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Phwoar door
products · cars

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?

13 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

business · places

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.

11 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

Abou Abed
people · culture

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

10 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

The hidden hand
people · culture

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.

9 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

people · culture

‘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

7 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

Out of the box
culture · places

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.

6 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

Wish upon a star
products · boats

Wish upon a star

Lürssen’s latest launch is the 75-metre long-range cruiser named Northern Star. The boat’s owner had previously built a 63-metre superyacht with the same name (now called Polar Star), but felt a 12m upgrade was in order. Upon seeing the result, we quite agree.

4 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

Trop cool
places · Restaurants

Trop cool

Regardless of the crowds, jams and heat, Saint-Tropez still exercises an inimitable magnetism on the world’s elite who flock to the southern French town for the season of raves and waves, dining and dancing - and most importantly - seeing and being seen.

3 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

Underground Talent: Saudi Designer Mohammed Ashi's Avant-Garde Stitchery and Deconstructed Splendour

Underground Talent: Saudi Designer Mohammed Ashi's Avant-Garde Stitchery and Deconstructed Splendour

In a region where few designers achieve international success, Saudi wonder Mohammed Ashi is surprising the globe with avant-garde stitchery and deconstructed splendour, inviting others to share his unique utopian vision and its imaginative stories.

1 Jul 2010 By Official Bespoke

Heir apparent
people · culture

Heir apparent

Hailed as the new Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi stands with the footballing world at his feet. This summer’s World Cup is set to be the stage for his greatest performance yet.

30 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke

Staying cool
places · Restaurants

Staying cool

With summer here, chef Nathan Benson provides Bespoke with a few sumptuous ways to cool off. What’s more, none of these recipes require an ice cream maker, just a little patience.

28 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke

Let there be light
places · Unusuals

Let there be light

A Saudi-owned Grade-II listed building in London’s Knightsbridge is the setting for a remarkable and sumptuous apartment designed by the architecture and design firm, Lawson Robb.

26 Jun 2010 By Official Bespoke