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A few years ago, I sat next to one of the bosses at Lamborghini, who told me, in a spittle-speckled table-thumping rage, that if he was ever forced to make an electric car, he would shoot himself. I felt sorry for the man. So, I made sympathetic noises, and we drank some wine and we [&h…
When we think of expedition cruising, that ever-growing travel segment dedicated to whisking intrepid travellers to the world’s most far-flung corners, we tend to think of hardy little vessels, big on adventure but light on comfort. Indeed, the first time I went to Antarctica back in 20…
“The Global 6000 underwent a full interior and exterior transformation,” explains Jim Dixon, Managing Partner & Creative Director, Yachts & Aviation at Winch Design. “What has been preserved is the structural integrity and proven platform of the Global 6000. What’s been updated …
The world of ‘restomods’ is finally expanding beyond vintage 911s with surprise additions like this ‘Project MA-01’ from a company called Modena Automobili. It’s a reincarnation of the much-loved Maserati Biturbo Shamal from the 1990s and thankfully it fixes all the period issues of tha…
It’s nearly impossible to define Abeer Seikaly, or rather, to put her in a box. The Jordanian-Palestinian says: “I’m just interested in the process of making.” Perhaps, the word ‘maker’ is the most fitting description for her talents. Her installations juxtapose and blend fine art…
Perfumehead is the fragrance industry’s newest kid on the block, and somehow, despite there being an overabundance of top-notch products already vying for your attention, it has managed to create an incredible buzz. How? We’d put it down to three things. Firstly, it’s very high-end, foc…
Situated in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter (DQ), Attaché is a welcoming and beautifully designed community hub dedicated to all things food and beverage, leisure and music enjoyment. Launched in September 2024, it is the brainchild of MDLBeast, a Saudi based record label and creative platf…
A little over 12,000 kilometres separate the Dolby Theatre (home of the American Academy Awards) from the village of Masafer Yatta in the West Bank. When it was announced that the best documentary award went to ‘No Other Land,’ about the brutal displacement of Palestinian villagers by t…
IIt’s 8am in the Windy City and the eminent architect Gordon Gill is seated at his desk speaking to us before his Chicago office springs to life. His firm Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture (AS+GG), as the name reflects, resulted of a convergence of two great minds. In the world of ‘s
The name Emmanuelle was forever changed by cinema – following the release of the 1974 soft porn film, it became the byword for desire, forbidden lust and fancy wicker furnishing. For those of a certain age the name still carries those connotations, but now the award-winning director Aud…
Did you know that the Egyptian jeweller Azza Fahmy has collaborated with the textile-loving Lebanese homeware and furniture creator Bokja? It makes sense on many levels, not least for the fact that both brands share a deep-rooted passion for cultural preservation: Azza Fahmy transforms …
Beirut’s legendary nightlife scene has always been a vibrant part of the city’s culture, where the unparalleled diversity of its nocturnal entertainment acts an irresistible lure for both locals and visitors seeking an unforgettable escape. While the last few years of economic and polit…