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It's a tie thing The modern necktie has been around since the 19th century, although it has constantly evolved in subtle ways with widths and lengths altering according to trends and tastes. Though there are a number of ways to tie a necktie, the absolute rule of thumb is that the tip of t
Covering the Oscars for CNN’s international film show ‘The Screening Room’ provided a particularly memorable experience this year as we witnessed the remarkable success of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’, the little film with the big heart, which ended up taking the cinematic world by storm and walk
A ski trip at least once a year is an essential part of anyone’s yearly itinerary. Unfortunately putting such an idea into practice is not always so simple. This year, you should forget about the usual spots and head for St. Anton.
A whole new world Rana Salam is one of the top graphic designers to emerge from the Middle East. Her work celebrates Middle Eastern popular art and culture by merging vibrant Arab imagery with the latest technology to create a unique vision of graphic design and art direction. Her business
Designer Rabih Hage speaks about his work, his gallery and his new luxury hotel in London’s King’s Cross – The Rough Luxe Hotel.
Writer: Ceem Haidar Sole Man Christian Louboutin is the world’s foremost shoe designer. The Frenchman’s fanciful creations, which have often been compared to little works of art, have made his relatively new brand one of the most coveted of all. It is a rare thing for high-end women’s shoe
Tom Notte and Bart Vandebosch are the Belgian duo behind the emerging men’s and women’s wear label Les Hommes. It is a fashion house defined by its founders as “modern, chic, and nostalgic,” with clothes that are very tailored and very researched in architectural detail.
WOMEN’S COLLECTION SPRING/SUMMER 2009 When stocks go down, the Parisienne dresses up – such was the subtext of Marc Jacobs' Spring/Summer 2009 collection for Louis Vuitton. Short hemlines, striking colours, extravagant details and fabulous accessories added up to a vibrant homage to the sp
Ken Freivokh is a man gifted with many talents. He has navigated his way through uncharted waters to become an internationally renowned creator of intriguing and ground-breaking luxury yachts. But it doesn’t end there. His company, Ken Freivokh Design, and its multi-disciplinary team of wo
Qatar has opened the bidding to become the cultural centre of the Middle East with its brand new Museum of Islamic Art designed by the legendary architect I.M. Pei.
Palestinian talent, Mona Hatoum, is our region’s most distinguished installation artist. While mostly focusing on confrontational themes such as violence, oppression, and voyeurism, she has often made powerful references to the vulnerability and resistance of our human bodies.
If ever you have driven down the streets of the Gulf countries, from the UAE to Saudi Arabia, there are some interesting sites to see. Forget the architecture and landscape, and even the collection of Lambos and Ferraris – the true spectacle remains the ‘pimped cars.’ Yes, many nowadays ar