RANA ALSOUFI



I’m a New York-based culture, arts and lifestyle writer currently working toward my M.A. in Magazine and Digital Storytelling from New York University. My writing has appeared in the L.A. Times, Office Magazine, Family Style, The Markaz Review and more.

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A Night with MSCHF and King Solomon’s Baby

Behind the scenes at their opening reception at Pioneer Works and an interview with the team.
Office Magazine



Syrian Asylees in the US Risk Everything Going Home

U.S. asylees and refugees must consider the risks of visiting Syria against the lives they've established in the U.S.
The Markaz Review




Trump tariffs would be devastating, say Mexican fashion designers

The founders of ethical fashion brand De María discuss the economic implications of tariffs against Mexico.
Los Angeles Times



Tasting Trio

London institution Somerset House celebrates its 25th anniversary with three new restaurants.
Family Style



I Put my Weekend Plans in the Hands of ChatGPT. It Was a Rollercoaster

Is artificial intelligence capable of planning the perfect, budget-friendly weekend in New York City?
FrenZy Magazine



All Aboard the Louis

In central Shanghai, Louis Vuitton’s new concept store is inside a life-sized cruise ship.
Family Style



Keenan Bishop and the Quiet Life

Originally from Paris, Kentucky, Keenan Bishop, 59, is Franklin County’s agriculture and natural resources extension agent for the University of Kentucky’s Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, though his job makes up only a small portion of his life.

Kentucky Kernel



Emily Ridings Weaves Her Own Story

Hailing from Richmond, Kentucky, 27-year-old basket weaver and fashion designer Emily Ridings sits down with Lifestyle Editor Rana Alsoufi to reflect on her career so far, her time in New York, where she finds inspiration and what lies ahead.
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine



Lonnie Ali’s Legacy of Love

Lonnie Ali talks to Rana Alsoufi about the life she has dedicated toward keeping her late husband’s legacy intact while also reflecting on the legacy she wishes to create for herself.
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine



‘Don’t sell yourself short.’ Reflecting during Ramadan

It has been just about three weeks since the start of Ramadan, the ninth and holiest month of the Islamic calendar, and there is much that I have learned about myself in that time.
Kentucky Kernel



The Cards Will Tell

Students on the University of Kentucky’s campus turn to all sorts of spiritual practices in order to find comfort and community.
KRNL Lifestyle + Fashion Magazine