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By Riwa Beydoun A Stitch in Question Although ready-to-wear designer brands have monopolised a modern man’s style, a true gentleman will say otherwise. Truth be told, the most authentic logo you can wear on your shirt is your own set of initials provided, of course, that the shirt is hand-
Selecting a school is no easy task. Especially when considering that, academia, creativity and early registration are all factors to your child’s future success. Helen Assaf selects the schools that encompass all the requirements necessary for successful entry into the top universities.
Tying The Knot Whether on your own yacht or someone else’s this summer, there is one knot you should learn to pass yourself off as the expert skipper. Affectionately known as the ‘Bunny method’ by seafarers, the process of forming the knot is likened to a rabbit coming out of its hole, ski
By Jean Claude Alpha The first step to great clothing is to custom-make every article. The second is to recognize the finest materials from which to craft them. Below, I have helped you perfect your wardrobe with exquisite fabrics for shirts, suits and coats. Shirts made from Sea Island co
Exotic animals have become the pet-du-jour for many an animal-lover bored with more domesticated canines and felines. As Ramsay Short discovers, beyond the jungles of India and the safaris of Africa, there is a healthy legal and illegal supply of animals for owners who prefer the wilder si
By Monita Rajpa I'm not fussy. Nor am I particularly demanding. But when it comes to where I rest my head when I'm not home, there are certain basics that I need before I can rest comfortably. Hotels are a regular part of my living experience as my job takes me to various parts of the worl
Ocean Warrior It’s not a role that you would automatically associate with Saudi Arabia’s Assistant Minister of Defense and Aviation. But well before concern for safeguarding of our planet became mainstream, H.R.H Prince Khaled bin Sultan bin Abdul Aziz was on the warpath to preserve and pr
Philippe Ghanem may be one the region’s most promising business leaders. But as Michael McAdam finds out, he is hardly your typical business tycoon.
I really don’t understand what all the controversy is about. Or why people are rallying against a bank offering plastic surgery loans. Business is business and beauty – or the lack thereof in some cases – is becoming a very lucrative one. So why shouldn’t banks, or rather Lebanon’s First N
Bahaa Al Hariri is a very private man. The eldest of Rafic Al Hariri's children, he was born into fame yet lives on his own terms. In this rare interview he speaks candidly about business and fatherhood.
As policymakers grapple for ways to circumvent reliance on fossil fuels, real estate developers are already championing the cause. As Habib Battah discovers, in the Gulf, environment-friendly projects are beginning to skyrocket.
Not content with the usual flights of fancy, the world’s rich and famous are turning to Madame Tussauds to increase their profiles. Ramsay Short reveals why wax is rapidly becoming a lucrative replacement for marble statues.