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Welcome to Lebanon This SHOP guide will help you discover all that Lebanon has to ofer, including the best luxury department stores, boutiques and concept stores, as well as recommendations for restaurants, bars and special places to visit. In this edition, we also take an in-depth look at Lebanon’s burgeoning bespoke fashion scene (see page 54), discover the country’s top accessories designers (turn to page 62), and explore the 21stcentury incarnation of Beirut’s famous souks (page 70). As part of Global Blue, a Tax Free Shopping market leader, SHOP publishes essential guides to over 40 destinations across Europe and Asia. The new Global Blue mobile app is a great way to fnd the very latest on your chosen destination – there are more details in our news section on page 52. For the very latest information, visit our website, globalblue.com, or email me at echeevers@globalblue.com. Claiming your tax savings is even easier with the new Global Blue Card – signing up is free and you can fnd all the details on the Global Blue website.

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Pietari Posti Pietari Posti’s ability to take a conceptual brief and give it a graceful fnish made him the perfect illustrator for the cover of this season’s Lebanon edition of SHOP. The illustration, which was inspired by our feature on Lebanese couture on page 54, shows a couture dress being transformed from sketch to fnished piece. Pietari’s elegant, expressive artwork has previously been commissioned by clients such as Omega, American Express and the New York Times. Read more about our cover illustrations at globalblue.com/covers.

Sally McIlhone As SHOP’s managing editor, Sally McIlhone is in touch with leading brands, designers and writers around the world to ensure she stays on top of the latest in style and design. She has contributed to ShortList, Stylist and Total Film online. globalblue.com

Stephen Doig Stephen Doig is SHOP’s features editor. A regular columnist for the men’s section of the Telegraph, he is a former Harper’s Bazaar staf member and has written for Vogue, GQ and the Financial Times.

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P ro d u c t s Check Out sHoP selects a standout piece from Lebanon this season My Favourites dima Kassis, founder of womenswear label dough, and Elie Kesrouany of Beirut’s Geek Express store reveal their top tips for spring/summer 2014 Products Key looks for the season, from fashion and footwear to jewellery and accessories N Ews Shop Window one store not to be missed in Lebanon News seasonal updates on shops, services and new products

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F E at u r E s Cover Story: Lebanon’s Couture Club Lebanese designers’ focus on highend, hand-crafted pieces is turning the country into a world-class hub for glamorous bespoke fashion, says stephen doig The Finishing Touches Lebanese designers are proving their expertise in accessories, from traditional, minimalist designs to avant-garde pieces inspired by pop art. sally McIlhone reports Centuries Of Style Beirut’s souks have been part of the city’s culture for thousands of years and their 21st-century incarnation is more opulent and exciting than ever, as charlie Neidpath discovers

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E x pE r i E ncE Table Talk Lebanon’s fnest restaurants take inspiration from a range of international cuisines, serving authentic-tasting dishes in suitably spectacular environments, writes Verity Hogan Day Trip SHOp’s editor-in-chief Emma cheevers spends a day exploring the roman ruins of Baalbek

GU i DE 89 Maps and guides to Lebanon’s top shops and destinations 114 My City Blogger Samar Youssef shares her Beirut recommendations Above: Samar Youssef reveals her favourite places in Beirut

ESSEnti a LS 117 How To Shop Tax Free the simple steps to saving money on your shopping 121 Partners & Distributors the partner organisations who bring you SHOp t r a n S L at i O n S 126

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LOOK CLOSER This intricately detailed jacket by Burberry Prorsum is perfect for throwing over your shoulders on a cool spring evening. British heritage brand Burberry is known for its trench coats but it’s this subtle foral number that’s turning heads right now. Precise cut-out work and embroidery come together to create a cascade of fowers, pretty from a distance and Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 117

absolutely stunning up close. Every detail has been perfectly thought out, from the decorative stitching to the minimalist collar and A-line shape. This coat is highly detailed and textured but its classic black colour makes it endlessly wearable – it is a triumph of design. hl Burberry coat, 7,635,000 LBP, Burberry, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 455, burberry.com * for map go to pages 91 & 102

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Check Out

HUGO BOSS Fouad Kanaan Bldg. 69, Abdullah Beyhum Street Beirut Central District

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My Favourites: Dima Kassis Drawn to traditional elegance and understated style, Dima Kassis founded womenswear label Dough as an alternative to trend-led fast fashion. Her designs focus on texture and form, fattering the fgure and lending it a sophisticated allure. Dima has lived in various countries and travelled in many more – she now lives in Beirut, and shares her favourite places in the city with Hannah Lewis

1. ‘A favourite for its organic Lebanese farmers’ kitchen with food from various regions. Every day a diferent chef prepares the food and guests can meet the chef, making the experience that much more authentic’

Tawlet, 22 Chalhoub Building, 12 Naher Street, Jisr el Hadid, +961 (0)1 448129, tawlet.com

2. ‘The frst true concept store in Beirut, where you’ll fnd everything from Current Elliott to Alaïa – a very well-rounded selection of global designers’ Plum, Berytus Building, Park Avenue, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 976565, plumconcept.com

Dough dress, 630 000 LBP, Dough, Hermès Building, Gouraud Street, Gemayzeh, +961 76 858507, doughcollection.com; by appointment only

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3. ‘My personal favourite from my spring/summer collection is a white crepe cocktail dress with an integrated cape’

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4. ‘The best specialist art and design bookshop in the city – the ideal place for an afternoon cup of cofee browsing hard-to-fnd niche publications’

Papercup, Agopian Building, Pharaon Street, Mar Mikhael, +961 (0)1 443083, papercupstore.com

5. ‘I love picking up something from this store for friends visiting from abroad to take back – items where local artisans meet design’ Orient499, Hammoud Building, 499 Omar Daouk Street, Mina el Hosn, +961 (0)1 369499, orient499.com

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My Favourites: elie Kesrouany Geek Express is a retail concept which encourages a do-it-yourself attitude to technology and electronics. Anyone curious, of any age, is invited to come in and explore the space, which is designed to be a playground for enthusiasts and novices alike. The concept aims to spread love and knowledge of all things tech, from comic books and action fgures to the latest in computer gadgets. Elie Kesrouany is the Resident Geek, sharing his passion with all who visit the store. He tells Hannah Lewis about some of his Beirut favourites

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1. ‘Zaitunay Bay is a very nice place to visit – you can take a nice walk close to the magnifcent boats. Many restaurants ofer delicious meals, there’s even an art factory where you can draw on ceramic, or paint, or even make statues’

2. ‘In the summer Saint George Bay is one of the best places you can go to. The swimming pools are amazing and the view is breathtaking. Multiple events are hosted there too. Not to be missed’

L’Atelier Art Lounge, Wafk Sinno Street, Zaitunay Bay, +961 (0)1 370181, latelier-artlounge.com; zaitunaybay.com

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3. ‘Café Younes is a very nice cofee shop where young and old can blend in conversations that will sweep you of your feet, from good old stories from the past to huge dreams of the future. You will feel at home and there’s nothing better than hot cofee and good conversation’ Café Younes, Abdel Aziz Street, Hamra, +961 (0)1 742654, cafeyounes.com

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4. ‘Geek Express provides all types of vintage fgurines and comic books. It focuses on all kinds of geek hobbies. If you like tech pieces, from good old computers to advanced tech making, we are your dream lab. And if you are a fan of board games, from Dungeons and Dragons to Game of Thrones, we are your home. Geek Express is paradise for our kind’ Geek Express, Building 1082, Nassif Al Yazagi Street, Beirut Digital District, Bachoura, +961 (0)1 652798, geekexpress.com

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WARDROBE UPDATE Stripes, sporty separates and luxe loafers: donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go anywhere without them this summer 2

1. H&M jacket, 129,000 LBP, H&M, Beirut City Centre mall, Hazmieh, +961 (0)1 282418, hm.com

2. Ermenegildo Zegna loafers, 892,500 LBP, Ermenegildo Zegna, 62 Abdel Malek Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 222, zegna.com

3. Corneliani tie, 225,000 LBP, Corneliani, 225 Foch Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 500, corneliani.com 4. Rimowa suitcase, 986,330 LBP, ABC Achrafeh, Achrafeh, +961 (0)1 212888, rimowa.de

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Let red, gold and yellow transport you to a tropical paradise

1. Christian Dior handbag, 8,452,500 LBP, Christian Dior, 131 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 592, dior.com 2. Christian Louboutin shoes, 1,875,000 LBP, Christian Louboutin, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 970625, christianlouboutin.com

3. FreyWille ring, 855,000 LBP, FreyWille, Beirut City Centre mall, Hazmieh, +961 (0)1 284191, frey-wille.com 4. Joanna Dahdah bracelet, 585,000 LBP, Joanna Dahdah, Hermitage Building, Ghandour el Saad Street, Furn el Hayek, Achrafeh, +961 (0)3 216801, joannadahdah.com

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5. Mango dress, 129,000 LBP, Mango, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 960175, mango.com

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GLAMOROUS GRUNGE Ankle boots and chunky accessories bring a touch of grunge to cocktail hour

1. Stella McCartney bag, 2,047,500 LBP, Stella McCartney, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 575, stellamccartney.com

3. Marc Cain shoes, price on request, Newounsa, 1330 Park Avenue, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 933995, marc-cain.com

2. Pomellato bracelet, price on request, Pomellato, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 989040, pomellato.it

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4. Pinko dress, price on request, Pinko, 157 Youssef Rami Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 996644, pinko.com

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GOLDEN SUNSET Accessories in shades of rose, gold and peach add luxury to warm evenings 1

1. Selim Mouzannar bracelet, 16,000,000 LBP, Selim Mouzannar, 82 Shehade Street, Achrafeh, +961 (0)1 331299, selimmouzannar.com

3. Jimmy Choo shoes, 1,725,000 LBP, Jimmy Choo, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 595, jimmychoo.com

2. Balenciaga handbag, 2,767,500 LBP, Balenciaga, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 570, balenciaga.com

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4. Shourouk necklace, price on request, Plum, Berytus Building, Park Avenue, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 976565, shourouk.com 5. Bulgari ring, 30,810,000 LBP, Bulgari, 140 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 999159, bulgari.com

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JOSEPH ARRIVES IN BEIRUT With the opening of its frst fagship store in Lebanon, English multibrand boutique Joseph has brought its much-loved modernist aesthetic to Beirut. Founded by Moroccanborn hairdresser Joseph Ettedgui, the brand is known worldwide for its expertly edited collections. The new boutique on Foch Street in downtown Beirut stocks all the major labels Joseph has become known for, including Maison Martin Margiela, Lanvin, Alexander Wang, Stella McCartney and Jil Sander, as Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 117

well as the brand’s own collection of signature sleek and chic luxury essentials that combine contemporary design and functional style. The boutique was designed by world renowned Lebanese architect Raëd Abillama and perfectly showcases the eclectic collections on ofer, with hanging rails that stretch the height of the store crossing above the foor space to create a striking crossed-light installation. Industrial concrete walls and minimalist decoration keep the focus strictly on the collections available. rp Joseph, Fenicia Bank Building, Foch Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 987298, joseph-fashion.com * for map go to page 91

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GIRL POWER When Miuccia Prada makes a statement, the world takes notice. Her message for this spring/summer was feminine through and through, though with not a frill in sight. The designer asked six illustrators and muralists to interpret themes of femininity and power and these faces were transposed on to coats, dresses and skirts. The strong, graphic collection features bold colours, jewelled bras over dresses and little black dresses with colourful sequined rainbows, and surely sets the tone for women everywhere this season. df A誰shti, 71 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 130, prada.com

