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On the block
culture · places

On the block

Historical data demonstrates that well-chosen art can be a very wise investment. In fact, art, which is now widely viewed as a distinct asset class as well as a diversification strategy, has a dynamic market that continues to defy the subdued economic climate.

4 Aug 2010 By Official Bespoke

Tall storeys
business · places

Tall storeys

Against a backdrop of an international financial crisis that has seen the number of transactions and demand for realty drop by as much as 50 per cent in some of the region’s capitals, Beirut continues to show its strength and resilience. Bespoke took the opportunity to talk candidly with o

2 Aug 2010 By Official Bespoke

Stitch in time
fashion · products

Stitch in time

The Zegna Group, with its annual sales of 1.75 billion USD a year, is almost exclusively devoted to menswear. Still run as a family business, Bespoke takes a closer look at one of the prime leaders in fine men’s clothing production.

30 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

people · culture

Of goose and gander

From pedicures and fake tans to style consciousness and cooking, men today have more in common with women than ever before. But is there a danger that metrosexual man has gone too far?

29 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

people · design

Music as manipulation

Ignorance is bliss, as the saying goes, and this is ever more the case with the luxury shopping experience. Everyone has their favourite shopping destination where they get transported into an experience of a coveted, or real, lifestyle that is achievable through the objects on sale.

28 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

Primetime marriage
business · places

Primetime marriage

The merger of Orbit and Showtime Arabia changed the face of television throughout the region. Here, Bespoke takes a look at the entertainment giant’s offerings.

25 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

Understated elegance
products · Jewellery

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.

24 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

Highway-fidelity
products · cars

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.

21 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

Making a splash
products · boats

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.

19 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

Artistic endeavour
places · Unusuals

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.

18 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

Urban trendsetters
fashion · products

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.

17 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

Light my fire
places · Decor

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.

15 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke