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Inside

The Magic Issue

FRONT / 48 Who’s Who / 50 Editor’s Letter The inspiration behind this issue / 52

Contributors A brief selection / 58 Supernatural Charmers Those creating magic in

Beirut / 74 In Focus What’s on this season / 104 Objects of Desire Winter must-haves / 112 Fairy Tales on the Runway Designer collections are filled with enchantment /

120 No Boundaries Architectural firm Snøhetta / 126 In the Studio with Fernando

Jorge / FASHION / 132 Winter Wonderland Two sexy fashion trends / 136 Pieces of

Me Captivating jewels / 144 Style and Seek Winter accessories / 158 Celestial Fire

Fashion magic in Amsterdam / 182 Barcelona in Strides A Spanish hotel inspired by fashion / 186 Reinventing High Fashion How street style became high style / 192

Turn This Engine On The Audi Q8 all dressed up / FEATURES / 210 Learning Curve

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Architect Paul Kaloustian’s Armenia project / 216 Guys, Chairs and Dolls Vitra in

Beirut / 218 Subject In Conversation with Amer Wahoud / PLAYGROUND / 226

Where We’re Eating / 232 On Food Food halls take over the culinary scene / 236 On

Wellness Ancient remedies for better health / 238 Where We’re Detoxing / 242 The

Cyclades, Intimately Lost on a Greek island / 244 Where We’re Staying / 248 On

Drink Imaginary cocktails made real / 250 Where We’re Drinking / THE END / 258

Through Albert Oehlen’s Eyes The Aïshti Foundation’s breathtaking new exhibit / 272 The Last Page Cher channels ABBA

People/Style/Culture/Art

Magic

Celestial moments with Raëd Abillama, Nayla Audi and Fernando Jorge Albert Oehlen's dream vision at the Aïshti Foundation

no.96 Nov-Dec '18/Jan '19 LL10,000

On the Cover The holiday season is upon us and with it comes a tale of enchantment, so let yourself fall under A Mag’s spell. Our cover girl Maud wears a Gucci dress and Buccellati earrings. Shot in Amsterdam by Petrovsky & Ramone / Styling by Venus Waterman

People/Style/Culture/Art Publisher Tony Salamé Group TSG SAL

Editor-in-chief Marwan Naaman

Creative director Mélanie Dagher

Senior art and production director Maria Maalouf Copy editor Stephanie d’Arc Taylor

Feature photographers

In-house photographer Raya Farhat

Edward Black

Coordinating editor Sophie Nahas Senior photo editor Fadi Maalouf Contributing writers 48

J.A. Getzlaff

Sophy Grimshaw Karim Hussain Valerie Jones

Michael Karam Niku Kasmai

Sabina Llewellyn-Davies Michelle Merheb

Warren Singh-Bartlett J. Michael Welton Hiba Zeino Steyn

Fashion photographers Tony Elieh

Petrovsky & Ramone Aly Saab

Bachar Srour

Mohamad Abdouni Carl Halal

Holger Niehaus Stylists

Jeff Aoun

Venus Waterman Illustrator

Marion Garnier

Editorial intern Alessandra Ziade

Advertising director Melhem Moussallem Advertising manager Stephanie Missirian

Senior marketing coordinators Noor Mereby, Magaly Mosleh Printing Dots: The Art of Printing

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Divine Spells The holiday season in Lebanon is always imbued with a sense of magic. We’ve got Christmas decorations across various cities and neighborhoods, Christmas carols playing at many malls and on the street, mountain peaks dusted with snow and holiday desserts filling the shelves of local patisseries. But the real magic comes from all the Lebanese expats coming home to be with their loved ones. Flying in from the United States, Europe, Australia, Latin America, Africa and the Arabian Gulf countries, Lebanon’s émigrés bring festive cheer, as homes, restaurants, hotels and entertainment spots across the country fill up with those who have settled abroad but have never gotten over the heartbreak of exile. When the Lebanese return to their native land, even for a brief sojourn, everything seems possible and the future is filled with great expectations, as if the entire country is under a blissfully divine spell. Marwan Naaman @marwannaaman

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Contributors

J.A. Getzlaff Formerly Paris Editor of A Mag, J.A. Getzlaff now lives in Silicon Valley, where she works in the tech industry. Her passion for design, fashion and travel remains, however, so she continues to report from far-flung locales. For this issue, she covers Koufonissi, Greece (see page 242), and the global food hall revolution from cities as diverse as Toronto, Honolulu and Biarritz (see page 232). She has more than 20 years of experience in digital business and marketing. Before joining Guidewire, where she is currently employed, she worked in digital marketing at Dell, as a marketing consultant for Microsoft and for several digital media outlets.

Venus Waterman Venus Waterman is an Amsterdam-based stylist and consultant. Born in Basel into a family of artists, she was introduced to show business and traveling at an early age and developed a love and passion for both. She graduated from the Artez Institute of the Arts in the Netherlands with a BA in fashion design, stumbled upon styling by chance and has never looked back. Waterman has since developed an eclectic and versatile signature and has worked with a diversity of clients as both stylist and consultant, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, L’Officiel, Hypebeast and others. She styled A Mag’s cover shoot, beginning on page 158.

