Pity Tripoli’s poor Rachid Karami International Fair. In hindsight, it didn’t stand much of a chance. Not because of any inherent flaws in the project itself, which would have provided

At 82, Frank Gehry has designed his first skyscraper and it has transformed Manhattan’s skyline. Official Bespoke tracked down the spirited architect to discover his side of this twisting, rippling

An old and established family, the Sursocks have been a cornerstone of Lebanese affairs for generations. Lady Sursock Cochrane was born the only daughter to Alfred Bey Sursock and his

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

A darling of the red carpet and a purveyor of exquisite style and glamour, Elie Saab – the Middle East’s greatest fashion export – took time off from his busy

Skateboarding is global phenomenon and therefore has the potential for multi-cultural exploration. ‘This is Qatar’ is a skate documentary by Enrique Mayor. It tells the tale of a group of

The talented Lebanese fashion designer Rabih Kayrouz has had a phenomenal year: he was accepted into the exclusive Haute Couture club, launched the Starch boutique to help up-and-coming talents and

I recently had the pleasure of meeting Maria Hibri and Hoda Baroudi, the founders of Bokja Design, an edgy firm producing truly unique furniture. These vibrant and garrulous Lebanese women

NSFW. German e-portal, Liaison Dangereuse, dares to venture into controversial waters with this ad. In our opinion, there’s nothing wrong with it and, if anything, humanising the veil (and the