Raging against the machine
Artist, air brusher and tattooist Hady Beydoun has made a name for himself with his extraordinary designs, and unbounded imagination.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
It's a Tie Thing: The Surprising Evolution of the Modern Necktie
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
‘The Screening Room’ with Myleene Klass
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
Off the beaten path
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: Graphic Designer Rana Salam's Arab Pop Art
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
Rough luxury
Designer Rabih Hage speaks about his work, his gallery and his new luxury hotel in London’s King’s Cross – The Rough Luxe Hotel.