Understated elegance
Inspired by a love of Beirut’s vibrant history and an appreciation of the boons of the earth, Selim Mouzannar’s latest two collections are at once both classic and relevant.
Highway-fidelity
Increasingly, luxury car manufacturers are bypassing aftermarket installers and teaming up with high-end hi-fi companies to offer an unparalleled acoustic experience behind the wheel.
Making a splash
Super couturier Elie Saab has just designed his very first superyacht. Not only did he create the exterior and interior of this sleek vessel, he even added his touch to its helicopter, car, submarine, tenders and water toys too.
Artistic endeavour
Crouching in the shadow of an artificial ski slope is the Dubai Community Theatre and Arts Centre (DUCTAC is pioneering the establishment of a home-grown performing arts movement within the Emirate.
Urban trendsetters
Founded in 1994 by half-Canadian, half-Italian, identical twins Dean and Dan Caten (born Catenacci), DSquared2 has become one of the funkiest, hip and trendy labels of the moment. Here, the sought after duo sat down for an exclusive with Bespoke.
Light my fire
More subtle and diffusive than perfume, scented candles can entirely transform the atmosphere of a space, and the mood of the people within it. Yet all scented candles are not created equal.
Phwoar door
The crossover of sportscar manufacturers into the saloon market is the next big thing. Porsche entered the fray with its Panamera, now Aston Martin has followed with its Rapide, which, luckily, was shaped with few aesthetic compromises. Is it worth its salt though?
Marriage broker
Well-heeled men and up-and-coming women are using the services of a bright, young LA-based Lebanese matchmaker to find relationships that’ll go the distance. Amber Elias talks to Bespoke about her Elias Elite Introductions, a service for discerning clientele.
Abou Abed
[page 1] The Germans have their Ostfriesen, the English have the Irish, and the Lebanese have Abou Abed. An imaginary comic character, Abou Abed has been around for generations. He hangs out with his best friend Abou Steif in coffee shops playing cards and backgammon, recognisable by his b
The hidden hand
These are treacherous times. We are on the cusp of an inconceivable worldwide transformation. Agents of the hidden hand, a dark and evil force, have controlled humanity for hundred of years and today still exert a dark and sinister grip over the globe.
‘The Screening Room’ with Myleene Klass
They said it wasn’t memorable. The critics moaned about the lack of quality. The paparazzi moaned about the lack of star power. But for a director who was almost unable to travel to Cannes due to political unrest in his homeland, the 63rd edition of the world’s most famous film festival wa
Out of the box
Khaled Takreti’s vibrant works offer a visual insight into the cherished memories of his past. Here, Bespoke talks to the Syrian artist about his inspiration and style.