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Age old passion
products · cars

Age old passion

Buying a vintage car is rarely done for purely investment reasons. For the most part, the classic car industry is a passion-driven business with ‘obsessive-to-the-extreme’ collectors. Ziad Taha investigates the market and identifies the most valuable cars ever sold.

4 Sep 2007 By Official Bespoke

people · design

The Connoisseur

By Riwa Beydoun A Stitch in Question Although ready-to-wear designer brands have monopolised a modern man’s style, a true gentleman will say otherwise. Truth be told, the most authentic logo you can wear on your shirt is your own set of initials provided, of course, that the shirt is hand-

2 Sep 2007 By Official Bespoke

people · culture

Top of the class

Selecting a school is no easy task. Especially when considering that, academia, creativity and early registration are all factors to your child’s future success. Helen Assaf selects the schools that encompass all the requirements necessary for successful entry into the top universities.

30 Aug 2007 By Official Bespoke

A purr from the wild
places · culture

A purr from the wild

Bengal cats are becoming increasingly popular as the luxury pedigree cat of choice. Their wild appearance yet tame nature and unique, luxurious coat have won them many admirers in the US and UK, and they are now enticing buyers over here, too, finds Fiona Walshe.

27 Aug 2007 By Official Bespoke

Bagged to the bone
products · Essentials

Bagged to the bone

A pioneer in the luxury bag industry, Tumi has consistently reinvented itself and the industry making it a favourite with business people and avid travelers alike. Bespoke sat with the company’s ceo to talk about its legacy and vision.

26 Aug 2007 By Official Bespoke

The best bar none
places · Restaurants

The best bar none

While most people are content with mass-produced blended bean chocolate, for those that enjoy the best in life, there are a handful of companies that produce exceptional single bean products. These makers control every step of their process and are part of the coveted bean-to-bar club. Mak

22 Aug 2007 By Official Bespoke

people · boats

The Outsider

Tying The Knot Whether on your own yacht or someone else’s this summer, there is one knot you should learn to pass yourself off as the expert skipper. Affectionately known as the ‘Bunny method’ by seafarers, the process of forming the knot is likened to a rabbit coming out of its hole, ski

21 Aug 2007 By Official Bespoke

people · fashion

Fabric Refinement

By Jean Claude Alpha The first step to great clothing is to custom-make every article. The second is to recognize the finest materials from which to craft them. Below, I have helped you perfect your wardrobe with exquisite fabrics for shirts, suits and coats. Shirts made from Sea Island co

19 Aug 2007 By Official Bespoke

Teetotaler
places · Restaurants

Teetotaler

The age-old Arab fascination with tea is becoming more high-end and luxurious, with companies such as Mighty Leaf Tea bringing the finest leaves and blends to the Middle East. Fiona Walshe tries some of its best brews.

15 Aug 2007 By Official Bespoke

Studs of Arabia
places · Unusuals

Studs of Arabia

When the word stud comes to mind, very few automatically think of Qatar. But there is every award-winning reason why you should make that association as Warren Singh-Bartlett discovers at Al Shaqab farm just outside of Doha.

12 Aug 2007 By Official Bespoke

Stone gold
places · design

Stone gold

Derived from the Greek marmaros, marble or ‘shining stone’ has been used as a status symbol for emperors, kings and queens. There are still some exclusive marbles that can set you back in the thousands of dollars per square metre discovers Makram Salha.

10 Aug 2007 By Official Bespoke

Stealth Rocket
products · cars

Stealth Rocket

The new 525bhp Mercedes-Benz CL63 has the most powerful normally aspirated V8 of any production car. It doesn’t scream for attention but quietly assimilates into its environment. Where better to try out this ‘incognito rocket’ than on the streets of Jeddah, writes Nicolas Shammas.

8 Aug 2007 By Official Bespoke