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Eye Candy: Pomellato's Capri Collection And The Joy Of Everyday Jewellery
products · Jewellery

Eye Candy: Pomellato's Capri Collection And The Joy Of Everyday Jewellery

Founded in Milan in 1967 by Pino Rabolini, Pomellato pulled jewellery out of haute couture and into pret-a-porter, to be worn as changeably as clothes. The Capri Collection carries that credo forward beautifully.

20 Jan 2012 By Official Bespoke

Driven to Design: Car Designer Karim Habib on Shaping the Road Ahead
people · design

Driven to Design: Car Designer Karim Habib on Shaping the Road Ahead

Beirut-born, Canada-raised and McGill-trained, master car designer Karim Habib not only dominates his domain but, through his team, is busy shaping the future kings of the road, one sketch at a time.

20 Jan 2012 By Official Bespoke

Happiness Is A Beach At Abu Dhabi's Sprawling New Park Hyatt
hotels · places

Happiness Is A Beach At Abu Dhabi's Sprawling New Park Hyatt

You could easily spend your first hours at Abu Dhabi's Park Hyatt Hotel and Villas getting pleasantly lost. The freshly opened property is so expansive that, between room, library, spa and beach, it seems to stretch forever.

18 Jan 2012 By Official Bespoke

Peninsular Paradise:  Amanjunkies Can Now Stay at Amanresorts’ latest property, the Amanruya in Bodrum
places · hotels

Peninsular Paradise: Amanjunkies Can Now Stay at Amanresorts’ latest property, the Amanruya in Bodrum

There are few lifestyle experiences more unique or memorable than a stay at an Aman resort. The elegant, stylish hotels never have more than 50 keys, each location is unique, the architecture is always in keeping with its surroundings, and the service is beyond comparison. In fact, Aman…

17 Jan 2012 By Official Bespoke

A Kingdom's Milestone: Princess Nora and the University That Bears Her Name
people · business

A Kingdom's Milestone: Princess Nora and the University That Bears Her Name

Flamboyant and astute, Princess Nora was King Abdulaziz's elder sister and trusted adviser. A lover of language, she lends her name fittingly to the Riyadh university reborn in her honour as PNU.

16 Jan 2012 By Official Bespoke

Sky's Not the Limit: Inside Etihad, the Middle East's Multi-Award-Winning National Airline
places · Planes

Sky's Not the Limit: Inside Etihad, the Middle East's Multi-Award-Winning National Airline

Its First Class offers suites rather than seats, and a Six Senses spa graces its lounges. Joseph Ghandour examines how Etihad swept another stellar year of accolades to become our favourite way of flying.

16 Jan 2012 By Official Bespoke

Fashion Sense: Mr Porter, The Considered E-Tailer For Discerning Men
fashion · products

Fashion Sense: Mr Porter, The Considered E-Tailer For Discerning Men

A more selective experience than its elder sister, Mr Porter's unfussy black-and-white branding is designed with fashion-wary men in mind. Visually rich and easy to navigate, its stylists have done three-quarters of the work for you.

12 Jan 2012 By Official Bespoke

Rolling Out: Rolls-Royce Chief Torsten Muller-Otvos on Surging Middle East Sales
people · business

Rolling Out: Rolls-Royce Chief Torsten Muller-Otvos on Surging Middle East Sales

As the downturn began to bite, you could almost hear billions of belts tightening. Yet Rolls-Royce sales have surged, especially across the Middle East. Chief executive Torsten Muller-Otvos discusses the marque's history and its core market.

11 Jan 2012 By Official Bespoke

Little Wonder: When Rolls-Royce Lent Its Craftsmanship To A Mini Cooper S
products · cars

Little Wonder: When Rolls-Royce Lent Its Craftsmanship To A Mini Cooper S

Mini persuaded Rolls-Royce to modify a Cooper S. Rolls's craftsmen finish it in Diamond Black metallic paint, retrim the cabin in sumptuous beige leather and fit a handcrafted walnut burr dashboard, with Reef Blue optional.

10 Jan 2012 By Official Bespoke

Out Of The Closet: Christian Lacroix Turns His Flamboyance To Furniture
design · places

Out Of The Closet: Christian Lacroix Turns His Flamboyance To Furniture

Joining forces with Italian mosaic maker Sicis, Christian Lacroix unveiled a furniture line at Milan's Salone del Mobile. Famous for flamboyant clothes, the pieces reflect his trademark style and fondness for the empress Theodora.

8 Jan 2012 By Official Bespoke

Fit for a King: Touring Muscat's Glittering Royal Opera House With Geoffrey Wheel
places · Unusuals

Fit for a King: Touring Muscat's Glittering Royal Opera House With Geoffrey Wheel

Geoffrey Wheel is as pleased as punch. Cracking jokes as he leads us through the stairways and public areas of Muscat's glittering Royal Opera House, the technical director shows a parent's pride in the project he has nurtured.

7 Jan 2012 By Official Bespoke

Talk Of The Town: Recreating The Ivy's Between-The-Wars Glamour In Dubai
places · Restaurants

Talk Of The Town: Recreating The Ivy's Between-The-Wars Glamour In Dubai

With dark oak panelling, mellow lighting, green leather and a stained-glass terrace, Martin Brudnizki has impressively recreated the between-the-wars feel of the Ivy's elder sibling. Happily, the resemblances do not end with the decor.

7 Jan 2012 By Official Bespoke