Edward Black Edward Black is a self-taught published fashion and portrait photographer based in London. His love affair with photography started two years ago when he purchased his first camera. Portraits have been something he has always enjoyed shooting, as it allows him to really connect with his subjects and get to know them on a personal level. One of the things that he finds fascinating about portraits is that they’re completely open to interpretation, everyone looks at them and has a unique emotional response. One of his favorite photographers is Steve McCurry, as he tells a story with his photographs, which is something he aspires to do with his own work. Check out his portraits of Fernando Jorge, beginning on page 126.

Alessandra Ziade Alessandra Ziade was born and raised in Lebanon. After completing her school studies at the Lycée Francais, she went on to further her studies in fashion styling and communication at the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) in Florence, Italy. The years she lived in Italy were filled with exciting opportunities, including working with Vogue Italia on various advertising campaigns for Bata. Her responsibilities as creative director helped her develop her interests for the industry and drove her to seek additional work experience in the fashion industry, leading her to Aïshti. She is currently completing an internship at A Mag, which is the perfect place for her to expand her love and appreciation for fashion, art, design and culture.

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Beirut has always been a place of wonder. The ancient city has captured the imagination of thousands of travelers, as far back as antiquity, many of them seduced by the tranquil beauty of the Mediterranean town luxuriating at the foot of the soaring peaks of Mount Lebanon. While it’s certainly changed over the centuries, Beirut remains a mysterious, intriguing city, one where everything appears to be impossible yet anything can be accomplished, as if by magic. Here’s a look at various Beirut creatives, each crafting something special, exceptional, imaginative – and infused with enchantment.

MOE RIDA

HAIR AND MAKEUP ARTIST Lebanese hair and makeup artist Moe Rida has been wrapped up in the world of beauty since his youngest age, his parents both being hairdressers. Over the years, he’s worked for fashion designers and publications such as Hussein Bazaza, Krikor Jabotian, Rani Zakhem, Creative Space Beirut, Hermès, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia and more, creating distinctive hair styles and makeup looks. Rida describes his work as “a niche of effortlessly chic aesthetic,” explaining that he’s “obsessed with hair and makeup looks that seem innate and almost untouched.” What is the most challenging thing about your work? Being innovative. Always evolving. Never boring! What inspires you most? Film noir. What is the most important lesson you ever learned?

When in doubt, freak them out! What is your lifelong dream? To keep doing what I do until the last day I live. It’s the reason I wake up in the morning. If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Sir Alfred Hitchcock. He was the epitome of class, style, fetishism and mystery. His perception of beauty would be great to explore – over a dry martini of course. Which is your favorite travel destination? Tokyo. In your opinion, which place in Lebanon is the most magical and why? The studio. Watching local talents coming together to create a unique image is my kind of magic. Can you describe yourself in a single word? Delusional!

NAYLA AUDI ENTREPRENEUR

Beirut-born Nayla Audi first started working in the culinary realm in Los Angeles, California, upon completing her political science degree in the early 1990s. Most notably, she worked at Patina restaurant in LA, where she learned the art of ice cream making. When she returned to Lebanon, she launched her own ice cream company, Oslo, using top-grade fruit and ingredients to create delectable and innovative flavors that include roseloukoum, pistachio-halva, pomegranate, coffee toffee crunch, chocolate chocolate chip, Oreo cookies and many more. In 2007, she crossed the Atlantic once more to launch Milk in LA, specializing in desserts and ice cream treats, including bars, cones and ice cream sandwiches. What was the best thing she ever created? “My two daughters,” Audi says. 60

What’s the most challenging thing about your work? The cold chain. What inspires you most? The light. What’s the most important lesson you ever learned? Stay humble. What’s your lifelong dream? Inclusiveness. If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? A young Georges Shehadeh for his beautiful poetry. A young Karim Aga Khan for his work in philanthropy. Wes Anderson for his visual perfection. Madison Cox for his magical gardens. What’s your favorite travel destination? Italy. In your opinion, which place in Lebanon is most magical and why? The Shouf Cedar Nature Reserve because you feel closer to God. Can you describe yourself in a single word? Embracing.

RAËD ABILLAMA ARCHITECT

Raëd Abillama founded his eponymous architectural firm in 1997, after an educational and professional journey that took him from his native Lebanon to Europe and the United States. He studied architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design and later completed his Master’s degree at Columbia University in New York. He then spent a few years working in the Manhattan offices of Rafael Viñoly Architects before returning to Lebanon and setting out on his own. His extensive international portfolio of projects includes crafted single residences, apartment buildings and commercial commissions such as the award-winning IXSIR winery above Batroun. Abillama says that he finds inspiration in the most unexpected places: “I see or hear something that is seemingly random, and it can trigger a spark of creativity.” What’s the most challenging thing about your work? Architecture incorporates so many different aspects – design and functionality, environment and light, quality of materials and ecological concerns. The challenge is to remain aware of all these things, and in addition, not to forget the very important human element. What’s the best thing you ever created? My next project is always the best thing. I am in constant search for evolution and discovery. What’s the most important lesson you ever learned? With time and experience, I have realized how important listening is, and how much curiosity can be part of good listening, which includes asking the right questions, the important questions. If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be? It would be amazing to spend some time with Leonardo Da Vinci. Since childhood, I have been mesmerized by his multidisciplinary genius. Specifically, I would love to understand more about Da Vinci, the architect. What’s your favorite travel destination? Japan. A deep respect for nature is an integral part of Japanese DNA. Both the traditional and contemporary cultures are incredibly creative. It is one of the rare places where everything resides in the details. In your opinion, which place in Lebanon is most magical and why? I always need a retreat to nature, especially in Beirut. Lebanon, thankfully, still has some pockets of paradise tucked away in the mountains. Can you describe yourself in a single word? Passionate.