DARK ARTS When Marc Jacobs presented his fnal collection for Louis Vuitton after 16 years with the fashion house, he brought together all of his most spectacular past set pieces, reimagined in lacquered black, to create a giant interactive catwalk. Despite the darkness, the mood was ferce rather than funereal. Model of the moment Edie Campbell opened the show for a collection that mixed gothic opulence with punk attitude. Elegant jetblack pieces with glittering and feathered embellishments were mixed with stonewashed denim and peek-a-boo chifon. Models strutted across the foor, which was covered in luxuriant navy lambskin, like macabre Vegas showgirls with fantastical feather headdresses and angular black eyebrows. If nothing else, the show proves that Jacobs, like the colour black, will never go out of style. ib Louis Vuitton, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 966810, louisvuitton.com * for map go to pages 91 & 102 Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 117

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GOOD SPORT Embracing a theme which became one of the key ideas of the season, Salvatore Ferragamo’s latest menswear collection strikes a neat balance between sporting infuences and sharp tailoring. Creative director Massimiliano Giornetti was inspired, he says, by the energy of sporting stars, and marries this energy with the label’s traditional tailored lines. Sweaters and jackets are emblazoned with huge numbers and the term three-piece suit takes on a new meaning, with jacket, trousers and fne-knit sweater all perfectly co-ordinated. This is a refned take on what is sure to be a lasting trend. hl Salvatore Ferragamo, 52 Bank Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 976137, salvatoreferragamo.com

PERFECT TIMING Luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot is known the world over for creating beautiful wristwear. The brand’s designers work closely with expert horologists to ensure each watch is not only stunning, but ofers the accuracy and precision you would expect from a world-class watch. Hublot stores’ black-on-black colour scheme and interiors crafted from carbon fbre and granite are designed to mirror the fusion of premium materials that lies at the heart of the brand’s philosophy – and to provide the perfect backdrop for the beautiful timepieces on ofer. rp Hublot, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 999891, hublot.com * for map go to pages 91 & 102 Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 117

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SAY IT WITH DIAMONDS

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Cartier has long been associated with romantic jewellery. Some of the most famous couples in history, such as Liz Taylor and Richard Burton, have demonstrated their love via Cartier jewellery and the brand’s Love bracelet has become a modern icon. The Parisian brand’s new ring collection promises to continue that tradition. This quartet of diamond rings can each be worn as a wedding band or a piece of evening jewellery and the highlight is most defnitely the Trinity Ruban. Given as a romantic gift, this exquisite platinum and diamond three-banded ring would melt the stoniest heart. irs Cartier, 109 Allenby Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 972600, cartier.com * for map go to page 91

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VIP TREATMENT Book an appointment at the Dina Jsr showroom, the Beirut designer’s fagship store, for an exclusive ftting service. The luxurious Dina Jsr ready-to-wear line is already a great success and Dina Jsr designs are sold in some of the world’s most exclusive boutiques. Of Lebanese origins, Dina Jsr was raised in Saudi Arabia. She studied at the prestigious Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design in London, before moving to the US for further studies at the Gemological Institute of America, then bringing her wealth of knowledge and experience back to Lebanon. The best way to discover the Dina Jsr selection, which is designed in Lebanon and crafted in France, is with a personalised ftting at the new store. hl Dina Jsr, Nahas Building, Mar Maroun Street, Saif Village, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 972297, dinajsr.com

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WRITING RENAISSANCE Montblanc’s limited-edition Great Characters series, a collection of beautifully crafted writing instruments named after iconic fgures of the 20th century, was unveiled in 2009. For its latest addition to the range, however, Montblanc has headed further back in time to pay tribute to one of the most celebrated artistic fgures of the Italian Renaissance. The Great Characters Limited Edition Leonardo fountain pen and rollerball pen both draw inspiration from the inventions of Leonardo

NEW FRIENDS Lebanese womenswear brand Les Amis is known for its beautiful, modern clothing, and the label’s creations now have a new home in the historic city of Byblos, also known as Jbeil. Byblos is one of the oldest Phoenician cities in Lebanon, a Unesco World Heritage Site dating back to 6000BC. The well-stocked new threestorey Les Amis boutique ofers three lines of clothing, ready-to-wear, casual and evening, alongside shoes, handbags and accessories. hl Les Amis, Antoine Bassil Building, Voie 13, Jbeil, +961 (0)9 945445, lesamisboutique.com Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 117

da Vinci, with several clever references to his pioneering ideas. The handcrafted solid 750 gold and rhodium-plated nib is engraved with a bat’s wing, which inspired da Vinci’s design for a fying machine; the red gold-plated gear at the end of the clip evokes the cogwheels that featured so often in the Italian genius’s work; and the Montblanc emblem concealed within the pen’s cap, which is only visible in the mirror inside the cap top, is inspired by da Vinci’s habit of writing his notes backwards. rp Montblanc, Bank Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 985350, montblanc.com

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SHOP THE WORLD

A GREAT SELECTION With one of the best selections of brands in Lebanon, ABC Dbayeh is a must-visit store for anyone visiting Beirut. Women will be delighted by the fashion oferings, from Armani to Zadig et Voltaire, while men can fnd just as many brands on ofer, including pieces by Hugo Boss and Tommy Hilfger. In this extensive department store you will also fnd a great selection of childrenswear, beauty, fragrances, technology and much more, with cafés and restaurants dotted around so you can take a break. hl ABC Dbayeh, Dbayeh, Beirut, +961 (0)4 416000, abc.com.lb * for map go to page 92

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Lebanese designers’ focus on high-end, hand-crafted pieces is turning the country into a world-class hub for glamorous bespoke fashion, says Stephen Doig

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LEBANON’S COUTURE CLUB

Conjure up an image of traditional haute couture and you’ll more than likely think of a lofty Paris atelier and a grand French house. But more and more pockets of couture are beginning to fnd a home outside the confnes of place Vendôme and rue Cambon. In Lebanon, the twin factors of culture and location are key; the country has a rich craft history and an aesthetic that veers towards lavish beadwork and embroidery – an integral part of couture. Lebanon is perfectly placed to act as a hub for Middle Eastern couture clients, and even for Chinese customers who don’t want to travel all the way to Paris. Wide exposure on red carpets and at awards ceremonies has further cemented the reputations of the country’s designers, and the Paris Haute Couture Week schedule is increasingly flling up with Lebanese names. Bouchra Jarrar, Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad are all making their presence felt on an international stage thanks to their

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mastery of craft, their detailed embroidery and embellishment, and their opulent, lavish gowns – ideal for any event on the social calendar from Viennese balls to polo matches in Dubai. The term ‘couture’ can only be ofcially applied to designers invited to show in Paris Haute Couture Week by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, but many Lebanese designers who don’t show as part of the Couture Week schedule are no less accomplished than those who do. Designers such as Basil Soda, Abed Mahfouz, Reem Acra, Jean Fares, Georges Hobeika and Mireille Dagher all create bespoke fashion pieces. For Murad, location is key. ‘I think the geographic location of Lebanon on the Mediterranean Sea helps the Lebanese

designer to travel abroad and present their collections all over the world,’ he has told CNN. ‘I have always loved to work in the world of luxury and design as my country is well known for its natural beauty. That expertise made me fall into the world of haute couture.’ And he has landed very well; alongside ready-to-wear, the designer produces a bespoke line and a bespoke bridal line, basing himself between Paris and Lebanon. Alongside the A-list names such as Jennifer Lopez and Kristen Stewart that turn to him for red carpet looks with impact, he has built up a roster of regular clients such as Qatari women and Brunei royals. It’s a similar story at Reem Acra, who has reinvented bridal wear for the 21st century.

Above (from lef): Zuhair Murad; Georges Hobeika (both spring/summer 2014)

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After relocating from Beirut to New York, Acra launched a range of bridal dresses in 1997 that combined a typically Lebanese sense of lavishness and opulent style with New York sophistication. Her hallmark lace, cascading silhouettes and focus on craft and embroidery have ensured that her dresses have Above: Basil Soda Bridal spring/summer 2014

made the transition from the wedding aisle to the red carpet, with Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry and Beyoncé all donning her designs. Basil Soda’s contemporary premises are found in the heart of Beirut. The designer’s base is certainly striking; a contemporary, sharp-angled sandstone block with minimal

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Lebanon is perfectly placed to act as a hub for Middle Eastern and Chinese couture clients detailing and sleek lines that is a million miles away from the traditional connotations of gold-gilt rococo excess that a couture salon might conjure up. Soda, who has studied architecture as well as fashion, founded his label in 2000 as a brand focusing solely on bespoke pieces, before his ready-to-wear line was launched a decade later. His pieces are decorative and opulent; tassels, fringing, elaborate embroidery, fowing goddess dresses and a rich colour palette focus on a sense of high-octane glamour, and Marion Cotillard,

Emily Blunt and Katy Perry turn to Soda for their red-carpet looks. Such A-list clients prove yet again that Lebanonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designers can establish a worldclass alternative to the refned Paris salons that are the pinnacle of haute couture bouchrajarrar.com, eliesaab.com, zuhairmurad.com, basilsoda.com, abedmahfouz, jeanfarescouture.com, reemacra.com, georgeshobeika.com, mireilledagher.com

Above (from lef): Basil Sodaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready-to-wear spring/summer 2014 collection is as opulent as his bespoke collections; Mireille Dagher spring/summer 2014

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Lebanese designers are proving their expertise in accessories, from traditional, minimalist designs to avantgarde pieces inspired by pop art. Sally McIlhone reports

THE FINISHING TOUCHES Lebanese designers are producing beautifully made, eclectic handbags, iPad covers, belts, small leather goods and shoes – and proving that the accessories industry is a vital part of the thriving Lebanese fashion scene. Sarah’s Bag specialises in beaded and embroidered handbags that range from the traditional to the avant garde; the Clutch Me Calligraphy bag is adorned with Arabic script in gold beadwork, while the Eggzy Popeye clutch depicts a hand-stitched pop art-style eye on a red and white spotted background. ‘We combine traditional techniques of beading, embroidery and crocheting with all kinds of materials, from leather to fuorescent fabric and canvas. It’s this contrast of old and new that has become a signature of Sarah’s Bag,’ says founder Sarah Beydoun. ‘Some of our most popular bags over the years have been based on this concept, such as our clutch printed with a picture of [famous Egyptian singer] Umm Kulthum reinvented in an Andy Warhol palette.’ 125

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Lebanese designers are gaining exposure on the world stage thanks to a boom in international interest

Formed in 2000, the company combines Beydoun’s love of eye-catching, witty fashion with her desire to help rehabilitate disadvantaged Lebanese women. ‘We work with over 100 women today and our collections are designed to showcase their skills and exquisite handwork. This is what Sarah’s Bag is all about.’ Sarah’s Bag is a rare gem – a fashion brand with a conscience and a sense of humour. Previous designs have been inspired by Lebanese street food and grafti. ‘It’s the diversity and how creative we can be that makes this so exciting. The possibilities are endless!’ says Beydoun. Well-known Lebanese accessories brand Johnny Farah’s designs are much more minimalist. The label, which has been trading since the 1970s, showcases the natural beauty of vegetable-tanned leather. Founder and head designer Johnny Farah now produces two bag lines – his main line and the JF 37 37 line of hand-made bags crafted in Beirut. He has

also diversifed into producing leather slippers and fat lace-up shoes. ‘Johnny Farah leather accessories are known to be architectural and functional yet fashionably discrete,’ says the brand’s namesake. The brand’s style is particularly distinctive, he adds. ‘People recognise a Johnny Farah bag even without having seen the brand name.’

