Commercially conceptual
The concept store is the rebellious, energetic and deeply stylish teenage child of the retail business. Bespoke takes you on a world tour of these urban respites identifying the cooler-than-cool places to shop.
‘The Screening Room’ with Myleene Klass
If there’s one word that describes the Ice Hotel it has to be “cool!” Another would be “snice” – the combination of snow and ice that makes up the structure of what is one of the world’s most unusual destinations. I’m here on the rather flimsy excuse of shooting links for a special Scandi
Addicted to Style: Berluti's Latest Lines, Worn by Its Devoted Clients
Addicted to style Berluti’s latest lines, as worn by their clients. The concept is simple: show your appreciation for those who support you. And, given that it’s a cool theme we thought it’d fit very well in this issue. The company is presently embarking on something of an offensive, targe
Challenging the system
Dismayed at the state of the private aviation business, the ceo of Vistajet took a personal gripe and turned it into one of the largest charter companies in the world. His arrival in the Middle East promises to excite.
Techno wizardry
Motorola Droid The Droid is Motorola’s answer to Apple’s iPhone, one that runs Google's Android operating system. It’s a little narrower than Apple’s product yet marginally thicker, but the fact that it packs a larger, higher resolution screen as well a physical keyboard makes you wonder j
Ten facts about tattoos
1) The word ‘tattoo’ is derived from the Tahitian word ‘tatau’, meaning to mark. ‘Tat’ refers to tapping the tattooing instrument into the skin; ‘au’ to the cry of pain from the person being tapped.
Intelligent luxury
Sustainability is the buzzword in luxury today. Blind and wasteful consumption has lost its lustre, with everyone from established fashion designers to important luxury hotel groups making glamour and a good conscience highly compatible. Sustainability has a two-fold significance – it sugg
Staying power
Words are just as much a form of fashion as the latest offerings from Milan or Paris. They’re also just s much prone to being consigned to the dustbin of history or to be reminisced over while sharing a coffee with a friend. Terms like ‘dork’, ‘hip’, ‘rad’, ‘whack’, or ‘groovy’ have fallen
Smoke and Mirrors: Confronting the Middle East's Smoking Epidemic
Smoke and mirrors A recent report has shown that smoking tobacco is the world's leading cause of death and disability the world over, yet here in the Middle East we have the highest rates of smokers of any region in the world. We put forward the motion that smoking is still cool, and then
Dressed pup
An innovative approach to dog grooming, Shampooch is a mobile, one-stop solution designed to take the hassle out of keeping Fido in top condition.
Perfection, improved
With TATA Corporation, the makers of the world’s cheapest car, taking over Land Rover, off-road enthusiasts and lovers of luxury SUVs have been in a state of panic. Fear not, the icon appears to be in safe hands.
Playing Polo in Argentina
An Elite Sport for the Common Man First developed by the ancient Persians, polo is thought to be the oldest sport on earth. Initially used as a form of military training, it gradually evolved to become a refined game, perceived today as an elite game played exclusively by gentlemen, and wa