ALIA MOUZANNAR JEWELRY DESIGNER

Jewelry designer Alia Mouzannar, who’s been an integral part of esteemed Lebanese jewelers Aziz & Walid Mouzannar since 2003, creates spirited pieces with an exceptional sense of proportion, harmony and poetry. Her architectural studies and great interest in contemporary art have been instrumental in shaping her aesthetic, resulting in such iconic pieces as the Folding in Love bracelet, which won the coveted HRD Awards in Shanghai, China in 2011. More recent creations include the Cache Ring, a modular concept that reflects her singular talent at modernizing classical jewelry. When asked to describe herself in a single word, Mouzannar says she’s a “dreamer.”

What’s the most challenging thing about your work? Answering interviews. What’s the best thing you ever created? The modular jewelry and the Cache Ring in particular. What I like most about it is that each ring is unique and a reason to tell a story. What inspires you most? It’s a never-ending process. Working and meeting new people, playing with my kids, cooking, having a walk in nature, traveling. I think life is an inspiring journey. What’s the most important lesson you ever learned? Be true to who you are and never follow trends. What’s your lifelong dream? I’ll tell you about it as soon as I wake up! If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Iris Apfel. She’s a visionary and a fantastic woman. She’s such a free spirit, and I would love to know about her daily life and the experiences that made her who she is. What’s your favorite travel destination? Greece. It’s a place where you have the chance to see such a clean Mediterranean Sea. In your opinion, which place in Lebanon is most magical and why? Ain Zhalta in the Shouf is my green shelter. And one of the last wellpreserved places in Lebanon, with its Cedar Nature Reserve.

HAMADANI BROTHERS SPECIALTY FURNITURE RETAILERS

Abraham and Moe Hamadani – the Hamadani Brothers – specialize in sourcing, restoring and selling 20th-century furniture. Theirs was originally a family business, founded by their father Jamal in Basta, and the brothers later took it over, expanding to a second location in Mar Mikhael, while staying true to their father’s legacy of a not-so-ordinary antique shop with a contemporary twist. The Hamadani Brothers were born and raised in Ontario, Canada and spent a large part of their lives moving between Lebanon and Canada. They foster a company culture that contributes to sustainability and environmental awareness by reusing, reducing and recycling. The brothers describe their professional journey as “a job that doesn’t feel like work, rather a passion.” What inspires you most? AH: The power of ideas and the “why” in everything. MH: Making a house into a home. What’s the most important lesson you ever learned? AH: Balance is key. MH: You miss 100% of the shots you never take. What’s your lifelong dream? AH: My goal is to continuously grow as an individual and contribute to society in any way possible. MH: To foster a loving and caring family. If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be? AH: Thomas Paine says “the world is my country, all mankind are my brethren and to do good is my religion.” This sentence has resonated with me since coming across it. I would choose him to absorb his intellect and ideas. MH: Actor James Spader. I’d like to know if in real life he shares common characteristics with his character on the show The Blacklist. What’s your favorite travel destination? AH: I don’t have one. The world is too vast, contradicting and beautiful to visit one destination multiple times. I’d like to see them all. MH: The Far East. In your opinion, which place in Lebanon is most magical and why? AH: Definitely Gemmayze, the alleyways, hidden residences, mix of old and new architecture and people gathering from all walks of life. MH: Beirut, a concrete jungle with a rich history and a contemporary twist. Can you describe yourself in a single word? AH: Genuine. MH: Ambitious.

HASS IDRISS FASHION DESIGNER

Lebanese fashion designer Hass Idriss had his first runway show in 2009, as part of London Fashion Week. The Central St. Martins graduate prides himself on having shadowed greats like David LaChapelle and Alexander McQueen during his time in London and prior to launching his eponymous brand. Now based in Beirut, Idriss leads a creative army and tailors garments that put the woman forward rather than the garment itself. His gloriously creative gowns combine old school techniques with the state-of-the-art technology and the finest materials, resulting in spectacular looks. He says that fireworks inspire him most: “Nothing touches me more than the ambition of mankind to decorate the skies even for a moment.”

What’s the most challenging thing about your work? The most challenging thing is dealing with the business part of work. I wish it were all pure creation. What’s the best thing you ever created? My best creation was a short controversial video during my foundation year, which I was forced to delete. What’s the most important lesson you ever learned? Not to forget myself at the expense of ambition. What’s your lifelong dream? Immortality. My dream is to inspire many generations long after I’m gone. If you could have dinner with one person, dead or alive, who would it be and why? Queen Elizabeth I. I love a redhead. What’s your favorite travel destination? My subconscious. In your opinion, which place in Lebanon is most magical and why? The most magical place in Lebanon is Idriss building in Clemenceau because of its history. My grandmother built it, it was my first independent workshop at the age of 13, I accidently set it on fire at the age of 16 and, of course, I moved to it and developed my workshop within its walls. What I also love is the variety of neighbors and scenes that you get to see from each window. However, if I were to choose scenery in Lebanon that is very magical, I would have to say Chouwen. Can you describe yourself in a single word? Excessive.

