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Way of the future

Most probably you’ve heard some mention of the newest and hottest form of interpersonal communication – blogging. For those of you who somehow have not, a blog is a soapbox from which anyone can be heard. By simply creating a website and by continually updating it with entries, you create

11 May 2010 By Official Bespoke

Razzle Dazzle
places · Jewellery

Razzle Dazzle

Although the company’s name is synonymous with crystals, Swarovski’s fortunes have had their ups and downs in recent decades. These days however, you’ll see their products gracing catwalks, movies and dressing tables alike, adding sparkle to any number of items.

10 May 2010 By Official Bespoke

Peek-a-vroom
products · boats

Peek-a-vroom

Sunseeker, a long time fixture of the luxury pleasure craft market, and Caterham, the makers of lightweight, high-speed sports cars came together to present a truly unique offering at this year’s London International Boatshow. The result of this all-British union was the new Predator 108 S

8 May 2010 By Official Bespoke

Operation demure
products · cars

Operation demure

The Ghost is Rolls-Royce’s new 245,000 USD junior-Phantom, designed to appeal to those who may think the big, 385,000 USD Rolls is a bit much. But is the smaller, more demure, more driver focused and slightly more affordable Ghost the answer?

5 May 2010 By Official Bespoke

Master of Pop
places · Unusuals

Master of Pop

Egyptian born, Canadian-trained, Karim Rashid is a world-renowned industrial designer who has exhibited works at the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Design Museum in London. Bespoke had the chance to visit him in his stylish New York home.

3 May 2010 By Official Bespoke

Meat market
places · business

Meat market

The global halal market has exploded in recent years, creating an enormous economic driver and halal meat is a major part of the trade. Bespoke uncovers some surprising facts and controversies in this growing market.

28 Apr 2010 By Official Bespoke

people · design

Marque of distinction

It’s the antitheses of refinement. Mass-market clothing and accessories have created a bland, everyman of the average consumer. All trace of individuality and personal style becomes swamped by the global appeal of the multinational faux-designer clothing company. The average consumer is in

24 Apr 2010 By Official Bespoke

people · business

Mohammed Sultan Al Habtoor

Dubai, UAE Founder of House of Glamo, a statement fashion label. When Dr. Lamees Hamdan agreed to be on Oprah Winfrey’s Women Around the World segment she must never have anticipated the criticism that would ensue. There was anger at how Winfrey’s team had misstated how Dubai had free wate

22 Apr 2010 By Official Bespoke

Eco Logic
places · Tech

Eco Logic

Even with the planet suffering, most of us continue to neglect the environment as we compound the problems we’re doing nothing to resolve. Here are a few ideas to help you do your bit.

18 Apr 2010 By Official Bespoke

Holey Monolith
places · Unusuals

Holey Monolith

The 0-14 Tower in Dubai looks set to change the architectural landscape of the Emirate with a truly unique and stylised design. It’s also one of Dubai’s most technically advanced and ecologically efficient buildings.

16 Apr 2010 By Official Bespoke

The Vanguard: HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the Arab World's Most Influential Businessman
people · business

The Vanguard: HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, the Arab World's Most Influential Businessman

No Arab today carries the international clout of HRH Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Al Saud, the world's nineteenth richest man and, at fifty-five, its highest-placed Middle Easterner. Yet who is this complex, many-faced prince and businessman?

16 Apr 2010 By Official Bespoke

A car named Desire
products · cars

A car named Desire

A boyhood fascination with chrome and sleek lines led one man becoming a vanguard in the importation of classic cars to our region. Bespoke talks to Gaurav Dhar about chrome, Cadillacs and the Fonz.

15 Apr 2010 By Official Bespoke