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The Aesthete

By Sue Hostetler The Pillars of Power The famous nineteenth century politician and writer Lord Macaulay once said “The highest proof of virtue is to possess boundless power without abusing it.” When I came across this quote I couldn’t help but wonder what I would do if I was granted unlimi

12 Apr 2008 By Official Bespoke

Super Fruit
places · Restaurants

Super Fruit

A diet abundant with fruit from the region may be more beneficial than you could ever know while adding great variety to your culinary life discovers Iyad Kayali. Here’s a shopping list of fruit that the rest of the world would envy.

11 Apr 2008 By Official Bespoke

Rule Britannia
products · boats

Rule Britannia

In the world of bespoke, it doesn’t get better than creating your own unique super yacht. And in the world of super yachts, it doesn’t get better than commissioning the world renowned designer Terence Disdale to help you create it, as Karim El Imad discovers.

9 Apr 2008 By Official Bespoke

The Big Game
places · Unusuals

The Big Game

There are several ways to enjoy a holiday in the wilds of Africa, finds Ramsay Short. But traditional wild animal hunting at Rann Safaris is the one to top the list for heads-of-state, celebs and the world’s most illustrious businessmen.

8 Apr 2008 By Official Bespoke

fashion · products

Power Houses

In the world of fashion, only a handful of icons stand above all others. Riwa Beydoun selects six of the personalities that send reverberations through a ruthless and competitive industry where your mark of success is staying power and individuality.

6 Apr 2008 By Official Bespoke

Star Living
places · United States

Star Living

What becomes a Hollywood power-player most? Real estate. Those who have the best toys in Los Angeles – cars, boats, planes, art, but most importantly the most outrageous manse in Malibu – generally have the most power in town. Sue Hostetler pays a visit to Hollywood mogul Darren Star’s h

5 Apr 2008 By Official Bespoke

Starkly Different
design · places

Starkly Different

Unlike any designer before or after him, Philippe Starck’s power lies in his prolific approach to design as Riwa Beydoun discovers. His is an eclectic and humoristic world where social class distinctions evaporate leaving functional masterpieces in his wake.

4 Apr 2008 By Official Bespoke

people · business

Future Generation

From power pariah to green lifeline, nuclear energy’s image has gone full circle in the past couple of decades, Lucy Fielder finds.

1 Apr 2008 By Official Bespoke

Facing the Fanfare
fashion · products

Facing the Fanfare

French fashion designer Christian Lacroix finally seems to be coming into his own following the labels acquisition by the Falic Brothers. Now expanding his new brand of haute couture fiery chic into the region (thanks to the Chalhoub Group), Rayan Raad talks to the label’s president, Nicol

29 Mar 2008 By Official Bespoke

culture · places

From Russia, With Love

Forget caviar and gas as Russia’s best loved and most influential export. There is one creation that, as Raja Farah discovers is by far the most promiscuous entering world culture and history like no other. The Kalashnikov is an icon of war and peace.

26 Mar 2008 By Official Bespoke

Grey Anatomy
products · cars

Grey Anatomy

It has never been so cheap to get your hands on a stealth bomber discovers Markus Dietrich. For a mere 1.5 million USD you can try to get your hands on a rare progeny of the Murciélago breed. But be warned, invisibility is not a virtue of the Lamborghini Reventón.

25 Mar 2008 By Official Bespoke

people · business

Down but not out

The markets are still flustering over the possibility and consequences of a recession in the world’s largest economy and with reason. But Dr. Marwan Iskandar argues that the depreciation in the US dollar could and should whet your appetite for investment.

22 Mar 2008 By Official Bespoke