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Fashionism WINNER
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Fashionism WINNER

Images: Joe Kesrouani Words: Ceem Haidar At first stitch Armed with unquestionable talent and unwavering determination, Zuhair Murad launched his eponymous fashion label twelve years ago. Overcoming many obstacles to finally achieve his dream, Bespoke celebrates this talented designer, vic

30 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

places · Tech

Flush with intelligence

It seems that Japan is the one nation on earth with an obsession for making the best toilets. Toto is the nation’s front runner and their superbowls deserve commendation.

29 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

Dreams Cannes Happen
people · design

Dreams Cannes Happen

Nadine Labaki’s undying passion for directing and filmmaking has ultimately garnered the global acclaim she deserves.

26 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

A telling storey
places · Unusuals

A telling storey

Lebanese architect, Nabil Gholam, has become exceptionally sought after, not just in our region but across the world. With his ability to master the form-function paradigm his works are far more than simple aesthetic masterpieces.

25 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

products · cars

Redefining Tradition

Finding themselves unsatisfied with conformity, Loai Naseem and wife Mona Haddad of Lomar thobes decided to revamp the traditional thobe design.

23 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

Life in gold
places · culture

Life in gold

Aesthetically-pleasing fusions of Latin America and Arabia, come to life in the rare paintings of Latifa Al Sowayel.

22 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

people · Unusuals

Record Breaker

Courtesy of the biggest database of record-breakers, the Guinness World Records of 2009, here is a compilation of everything first, largest, biggest and oldest only from the Middle East.

18 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

people · culture

Editor'S Ultimate Letter

Welcome to the 12th edition of Bespoke, indisputably one of the most important we have created. In the relatively short time we have been in production we have been responsible for a number of firsts. We were the original Pan-Arab magazine. By ignoring critics who told us we could not targ

12 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

Countdown ‘09
places · hotels

Countdown ‘09

For those of you that have not yet cemented your plans for this year’s New Year’s Eve, the very thought of deciding where to go, which hotel to stay at and which party to attend is enough to put you off the whole ordeal. Consequently, Bespoke has lent a helping hand in highlighting everyth

10 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

Steely Resolve
places · Unusuals

Steely Resolve

Burj Dubai stands as a great testament to Dubai’s colossal ambitions and Emaar’s steadfast resolve.

7 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

‏Today I Feel I am a Poet
products · Books

‏Today I Feel I am a Poet

George Hawi Besides being recognised as the late secretary general of the Lebanese Communist Party, assassinated politician George Hawi, was also in fact a promising poet. Subsequent to his death, his daughter compiled these hitherto unknown works in order to share his poems with the world

5 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke

Diversifying growth
people · business

Diversifying growth

Since his appointment as governor and chairman of the board of the Saudi Arabian General Investment Authority (SAGIA), Amr Al Dabbagh has successfully endorsed countless measures geared towards formalising the process of economic liberalisation. Thanks to the work now underway the Kingdom

4 Jan 2009 By Official Bespoke