Above (clockwise from top lef): Sarah Beydoun, founder of Sarah’s Bag; Sarah’s Bag Eggzy Popeye embroidered clutch; one of the brand’s artisans at work

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Farah believes that it is not just his decisions to expand into designing tech bags and to collaborate on a special collection with Lebanese designer Ranya Sarakbi that have caused a boom in international interest in the label’s products. ‘Consumers have changed their attitudes through the years, and are not solely buying products released by the popular luxury brands,’ he explains, ‘They are transitioning away from this trend to feel unique and diferent.’ This attitude change refects increased interest in Lebanese accessory design generally, and is great news for Lebanese brands who have worked hard to establish a following in their home country and are now gaining exposure on the world stage. Johnny Farah is now extensively stocked in the US and Sarah’s Bag is gaining new stockists in Europe and the Far East. C By Cynthia is the latest Lebanese designer to enchant international travellers who visit Beirut. Cynthia Bouchakjian began Above (from top): the Johnny Farah workshop and Babuj shoes

by making accessories for herself and her friends before word spread further afeld. Soon Bouchakjian expanded to opening her own store on Mar Maroun Street. Her collections now include fringed leather bags in olive and orange tones and two-tone pythonskin shoulder bags. For Bouchakjian, it’s the materials that make accessories design so enjoyable. ‘I love the softness and the sound of the python skin, the scales of the crocodile and the smell of the vintage leather,’ she explains.

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Beautifully made bags, belts, leather goods and shoes prove that accessories are a vital part of the thriving Lebanese fashion scene Above: a colourful collection of C By Cynthia handbags

‘Leather is my passion, and with the help of my husband, who is also a big collector of skins, my passion turned into a real business.’ Bouchakjian is excited about joining the likes of Johnny Farah and Sarah’s Bag as one of the torchbearers of Lebanese design and she attributes the success of her contemporaries to the ambition of her generation of designers. ‘It is the passion that is thriving behind every Lebanese mind. Excellent work and craftsmanship are two main qualities in Lebanon,’ she says. ‘And when we design, we design for the world.’ sarahsbag.com, johnnyfarah.com, cbycynthia.com

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Beirutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s souks have been part of the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s culture for thousands of years and their 21st-century incarnation is more opulent and exciting than ever, as Charlie Neidpath discovers Above: Gold Souk passageway

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Traditional souks are winding, bustling passageways, warrens of riches full of ornate stalls ofering fabric, spices, sweet treats, jewellery and craft, all waiting to be discovered, like treasure. So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s something of a shock to arrive at the Beirut Souks in the thriving Central District of the Lebanese capital and fnd a solid architectural edifce of gleaming

steel and sandstone, with arched corridors as imposing as a cathedral, lavish gardens, striking contemporary artwork and some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most super-luxurious designers. This is a thoroughly 21st-century rendering of souks for the international luxury traveller. Souks have been an integral part of Beirut culture and a centre for trade and industry for

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thousands of years. Islamic and Byzantine culture and architecture were a strong infuence on the original Beirut souks, with mosaic foors once covering the public spaces, discovered in an extensive excavation in the 1990s. From the 17th century onwards, the souks became a centre for jewellery, with gold and silver merchants ofering opulent ranges. Many of the styles went on to infuence Lebanonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern jewellery aesthetic â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lebanese designers still use symbols and motifs that are part of a jewellery heritage passed down through generations. This history was the subject of an exhibition last year, The Jewellery Souks Golden Years. And the current years are just as golden. The souks have been transformed into a major modern shopping destination by Solidere,

Above (from top): Mouawad Hilal collection; George Hakim store, Jewellery Souks

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the company charged with the redevelopment of Beirut city centre. The traditional Souq al-Tawileh, Souq al-Jamil and Souq al-Franj, souks which ofered jewellery, clothing, food and fowers, have been re-interpreted by internationally renowned architects such as Rafael Moneo, Zaha Hadid and Kevin Dash.

Above: Souk al-Jamil

The results are stunning: a series of monolithic, modern structures that nod to the past and the rich heritage of the souks. Each street, alleyway and arcade is named after its original counterpart, with the grid of the layout mimicking the traditional one. Today, the extensive pedestrian area

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Beirut offers a 21stcentury rendering of the traditional souk for the international luxury traveller

in softest sandstone shades that evoke the landscape of the Arab desert is a haven of modernity and luxury. The public spaces are often used for contemporary art, so a shopping expedition can take a cultural turn as you wander the streets and arcades. The souks have attracted global attention for Belgian artist Arne Quinze’s installation The Visitor, an arresting red structure of tangled planks that clamber towards the sky, installed in 2009. The souks have also acted as a showcase for up-and-coming Lebanese artists.

Lebanon’s rise as a fashion hub means that the Beirut Souks are a haven for style enthusiasts. Saint Laurent, Chloé, Balenciaga, Burberry and Bottega Veneta are among those who have made a home in the souks and their opulent womenswear is ideal for Beirut’s glamorous nightlife. And, as the sun sets, a cocktail in The Garden, an elegant outdoor space in the Gold Souk, will lend a further touch of indulgence to your 21st-century souk experience beirutsouks.com.lb

Above (from lef): The Visitor sculpture by Arne Quinze, Sayyour Square; The Garden bar in the Gold Souk

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Table Talk Lebanon’s fnest restaurants take inspiration from a range of international cuisines, serving authentic-tasting dishes in suitably spectacular environments. Verity Hogan suggests a selection of the very best

Lebanon’s dining scene is one of the world’s most diverse; alongside local restaurants specialising in traditional Lebanese cuisine, there are a number of establishments that ofer more international fare. Typical Lebanese cuisine also embraces international infuences, combining European favours and eastern spices to create dishes that are broadly Arabic in style but with a western edge. The Ottoman Empire’s rule and later French presence have also both left their mark on Lebanon’s cuisine. Today, international restaurants are an important part of Lebanon’s dining culture. Cuisines that have historically been embraced by Lebanon’s citizens, including French and Italian, now have restaurants dedicated to them, while newer infuences from America and the uK also have a place in this eclectic range. This mix of dining styles, coupled with luxuriously appointed interiors, has resulted in an array of restaurants catering to a cosmopolitan crowd of discerning diners. globalblue.com

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Bu rgu n dy Burgundy restaurant takes its name and menu from the Burgundy region of France, internationally renowned for its fne wine. The restaurant interior refects the refned nature of the wine list with accents of metal, wood and concrete creating a stylish, laid back environment. Chef youssef Akiki has designed his menu of contemporary French cuisine to complement the favours in the wine; sage-favoured frogâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s legs with caulifower, parsley and wild garlic sauce are ofered alongside lightly cooked foie gras with yuzu marmalade, gingerbread crumble and brioche with honey. Burgundy, 752 gouraud Street, Saif Village, Beirut Central district, +961 (0)1 999820, burgundybeirut.com

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Villaggio Piccolo transports diners to a typical Italian piazza dominated by a fountain and surrounded by lemon, olive and jasmine trees. The restaurant menu is authentically Italian with options ranging from fresh salads and delicately favoured pastas to oven-baked pizzas. More unusual dishes include grilled shrimp with safron basil rice, roasted peppers and a cream sauce and the pizza al caprino topped with goat’s cheese, mozzarella, raisins, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts. The drinks menu ofers a wide range of Italian wines, alongside home made limoncello and a selection of Italian-themed cocktails. Villaggio Piccolo, Kantari, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 371155, villaggio-beirut.com

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Ofering one of the widest sushi selections in Beirut, Osaka Sushi Lounge prides itself on sourcing the freshest fsh and fnest ingredients. The dining room strikes the perfect balance between authentic Japanese décor and a more trend-conscious space while the restaurant’s head chef is known for his scrupulous attention to detail. The menu includes sushi, sashimi, tempura, soups and ramen with options ranging from spicy tuna rolls and breaded scallop tempura to an exotic dessert of tempura mango, pineapple and banana. Osaka Sushi Lounge, Kantari Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 360630, osakasushilounge.com

Despite its diminutive size and primarily takeaway service, chef Wael Lazkani’s use of favour has made his restaurant one of Beirut’s most popular dining destinations. Jaï ofers a menu that touches on many asian cuisines, from Indian to Indonesian. a classic Thai green curry, spiced with ginger, lemon grass and lime, is ofered alongside satay skewers with peanut glaze and a creamy butter chicken dish with yoghurt and tomato. The favours are authentic but have been carefully adapted to suit the local palate; expect slightly toned-down spice and less butter and cream in the dishes. Jaï, Mexico Street, Kantari, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 341940, facebook.com/jaikitchen

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Stay In Style

The worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fnest hotels boast locations in the most desirable city districts, interiors that demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and amenities ranging from Michelin-starred restaurants to luxury spa facilities ofering state-of-theart treatments. SHOP shares its pick of some of the very best.

Seven StarS GallerIa Located within the opulent Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Seven Stars Galleria hotel complements its prestigious location with a suitably refned interior and unrivalled standards of service. Each of its suites is dedicated to a famous La Scala musician and globalblue.com

boasts an individual interior, enhanced with an array of restored antique furnishings. The hotel has partnered with Expo Milano 2015; every guest will be ofered free tickets to the event while the hotel restaurant, La Sinfonia, will be presenting a menu inspired by the cuisine of participating countries. Seven Stars Galleria, Via Silvio Pellico 8, 20121 Milan, +39 02 8905 8297, sevenstarsgalleria.com

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Pera Palace Hotel JumeIraH Famous guests such as Agatha Christie, Greta Garbo and Alfred Hitchcock have stayed at the Pera Palace Jumeirah, which still captivates visitors today. Sample an Apple Fantasy tea and a Paristanbul pastry at the Patisserie de Pera before marvelling at the frst lift installed

in Istanbul, which still transports guests up to their rooms. Be sure to visit the sumptuous Agatha Restaurant and Orient Bar, inspired by Christie’s legacy, during your stay. The hotel’s tranquil spa provides a haven of calm after a day visiting the city’s bustling bazaars and luxury malls. Pera Palace Hotel Jumeirah, Meçrutiyet Caddesi 52, Beyoğlu, Istanbul, +90 (0)212 377 4000, jumeirah.com

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Art, design and upscale hospitality are an integral part of any stay at Amsterdam’s Art’Otel. Works by the hotel’s signature artist Atelier Van Lieshout are found on almost every wall, while the hotel restaurant 5&33 hosts artistic events as well as serving exquisite Italian-inspired cuisine. A unique work of art hangs in each of the hotel’s 107 guest rooms, which also ofer ultra-comfortable

beds with a choice of pillows, atmospheric lighting and luxury Elemis toiletries. Be sure to take advantage of the hotel’s wellappointed facilities, which include a gym, an indoor swimming pool, a Finnish sauna and a beauty salon. Art’Otel, Prins Hendrikkade 33, 1012 TM Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 719 7222, artotelamsterdam.com

Hotel la Griffe The outstanding panoramic views from Hotel La Grife’s 9th foor restaurant, La Luna, help make this luxury hotel one of the most sought-after places to stay in Rome. The hotel is located in the city centre, within walking distance of Termini station, and boasts suites to suit every need, from the business suites with their own private conference rooms to globalblue.com

the ftness suites featuring a gym, Jacuzzi and Finnish sauna. Be sure to dine at La Luna at least once during your stay as its menu of classic Italian cuisine is as impressive as its rooftop views. Hotel La Grife, Via Nazionale 13, 00184 Rome, +39 06 4782 9885, lagrifeluxuryhotel.com

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Day Trip: Baalbek

‘one of the most celebrated sites in roman history, Baalbek is breathtakingly haunting to behold in person. the area has been a human settlement for some 9,000 years, though most of the structures still standing relate to when it was called Heliopolis in greco-roman times. It’s one of the few places you really get a sense Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 117

of the scope and beauty of ancient architecture, especially if you’re lucky enough to be the only visitors of the day, as we were. An interesting fact: some of the columns that were created for Baalbek’s impressive temples ended up in Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia, another of our favourite cultural sites.’