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In Focus Bucket List _____ Chloé’s Roy bucket bag has a delightfully equestrian vibe. The two-tone must-have features rearing horse embroidery plus a strap and a top handle for ease of use. Roomy and wearable, this is Natacha Ramsay-Levi’s latest variation on the Roy bucket she recently introduced on the Chloé runway. Available at the Chloé boutique in the Beirut Souks and Aïshti by the Sea

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A Yellow Winter_____ This season, Diane von Furstenberg is offering up an array of dazzling dresses, including a yellow leopard print, wrapstyle dress cut from silk crepe de Chine crinkle chiffon. With its ruffled open shoulder, flared sleeves, open back and asymmetrical neckline, the dress was designed to be a definite showstopper. Available at Aïshti Downtown and Aïshti by the Sea

Once Upon Biscayne Bay_____ Those who were in Miami in May 1983 may have been lucky enough to witness Christo and Jeanne-Claude’s site-specific installation “Surrounded Islands,” in which the two artists encircled 11 uninhabited islands in Biscayne Bay with 6.5 million square feet of floating, pink, woven polypropylene fabric. This single event marked Miami’s first move to become the international art hub that it is today. Now, 35 years later, the Pérez Art Museum Miami is staging “Christo and JeanneClaude: Surrounded Islands, Biscayne Bay, Greater Miami, Florida, 1980-83: A Documentary Exhibition,” which highlights drawings, collages, a large-scale model of the bay and its islands, hundreds of photographs and documents, several photomurals and physical components of the epic project. What an incredible way to remember. Until February 17, 2019, pamm.org

Deco Divine_____ Miami Beach’s Wolfsonian-FIU is hosting its first-ever major exhibition devoted solely to Art Deco, the style that has come to define South Beach and that first made its appearance in Paris before being adopted by American tastemakers. “Deco: Luxury to Mass Market” features over 100 works from the museum’s collection, including glass objects by René Lalique, a writing desk designed by Ken Weber, a 1932 urn created by Umberto Bellotto and much more. “As an institution, we’ve been waiting to present this story,” says Wolfsonian director Tim Rodgers. “Art Deco is such a natural topic for The Wolfsonian. It shapes the architecture of our neighborhood, which attracts sightseers and admirers from across the globe every year.” Until October 27, 2019, wolfsonian.org

In Focus Warholmania_____ Andy Warhol’s oeuvre is being celebrated at the Whitney Museum of American Art in New York with a major retrospective featuring over 350 of the Pop artist’s works. Titled “Andy Warhol – From A to B and Back Again,” the show unites all aspects, media and periods of the artist’s 40-year career. “Warhol is that extremely rare case of an artist whose legacy grows only more potent and lasting,” says Scott Rothkopf, the Whitney’s deputy director for programs. “His inescapable examples continues to inspire, awe – and even vex – new generations of artists and audiences with each passing year.” This is the largest exhibition devoted to a single artist since the Whitney opened its Downtown museum. November 12, 2018-March 31, 2019, whitney.org

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Magic Candles_____ As it does every year, French fragrance house Diptyque has released a limited edition collection of scented candles for the holiday season. Designed by Pierre Marie, the Legend of the North collection features Diptyque candles with magical powers, with each candle representing one of the spirits in the legend and holding a secret revealed during an invocation rite. The candles come in three special fragrances: Pine Tree of Light, Exquisite Almond and Amber Balm. Available at Aïshti Downtown and Aïshti by the Sea

Shades of Light_____ New York-based Palestinian artist Samia Halaby returns to Ayyam Gallery in Downtown Beirut for a new solo exhibit titled “Opacity and Transparency.” A continuation of Halaby’s 2017 solo show at the Dubai outpost of Ayyam Gallery, this latest exhibit features new additions to the artist’s “Illuminated Space” series, with works that depict a denser, more layered organization. She explores how transparency affects the hard edges of shape and how layers can be used to illustrate degrees of density and softness. A fascinating body of work by one of the Middle East’s most gifted artists. Until November 30, 2018, ayyamgallery.com

Ayyam Gallery/Samia Halaby, Diptyque, Tamara Zantout

Beirut Is a Canvas_____ Tamara Zantout’s gorgeous new book, Drawing Lines, provides an in-depth look at Beirut’s burgeoning street art scene. The 200-page volume includes images of graffiti art in various Beirut areas, highlighting works by the likes of Ashekman, Yazan Halwani, Said Mahmoud and Karim Tamerji, Fish and Benoit Debbane. The photos are accompanied by moving commentary about the Lebanese people’s unending search for identity. By exploring the city’s street art, Zantout offers an entirely new perspective on Beirut and its people.

