best album of all time is...
Kitab Al Hob by Kadim Al Saher.
My favourite pair of shoes are...
Chanel Dad sandals. I have them in multiple colours.
The trend I’ll never forget is...
The era of Miss Sixty slim-fit trousers and thin eyebrows – two things I can’t see myself going back to.
My go-to coffee order is...
Cappuccino with oat milk.
The podcast I never miss is...
Mohammad Kais’ podcasts.
My signature scent is...
Tilia by Marc- Antoine Barrois.
In another life, I would be...
A lawyer. It has always been a dream of mine to fight for people’s rights.
The best item I have in my wardrobe is...
A basic white T-shirt.
My favourite place in the world is...
Sri Lanka.
My hero is...
My mum.

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