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Revamping the Flagship: BMW's New 7-Series Sets the Class Standard
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Revamping the Flagship: BMW's New 7-Series Sets the Class Standard

Images: Christian Bittmann / wheeledmedia Revamping the flagship BMW has worked hard on cleaning up its 7-Series’ divisive looks, revising its suspension, tweaking its iDrive and creating some new scintillating engines. The result is a class leader. The new Seven-Series has a handicap. Its

7 Jun 2009 By Official Bespoke

Creating space
places · design

Creating space

As the daughter of the world’s most famous contemporary designer, Ara Starck has had to excel in order to be taken seriously as an artist in her own right.

6 Jun 2009 By Official Bespoke

Sublime vertigo
places · Unusuals

Sublime vertigo

Replete with history, the land that gracefully extends along the warm waters of the Amalfi Coast has seen the birth of empires and cradled the growth of civilisations. Arguably the best way to explore the west coast of Italy is by boat, providing easy access to quiet backwaters and anchora

4 Jun 2009 By Official Bespoke

Understated Elegance
places · hotels

Understated Elegance

Riyadh's Al Faisaliah hotel raised the bar when it opened back in 2000. Offering new levels of personalised service the hotel is a beacon to discerning business travellers.

3 Jun 2009 By Official Bespoke

Diamond cuts for dummies
people · Jewellery

Diamond cuts for dummies

You’ve all heard the women in your lives waxing lyrical about the importance of diamonds. You get the stone right and you’re half way there. Be it a D flawless four and a half carat, emerald cut solitaire or some other intricate specification, it’s vital that you’re on the ball when it com

2 Jun 2009 By Official Bespoke

places · culture

Raging against the machine

Artist, air brusher and tattooist Hady Beydoun has made a name for himself with his extraordinary designs, and unbounded imagination.

30 May 2009 By Official Bespoke

Design Schools
people · design

Design Schools

Writer: Ceem Haidar Developing raw talent Design surrounds us on a daily basis, whether in a powerful ad campaign, the pen we hold, the building we reside in, or the car we drive. Sometimes we take it for granted, never truly appreciating the efforts of some of the world’s renowned designe

29 May 2009 By Official Bespoke

Cultural Stairway
places · Restaurants

Cultural Stairway

Gemmayzeh may be well known for its hundreds of restaurants and pubs, but this old Beirut neighbourhood has commendably held on to its cultural identity despite the rapid popularisation of its main artery, Gouraud Street.

28 May 2009 By Official Bespoke

Solving quandaries
places · design

Solving quandaries

Matali Crasset is known as an industrial designer but she covers a variety of other subjects such as furniture design, graphics and interior design. With a particular methodology of analysing everyday life to propose alternative ways she has firmly established herself as a unique talent.

26 May 2009 By Official Bespoke

Sitting Straight
people · business

Sitting Straight

Looking good has never been as important as it is today, as appearance plays a major role in business, romance and getting what you want from life. Fashion, skin care and accessories have taken a top priority in our lives, but we’re forgetting one thing that you can’t buy at a store: body

23 May 2009 By Official Bespoke

people · culture

For the love of cats

When a man is left without constraints, it is either a disaster in the making, or something truly inspirational will grow. Benoit Debbane is an artist who falls into the second category.

22 May 2009 By Official Bespoke

Zurich
places · Unusuals

Zurich

Worth Shopping At: Sprüngli Amongst the many Swiss chocolatiers, Sprüngli is the country’s most famous. There are so many high-calorie offerings that you could actually lose yourself, but try the Dunkel Truffes du jour and the Luxemburgli. There is also a café within the store that serves

20 May 2009 By Official Bespoke