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Baalbek, located only a few hours from Beirut, is a Unesco world Heritage Site and one of the world’s most impressive sets of ancient remains. Emma Cheevers, SHoP’s editor-in-chief, explains why it is well worth a trip

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How to get tHere Many local companies ofer day tours from Beirut. Be sure to schedule a visit to the neighbouring quarry to see where the rocks used to build the temples were sourced. the only other transport options from Beirut to Baalbek are minibuses and taxi services from the Cola transport hub. Both stop in Baalbek near the Palmyra hotel. the journey takes approximately two hours.

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Guide

ILLUSTRATION: LYNDON HAYES

Navigating an unfamiliar country is never easy. Global Blue ofers you the most comprehensive shopping maps, helping you fnd your way around Lebanon, with useful hints and insider information about what to see, do and buy. For more detailed guides, check out globalblue.com/lebanon or pick up one of our bespoke shopping maps from your concierge.

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Sel et Poivre Bringing cutting-edge interior design to central Beirut, Sel et Poivre stocks pieces with enduring elegance that also incorporate an element of wit. the extensive store stocks the signature items of some of the world’s foremost designers and architects, ranging from Philippe Starck to Zaha Hadid, while its homeware selection features an array of internationally-acclaimed brands including Alessi, iittala and Pinetti. Sel et Poivre, Centre Sofl, Achrafeh, +961 (0)1 202147, seletpoivre.com

Sophie’s Choice is a concept store with its own sense of style; owner Sophie Salameh encourages visitors to embrace their originality by mixing and matching her eclectic range. Salameh travels the globe to secure designs straight from the catwalk and then provides personalised touches to make them more wearable. the selection of brands stocked is sure to have broad appeal; Jil Sander, Derek lam and roksanda ilincic all feature. those feeling overwhelmed with options should seek Salameh’s on-the-spot styling tips – her advice is always excellent.

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Modish if you’re looking for a wearable take on current trends, dbayeh’s Modish boutique should be at the top of your list. The dutch label specialises in trend-conscious collections for both men and women and constantly updates its selection to ensure

the range is at the cutting edge of fashion. Note the high-quality fabrics and superb ft of the women’s Bandolera range and the durable aesthetic of the state of Art menswear collection. Modish, dbayeh highway, dbayeh, +961 (0)4 521328, modish.com.lb

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Plum ConCePt Store A concept store with a diference, Plum is one of Beirut’s most unusual boutiques, showcasing an eclectic mix of high-end fashion collections, luxury beauty ranges, health products and even a range of music CDs by some of lebanon’s most cuttingedge artists. Set across two foors, the store is open-plan with an interior design that encourages customers to linger, trying on clothes, listening to the chilled-out soundtrack or enjoying a vitamin-rich juice at the in-store Health Bar.

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with three generations of experience in its feld, it is unsurprising that Iwan maktabi has become one of the middle east’s foremost purveyors of antique and decorative carpets. Since it opened in 1995, Iwan maktabi’s fagship store has been a go-to destination for those looking to purchase rare carpets and textile art. Designs range from traditional Islamicinfuenced prints to more contemporary patterns – if nothing catches your eye, take advantage of the store’s ordering service to have a carpet custom-made. Iwan Maktabi, Quantum tower, Charles malek Avenue, Achrafeh, +961 (0)1 336301, iwanmaktabi.com for map go to page 91

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Joseph Eid Lacoste Massimo Dutti Metni Bros. Pal Zileri Quiksilver Rectangle Jaune US Polo Yakamuchi Services & Speciality Shops Automall Car Wash Gift Card Information Desk Kids’ Playground LibanPost Lockers Merchandise Exchange Oliviers & Co Prayer Room Photo ID Tax Free shopping Tourist Information Centre Valet Parking Wif Wild Discovery

Shoes & Bags Accessorize Aïzone Aldo Birkenstock Carissima Desigual Feminin Pluriel Five Fingers Five In Francesco Biasia Fratelli Rossetti French Connection Furla GS Gamache H&M Lancel Longchamp Maria Pino Milord-Le Tanneur Nine West Pablosky Parfois Uterqüe Sports Apparel & Equipment Converse Nike

Puma Quiksilver Sports 4 Ever Sports Experts Watches & Jewellery Antoine Hakim Tifany & Co. Antoine Wadih Salamoun Atamian Hanna Jewelry Korlof Milord-Le Tanneur Mouawad Comptoir Suisse Swatch Time Zone Women’s Fashion Aïzone Antonelle Bebe Cortefel Dépêche Mode Desigual Esprit Ets. Antoine Nakhlé Figura by Zapping Flo

French Connection GS Guess H&M Hugo Boss Jeans Couture Joseph Eid Lacoste Les Amis Boutique Loft by Aspuce Mango Mary-B Massimo Dutti Monsoon Only Petals & Pearls Quiksilver Rosea Sinéquanone Tara Jarmon Twin Set US Polo Victoria Secret Vero Moda Zara

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ABC Achrafeh Department Store STORE DIRECTORY Beauty, Perfume & Cosmetics Cosmetics JE Peggy Sage Dbayeh Antelias Jal El Dib

ABC Achraﬁeh

Beirut

Cafés & Restaurants La Mie Doree Lina’s Restaurant

Jdeideh

Sin El Fil

Furn El Chebbak

Mkalles Chiyah

Ghobeiry

C H A R L E S M AL EK AV E N U E

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ACH R

S AG E S S E

M A R M I T R S T R E ET

A F IE H

Department Store

HA YE

ST R E E T

ABC Achraﬁeh

A L F R E D N ACC A S H

M A R M I T R ST R

Books, Electronics & Multimedia Electronics & Multimedia Space Librairie Antoine

Children’s Fashion 16eme Absorba Adidas American Outftters Ash Kids Azue Berenice Betty Boop Biomodex Bon Point Boss C De C Carter’s Chicco Chloe Ciao Bimbi Conguitos Converse Cordelia De Castellane Derhy Kids Desigual DiggersNichols&Browne Dino E Lucia Eskimo Fracomina Mini Free Style Frenchy Yummy Gioseppo Grain De Lune Harmont & Blaine Havaianas Kaloo Kenzo Kissy Kissy Lenny Sky Les Tropéziennes Lina Pink Lola Et Moi Marie France

Monalisa Naturino Nike Pate De Sable Patrizia Pepe Pediped Puma Ralph Lauren Kids Replay Royaltee Rykiel by Sonia Rykiel Rykiel Enfant Scotch & Soda Sergent Major Simonetta Tartine Et Chocolat Tiki Tommy Hilfger Troiz Enfants Ugg Underwear & Pyjamas Unisa Kids Eyewear Grand Optical Hallak Opticians L’Optique Optik Studio Gifts & Accessories Agatha Beck Sondergaard Chanel Dalya Dot Com Unity Fendi Scarves Gifts By Claudia Hallmark John Galliano Joia Kiara Si Le Balcon Des Createurs Les Perles De Noah Luxury Selections Mac Design Micky & Marco MK Nana B Porsche Design Queen Show Of SK Bijoux Swarovski Thomas Sabo Tosca Blu Homeware ABC Department Store Alessi

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Art & Glass Asa Avenue Of The Stars Bodum Bruno Evrard Bugatti Chaise Longue Claytan Cow Parade Creative Tops Da Vinci Denizli Derriere La Porte Deru Domino Ego Fox Trot Guzzini Hakbijl Glas Image d’Orient Incidence Joseph Joseph Kahla LB Line Le Massif Leonardo Life Style Luigi Bormioli Manterol Mascagni Mat-for Millefori Mogu Moon Stone Nachtmann and Riedel New Senses Peugeot Plexi Jammal Qualitier R2S Remember Rosenthal Royal Bon China Sambonet Schott Swiezel Seletti Sibo Homeconcept Siom Spicy Spirella Thomas By Rosenthal Tognana Umbra Vacu-Vin Vossen Wmf Xl-Boom Zak Zara Home

Lingerie Oro Calze Vanilla Men’s Fashion Bikkembergs Burlington Calvin Klein Eminence Eskimo Florentino Fred Mello Gant Giovanni Galli Hackett Hanes Havaianas Hugo Boss Jockey La Camiceria & Co Mc Gregor Paul & Shark Paul Smith Piquadro Ralph Lauren Stonefy Strellson Tiki Tommy Hilfger Zeus Services & Speciality Shops Birth List Car Wash Customer Service Prayer Room Tax Free shopping Valet Parking Wedding List Shoes & Bags ABC Kids Shoes Aerosoles Albano Andre Aridza Bross Ash Biodomex Bruno Magli Carvella By Kurt Geiger Chanel Charles David Coach Dolce Vita Dumond Kenzo KG Kurt Geiger La Bagagerie

Le Balcon Des Createurs Les Tropeziennes LK Bennett Luiza Barcelos Mario Valentino Michael By Michael Kors Mimier Minelli Miss Milly Morrison Paris Hilton Pour La Victoire Repetto Rimowa & Bric’s Sam Edelman See By Chloé Stonefy Ted Baker Tommy Hilfger Tosca Blu Ugg Unisa United Nude Valdadige Valentino Vera Wang Via Uno Toys 4M Academy Alex B Bandai Blue Box Buki Burago Carrerra Chicco Clementoni Crayola Educa ELC Famosa Fisher Price Giochi Preziosi Goliath Hasbro IMC Toys Jakks Pacifc Jumbo Kiddieland K’s Kids Leapfrog Lego Construction Maisto Majorette Mattel Meccano

Megableu Megablocks Megabrands MGA MJX Nathan New Bright Nikko Nintendo Peg-Perego Play Station Playmobile Rastar Ravensburger Silverlit Smoby Toys Spinmaster Unimax Vtech Wild Science Wow Weq ZAPF Creation Watches & Jewellery Boucheron Carati Citizen Damas Gemmes Hagopian Montblanc Moukarzel Romance Rovina Sundial Swatch Time Zone Zoughaib Women’s Fashion ABS Adolfo Dominguez Adrianna Papell Aidan Mattox AK by Anne Klein Aniye By Anna Montana April May AVH BCBG Bérénice By Malene Birger By Zoé Caroll Catherine Malandrino Chanel Claudie Pierlot David Meister Desigual Faith Connecxion Flo

Focal Point For Ladies Frank Walder Gelco Gerry Weber Hoaglund Hoss Intropia Humanoid IKKS Infnitif J. Hoaglund Jones NY Kookai Ladies Multibrand Laundry Laurance Dolige Le Balcon Des Createurs Les Prairies De Paris Loft By Aspuces M Missoni Maje Pamela / Entracte Paule Ka Rachel Roy by Rachel Roy Salsa Jeans Sandro See By Chloé Silvian Heach Sold Denim Sonia By Sonia Rykiel Synthese + Gd Tadashi Shoji Talco By Ella Ted Baker Tommy Hilfger Vince Virginie Castaway Working Overtime Zadig & Voltaire

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Aïshti Department Store STORE DIRECTORY

Jal El Dib

1. Canali 2. Corneliani 3. Diesel 4. Dior 5. Baby Dior 6. Gucci 7. Celine 8. Ermenegildo Zegna 9. Marni 10. Emilio Pucci 11. Cartier 12. Marc Jacobs 13. Roberto Cavalli 14. Fendi

Aïshti P.115

Jdeideh

Beirut

Sin El Fil

Furn El Chebbak

15. Dolce & Gabbana 16. Burberry 17. Bottega Veneta 18. Jimmy Choo 19. Etro 20. Stella McCartney 21. Balenciaga 22. Saint Laurent 23. Chloé 24. Camper 25. 7 For All Mankind 26. Aïzone Men 27. Aïzone Women 28. The Kooples 29. Façonnable 30. Tory Burch