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In Focus Rock Times Two_____ Have you checked out the new Rock World Tour capsule collection by Dsquared2? Designed specifically for the brand’s retail partners, and available only at Aïshti in the Levant, the men’s and women’s collection was launched on October 25 at Aïshti by the Sea in Antelias, with music, drinks and a rollicking good time. The huge party also featured a preview of Dsquared2’s spring/summer 2019 collection, for men and women, complete with a red and black punk rock theme. And for two weeks, the brand took over a window at Aïshti Downtown, transforming it into a Dsquared2 rock ‘n’ roll paradise. Available at Aïshti Downtown and Aïshti by the Sea

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Off-White Loves Aïshti________ Virgil Abloh’s Milan-based label Off-White has created a special range just for Aïshti. The Off-White x Aïshti capsule collection features jackets and tops with an exclusive checkered pattern that’s a reinterpretation of Off-White’s iconic arrow graphics and that’s achieved with a thickened screen print. Available at Aïshti Downtown, Aïzone ABC Verdun and Aïshti by the Sea

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At the Movies_____ Lebanon’s movie industry is on a roll. Every month brings with it new feature films that shed light on traditional and contemporary Lebanese culture. One of the most anticipated films of the year is Khabsa, directed and co-written by Shadi Hanna and scheduled to be released on November 21. Starring Rola Beksmati, Junaid Zeineldine and Matteo El Khodr, Khabsa is a romantic comedy that revolves around a dinner party hosted by young Nayla to introduce Fares, the love of her life, to Silvio, her new fiancé. Don’t miss it.

Feeling Invisible_____ Madrid’s Palacio de Cristal, the splendid glass house located within the Parque del Retiro, is hosting a magnificent installation by Spanish sculptor Jaume Plensa. Organized by the Museo Reina Sofía and titled “Jaume Plensa: Invisibles,” the exhibit is essentially an intervention consisting of a group of steel mesh sculptures hanging in the air, seeking to draw the incomplete faces of enigmatic figures. The massive sculptures, which are intersected by light and suspended in time, function as a most artistic statement on the human condition and life’s fleeting essence. November 16, 2018-March 3, 2019, museoreinasofia.es

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Party Girls_____ Alexander Wang’s fall/winter 2018-19 collection is all about having fun. There are body-con silhouettes, little black dresses with a profusion of zippers, ultra-short black leather skirts and lots of other sexy numbers, mainly in black but with dashes of white and fuchsia here and there. A collection highlight? The iconic ivory tweed coat with black buttons along the front. Available at Aïshti Downtown and Aïshti by the Sea

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To The Lighthouse_____ Built in 1957, Beirut’s black and white striped lighthouse, or Manara, used to be a landmark in Lebanon. The Al Manara neighborhood was named after the 27-meter-high lighthouse perched on a hill facing the sea, navigating ships to port until 2003. Now, surrounded by tower blocks, it is barely visible and its replacement built next to a fisherman’s port lacks the luster of the former landmark. This is where Khaled

Stop! In the Name of Pop_____ A new retrospective at Mark Hachem Gallery in Downtown Beirut highlights the work of Lebanese pop artist Marwan Chamaa. The solo exhibit, titled “Marwan Chamaa’s RetroPERspective,” chronicles 30 years of artistic practice, ranging from early works to the artist’s most recent pieces, with an emphasis on current artworks. “All the displayed pieces, past and present, represent my various interpretations of pop culture,” says Chamaa. November 20-December 8, 2018, marwanchamaa.com

Shbaro comes in. With the support of various sponsors, he was able to initiate renovations, giving the lighthouse a new character by painting it with red and white stripes. Shbaro hopes that the refurbished lighthouse will become a tourism and cultural destination, with the aim to eventually have it designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. “Lighthouses are useful navigation aids, but culturally, they are much more: they are our direct link to the past,” Shbaro says.

Marwan Chamaa, Raya Farhat, Sfeir-Semler Gallery/Mounira Al Solh

New Space, New Show_____ As part of its grand opening, the Jameel Arts Center in Dubai is hosting an exhibit of recent works by Lebanese-Syrian artist Mounira Al Solh. Represented by Sfeir-Semler Gallery, Al Solh has a singular artistic expression that encompasses painting, embroidery, performative gestures, video and video installations. Her powerful work often tackles political issues, examining how political events can have a violent impact on personal lives. “I do feel very proud that Jameel Arts Center is focusing on female artists for the opening exhibition,” says Al Solh. “We are definitely not represented enough in museums around the world in general. In Western museums in particular. So I am very happy the change is taking place as a role model – and guess where? In an Arab country!” November 11, 2018-February 11, 2019, artjameel.org/ centres/jameel-arts-centre-dubai

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Tomorrow Is Another Jay__________ Saint Laurent’s highly exuberant Jay sneakers have a retro feel and a sleek silhouette. Made from calf leather, the lowtop shoes have dazzling embossed gold stars on the side and on the heel. The sneakers come in four colors – red, green, blue or white – so grab a pair in every hue! Available at the Saint Laurent boutique in the Beirut Souks and Aïshti by the Sea

Your Beirut Haven_____ Do you know where to go this weekend? Try Riverlane, the sprawling new open-air space set right next to Garden State along the Nahr Corniche, on Beirut’s eastern edge. The place offers a playground for kids, a duck pond and a sculpture on which kids can climb. Adult visitors can check out the Chill Zone on top of the hill, take an outdoor yoga class or go for a jog on the path that surrounds the park. Other amenities include a 150-seat restaurant, a beer garden serving bar nibbles and various stands selling sweet treats as well as organic produce. Riverlane is Beirut’s most creative new destination. facebook.com/riverlanepark

