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The Concise History of Rolex: From London Trading House to Swiss Icon
people · business

The Concise History of Rolex: From London Trading House to Swiss Icon

The concise history of Rolex Watch enthusiasts are often surprised to learn that Rolex, the quintessentially Swiss marque and the world’s leading watch brand, began trading in London and not Geneva. Back in 1905, its founder, Bavarian watch distributor Hans Wilsdorf, took a daring position

15 Sep 2009 By Official Bespoke 2 min

Mr iPod
people · culture

Mr iPod

He developed the invention of the century and launched a new lifestyle with the MP3-Music Player iPod from Apple. Tony Fadell, secret star of the computer industry is actually not permitted to tell anyone. For the first time he goes against the ban to speak up.

10 Sep 2009 By Official Bespoke 8 min

The art of giving
people · business

The art of giving

Gift giving is a custom that has been around for millennia and is well documented throughout history, cave drawings depict it, literature describes it, even the animal kingdom dabbles in it. So getting it wrong is not permissible in this day and age.

23 Aug 2009 By Official Bespoke 3 min

The Legal Eagle: Navigating the Region's Strange and Surprising Laws
people · business

The Legal Eagle: Navigating the Region's Strange and Surprising Laws

Writer: Louis Parks Title: The legal eagle Many of us travel throughout the region for business and pleasure on a regular basis. What’s acceptable in one country doesn’t fly in another and the region is full of strange, funny and nonsensical laws. In order to help you avoid spending the ni

22 Aug 2009 By Official Bespoke 2 min

Fast Talk: Lea Sednaoui on Beirut's Running Horse Gallery
people · culture

Fast Talk: Lea Sednaoui on Beirut's Running Horse Gallery

The Running Horse Gallery recently opened in Beirut. Dedicated to bringing foreign art to Lebanon as well as supporting Arab artists, the gallery is a chic, modern building that can also serve as the artist’s atelier. Bespoke talked to the founder, Lea Sednaoui.

21 Aug 2009 By Official Bespoke 1 min

The right formula
people · business

The right formula

Abu Dhabi is the latest destination to enter the world’s most prestigious motorsport – Formula 1. The ceo of Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management (ADMM) and former F1 Manager for Toyota, Richard Cregan, speak to Bespoke.

20 Aug 2009 By Official Bespoke 3 min

Communal effort
people · culture

Communal effort

Zalfa Bouez is the President of the Zouk Mikael International Festival in Lebanon where every year a musical festival is held within the town’s Romanesque amphitheatre.

2 Aug 2009 By Official Bespoke 5 min

people · business

Familia Arabia

The global recession may be in full force, yet Arab families are still wealthy. One of the biggest players even recently declared, “We have come a long way since the days when pearl diving was a mainstay of our economy. Now, in the new Millennium, the world is our oyster.”

29 Jul 2009 By Official Bespoke 7 min

Pearly whites
people · beauty

Pearly whites

Dental care in the region is somewhat embryonic. Luckily, a team of dentists came together to change that, and as a result Dentalia Clinics was born.

26 Jul 2009 By Official Bespoke 2 min

people · Restaurants

The Affordable Option: A Fantastic Parisian Bistro That Won't Break the Bank

The affordable option I hope, since my last review, that you have managed to visit L’Ami Louis. If you found the bill shocking you can’t say I didn’t warn you. The good news is that I have another fantastic bistro for you to try but this one has a far more reasonable fare. It goes by the n

18 Jul 2009 By Official Bespoke 2 min

people · culture

Internet language

imho my m&d r oot its lk tlking 2 alfs sumtimes Confused? You’re not the only one. Let me translate that little linguistic gem for you. “In my honest opinion, my mum and dad are out of touch, it’s like talking to aliens sometimes.” Chances are, your kids could have understood that. Languag

17 Jul 2009 By Official Bespoke 3 min

‘The Screening Room’ with Myleene Klass
people · business

‘The Screening Room’ with Myleene Klass

I’ve been learning how to make movies on a mobile phone! ‘The Screening Room’ took me to Paris, and although I’ve always had my mobile phone to hand, I’ve had an epiphany because I’ve discovered all the things I can do with it. We met a gentleman called Benoit Labourdette – founder of the

16 Jul 2009 By Official Bespoke 3 min