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Like a bottle of fine wine, extra virgin olive oil has its own peculiarities. From variety to vintage bottles, tasting sessions and pressing requirements, there is more than meets the eye to this essential and ancient ingredient discovers Sabina Llewellyn-Davies.
By jean Claude Alfa Squared There was a time when a distinguished gentleman never left the house without a handkerchief in his jacket pocket. A pochette or pocket-square may not be today’s dominant trend but there is a lot to be said for it. Elegantly worn without a necktie but with an ope
There is an undeniable gravitas associated with Boucheron, one that has seduced European aristocracy for over 150 years. Perhaps less known is the French haute-jewellers close relationship with the Middle East. Bespoke takes you on a trip down memory lane.
Rifaat Sheikh Al Ard is a collector unlike any other. As the owner of the largest Islamic arms and armoury collection, he is reigniting pride in the Islamic art of warfare that has long been relegated to the shadows of history. Rana Ballout discusses with the collector and his associate Ba
Sameh El-Shahat, founder and designer of Tavola Rasa furniture has set himself an ambitious goal; to create tomorrow’s vintage furniture today. With his beautifully crafted individual pieces and his demi-couture range now on sale in Harrods and other outlets, he’s more than halfway there,
Facing Istanbul’s glorious military school, on the European bank, is one of the city’s exquisite boutique hotels. Once booked out by a Russian billionaire to celebrate his wife’s birthday and the setting for high-society parties, Hôtel Les Ottomans is one of the cosiest, friendliest and mo
In an age where modern is conceived as the way to go forward, interior architect Rima Tatjana Ghubril insists that we have still much to gain by surrounding ourselves with the past. Rana Ballout speaks to the designer about one of her most compelling projects.
Savarona is currently the sixth largest yacht in the world. Built in 1931 by legendary German shipbuilders Blohm & Voss for an American heiress, she changed hands only once and has been owned ever since by the Turkish Government. Ziad Taha traces her remarkable story.
An Indian motorbike is more than just a vintage vehicle. America's oldest motorcycle brand was once the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles. Samer Gharios explores its significance and discovers the brand is about to rise from the dust to become front and centre of the biking world
Even at the age of 30, Rami Makhzoumi is exceptionally eloquent. The momentum of his speech is evenly paced. His words carefully chosen. Always using positive active verbs in a deep clear and engaging voice. He takes a break to listen to questions and intermittently smoke his Cohiba’s Subl
Hidden away from the world for centuries, Yemen only emerged as a modern state in the last four decades. As one of the few journalists that reported from Sana’a right after the coup, veteran journalist Ali Ballout gives a glimpse of life in old Yemen.
Once a source of mystical fascination to European and American artists, the Middle East is currently portrayed in a very different light. But as author and expert Kristian Davies argues, some Orientalist painters, aside from creating exceptional work, continue to bridge the gap of understa