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At the age of just nine, Salvatore Ferragamo had made his first pair of shoes. Fabricated overnight using materials borrowed from the local cobbler, he created a beautiful pair of white sandals that his sister could wear to her holy communion.
Name Camellia Mohebi Age “Not saying” Residence Dubai Job Founder and owner of Baby Bling Company Baby Bling is the first boutique catering to blinging up everything related to babies, from pacifiers and bibs to t-shirts and prams Why Baby Bling? I decided to combine my knack for design an
As the daughter of the world’s most famous contemporary designer, Ara Starck has had to excel in order to be taken seriously as an artist in her own right.
Writer: Ceem Haidar Developing raw talent Design surrounds us on a daily basis, whether in a powerful ad campaign, the pen we hold, the building we reside in, or the car we drive. Sometimes we take it for granted, never truly appreciating the efforts of some of the world’s renowned designe
Matali Crasset is known as an industrial designer but she covers a variety of other subjects such as furniture design, graphics and interior design. With a particular methodology of analysing everyday life to propose alternative ways she has firmly established herself as a unique talent.
If ever you have driven down the streets of the Gulf countries, from the UAE to Saudi Arabia, there are some interesting sites to see. Forget the architecture and landscape, and even the collection of Lambos and Ferraris – the true spectacle remains the ‘pimped cars.’ Yes, many nowadays ar
Resides in: Amman, Jordan Job Description: Communications Director of Maia N, the maker of high-end luxury handbags. 1)Who is Maia N? Maia N is a maker of high-end luxury bags created in 2004 by Lebanese/Polish sisters Maya and Joanna. Head designer Maya Nakhle is a Central Saint Martins g
When she was awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize for Architecture in 2004, Iraqi-born Zaha Hadid was not only the first Arab to win but also the first woman. Her work is both genius and thought provoking with multiple perspective points and fragmented geometry supposed to evoke the c…
Future stitch The spotlight is on the flourishing ‘Up & Coming’ fashion designers of our time. Rami Kadi – Rami Kadi When Maison Rabih Kayrouz hand-picked five exceptional fashion designers to bring to the spotlight, Rami Kadi was one of them. His vibrant and daring collection is displayed
Wood is largely used in most of Woodand’s designs, due to its liveliness and quality. Founded by Lebanese designer, Georges Mohasseb, the company is not afraid to experiment with materials and textures in order to create exceptional custom-made furniture.
Or Nesting entertainment Even in these uncertain economic times - or maybe because of - the significant up and coming trend that seems to be emerging in residential interior design, is the space and money homeowners are devoting to home entertainment. It’s no longer enough for hosts to cle
Nadine Labaki’s undying passion for directing and filmmaking has ultimately garnered the global acclaim she deserves.