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Managing partner of W. Mist and Phoenicia Le Paon Rouge, Fournier left the fitness industry and sold his business to chase his first love. When Beirut called, the lifelong nightlife impresario answered.
When dancers spontaneously broke into the Lebanese Dabke at Beirut's airport, onlookers did the only natural thing: they filmed it. Soon the clip was everywhere, shared on Facebook and covered worldwide.
Anchoring World One live in the week before the wedding, the broadcaster watched the excitement build, from tourists camping across the street to the international media filling the stands at Westminster Abbey.
Think Saudi, and clothing design is probably not the first thing that comes to mind. That is set to change. Ghadah Al Rashid, born and raised in the Kingdom, has won international success with her prêt-à-porter brand.
When de Grisogono founder Fawaz Gruosi introduced his striking black diamond jewellery, industry veterans called him crazy. The pieces became a resounding hit. Bespoke sat down with the designer on his latest visit to the region.
Discovered by Andy Warhol whilst bussing tables at Studio 54, David LaChapelle has become one of the world's most sought-after artists, his instantly recognisable candy-coloured fantasies fetching at least 50,000 dollars apiece at auction.
Reporting from Paris fashion week whilst eight months pregnant, Myleene Klass finds a wry comedy in the contrast between her own silhouette and the leggy models gracing Chanel's spectacular Grand Palais catwalk.
Having almost singlehandedly invented the power suit, Brioni is perhaps the most widely recognised men's tailored clothing brand in the world today. Yet it is also fast becoming known for its sportswear and womenswear too.
Founded in 1860 and acquired by Karl Scheufele in 1963, Chopard is now led by his children, Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele and Karl-Friedrich Scheufele. Bespoke meets the hard-working siblings advancing the family's jewellery and watchmaking in tandem.
Behind AGi Architects' polished international reputation lie two warm, engaging founders. Nasser B. Abulhasan and Joaquin Perez-Goicoechea convey their passion for architecture as readily as the genuine friendship that first brought them together.
An old and established family, the Sursocks have been a cornerstone of Lebanese affairs for generations. Lady Sursock Cochrane was born the only daughter to Alfred Bey Sursock and his Italian wife Donna Maria Theresa Serra di Cassano, yet she is far less interested in talking about her …
In these tricky economic times how can you protect your hard earned money against volatile markets, failing banks and inflation? In one word - gold. In two words - gold and silver.