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Check Out the X Hong Kong singer and actor William Chan and South Korean dancer, singer, actor and model Sehun are the two faces of Ermenegildo Zegna’s latest and hippest XXX collection. Alessandro Sartori, Zegna’s artistic director explains that the XXX collection matches “the identity of society’s boldest and most visionary members. An extension of what I presented at the fashion show, this is a new tribe whose members travel across time-zones, genres and styles.” The collection includes T-shirts, sweaters and sneakers, many of them stylishly adorned with the XXX logo. Available at the Ermenegildo Zegna boutique in Downtown Beirut and Aïshti by the Sea

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Pucci in the Afternoon_____ Pucci introduced its fall/winter 201819 collection last October at We Are The People, on Aïshti’s fourth floor in Downtown Beirut. British GQ style editor Luke Day was on hand to offer full styling and beauty sessions to attending guests. On-site attractions included a nail bar and a turban station where guests learned how to add a delightful Pucci touch to their look. Available at the Pucci boutique in Downtown Beirut and Aïshti by the Sea

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A Woman’s Era_____ A fascinating show in New York explores gender hierarchies and social structures while paying tribute to a seminal moment in women’s rights. Taking place at the Austrian Cultural Forum in Midtown Manhattan, “Women. Now.” is a group art show that focuses on women artists living in Austria and in the United States, including the likes of Claudia Schumann, Ellen Lesperance, Ines Doujak and Betty Tompkins. The year 2018 is particularly significant for women’s rights: first, 2018 marks the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in Austria. The year also commemorates the 50th anniversary of the feminist avantgarde movement, formed in 1968. The works on display explore the ambiguous and indefinite nature of what constitutes “the feminine” and the role of the modern-day woman. Until February 18, 2019, acfny.org

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Your House in Lebanon_____ Architect Ramzi Abou Fadel officially launched his Lebanese design label, Bayt-lb, this past October. Inspired by the traditional arched Lebanese houses as well as contemporary Lebanese architecture, Bayt-lb features elegant accessories that include the Mir Amin Palace Hotel bread basket and the Beirut City pen holder, in addition to various bookmarks, coasters and cheese platters. Truly unique and made exclusively in Lebanon. bayt-lb.com

Elevated Design_____ The fourth House of Today Biennale is slated for December 2018 and will take place at 3Beirut in Downtown Beirut and Sursock Museum in Ashrafieh. Curated by House of Today founder Cherine Magrabi Tayeb and titled “Elevate: The Quest for Heightened Senses,” the design showcase features products by 22 designers, including Tamara Barrage, david/nicolas, Nadine Hajjar, Charles Kalpakian and Stephanie Moussallem. A collaboration with New York gallery R & Company sees their designers collaborating with Lebanese designers: check out unique pieces by Haas Brothers x Carlo and Mary-Lynn Massoud, Rogan Gregory x Flavie Audi and Katie Stout x Sayar & Garibeh. December 15-28, houseoftoday.com

Culinary Enchantment_____ Foam Museum in Amsterdam is celebrating the eternal allure of food. “Feast for the Eyes – The Story of Food in Photography” details the rich history of food photography throughout the years, while exploring how food has been represented and what its significance can be. The exhibit is particularly relevant today, a time when social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and Twitter have become rife with pics of restaurants, bars and mouth-watering dishes, as well as shots of people eating, cooking and engaged in all sorts of foodrelated activities. From Roger Fenton’s 19th-century displays of food to 1960s cookbooks, the exhibit is a visual fantasy for gourmets and gourmands alike. December 21, 2018-March 6, 2019, foam.org

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You Got Me Feeling Devotion_____ All sinners shall be forgiven. Dolce & Gabbana’s Devotion bag flew down from the heavens like a blessed angel, adorned with a sacred heart buckle surrounded by foliage and pearls and with the DG logo at its center. The must-have of the season comes in either smooth calfskin leather or quilted nappa leather, in white, red or black. Three sizes – mini, medium and large – ensure that there’s a Devotion for any occasion. Confession will set you free. Available at the Dolce & Gabbana boutique in Downtown Beirut and Aïshti by the Sea

In Focus Fendi Fable_____ As it does every winter, Fendi has released a number of fabled bags to celebrate the season. Our favorites include the Shopper, made from glazed fabric and featuring the famed Fendi monogram plus “Fendi Roma” in blue and red oversized letters across the bag. Big, bold and beautiful. Available at the Fendi boutique in Downtown Beirut and Aïshti by the Sea

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Oh Mickey You’re So Fine_____ Mickey Mouse is back, and he’s more popular than ever. This winter, American brand Rag & Bone is borrowing a page from the Disney book to infuse its collection with cartoon magic. Men’s and women’s sweaters and T-shirts are adorned with a huge Mickey Mouse design, while men’s polo shirts have the celebrity mouse printed in front instead of the brand logo. Rag & Bone is also paying tribute to the beloved Disney character by adding Mickey Mouse prints to its scarves and shirts. A great holiday gift for fashionistas of all ages. Available at Aïshti Downtown and Aïshti by the Sea

Views of Lebanon_____ Kaph Books’ latest release, edited by Clémence Cottard Hachem and Nour Salamé, offers a fresh perspective on Lebanon. Titled On Photography in Lebanon, the book features over 380 photos, dating from the 19th century and all the way up to the present day, by such artists as Nadim Asfar, Myriam Boulos, Ali Cherri, Fouad Elkoury, Gilbert Hage, Joe Kesrouani, Roger Moukarzel, Randa Mirza, Walid Raad, Ieva Saudargaite, Tanya Traboulsi, Akram Zaatari and more. Highlights include the haunting “Jounieh Bay” from 1928 by Mary el Khazen, Ziad Antar’s chilling “Beirut Bereft” from 2007 and the spare “Trees Beside a River” by Roland Sidawi (pictured here).

