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
‘The’ trendy eatery
With a number of ‘Nouveau Izakaya’ eateries vying to be Dubai’s best contemporary Japanese restaurant, it is clear to see how the battle to be number one is fiercely competitive. Bespoke puts the two best in a head-to-head battle.
Chilly Breaks: The Magical Allure of a Snow-Capped Mountain Escape
Chilly breaks There’s a magical allure to escaping to the mountains for much needed holiday. Perhaps it’s the picturesque, snow capped mountains, or the vibrant, clear skies, or may be even the cold and crisp fresh air. Whatever your reasons here are the ten coolest places to spend your wi
On a mission
As creators of exceptional knitwear, Missoni’s vivid sense of imagination transformed old-fashioned sameness into unquestionable design supremacy. Having survived as a family-run company throughout its 56 years, Bespoke sat down with the future of the brand, Margherita Missoni.
Cool Hand Tom: Fashion Icon Tom Ford on His First Dubai Store
Tom Ford, far and away the most exciting man in fashion, is opening his first Middle East outlet in Dubai, with venues planned for Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi and Lebanon. The polite Texan talks to Bespoke.
Bella figura
Even though just 50 years ago, Italy had no fashion industry to speak of the country is now the capital of wearable cool. With an unrivalled ability to produce high quality apparel in luxurious fabrics, the Made in Italy label commands an enduring and widely understood cachet.