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Heritage House
products · fashion

Heritage House

Louis Vuitton has come a long way since opening its factory in the Parisian suburb of Asnières in 1860. Its coveted products featuring distinctive designs can now be bought from the Champs-Elysées in Paris to prime locations in the UAE, Kuwait and Morocco. Bespoke takes you on a tour of it

16 Sep 2007 By Official Bespoke

City Escape – Exhibitionists
places · Unusuals

City Escape – Exhibitionists

There’s no better way of exploring your heritage than a visit to the museum. Rich in history and a witness to our cultural evolution, these artifacts are the best testament to all that is right with the region. Bespoke highlights the most appealing collections and where to find them.

13 Sep 2007 By Official Bespoke

people · business

Catching the train

Phileas Fogg rode on it to make it around the world in 80 days and Agatha Christie made it the stage setting for a murder. The Orient Express is the travel’s industry most compelling prodigy. But as Rana Ballout discovers, under its current management, it is also a business success story t

11 Sep 2007 By Official Bespoke

Bespoke’s Cannonball Adventure
products · cars

Bespoke’s Cannonball Adventure

The call of the road, outwitting the police and following in the footsteps of Burt Reynolds, what more could a speedoholic car enthusiast want? Armed with a Corvette and a like-minded co-pilot, Nicolas Shammas takes on the Cannonball challenge.

9 Sep 2007 By Official Bespoke

Blazing buttons
products · fashion

Blazing buttons

Bvlgari makes 18-carat gold ones but that might be going a little too far. For the quintessential blazer buttons, Britannia rules, says Jean Claude Alfa, with master cloth weavers, Holland & Sherry.

7 Sep 2007 By Official Bespoke

Luxorious
places · hotels

Luxorious

A popular destination for lovers of ancient Egypt, Luxor can seem a little like a tourist trap. But as Warren Singh-Bartlett discovers, there’s one hotel in the Valley of the Kings, which gives you solace, peace and a touch of history.

6 Sep 2007 By Official Bespoke

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 · fashion

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