Mkalles Chiyah Ghobeiry

3 8

EL-MOUTRANE

RUE FOCH

ABDUL M ALEK

18 19 20 21 22 23

RUE ALLENB Y

24 25

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26 27

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15 14 16 17

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Beirut Mall

Banks & Financial Services ATM: Audi Byblos BLF

Lingerie La Senza La Vie en Rose

Books, Electronics & Multimedia A.Tahan & Sons Maliks Stars Communications Cafés & Restaurants Bay Rock Café Bliss House Cinnzeo Comsi Comsaj Dunkin Donuts Farm Bakery Fish & Chicks KFC McDonald’s Moka & More Children’s Fashion Bossini Cart & Toon Carters Khabbaz Mahfouz Mayoral Name It Obaby Okaïdi Original Marines Pumpkin Patch Confectionery, Chocolate & Ice Cream Rifai Sweet Factory Gifts & Accessories Accessorize Aldo Accessories Bokita Choice Funky Fish Kenaan MA Assawer Thierry’s Friends Viccoria Kids’ Entertainment Adventure World

Shopping Centre/Mall

Beirut Mall

ROAD

Jungle Café Orsobianco Up & Away

IDA OLD SA

STORE DIRECTORY

Men’s Fashion Bossini Engine Jack & Jones Titanos Shoes & Bags Aldo Carolina Boix Gioseppo Nine West Shoe Avenue Shoe Bazar Sport et Loisir

Dbayeh Antelias Jal El Dib

Sports Apparel & Equipment Erke Watches & Jewellery Atamian Watches Citizen Creations Damas Ek Work of Art Moukarzel Sundial Swatch Time Zone Zoughaib Women’s Fashion ADL Bossini Miss Poem Sabra Sport et Loisir Vero Moda

Jdeideh

Beirut

Furn El Chebbak

Beirut Mall Chiyah Ghobeiry

Sin El Fil

Mkalles

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Beirut Souks STORE DIRECTORY Banks & Financial Services ATM BankMed BankMed SAL Dbayeh Antelias Jal El Dib

Beirut Souks Jdeideh

Beirut

Books, Electronics & Multimedia Librairie Antoine Samsung Virgin Megastore

Sin El Fil

Furn El Chebbak

Cafés & Restaurants Bali Balima Balthazar Brgr Co Café M Casper & Gambini City Café Dunkin’ Donuts Grid Momo at the Souks Sweet Tea The Met Y by Yabani

Mkalles Chiyah Ghobeiry

WAFIC SINNO STREET

TRABLOS STREET

wad

Souk Ayass

h Souk El

m El A rwa

yyo

m rwa

Shopping Centre/Mall

Souk El

Tawile

El A Sou k

WEY GAN D

Imam Ouzai’ Square

STR EET

Jewelry So

ALLEN BY ST R

yyour

EET

ur Souk Sa

Jam k El Sou

Sou k El Fran j Bab Idriss Square

Souk Bustros

Sou k

Sou

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k Sa

b Id k Ba

Jam k El

PAT RIA R

Sou

stro

C HE

Sou

k Bu

Souk Ayass

Sou

Tawile

HOA YE K

ab Id

riss

STR EET

k Ar

HRY BEY STREET FAK

Ajami Square

Sou

Beauty, Perfume & Cosmetics C&F Faces L’Occitane en Provence Lush MAC Salon Rony Nacouzi

Children’s Fashion CH Carolina Herrera Gap H&M Kids Jacadi Kenzo Massimo Dutti Monsoon Mothercare Original Marines Pablosky Pynkiss Rodeo Drive Zahar Zara Confectionery, Chocolate & Ice Cream Häagen Dazs Intabli Olivier & Co Patchi

Selamlique Eyewear Hallak Opticians Magrabi Optical Sunglass Hut The Counter Gifts & Accessories CK Watches & Tissot Elie Khoubbieh JLC Accessories L’Ame De Paris Louis Vuitton Mango Touch Milord Nomination Patchi Pieces Plaisir D’Ariane Porsche Design Samsonite St. Dupont Swatch Homeware Au Petit Point Bodum Galerie Vanlian Zara Home Hypermarket TSC Signature Lingerie Calvin Klein Underwear K-Lynn La Senza Oysho Socks Men’s Fashion 7 For All Mankind Aïzone A/X Armani Exchange Bershka Boggi Boss Orange Burberry CH Carolina Herrera Eden Park Emporio Armani Galvanni - SEA Gap H&M Men Jack & Jones Louis Vuitton Lufan Massimo Dutti Metni Bros

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Porsche Design Pull & Bear Rodeo Drive Salsa Superdry Timberland Tommy Hilfger Zara Services & Speciality Shops LibanPost Planet Discovery Shoes & Bags Aldo Bensimon Bottega Veneta Calvin Klein Camper Cole Haan Converse Furla Geox Gioseppo Jimmy Choo Linea Max Louis Vuitton Maria Pino MAZ Brazil Mephisto Nine West Pablosky ShoeAvenue Shoe Box Timberland Uterqüe Sports Apparel & Equipment Adidas Nike Women Nike - SEA Puma Reebok Roxy Toys Joue Club Lego Land Watches & Jewellery Alain Philippe Antoine Wadih Salamoun Armanor Jewellery Atamian Exclusives Azar Jewelry Boucheron Chopard Chronora

Damiani by Azar Diademe Diamond Creations Farah Chanal George Hakim Girard-Perregaux Hublot Imad Baadarani IWC Jaeger-LeCoultre Joaillerie Moukarzel Juicy Diamonds Mouawad Mukhi Sisters N. Mouzannar Nada G Ofcine Panerai Or La Loi Poé Tahiti Pomellato Rami Abboud Shada Jewelry Swatch Tag Heuer Toy Watch U Boat Ulysse Nardin

Vartan VHP Jewelry Voyageur Yeprem Jewelry Yessayan Jewellery Zorab Creation Zoughaib Design Jewelry Wine Cellar The Wine Library (La Cave de Joel Robuchon) Women’s Fashion 7 For All Mankind Aïzone A/X Armani Exchange Balenciaga Baramode Bershka Boss Orange Bottega Veneta Burberry CH Carolina Herrera Caroll Chloé Depeche Mode

Derriere Desigual DKNY Emporio Armani Etro Galvanni - SEA Gap H&M Women I Heart I Heart Zone Jeans Couture Loft By Aspuces Louis Vuitton Lufan Mango Massimo Dutti Metni Bros Monsoon Promod Pull & Bear Punt O Roma Pynkiss Rodeo Drive Room One Salsa See by Chloé Stella McCartney

Stradivarius Superdry Timberland Tommy Hilfger Tuvanam Uterqüe Vero Moda XOXO Yves Saint Laurent Zara

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CITYMALL STORE DIRECTORY

Dbayeh Antelias Jal El Dib

CITYMALL Jdeideh

Beirut

Furn El Chebbak

Sin El Fil

Mkalles Chiyah

E S ID

AD RO

NA HR

CITYMALL

TT MO

NE W

JD EID EH

WAY HIGH DORA

Shopping Centre/Mall

Beauty, Perfume & Cosmetics Bath & Body Works Beauty Express Sally Hansen BHV Mode In Style Salon MAC Make Up For Ever The Body Shop Victoria’s Secret Books, Electronics & Multimedia BHV Déco Class Khoury Cell RadioShack Virgin Megastore Woz

Ghobeiry

A SE

Banks & Financial Services ATM Banque Libano Francaise ATM Byblos ATM HSBC Audi Bank Audi Novo CashUnited

Cafés & Restaurants Bob’s Diner Crepaway Dunkin’ Donuts Eric Kayser Eric Kayser - Kiosk Grillia Ichiban Krispy Kreme Lina’s Lord of the Wings Moka & More Roadster Diner Rocket Schnitzels Semsom - Lebanese Cuisine Starbucks Vanelli’s Children’s Fashion BHV Mode Carter’s Gymboree Mothercare Okaïdi

Pablosky Petit Bateau Pumpkin Patch Shoe Avenue Kids Cinemas & Entertainment Cinemacity Cuddle Cart Confectionery, Fast Food, Chocolate & Ice Cream Bliss House Candy Doo Candy Pirates Chantilly Chocolate&Chocolate Chopsticks Cinnabon City Grill Just Falafel KFC McDonald’s Munchies Pizza Factory Ray’s & Ron’s Tonino Department Stores BHV Déco BHV Mode Centrepoint Eyewear Grand Optics L’Optique Magrabi Optical Gifts & Accessories Accessorize Aldo Accessories Bader Ghanem Artisanat BHV Mode Capelli New York Cedart Claire’s Colifchets Iman Funky Fish Funny Balloons Hallmark Merhej Headwear Mouftah El Chark SK Bijoux Thierry’s Friends

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Homeware BHV Déco Chlala Plus Galerie Vanlian Hypermarket TSC Mega Market Lingerie CK Lingerie Etam Lingerie La Senza La Vie en Rose Marie France Naï Lingerie Socks Men’s Fashion Aïzone Alcott Armani Exchange BHV Mode Big Star Bossini Celio

Cortefel Esprit Geddes&Gillmore Giordano Houdoum Jack & Jones Kix Mexx Modish Original Marines Pellini Ray Ban Rectangle Jaune Roy Robson Sports Experts Springfeld Timberland Tommy Hilfger Topshop Topman U.S. Polo Assn Services & Speciality Shops 5 Minutes Camelia’s

Kurban Travel LibanPost Maliks Ofce Equipment Maliks Print On Propet Siyaha Invest Smoking Lounge Vitamin Plus Woosh Shoes & Bags Aldo BHV Mode Bruni Collection Caprisa Clark’s Crocs Geox Hush Puppies Nautica Nine West Primadonna Shoe Avenue Vaï Vibram Five Fingers

Watches & Jewellery Armanor Jewellery Atamian BHV Mode Citizen Damas Joaillerie Moukarzel Kronos Michel Zoughaib Jewellery (Rosso Nero) Perfect Timing Sundial Swarovski Ten 2 Ten Time Zone Time Zone - Kiosk U.S. Polo Watches Zoughaib Jewellery Women’s Fashion Aïzone Alcott Armani Exchange Bebe BHV Mode

Big Star Cortefel Esprit Geddes&Gillmore Giordano Kix Manoukian Mexx Modish Motivi Next Original Marines Sinequanone Sogo Sport et Loisir Sports Experts Springfeld Tally Weijl Tommy Hilfger Topshop Topman U.S. Polo Assn

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Le Mall - Dbayeh

Le Mall - Dbayeh Dbayeh

DBAY EH H IGHW AY

Antelias Jal El Dib

Le Mall - Dbayeh

Jdeideh

Beirut

Furn El Chebbak

Sin El Fil

Mkalles Chiyah Ghobeiry

STORE DIRECTORY Beauty, Perfume, Cosmetics & Spa Beauty Express Beauty expressSolarium Faces Books, Electronics & Multimedia Class I Qube Malik’s Peecabu Cafés & Restaurants Ahwak by Abdel Wahab Argo Tea Classic Burger Joint Crepaway Deek & Duke Dp n dip Dunkin Donuts Let’s Chocolate Magnolia Mann W Salwa McDonald’s Shopping Centre/Mall

Moka & More Olio Paul Schtrumpf Shawarmanji Scoozi Soto Yogen Fruz Zaatar W Zeit Children’s Fashion Gymboree Primigi Pumpkin Patch Cinemas & Entertainment Ciné Mall Up & Away Confectionery, Chocolate & Ice Cream Chantilly Chocolatier Eyewear Chamelian Sunglass Hut