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A Perfect Balance_____ Lebanese designer Omar Nakkash made quite a splash when he unveiled his Trinity table lamp at Beirut Design Fair in September 2018. As a follow-up, the Dubai-based designer is introducing new works at Dubai Design Week, including the Liberty window, which is a piece he created with his father Wajih Nakkash. Then there’s the Tawazun Collection, which features two coffee tables and a console. The name of the collection (which means “balance” in Arabic) refers to the innovative design of the table, which remains perfectly balanced although its base isn’t at the center of the structure. A young designer to watch. November 12-17, dubaidesignweek.ae

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Rounded Edge_____ Ralph Masri has introduced brand-new styles to his Modernist collection, including rings, earrings, necklaces and cuffs, all of which debuted earlier this year at Paris Fashion Week. The Lebanese jewelry designer is wellknown for his bold yet minimalistic aesthetic inspired by mid-century Modernist architecture. His latest jewelry features softer, rounder shapes, in diamond and sapphire variations, complementing his angular pieces. Ralph Masri jewelry is available worldwide, at such retailers as Harvey Nichols in London and Bloomingdaleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s in Dubai, and at the Ralph Masri showroom in Beirutâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mar Mikhael neighborhood. His jewelry is available online at Modus Operandi. ralphmasri.com

Tower over Antelias_____ Paul Chedid Development (PCD) recently broke ground on its newest real estate project, Theana Tower in Antelias. Once completed, the sleek, elegantly designed tower will hold 26 offices set over 15 floors, with surfaces ranging from 80 to 305 square meters, in addition to a 130-square-meter surface of private offices covering three floors, plus 210-square-meter private offices spanning five floors and a 450-square-meter showroom. Theana Tower will offer splendid views over Antelias and the Mediterranean Sea. facebook.com/PCDLebanon

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FAIRY TALES ON THE RUNWAY

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When fashion and fantasy collide Winter 2018 is stylishly woven with threads of magic. Designers this season blended sci-fi, fairy tales and a strong dose of the 1980s to create otherworldly, fantastical collections that capture the feel of the year’s most festive period. Here’s a dreamy look at some of winter’s most enchanting collections.

ALBERTA FERRETTI Alberta Ferretti’s fall/winter 2018-19 collection shimmers with the light of a thousand stars. As romantic as ever, the season’s looks were big on sequins and flyaway feathers, as if the Star Trek Enterprise suddenly landed in St. Tropez. Highlights include a metallic lamé Grecian gown and a pantsuit adorned with hundreds of silvery sequins. It’s the most daring Alberta Ferretti collection to date.

SAINT LAURENT The Saint Laurent woman is a warrior princess. She favors black ensembles but is equally as comfortable in shiny silver or black glitter. Two standouts for the winter collection include a shimmery black dress with a plunging neckline enhanced with designs of big red flowers, and an ultra-short dress with long sleeves bursting with purple flowers and glittery green leaves. Rock on, sister.

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ALEXANDER WANG Live from New York, it’s Alexander Wang. The hot-hothot designer’s collection this season comes straight out of The Matrix, with body-con silhouettes and spiky heels that channel the immortal Trinity. A collection must-have? The silver mini dress embroidered with geometric sequins. Wear it, and you’ll be ready to zoom into the future.

DOLCE & GABBANA While Dolce & Gabbana’s fall/winter 2018-19 collection has overt and plentiful references to Catholicism – velvet tunics, coats and shoes are adorned with angels, earrings have oversized crosses and bags look like gold incense dispensers – the collection also offers more than a few nods to fantasy. There’s a baggy top overrun with silver and red sequins emblazoned with the word “angel,” a bejeweled red crown topped by the word “amore” and a halter top with very sci-fi looking hot pink stones. Do you believe in angels?

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The Dolce & Gabbana collection offers more than a few nods to fantasy

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PHILOSOPHY DI LORENZO SERAFINI The 1980s are alive and well at Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini, and this time around they come enhanced with gold magic. In addition to his main, Margaux Hemingway-inspired pieces, Serafini offers up a handful of looks shining with the allure of the world’s most precious metal: a pair of oversized gold pants that stop just short of the ankles, and a gold dress with oversized shoulders (an ‘80s signature), ruffled sleeves and a button-up front. A finely formulated Philosophy indeed. MOSCHINO Jeremy Scott’s winter collection for Moschino is the most sci-fi of them all. According to Scott, Jackie Kennedy was an alien, and she is the one responsible for killing US president John F. Kennedy and his saucy mistress Marilyn Monroe. So the designer painted his models’ faces in bright, extraterrestrial colors and came up with a blissfully bright collection that lies somewhere between the 1960s glam of Jackie Kennedy and the same era’s obsession with alien beings. Brilliant purple gowns, geometrically patterned sequin dresses and mod-inspired shiny mini dresses all bear hints of time travel, mid-century nostalgia and UFOs.

GUCCI For Gucci’s winter 2018 collection, Alessandro Michele channels the undead. He named his catwalk show “Cyborg,” and told Vogue that his collection represents the post-human era. This is evident in his dazzling clothes and accessories that span the entire fashion spectrum: folk-inspired dresses, Chinese pajamas, Italian business suits from the 1980s and plenty of Scottish plaid. The whole is doused with shine, shimmer and color, in true Michele magical fashion.

