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A sophisticated mix of the best of the industrial and the artisanal, Santoni’s hand-finished shoes strike a stylish revolt against mass produced uniformity. As I clatter along the pebble beach at Portonovo, I notice a path snaking its way through the forest of pine trees and Mediterranean oaks carpeting this…
Faced with mass production, a rapidly changing automobile industry and the development of new materials like nylon and plastic, the venerable luxury trunk and bag maker, Moynat closed its doors in 1976. What it didn’t know then was that the company would one day become the sister brand of Louis…
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 could think of. But no matter the fervour with which…
As someone who follows the luxury sector, my curiosity was piqued a couple of months back when I read that Tod’s was launching a bespoke service for men. Here, I thought, was yet another venerable company venturing into the lucrative world of customisation. Sadly, it seemed that the service would…
Japanese architect Tadao Ando makes masterpieces in concrete. Here, Official Bespoke takes a look at his recently completed Pringiers House in Sri Lanka. I remember the first time I saw a piece of Tadao Ando. I was visiting a friend in one of the lower-rise, village-like neighbourhoods of central Tokyo.…
Bespoke speaks to vanguard designer Karen Chekerdjian about her lovingly crafted handmade objects and her influence in the design world. There is something raw about Karen Chekerdjian’s store. There’s her logo etched into the floor that you stumble upon as you enter and the dictum facing you on the opposite…
Synonymous with femininity, sensuality and style, combining traditional craftsmanship with innovative, contemporary design, La Perla is a lingerie label with a history and an even more promising future. Its elegant lines and carefully chosen materials have been making women the world over feel sophisticated and beautiful for more than 50…
It is one of those jewellery shops you cannot simply go to and just choose and buy. The 67-year-old founder, though a secretive man, has managed to garner a cult following and as if to prove a point, his perfume sells at 325 USD an ounce (30 ml). This is…
The end-of-the-line Bugatti Veyron Super Sport is the perfect send-off for a legendary car. Five years after it started production, it regains its crown as the fastest production car in the world, while receiving a new accolade: Bespoke’s Ultimate Vehicle Award. In the 21st century, being quick is all-important. Everything…
Harley Davidson motorbikes have spawned generations of devotees, even producing a cult in Lebanon. Habib Battah traces the journey travelled by the bike brand from being the favourite of Lebanon’s police force to being banned by major capitals in the region. A muscular bald man with a blondish goatee hunkers…