Fashion Accesorize & Monsoon Bershka Big Star Boggi Gap Jack & Jones LTB Mango Marella Massimo Dutti Moustache Oxygene Pieces Promod Pull & Bear Stradivarius Superdry Tally Weijl Vero Moda Zara Gifts & Accessories Accessories Be Fiora I Am I Feel

Joué Club Natural Life Pieces Rage Tocante Zimco Homeware Galerie Vanlian Memento Natural Life Zara Home Lingerie Intimissimi La Senza La Vie En Rose Oysho Services & Speciality Shops ATM Cinema Theaters Free Parking Kids’ Entertainment LibanPost Tax Free shopping Valet Parking

Shoes & Bags Aldo & Aldo Accessories Charles & Keith Eastpak Le sport sac Lyne’s Maria Pino Nine west Spring Steve Madden Sports Apparel & Equipment Decathlon Watches & Jewellery Atamian Christy M Damas Hanna Ice Watch Moukarzel Perfect Timing Yessayan Zed

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Le Mall - Sin El Fil

Dbayeh

D IM IT

Antelias

S H E LO U

STR EE T

Jal El Dib

Furn El Chebbak

YO U

CHARLE

Jdeideh

Beirut

Sin El Fil

RI EL

Le Mall Sin El Fil

SSEF

H A JJ

H AY

AR S

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Le Mall - Sin El Fil Mkalles

Chiyah Ghobeiry

STORE DIRECTORY Beauty, Perfume, Cosmetics & Spa Aroma Spa & Esthetics Gloss Golden Rose Books, Electronics & Multimedia Class M2 Peecabu Cafés & Restaurants Burger King Dunkin’ Donuts Ichiban Julia’s Lina’s Moka & More Olio Roadster Children’s Fashion Baby Shop Gap Gymboree Khabbaz Shopping Centre/Mall

Monsoon Obaïbi Ok Kids Okaïdi Original Marines Pablosky Primigi Pumpkin Patch Zara Confectionery, Chocolate & Ice Cream Candy Doo Chantilly Chocolatier Sweet Factory Yogorino Eyewear Sunglass Hut Gifts & Accessories Accessorize All In Hallmark Lime MOA Nana B Natural Life Queen

SK Bijoux Thierry’s Friends Toy Park

Pull & Bear Salsa Zara

Homeware Hallmark Natural Life Zara Home

Services & Speciality Shops ATM Car Wash Free Parking LibanPost Tax Free shopping Valet Parking

Kids’ Entertainment Plif Plouf Toy Park Lingerie Calzedonia K-Lynn La Senza La Vie en Rose Oysho Socks Men’s Fashion Bershka Big Star Boggi Camicissima Gap Jack & Jones LTB Massimo Dutti Moustache

Shoes & Bags Aldo Charles & Keith Cristhelen B Nine West Steve Madden Sportswear Mike Sport Watches & Jewellery Swarovski Swatch Time Zone Tocante Yessayan Zoughaib

Women’s Fashion 5th Avenue Bershka Big Star Gap LTB Mango Marella Massimo Dutti Monsoon Moustache Prime luxury outlet Promod Pull & Bear Punto Roma Salsa Sogo Sport et Loisir Stradivarius Tally Weijl Vero Moda Weekend by Max Mara Zara

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Beirut City Centre Mall STORE DIRECTORY Banks / Financial Services Halawi Exchange

Dbayeh Antelias Jal El Dib

Jdeideh

Beirut

Furn El Chebbak

Sin El Fil

Mkalles

Chiyah Ghobeiry

Beirut City Centre Mall

CHARLES H E LO

SE IA EL

WI RA LH AD RO

EH MI HA

D OA

ELI H EL AS

JISR E

R EH MI HA

CAMIL CHAMOUN

ASHA LB

Books / Cards / Gifts Hallmark Cosmetics / Perfumes Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Bath & Body Works Body Shop Clarins Faces MAC Make up 4 Ever Parashop Victoria Secret Beauty Accessories Victoria Secret Beauty Accessories Department Store / Hypermarket Carrefour Centrepoint Marks & Spencer

W RA

Dining – Cafes / Specialty Foods Brioche Dorée La Maison du Café by Café Najjar Castania Nut Boutique Dunkin Donuts GNC Häagen Dazs Lina’s Moka & More Patchi Pinkberry Second Cup Starbucks Starbucks Teavana

Shopping Centre/Mall

ROAD IEH HAM

EMILE L AHOUD

Dining – Fast Food Attila Mongolian Grill Burger King Chopsticks Cinnabon Fat Burger Food Style Kabab-Ji KFC McDonald’s

Papparoti Pizzaro Saltwater Steak & Cheese The Pizzeria Zaatar w Zeit Zahar Al Roumen Dining – Restaurants Ana Ahwak by Abdel Wahab Crepaway GiGi Moka Lounge Nasma P.F. Changs Roadster Diner Scoozi Shake Shack Sushi Ko The Cheesecake Factory Electronics / Home Appliances / Mobile Phones BHV Déco BHV Mode Centrepoint Entertainment / Music Magic Planet VOX Cinemas Fashion – Children’s / Maternity Jacadi Mama’s & Papa’s Mothercare Original Marines Tape A L’oeil Zahar Kids Fashion – Ladies Bebe Betty Barclay Bimba and Lola Carlos Miele Jeans Clauda Coast Esprit Dorothy Perkins Fornarina Gerry Weber Hoss Intiopia Jennyfer Jessica Juicy Couture K Lynn Karen Millen

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List Liu Jo Max & CO Miss Selfridge’s Persona Romance Intimi Valege Wallis Warehouse Zeki Fashion – Men’s Paul & Shark Rectangle Jaune State of Art Fashion – Unisex Aizone American Eagle Outftters Benetton Brooks Brothers Colin’s Cotton On

Desigual Diesel DKNY Express F&F Geddes and Gilmore Giordano G-Star Raw Guess H&M Jack Wills Jack & Jones Lacoste Lufan Max Fashion River Woods Sport and Loisir Springfeld Ted Baker Tom Tailor Tommy Hilfger Top Shop True Religion US Polo ASSN

Fashion Accessories / Handbags / Footwear Agatha Bata Clarks Claire’s Crocs Five Fingers Florsheim Gioseppo GS Shoes Guess Accessories Kipling Maria Pino Milano Pablosky Payless shoes Pieces Primadonna Skechers Socks Tano’s

Home Furnishings Pottery Barn Kids Villeroy and Boch West Elm Jewellery / Watches Atamian Citizen Dalya Damas Frey Willie Michel Zoughaib Moukarzel Rovina Romance Time Swarovski Zoughaib Jewelry Optical / Sunglasses Beyond Optics Grand Optics Hallak Optics Magrabi

Services / Kiosks Specialty Stores / Bare Salon & Spa Beauty Express Kurban Travel / Avis Sporting Goods Adidas Columbia Foot Locker Nike & Converse Toys / Children’s Interests Early Learning Centre Joue Club L’atelier art lounge

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Le Mall - Saida

Dbayeh Antelias Jal El Dib

Jdeideh

Beirut

Sin El Fil

Furn El Chebbak

Mkalles

Chiyah

Le Mall - Saida (40km)

Ghobeiry

C O UR

NI C

Le Mall - Saida

IN E R

STORE DIRECTORY A F IK E

L HA RIRI

AL JA YES H

AL SIT NA FIS

HUS AME DD

Shopping Centre/Mall

Accessories Accessories Fiora Golden Rose I Am Nana B Sk Bijoux Tocante

Confectionary, Chocolate and Ice-cream Chantilly Sweet factory Electronics Class Entertainment Plif plouf

Beauty care Aroma spa & beauty care

Eyewear Hakim Sunglass hut

Cosmetics Gloss

Fashion 5th avenue

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Alcott Bershka Big Star Boggi Milano Calzedonia Christelen B Gap Jack & Jones LTB Mango Marella Massimo Dutti Monsoon Moustache Prime luxury outlet Promod Pull & Bear

Punto Roma Salsa jeans Socks Sogo Sport et Loisirs Stradivarius Tally Weil Veromoda Zara Homewear and gifts Hallmark Natural life Jewellery and watches Swarovski

Swatch Time zone Yessayan Zoughaib Kids fashion Alex and OK kids Baby shop Gymboree Khabbaz Okaidi Originall Marines Pablosky Petit Yo Primigi Pumkin Patch

Lingerie K-Lynn La Senza La vie en rose Oysho Restaurants Burger King Dunkin Donuts Ishiban Julia’s café Lina’s Moka &More Olio Roadster diner Yogorino

Services Liban post Shoes and bags Aldo Charles & Keith Nine west Spring Steve Madden Sportswear Mike sport Toys Toy park

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MY BeIrut: SAmAR YOuSSEf Journalist and blogger Samar Youssef’s lifestyle and fashion blog une Libanaise à Paris, started four years ago, now has an international audience and she covers the major fashion weeks as well as convincing major designers to open up their studios for spontaneous interviews. She takes Hannah Lewis on a tour of Beirut, the capital of her home country

‘The guesthouse and castle Hotel Albergo is a second home for chic travellers. Staying here will help you understand why Beirut is known as the Paris of the middle East. ‘Karen Chekerdjian’s credo is contemporary objects made using ancestral methods. Her store opened at the end of 2010 in a promising neighbourhood in the Port of Beirut district. She makes nearly everything there: furniture, objects, home accessories, even honey and olive oil – she works with local artisans. Her table décor is very innovative.

Above (from lef): karen Chekerdjian store; Tawlet globalblue.com

PHOTO: guillaume de laubier

unelibanaiseaparis.com

‘I like Tawlet for its selection of good products and traditional Lebanese plates that I miss when I’m in Paris. This restaurant makes me feel like I’m eating at the homes of grandmothers from every region of Lebanon. ‘Gemmayze is the neighbourhood with the most happening Beirut nightlife. You can party until morning, as the experience is exceptional. The ambiance is festive, positive and full of drinks, with endless bars and restaurants. The El Gardel bar is well known for its tango nights. Torino Express is tiny but the ambiance is always good. Le Georges is a great

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fashion. And the selection is very sharp. It’s always been the luxury concept store of Lebanon, and after a shopping trip you can have lunch at its restaurant before heading to the spa for a manicure or hairstyle! ‘At Madame Rêve accessories become fnery and bring the fnal touch to the most banal of outfts. In a boutique shaped in a circular arc that is as impressive as the pieces on display, Lina Chammaa and Hala mouzannar design necklaces, bracelets and evening bags from vintage pieces, charms and marvels found in attics. Each piece is unique and tells a story. ‘Maison Rabih Kayrouz dresses women for daily life. His minimalist readyto-wear line uses artisanal techniques. Rabih Kayrouz is the image of renewal for Oriental fashion. His knit dresses last for ages, they make you want to buy and wear them without any specifc occasion in mind. His clothing is always forward-thinking, and his boutique is a timeless, no-frills wardrobe.’

