Beirut might frequently be pronounced as a style capital in the Middle East, but it is also a city currently bereft of a fashion week. Whether the gears will grind…
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Most of my clothes have holes in them,” Nour Hage announces. While that’s not the kind of shoddy neglect you’d expect from a fashion designer, Hage approaches fashion from a…
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Retailing in Lebanon in 2014 felt the impact of global trends, as well as influences particular to the chaotic situation in the Middle East. In particular, Lebanon’s ailing economy and…
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The fashion, the glamour, the luxury. Beirut has long been full of trend crazed, snazzy dressers and designers keen to leave their mark on the international scene. Beyond the obvious…
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This article is part of an in depth special report on the Lebanese in Brazil. Read more stories as they’re published here, or pick up July’s issue at newsstands in…
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Last week saw Lebanon’s designers out in force, participating in the annual Beirut Design Week (BDW). Now in its third year, BDW has made a name for itself in showcasing…
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After the exhausting rush of 2010, which saw new luxury boutiques cropping up in downtown Beirut like saplings in springtime, Lebanon’s luxury retail market has settled into a more stable…
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Lebanese designers have achieved international recognition in the world of haute couture and high-end prêt-a-porter, in part due to their remarkable ability to drape their dazzling gowns on the world’s…
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Elie Saab, the Lebanese trailblazer of haute couture who broke into Hollywood and has put Lebanon on the global fashion map, sat down with Executive for an exclusive one-on-one. He…
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Black ballistic cloth, the tough synthetic nylon beloved of luggage designers and flak jacket makers, doesn’t immediately bring to mind images of exotic destinations and the glamour of travel. More…
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