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Hatem Alakeel Makes Modern Thobes So Globally Appealing that Snoop Dogg Wore One
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Hatem Alakeel Makes Modern Thobes So Globally Appealing that Snoop Dogg Wore One

Alakeel’s original and creative east-meets-west designs have been around for over a decade but it’s only now, within a new context of reform and change within the Kingdom, that they’re finding more mainstream success. Having debuted during Dubai’s Fashion Week back in 2008, many might h…

15 Nov 2019 By Official Bespoke

Playing in the Big Leagues: Riva and the Enduring Glamour of Italian Yachting
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Playing in the Big Leagues: Riva and the Enduring Glamour of Italian Yachting

Riva is to yachting what Givenchy is to haute couture, a heritage marque built on exquisite craftsmanship. From Brigitte Bardot's Saint Tropez days, its classics remain enduring symbols of an elegant, sun-soaked seafaring life.

13 Nov 2019 By Official Bespoke

Fragrances by Hubert Fattal Have Been Crafted to Inspire Nostalgia
products · Essentials

Fragrances by Hubert Fattal Have Been Crafted to Inspire Nostalgia

If you think perfume is just a concoction of top-notes and base-notes, think again. As the creator of ‘Fragrances Hubert Fattal’ tells it, the right scent actually has the power to be transcendent. Smell is one of the most powerful senses yet somehow we tend to give it less importance t…

13 Nov 2019 By Official Bespoke

The Hotel Ottilia in Copenhagen Has Rooms That Actually Clean Themselves
places · hotels

The Hotel Ottilia in Copenhagen Has Rooms That Actually Clean Themselves

You might expect robots in lieu of bellboys and motion–activated air conditioning in a high-tech hotel, but Hotel Ottilia has opted to invest in cleanliness, instead. The hotel opened early this year and has partnered with Danish company ACT.Global in order to use its proprietary ACT Cl…

13 Nov 2019 By Official Bespoke

HTC Vive Cosmos is the New Virtual Reality Headset That Blows The Competition Away
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HTC Vive Cosmos is the New Virtual Reality Headset That Blows The Competition Away

Featuring the highest-resolution display yet on a VR headset, the 900 USD HTC Vive Cosmos is a PC-powered VR headset that smashes away both the Oculus Rift S (1280×1440 per eye) and the new Valve Index (1440×1600 per eye) with an LCD display that boasts 1440×1700 per eye …

11 Nov 2019 By Official Bespoke

The Saudi-Funded EV Startup Lucid Motors Just Broke Ground on its Arizona Plant
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The Saudi-Funded EV Startup Lucid Motors Just Broke Ground on its Arizona Plant

The EV market is heating up with traditional carmakers competing with the frontrunner Tesla. But Lucid Air is about to change everything, and Saudi investment is what’s financing its impending ascent. “There’s no silver bullet when it comes to tackling global warming. It’s kind of like …

11 Nov 2019 By Official Bespoke

Zendaya on Tommy x Zendaya and Dressing to Tell a Story
people · design

Zendaya on Tommy x Zendaya and Dressing to Tell a Story

The actress and her image architect Law Roach revisit the 1970s for their second Tommy Hilfiger capsule, swapping zodiac signs for constellation prints and a moody palette of greys and burgundy.

9 Nov 2019 By Official Bespoke

Kuwait Rising: Inside the Galleries Fuelling a Small Nation's Art Scene
places · Unusuals

Kuwait Rising: Inside the Galleries Fuelling a Small Nation's Art Scene

With more than thirty galleries serving fewer than three million residents, Kuwait appears to boast a thriving art scene. Dig deeper, however, and questions arise about how much of that work is truly homegrown.

7 Nov 2019 By Official Bespoke

These Glasses By Huawei x Gentle Monster Might Make Airpods Obsolete
products · Tech

These Glasses By Huawei x Gentle Monster Might Make Airpods Obsolete

Following in the footsteps of Bose who earlier this year released their first smart sunglasses, Huawei has come out with their own integrated-electronics sunglasses, which also boast a built-in mic and speakers. But they went further than Bose by developing a whole eyewear collection, i…

6 Nov 2019 By Official Bespoke

Coming To A City Near You: The Startup Banking On Male Fertility
people · business

Coming To A City Near You: The Startup Banking On Male Fertility

With male fertility reportedly halved over the past forty years, Legacy founder Khaled Kteily is building a sperm bank startup that brings discreet, modern reproductive health within reach of men everywhere.

31 Oct 2019 By Official Bespoke

Inside the Beirut Institute Summit's Panel on Fashion's Circular Future
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Inside the Beirut Institute Summit's Panel on Fashion's Circular Future

As the Beirut Institute Summit convenes in Abu Dhabi, a moderator and five designers debate the circular economy, craft heritage and whether the Arab world can finally be seen as a creator rather than merely a buyer.

31 Oct 2019 By Official Bespoke

Zendaya Shares Her Favourite Pieces From Her Collection For Tommy Hilfiger
people · fashion

Zendaya Shares Her Favourite Pieces From Her Collection For Tommy Hilfiger

1970s inspired wide-leg pants, faux-fur and a monochrome palette of greys and burgundy: that’s what Zendaya dreamed up, along with image architect, Law Roach for her second collaborative capsule collection, Tommy x Zendaya autumn 2019. Q&A with Zendaya WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE PIECES…

30 Oct 2019 By Official Bespoke