PHOTO: PieTrO savOrelli

restaurant to start the evening – don’t hesitate to try the local Almaza beer. ‘Café Rawda in the manara area is the place to go for hookah amateurs. The café ofers a unique space on the waterfront, overlooking the sea, that attracts people from various communities and social circles. This place is completely, totally one of a kind. ‘Varouj has the best family-style Armenian cuisine in the Borj Hammoud neighbourhood. Varouj is on a small street and the dining area is minuscule. On the menu are Armenian specialities like chicken liver sautéed or baked in the oven, pasterma (dried beef and spices), soudjouk (spicy sausages), and even frog’s legs. As you have no doubt guessed, given their capacity it is strongly recommended to reserve before going. ‘The National Museum of Beirut is the only real museum in Lebanon. Everything in it comes from archeological excavations. The vestiges from the Phoenician and Roman eras are the main attractions. The little gift shop is worth visiting as there aren’t any others in Beirut. ‘The bookstore you should not miss is Antoine. There are several around the city where you can fnd absolutely everything! The booksellers at Antoine can always dig up whatever you’re looking for, from the most rare and ancient art books to the latest bestsellers in Arabic, french or English. ‘At Aïshti * p.100, the style bar is set very high, whether it’s the mannequins, the customers or the saleswomen in this temple of

Above (from top): maison rabih kayrouz store; aïshti store in downtown beirut

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‫قرون من التألّق‬

‫تشكّل أسواق بيوت جزءا ً من ثقافة الدينة منذ آلف السني‬ ‫أي‬ ‫وتجدها ف القرن الواحد والعشين أكث وفر ًة وحيويّة من ّ‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫وقت مض‪ ،‬تقرير ‪Charlie Neidpath‬‬ ‫السواق التقليديّة هي عبارة عن مم ّرات متع ّرجة حاشدة وأزقّة‬ ‫من الثوات مليئة بطاولت بيع مزخرفة تعرض أقمشة ومط ّيبات‬ ‫وحلويات ومجوهرات ِ‬ ‫وحرفاً‪ ،‬بانتظار من يكتشفها تاماً‬ ‫كالكنوز‪ .‬لذا قد تشعر بالصدمة عندما تصل إل أسواق بيوت‬ ‫وسط العاصمة اللّبنانيّة الزدهرة وتجد مبنى صلباً من الفولذ‬ ‫اللمع والحجر الرمل‪ ،‬تتخلّله مم ّرات متق ّوسة السقف مهيبة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ككاتدرائيّة وحدائق غنيّة وأعمل فنيّة معاصة مذهلة وبعض‬ ‫أبرز الص ّممي الفائقي الفخامة حول العال‪ .‬إنّها تجسيد كامل‬ ‫لسواق القرن الواحد والعشين التي تستهدف السافر الراقي‪.‬‬ ‫منذ آلف السني‪ ،‬تشكّل السواق جزءا ً ل يتج ّزأ من ثقافة‬ ‫بيوت ومركزا ً للتجارة والصناعة‪ .‬كان للثقافتي والهندستي‬ ‫السلميّة والبيزنطيّة تأثي كبي عل أسواق بيوت الصليّة‪ ،‬إذ‬

‫وإرث السواق الغني‪ُ .‬س ّمي كل شارع ومم ّر وسوق مسقوف عل‬ ‫إسم نظيه الصل ف حي تثّل تنظيمها بالتنظيم التقليدي‪.‬‬ ‫الخصصة للمشاة بأنعم‬ ‫اليوم تتميّز الساحات الشاسعة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫اللوان الرمليّة الشبيهة بلون الصحراء العربيّة وتشكّل ملذا ً‬ ‫للعصيّة والفخامة‪ .‬غالباً ما تستخدم الساحات العا ّمة للف ّن‬ ‫العاص‪ ،‬لذا من المكن أن تأخذ رحلة التس ّوق منحى ثقافيّاً خلل‬ ‫التج ّول ف الشوارع والسواق‪ .‬تح ّولت أنظار العال إل السوق‬ ‫إعجابا ً بابتكار الف ّنان البلجيك ‪ Arne Quinze‬سنة ‪2009‬‬ ‫‪ The Visitor‬الذي هو عبارة عن مجس ّم أحمر مذهل من‬ ‫اللواح التداخلة التي ترتقي نحو السمء‪ .‬كم لعبت السواق‬ ‫دورا ً ف عرض أعمل ف ّناني لبنانيّي صاعدين‪ .‬وما ازدهار لبنان‬ ‫كمركز للموضة إل دليل عل أ ّن أسواق بيوت مرتع لحبّي‬ ‫التألّق‪ .‬بالتال‪ ،‬افتتحت كل من ‪ Saint Laurent Paris‬و‬ ‫‪ Chloé‬و‪ Balenciaga‬و‪ Burberry‬و‪Bottega Veneta‬‬ ‫متاجر لها ف السواق إذ تُعتب تصاميمها مثاليّة للحياة اللّيليّة‬ ‫الرائعة ف بيوت‪ .‬أ ّما عند الغيب‪ ،‬فننصحك باحتساء كوكتيل ف‬ ‫مقهى ‪ The Garden‬الراقي ف سوق الذهب لتعيش تجربة‬ ‫سوق القرن الواحد والعشين أكث فأكث‪.‬‬ ‫‪beirutsouks.com.lb‬‬ ‫‪When You Shop The World,‬‬ ‫‪Shop Tax Free: 117‬‬

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‫اكتُشفت ف تنقيب واسع النطاق ف التسعينات أرضيّات من‬ ‫الفسيفساء كانت تغطّي الساحات العا ّمة‪ .‬ومنذ القرن السابع‬ ‫عش‪ ،‬باتت السواق مركزا ً للمجوهرات حيث يعرض ت ّجار‬ ‫ٍ‬ ‫الذهب‬ ‫مجموعات فاخرة‪ .‬تجدر الشارة إل تأثي بعض‬ ‫والفضة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫الساليب عل جمليّة الجوهرات الحديثة ف لبنان؛ يستخدم‬ ‫الص ّممون اللّبنانيّون حتّى اليوم رموزا ً وأشكالً ورثوها عب‬ ‫الجيال‪ .‬شكّل التاريخ موضوع أحد العارض السنة الاضية‪The ،‬‬ ‫تقل السنوات‬ ‫‪ Jewellery Souks Golden Years‬ول ّ‬ ‫الراهنة عنها شأناً‪ .‬قامت شكة ‪ Solidere‬السؤولة عن إعادة‬ ‫إعمر وسط بيوت بتحويل السواق إل مركز تس ّوق عصي‬ ‫أساس‪ .‬بالتال‪ ،‬وضع مهندسون عاليّون شهيون مثل ‪Rafael‬‬ ‫‪ Moneo‬و‬ ‫الخاصة‬ ‫‪ Zaha Hadid‬و‪ Kevin Dash‬لساتهم‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫عل سوق الطويلة وسوق الجميل وسوق الفرنج التي تعرض‬ ‫مجوهرات وملبس ومأكولت وأزهارا ً‪ .‬فكانت النتيجة رائعة‪،‬‬ ‫تثّلت بسلسلة من البان العصيّة الو ّحدة التي تحتم الاض‬

‫‪ .1‬تس ّوق‬ ‫الخاص‬ ‫أينم تس ّوقت‪ ،‬أطلب الحصول عل طلب استداد الضيبة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫بغلوبل بلو ‪ Global Blue‬وتذكّر أن تحتفظ باليصالت‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .2‬أطلب‬ ‫ف طريق العودة إل وطنك‪ ،‬أقصد مكتب الجمرك عند نقطة‬ ‫الغادرة لتتم الصادقة عل إيصالتك ومن ث ّم اقبض الستداد من‬ ‫الخاصة بنا‪.‬‬ ‫أحد مكاتب خدمة الزبائن‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫للتّصال‪:‬‬

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‫اللّمسات الخية‬

‫يثبت الص ّممون اللّبنانيّون جدارتهم ف الكسسوارات‪ ،‬من‬ ‫تصاميم تقليديّة بسيطة وقطع مبتكرة مستوحاة من الف ّن‬ ‫الشعبي‪ .‬تقرير ‪Sally McIlhone‬‬

‫يبتكر الص ّممون اللّبنانيّون حقائب يد مميّزة وأغطية ‪iPad‬‬

‫وأحزمة وسلعاً جلديّة صغية وأحذية ويظهرون أهميّة‬ ‫الكسسوارات بالنسبة إل مجال الوضة الزدهر ف لبنان‪.‬‬ ‫تختص علمة ‪ Sarah ’s Bag‬بحقائب اليد الط ّرزة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫الزخرفة بالخرز‪ ،‬وتتن ّوع أساليبها بي التقليديّة والبتكرة؛ يزيّن‬ ‫الخ ّط العرب حقيبة ‪ Clutch Me Calligraphy‬بالخرز‬ ‫الذهبي فيم تُزخ َرف حقيبة ‪ Eggzy Popeye‬بعي بأسلوب‬ ‫الف ّن الشعبي محبوكة يدويّاً عل خلفيّة مرقّطة بالحمر‬ ‫مؤسسة العلمة سارة بيضون‪“ :‬ندمج التقنيّات‬ ‫والبيض‪ .‬تقول ّ‬ ‫التقليديّة من ّ‬ ‫شك الخرز والتطريز والكروشيه مع مختلف أنواع‬ ‫الواد مثل الجلد والقمشة الصارخة اللوان والكانفا‪ ،‬بحيث بات‬ ‫هذا الدمج بي القديم والجديد ما ييّز ‪ .Sarah ’s Bag‬وقد‬ ‫اعتمدنا عل هذا البدأ ف بعض أشهر الحقائب التي ص ّممناها‬ ‫عب السني‪ ،‬مثل الحقيبة التي تحمل صورة (الطربة الصيّة‬ ‫الشهورة) أم كلثوم بأسلوب الف ّنان ‪”.Andy Warhol‬‬ ‫حب بيضون للموضة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫تأسست الشكة سنة ‪ 2000‬وتدمج ّ‬ ‫الذكيّة اللفتة للنظر ورغبتها بالساهمة ف إعادة تأهيل اللّبنانيّات‬

