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Like No Other: Henry Cookson's Quest for the Ultimate Antarctic Wildlife Voyage
places · Unusuals

Like No Other: Henry Cookson's Quest for the Ultimate Antarctic Wildlife Voyage

The brief was simple: the finest Antarctic wildlife experience possible. With mainland camps and regimented cruise ships falling short, Henry Cookson of Henry Cookson Adventures searched for a luxury superyacht robust enough for serious polar cruising.

18 May 2014 By Official Bespoke

Hidden Depths: Iraqi Artist Hayv Kahraman and Her Beautiful, Unsettling Paintings of Women
culture · people

Hidden Depths: Iraqi Artist Hayv Kahraman and Her Beautiful, Unsettling Paintings of Women

Ethereal women dominate Hayv Kahraman's paintings. With a style revealing Persian, Japanese and Italian influences, the 33-year-old Iraqi artist creates works as beautiful as they are unsettling, obsessed above all with billowing black hair.

8 May 2014 By Official Bespoke

The Writing's on the Wall: Graffiti Artist eL Seed and His Arabic Calligraphy
people · culture

The Writing's on the Wall: Graffiti Artist eL Seed and His Arabic Calligraphy

From Tunisia's congested streets to an abandoned Star Wars set in the desert, graffiti artist eL Seed has carried his work to Doha, Jeddah, Paris and New York, identifiable by its literary references and distinctive, unfurling Arabic lettering.

3 May 2014 By Official Bespoke

With Its un-Middle-Eastern, Minimalist Aesthetic, Karoline Lang is a Fashion Brand Forging its Own Path
people · fashion

With Its un-Middle-Eastern, Minimalist Aesthetic, Karoline Lang is a Fashion Brand Forging its Own Path

With high collars, plunging backless dresses, tailored cropped tops and smart tuxedo jackets, Karoline Lang’s designs are refreshingly un-Middle Eastern, and even her branding doesn’t give the game away. She does in fact hail from Beirut and is definitely a talent to watch out for. By t…

27 Apr 2014 By Official Bespoke

French Connection: Milan's Palazzo Parigi Marries French Flair With Italian Craft

French Connection: Milan's Palazzo Parigi Marries French Flair With Italian Craft

Shopping in Milan usually means the Four Seasons, Bvlgari or Armani. Now there is another option. Just metres from the fashion district, the new Palazzo Parigi brings international flavour, blending the best of France and Italy.

23 Apr 2014 By Official Bespoke

One to Watch: Saudi Designer Hatem Alakeel Reimagines the Thobe for London Menswear

One to Watch: Saudi Designer Hatem Alakeel Reimagines the Thobe for London Menswear

Saudi-born designer Hatem Alakeel wants us to rethink thobes, suits and womenswear. With his fresh take on traditional dress, he breaks new ground this year, showing for the first time at London Collections: Men.

18 Apr 2014 By Official Bespoke

Outside In: Architect Paul Kaloustian's Fresh Take on the Region's Vernacular Architecture

Outside In: Architect Paul Kaloustian's Fresh Take on the Region's Vernacular Architecture

He may eschew 3D renderings in favour of models, yet Paul Kaloustian's work is decidedly contemporary. His low-slung, muscular houses, built around open-air gravel courtyards, offer a fresh take on the region's vernacular architecture.

13 Apr 2014 By Official Bespoke

Aman’s New Amanoi Hotel is Another Great Reason For Considering Vietnam as the Next Place You Travel To

Aman’s New Amanoi Hotel is Another Great Reason For Considering Vietnam as the Next Place You Travel To

Nestled in the gently undulating hills overlooking the dramatic coastline of Vinh Hy, the new Amanoi is not just a secluded getaway, it’s another compelling reason why you should visit Vietnam. I am way ahead of you. When it comes to being an ‘out-there’ travel spot, Vietnam hasn’t genu…

13 Apr 2014 By Official Bespoke

Shifting Sands: Monica Oller and Tom Pejic Reawaken Earthy Modernism in the Mojave
people · design

Shifting Sands: Monica Oller and Tom Pejic Reawaken Earthy Modernism in the Mojave

With several homes already built in California's Yucca Valley, Los Angeles architects Monica Oller and Tom Pejic seek to reawaken a love of earthy modernism, uniting clean contemporary sensibilities with the austere brilliance of the Mojave Desert.

8 Apr 2014 By Official Bespoke

Can One-Off Custom Motorcycle Commissions Ever be Considered Art? Certainly if They’re by Chicara Nagata
Bikes · products

Can One-Off Custom Motorcycle Commissions Ever be Considered Art? Certainly if They’re by Chicara Nagata

Many of us are passionate about things. Machines, electronics, mechanical and material things. Things that make our lives easier. Or more exciting. Cars, planes, computers, dishwashers, hairdryers, even high-heeled shoes; somewhere there’s someone with a passion for almost anything you …

6 Apr 2014 By Official Bespoke

All In Good Taste. How a Swanky Fifth Avenue Lebanese Restaurant Called ilili Managed to Conquer New York
people · business

All In Good Taste. How a Swanky Fifth Avenue Lebanese Restaurant Called ilili Managed to Conquer New York

Seven years on, Philippe Massoud’s ilili , the New York-based Mediterranean fusion restaurant is busy redefining the concept of Lebanese cuisine. New York City is now several years deep into its fascination with Brussels sprouts. In a town known for its seasonal food fads – think pork b…

2 Apr 2014 By Official Bespoke

people · culture

Bigger Is Better: How Ever-Larger Liners Reshaped The World's Ports

Travel grew dozens of times faster, yet the industry still dances to an old tune. London's reign as the world's largest naval yard, our writer shows, was driven by ever bigger ships demanding ever bigger docks.

29 Mar 2014 By Official Bespoke