MOJEH: How do you start your day?
Altaf: Herbal tea, a gratitude practice and a quiet look at the day ahead.
Sharifa: Good coffee, movement and a few slow moments before the day begins.
What is your main focus at Thuna?
Altaf: I work on creative direction, which includes campaigns, brand image, and the world we build around each collection for the woman we serve.
Sharifa: My focus is on creative direction, product development and hands-on exploration—sampling materials, testing colours and shaping the details that define the brand’s long-term vision.
What is your summer workout of choice?
Altaf: Walking and staying consistent with my strength training.
Sharifa: Hiking up the mountains.
What does your working wardrobe look like?
Altaf: Relaxed tailoring, neutral basics and breathable fabrics.
Sharifa: The same silhouette, endlessly reinvented—wide trousers, something fitted on top and a shoe that earns its place.
What are your 9-to-5 summer beauty essentials?
Altaf: Moisturiser, lip balm and mascara.
Sharifa: Summer Fridays hydration mist, Sorbè AHA lip exfoliator, Parfums de Marly Delina hand cream, and LMNT electrolytes for hydration.
Which piece from the latest collection are you wearing most?
Altaf: Zayna, our latest mesh ballerina.
Sharifa: Naya in black.
What’s on your plate for lunch?
Altaf: Mostly traditional Kuwaiti food, with family.
Sharifa: Usually a simple home-cooked meal, but on busy days my go-to is always Shawarma.
How do you reset when stressed?
Altaf: A little time alone, preferably in nature.
Sharifa: A long walk, movement, and impulse shopping.
Where is your ultimate summer destination?
Altaf: Anywhere by the sea—the Italian coast has my heart.
Sharifa: Getting lost on top of any mountain.
What would your alternate career be?
Altaf: A herbalist, blending old-world remedies with modern wellness. I love anything rooted in nature and tradition.
Sharifa: An architect or interior designer.
What do you do when creative blocks happen?
Altaf: I step away and let the idea breathe—a walk, a change of scenery, or simply doing something else for a while.
Sharifa: I travel, explore new places, and immerse myself in architecture, art, and craftsmanship.
How do you unwind at the end of a long day?
Altaf: I switch off with family and a good series.
Sharifa: I spend time with family, enjoy a hot cup of herbal tea, and unwind with a good series or film.