‫القل حظّاً‪“ .‬نعمل حاليّاً مع ما يزيد عن مئة امرأة وتهدف‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫مجموعاتنا إل إظهار مواهبهن وعملهن اليدوي الميّز‪ .‬هذه‬ ‫هي رسالة ‪ ”.Sarah ’s Bag‬إنّها علمة فريدة من نوعها‪،‬‬ ‫بحس الدراك والرح‪ .‬استوحيت تصاميم سابقة من‬ ‫تتمتّع ّ‬ ‫مأكولت لبنانيّة تُباع ف الشارع وف ّن الغرافيتي‪ .‬تضيف بيضون‪:‬‬ ‫“يحظى عملنا بهذا التميّز نتيجة التن ّوع وآفاق البتكار التي‬ ‫التوصل إليها‪ .‬فل حدود للحتملت!”‬ ‫يكننا ّ‬ ‫أ ّما تصاميم العلمة التجاريّة اللّبنانيّة الشهورة ‪Johnny‬‬ ‫تأسست ف السبعينات وما زالت تعكس‬ ‫‪ ،Farah‬فأبسط بكثي‪ّ .‬‬ ‫الؤسس‬ ‫الجمل الطبيعي للجلد الدبوغ بعناص الخضار‪ .‬ينتج ّ‬ ‫والص ّمم الرئيس ‪ Johnny Farah‬خطّي من الحقائب؛‬ ‫خطّه الرئيس وخط ‪ JF 37 37‬للحقائب الصنوعة يدويّاً‬ ‫وسع نطاق عمله ليبتكر أخفافاً جلديّة وأحذية‬ ‫ف بيوت‪ .‬كم ّ‬ ‫بشائط من دون كعب‪ .‬يقول ‪ Farah‬بهذا الصدد‪“ :‬تتميّز‬ ‫أكسسوارات ‪ Johnny Farah‬بأشكالها البتكرة العمليّة‬ ‫غي التكلّفة‪ ”.‬ويضيف أ ّن أسلوبها مختلف ومميّز‪“ .‬يكن‬ ‫تحديد حقيبة ‪ Johnny Farah‬من دون رؤية إسم العلمة‬ ‫للتوسع إل تصميم‬ ‫التجاريّة‪ ”.‬يعتقد ‪ Farah‬أ ّن قراراته‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫خاصة مع الص ّممة اللّبنانيّة‬ ‫حقائب مبتكرة والتعاون ف مجموعة ّ‬ ‫رانيا ساكبي ل تكن السبب الوحيد الذي أدّى إل زيادة الهتمم‬ ‫العالي بنتجات العلمة‪.‬‬ ‫“غي الزبائن سلوكهم عب السني ول يعودوا‬ ‫يشح قائلً‪ّ :‬‬ ‫يشتون منتجات العلمات التجاريّة الشهية الفاخرة فحسب‪.‬‬ ‫يتخلّون تدريجيّاً عن هذه النزعة ليشعروا بالفرادة والختلف‪”.‬‬ ‫التغي بالسلوك الهتمم التزايد بالكسسوارات‬ ‫يعكس هذا ّ‬ ‫اللّبنانيّة بشكلٍ عام ويحمل الخبار السا ّرة إل العلمات التجاريّة‬ ‫اللّبنانيّة التي عملت جاهدا ً لتلقى اهتمماً محليّاً وها هي تحظى‬ ‫الن بظهور عالي‪ .‬ت ُباع حقائب ‪ Johnny Farah‬عل نطاقٍ‬ ‫واسع ف الوليات التّحدة وتجد علمة ‪ Sarah ’s Bag‬وكلء‬ ‫جدد ف أوروبا والشق القص‪.‬‬ ‫علمة ‪ C By Cynthia‬هي العلمة اللّبنانيّة الكث‬ ‫حداثة التي تلفت انتباه السافرين الذين يزورون بيوت‪.‬‬ ‫بدأت ‪ Cynthia Bouchakjian‬بصناعة الكسسوارات لها‬ ‫وسعت نطاق عملها‬ ‫ولرفيقاتها قبل أن يذيع صيتها‪ .‬وما لبثت أن ّ‬ ‫خاصاً بها ف شارع مار مارون‪ .‬تشمل مجموعاتها‬ ‫لتفتح متجرا ً ّ‬ ‫الن حقائب جلديّة زيتيّة وبرتقاليّة مزخرفة بحواش وحقائب‬ ‫كتف بلوني من جلد الثعبان‪ .‬بالنسبة إل ‪،Bouchakjian‬‬ ‫يكمن تألّق الكسسوارات ف الواد الستخدمة‪ .‬تقول بهذا‬ ‫“أحب نعومة جلد الثعبان وصوته وحراشف التمساح‬ ‫الصدد‪:‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ورائحة الجلد القديم‪ .‬الجلود شغفي وقد تح ّول هذا الشغف إل‬ ‫مهنة حقيقيّة بساعدة زوجي الذي يهوى جمع الجلود‪”.‬‬ ‫تشعر ‪ Bouchakjian‬بالحمس للنضمم إل أمثال‬ ‫‪Johnny Farah‬‬

‫و‪ Sarah ’s Bag‬كأحد حامل شعلة التصميم اللّبنان‬ ‫وتعزو نجاحهم إل طموح جيلها من الص ّممي‪ .‬تقول ف‬ ‫لكل عقل لبنان‪.‬‬ ‫هذا السياق‪“ :‬الشغف هو الح ّرك الساس ّ‬ ‫فالعمل المتاز والحرفيّة صفتان أساسيّتان ف لبنان‪ .‬عندما‬ ‫نص ّمم‪ ،‬نص ّمم للعال‪”.‬‬ ‫‪،sarahsbag.com ،johnnyfarah.com‬‬ ‫‪cbycynthia.com‬‬

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‫‪Translations‬‬ ‫ترجمة باللغة العرب ّية‬ ‫‪Lebanon’s Couture Club: 54‬‬

‫لبنان والزياء الفاخرة‬

‫بفعل تركيز الص ّممي اللبنانيّي عل القطع الفاخرة الشغولة‬ ‫يدويّاً‪ ،‬يتح ّول البلد إل مركز عالي للزياء الرائعة الص ّممة‬ ‫بحسب الطلب‪ ،‬تقرير ‪Stephen Doig‬‬

‫ما أن تتخيّل أزياء فاخرة تقليديّة حتّى تفكّر بشغل راقي ف‬ ‫باريس ودار أزياء فرنس عظيم‪ .‬لكن مؤخّرا ً‪ ،‬تجد الزيد من‬ ‫دور الزياء موطناً لها خارج حدود قص ‪ Vendôme‬وشارع‬ ‫‪ .Cambon‬يلعب عنصا الثقافة والوقع دورا ً بارزا ً ف لبنان؛‬ ‫يتمتّع البلد بتاريخ حرف عريق وأسلوب جمل يتميّز بالزخرفة‬ ‫يحتل‬ ‫الخرزيّة والتطريز السف‪ ،‬وهو جزء ل يتج ّزأ من الزياء‪ّ .‬‬ ‫لبنان موقعاً مثاليّاً ليكون مرتعاً لزبائن الزياء الشق أوسطيّي‬ ‫وحتّى للصينيي الذين ل يريدون تكبّد عناء السفر إل باريس‪.‬‬ ‫وبفضل الظهور البارز عل الس ّجادات الحمراء وف حفلت توزيع‬ ‫الجوائز‪ ،‬ذاع صيت الص ّممي اللّبنانيّي وكثت السمء اللّبنانيّة ف‬ ‫أسبوع باريس للزياء الفاخرة‪.‬‬ ‫يثبت الص ّممون بشى ج ّرار وإيل صعب وزهي مراد‬ ‫النصات العاليّة بفضل احتافهم وتطريزهم‬ ‫أنفسهم عل ّ‬ ‫وزخرفتهم التقنة وتصاميمهم الفاخرة التفة الثاليّة لي مناسبة‬

‫اجتمعيّة من الحفلت الراقصة ف فيينا إل مباريات البولو ف دب‪.‬‬ ‫ينطبق مصطلح “أزياء فاخرة” رسميّاً عل الص ّممي الدع ّوين‬ ‫للعرض ف أسبوع باريس للزياء الفاخرة من قبل ‪Chambre‬‬ ‫مصمون‬ ‫‪، Syndicale de la Haute Couture‬لكن ل ّ‬ ‫يقل ّ‬ ‫لبنانيّون غي مشاركي ف عروض السبوع شأناً عنهم‪ .‬يص ّمم كل‬ ‫من باسل سودا وعبد محفوظ وجان فارس وريم عكرا وجورج‬ ‫حبيقة ومياي داغر قطع أزياء مبتكرة‪.‬‬ ‫الوقع جوهري بالنسبة إل مراد وقد قال لقناة ‪:CNN‬‬ ‫التوسط يساعد‬ ‫أن موقع لبنان الجغراف عل البحر‬ ‫“أعتقد ّ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫الص ّمم اللّبنان عل السفر إل الخارج وعرض مجموعاته حول‬ ‫العال‪ .‬لطالا أحببت العمل ف عال الفخامة والتصميم إذ يشتهر‬ ‫بلدي بجمله الطبيعي‪ .‬ودفعتني هذه الخبة إل دخول عال‬ ‫الزياء الفاخرة‪ ”.‬نجح ف هذا الجال ويص ّمم إل جانب اللبس‬ ‫خاصاً بالعراس‬ ‫خاصاً باللبس الفاخرة وآخر ّ‬ ‫الجاهزة خطّاً ّ‬ ‫ويعمل بي باريس ولبنان‪ .‬بالضافة إل النجمت عل سبيل‬ ‫‪ Jennifer Lopez‬و‪ Kristen Stewart‬اللّوات يلجأن إليه‬ ‫للظهور بتألّق عل الس ّجادة الحمراء‪ ،‬لديه زبونات وفيّات مثل‬ ‫سيّدات قطريّات وأفراد من عائلة ‪.Brunei Royals‬‬ ‫الوضع ممثل بالنسبة إل ريم عكرا التي أعادت ابتكار‬ ‫أزياء العراس للقرن الواحد والعشين‪ .‬بعد النتقال من‬ ‫بيوت إل نيويورك‪ ،‬أطلقت عكرا سنة ‪ 1997‬مجموعة من‬ ‫فساتي العراس التي دمجت بي أسلوب الفخامة اللّبنان‬ ‫بامتياز وأسلوب نيويورك التكلّف‪ .‬وبفضل أقمشتها الخ ّرمة‬ ‫وتصاميمها النسدلة وتركيزها عل العمل الحرف والتطريز‪،‬‬ ‫انتقلت فساتينها من حفلت الزفاف إل الس ّجادة الحمراء من‬ ‫خلل ‪ Angelina Jolie‬و‪ Halle Berry‬و‪Beyoncé‬‬ ‫اللّوات ارتدين تصاميمها‪.‬‬ ‫أ ّما باسل سودا‪ ،‬فيتّخذ مق ّرا ً عصيّاً له ف قلب بيوت‪ .‬إنّه‬ ‫كل البعد عن الزخرفة‬ ‫بناء صخري عصي رائع غي متكلّ ف‪،‬بعيد ّ‬ ‫الذهّبة التي ميّزت دور الزياء ف حقبة الروكوكو‪ .‬درس سودا‬ ‫الهندسة إل جانب تصميم الزياء وص ّمم علمته التجاريّة سنة‬ ‫‪ 2000‬لتكون علمة تُعنى بالزياء الفاخرة وتركّز فقط عل‬ ‫القطع الص ّممة بحسب الطلب قبل أن يطلق خطّه الخاص‬ ‫باللبس الجاهزة بعد عش سنوات‪ .‬قطعه مزخرفة وزاخرة؛‬ ‫شابات وحواش وتطريز وفساتي منسدلة فضفاضة وألوان غنيّة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫تعكس سحرا ً مفعمً بالحياة‪ .‬ولكل هذه السباب مجتمعة‪ ،‬تلجأ‬ ‫‪ Marion Cotillard‬و‪ Emily Blunt‬و‪Katy Perry‬‬ ‫إل سودا لطللتهن عل الس ّجادة الحمراء‪.‬‬ ‫الصف ال ّول أنّه باستطاعة‬ ‫تبهن هكذا زبونات من ّ‬ ‫الص ّممي اللّبنانيّي إيجاد بديل عالي لدور الزياء الباريسيّة‬ ‫الفاخرة التي تشكّل معقل الزياء الراقية‪.‬‬ ‫‪،bouchrajarrar.com ،eliesaab.com‬‬ ‫‪،zuhairmurad.com ،basilsoda.com‬‬ ‫‪،abedmahfouz ،jeanfarescouture.com‬‬ ‫‪،reemacra.com ،georgeshobeika.com‬‬ ‫‪mireilledagher.com‬‬ ‫‪globalblue.com‬‬

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Souvenir

SPORTS LUXE ON YOUR WRIST You could reasonably argue that jeweller and watchmaker Mouawad perfectly embodies Lebanese luxury. Founded in Beirut in 1890 by David Mouawad, the brand has gained international acclaim and collected fans from around the globe that have come to recognise the Mouawad name as synonymous with timeless luxury. The company remains committed to luxurious jewels and timepieces, with its new Grande Ellipse Sport chronograph charting new territory in covetable wristwear. Combining the unrivalled design aesthetic you Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 117

would expect from Mouawad with the horology expertise provided by the brandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s master watchmakers, who work meticulously to ensure precision and accuracy from their Swiss workshops, the Grand Ellipse range ushers in a new era of fne sports watches. Ofered in a variety of dials, cases, colours and designs, including 18-carat rose gold and carbon fbre fnishes, the watch is the perfect choice for those who want a robust, sporting timepiece that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t compromise on luxury. rp Mouawad Grande Ellipse Sport chronograph, 25,600,000 LBP, Mouawad, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 999891, mouawad.com * for map go to page 91 & 102