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For centuries as Egypt’s second largest city, Alexandria mirrored the region’s progress, free-thought and cosmopolitan endeavours. With renewed interest in its tourism potential – most significantly the opening of the Four Seasons Hotel – Warren Singh-Bartlett discovers that the Mediterran
Throughout history women have had a keen eye and an affinity for shoes. The trend is growing exponentially, with some ladies going so far as to collect shoes that they don’t dare wear. Thankfully Gianvito Rossi leaves theatricality aside and delivers timeless designs made for your feet and
I really didn’t know what to expect as I rang the door bell, fruitlessly staring at the gold-plated cursive Latin letters M, R, A, F set against a sturdy light wood door. I mean, it’s a little bit gnawing knowing that you’ll be getting as good as you give. Looked at, scrutinized, the trace
When Robert Greene authored his first book The 48 Laws of Power, he sought to unlock the secrets of how to gain power for the masses. Helen Assaf takes a look at how business in the Arab world measures up to Greene’s Machiavelli-inspired advice for ruthless times.
It has always been a confusing business buying the right flatware sets. Whether it’s a special occasion like a wedding anniversary or just a casual get-together with friends, having the right silver speaks volumes about you to your guests. Bespoke helps you choose the best.
The first Lebanese, and only the second Arab to have reached the summit of Mount Everest, Maxime Chaya is a testament to the belief that the power of the mind can overcome any obstacle. Nicolas Shammas sits down with this modern day hero.
Tokyo is all about superlatives – the politest service, the finest food and the hardest working people. But finding the best place to stay takes flexing some plastic as Nicolas Shammas discovers while staying in the Grand Hyatt.
“How many thread-counts did you say? You’ve got to be kidding me!” I used to become quite a bit irritated when people around me devoted considerable attention to such seemingly banal items. Call me a metro-dinosaur if you must, but I always thought there were more essential things to lengt
In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, there are many ways to wear your shemagh or headgear. Seeing that it is a trend that may fast catch on, Bespoke selects four of the most popular and most telling of your status.
By Monita Rajpal Spring Cleaning Believe it or not the weather in London has been beautiful. So beautiful one might be mistaken into thinking we are entering spring. For the past few days there hasn’t been a cloud in the sky and it has been relatively mild-especially for February. All this
Playing Powerful By Rana Ballout I shudder at the very idea of agreeing with Henry Kissinger. For one thing, the master Machiavellian has a vision of life, politics and a world order that does not fit with either my rosy complexion or the shade of glasses I like to wear. But the old spin-m
As Is Customary Following a trip to Japan Bespoke’s Outsider explains some common protocol that need to be followed to clinch that all-important deal and to be well received in society. Wear presentable socks Always remove your shoes at the entrance and leave them at the doorway, a practic