06/06/2026
A new address for African and West Asian design has opened in Paris.
Launching in Le Marais, is more than a concept store. Founded by Egyptian duo Mariam El Gendy and Youssef El Sayed, the space brings together fashion, beauty, jewellery, accessories and homeware from across Africa and West Asia, while building a wider cultural programme around film, literature, music, archives and community.
With its first chapter in Paris, Jihan reimagines retail as a place for dialogue, memory and contemporary craftsmanship, spotlighting creative ecosystems too often framed through trend rather than depth.
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