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An extreme proposition
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An extreme proposition

The latest armoured car to take to the streets is the Russian-made Dartz Kombat T98 luxury SUV. However, unlike most other armoured cars this one laughs in the face of AK-47s and rocket-propelled grenades. The T98 can be ordered with light or heavy armour and in one of two body types, the

22 Sep 2009 By Official Bespoke

The Concise History of Rolex: From London Trading House to Swiss Icon
people · business

The Concise History of Rolex: From London Trading House to Swiss Icon

The concise history of Rolex Watch enthusiasts are often surprised to learn that Rolex, the quintessentially Swiss marque and the world’s leading watch brand, began trading in London and not Geneva. Back in 1905, its founder, Bavarian watch distributor Hans Wilsdorf, took a daring position

15 Sep 2009 By Official Bespoke

Paradise found
places · Unusuals

Paradise found

In a world of infinite choice, one expression of individualism, of personal luxury stands head and shoulders above the crowd – the desire to own your own private island. What could be more relaxing, more exclusive or more pleasurable than relaxing on your personal beach, far from the maddi

14 Sep 2009 By Official Bespoke

Mr iPod
people · culture

Mr iPod

He developed the invention of the century and launched a new lifestyle with the MP3-Music Player iPod from Apple. Tony Fadell, secret star of the computer industry is actually not permitted to tell anyone. For the first time he goes against the ban to speak up.

10 Sep 2009 By Official Bespoke

Conquering the souk
places · Unusuals

Conquering the souk

The markets of Marrakech are a shopper’s paradise but they can also be rather overwhelming. How to survive the souks and return home with some real gems? One option is to hire a personal shopper and make the whole experience a lot more relaxed.

9 Sep 2009 By Official Bespoke

The need for speed
products · Bikes

The need for speed

MV Agusta is Italy's fiercest sportbikes’ manufacturer yet with Harley Davidson recently acquiring the brand it is time to find out just how this new relationship will affect the distinguished Italian marque.

8 Sep 2009 By Official Bespoke

Beyond Harrods: A Shopper's Guide to London's Hidden Gems
places · Unusuals

Beyond Harrods: A Shopper's Guide to London's Hidden Gems

Worth Shopping At Everybody knows about Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Selfridges and Liberty so we thought we would show where else you could do some retail therapy: Alfies Antique Market Alfies has been operating out of an Edwardian department store for over 30 years and with over 70 stalls yo

6 Sep 2009 By Official Bespoke

Royal retreat
hotels · places

Royal retreat

Last summer seems like an age away. Times were certainly a lot different and during that period it was widely reported that the 71-year-old widow of slain Lebanese banker Edmond Safra had sold his legendary Belle Epoque estate, the Villa Leopolda, in the Cote d'Azure to 44-year-old Russian

5 Sep 2009 By Official Bespoke

An African cabaret
places · Restaurants

An African cabaret

Marrakesh is fast emerging as Morocco’s party town and jet-setters are flocking to have a good time at this millennia-old palm oasis at the edge of the Sahara. For those in the know, Le Comptoir Darna offers an incomparable experience.

4 Sep 2009 By Official Bespoke

Don’t bet against Issa
fashion · products

Don’t bet against Issa

In 2004 designer Daniella Issa Helayel burst onto the international fashion scene, bringing chic, edgy yet comfortable designer clothing to the fore. Having attracted high-profile names like Madonna and Scarlett Johansson she then took the Middle East by storm in 2006.

31 Aug 2009 By Official Bespoke

Let There Be Light: How Illumination Shapes the Spaces We Inhabit
places · Restaurants

Let There Be Light: How Illumination Shapes the Spaces We Inhabit

Arnold Chan, founder of Isometrix, has brought light into the realm of design. His company designs the lighting for buildings all over the world creating striking installations and visually stunning work.

30 Aug 2009 By Official Bespoke

In a pickle
places · Restaurants

In a pickle

There is probably no place more extreme than Iceland – this is after all home to a bankrupt economy, sturdily beautiful Vikings, gnarled fishermen, Bjork, mythical malevolent trolls and giggling elves, lava-spewing volcanoes, enormous mountains and gushing geysers.

29 Aug 2009 By Official Bespoke