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DSQUARED2 Dean and Dan Caten’s winter collection for Dsquared2 is inspired by the Wild West – but the duo also mixed in a bit of magic for their postmodern vision of the American Frontier. For the ladies, a black gown with hints of Pocahontas is paired with silver black leggings and a shiny silver neck scarf, resulting in a dangerously sexy cowgirl that’ll show up astride a spaceship. Same goes for the boys: regular jeans become fashion when worn with a glittery red sequin shirt and a shiny metal bandana. May the force be with you, partner.

KENZO Carol Lim and Humberto Leon’s collection for Kenzo is inspired by the magic of the movies. Two cult movies in particular, both from 1994, were instrumental in driving the collection forward: Interview with the Vampire and Chungking Express. The result? Creative powerhouses like a shimmery purple gown, which is paired with wild knee-high boots of the same color and material, and a spaghetti-strap, tunic-like sequin gown in two shades of blue that works best with red kneehigh power boots. Retro and futuristic all at once.

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Three new projects by Snøhetta push the limits of what – and where – architects can design

Snøhetta is an architecture firm known for exploring the unexplored. Founded in 1989, with offices in Oslo and New York, its studios are sprinkled strategically around the globe. Over the years, it’s designed some of the most innovative, site-sensitive and peoplefriendly buildings on the planet. Three are underway right now.

BEIRUT’S BANK HEADQUARTERS In Beirut, Snøhetta is building the new Banque Libano-Française (BLF) corporate headquarters in the fashionable Mar Mikhael neighborhood. It’s to be a tall building that ushers in a new era – not just for the neighborhood, but for Beirut and its skyline. “It’s touching on things that are novel in terms of typology for a corporate headquarters, especially the amount of public space,” says Daniel Berlin, architect at the firm. Snøhetta chose not to take the building as high as permitted by code. Instead the architects spread its 13,500 square feet out over 22 floors. “It’s kind of purposefully humble, and that appealed to the neighborhood,” Berlin says. Views – to the sea, the mountains and the city around the limestoneclad headquarters – abound through large and small apertures, and from physical subtractions as tall as four stories. “We carved out an internal atrium that connects all the floors, and zigzags up north to south,” he says. Snøhetta included a large public auditorium, a big public staircase and a public plaza. That means space for art exhibitions, public events and jazz or film festivals. In essence, this is a building that looks beyond its employees.

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AN UNDERWATER RESTAURANT In the southern part of Norway, Snøhetta’s designing a hotel’s new restaurant that will be sunk beneath five meters of ocean water, and scheduled to open in May 2019. “It’s a crazy project in a way,” says senior architect Rune Grazdal. “There will be a huge window looking out to the sea – almost like an aquarium, with live fish and nature.” The window will measure 12 by four and-ahalf meters, 30 centimeters thick, and will be contained in a concrete tube that itself is 50 centimeters thick. “Customers will see a forest of seaweed on the right side, and stone that’s a natural place for fish to hide,”

he says. After arriving on site and parking, they’ll travel by foot on a path along a beach and through trees, then reach the restaurant partition. They’ll cross a bridge to the entrance level, and then drop further down to the restaurant area and open kitchen.

“They’ll see how food is treated, with information about conditions in the sea and the environment,” Grazdal says. “It’s a kind of educational to see how important the sea is and the fish are – and learn about avoiding the use of plastic.”

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A CIRCULAR HOTEL Farther north, in a glacial area of Norway called Black Heights, another Snøhetta team is designing the world’s first energy-positive hotel above the Arctic Circle. It will not only minimize energy use, but send it back to the grid. “We’ve been working on a research-driven collaboration called the Powerhouse,” says senior architect Zenul Kahn. “We collaborate as engineers and architects on materials and uses – we’re dependent on the knowledge and experience of the group itself.” So when the clients – Arctic Adventures of Norway and a real estate company – approached them last year to design a hotel to be built at the foot of a glacier in a national park, they were ready. They designed a circular-shaped hotel that’s 15,000 square meters, on two levels. “The shape of the roof can collect solar, but it also gives you 360-degree views around the hotel,” Kahn says.

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The team emphasized embedded energy – the amount used to create the product. Concrete uses a great deal, while timber uses less. “This will be mostly wood – including the pilings and gratings,” he says. The timber will be locally produced, and the building’s design will be a tribute to the traditional architectural vernacular of local fishermen. Because there’s a high tidal difference there – three meters between low and high tides – those who make their living from the sea build homes on stilts. This hotel will follow suit. “Like a traditional fisherman’s house, it will be sheltered from the wind and tides, and you can see all the sea life and the selfharvesting of food all around,” he says. That’s because sensitivity to the surroundings – and educating the public – are touchstones of Snøhetta’s work.

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IN THE STUDIO WITH FERNANDO JORGE THE BRAZILIAN DESIGNER

HAS BROUGHT EASY GLAMOUR TO A NEW WAVE OF FINE JEWELRY

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“Jewelry for me was a beautifully accidental passion,” says Fernando Jorge, the buzzed-about and award-winning fine jewelry designer, whose distinctly contemporary, sensual pieces are worn by actors including Julianne Moore and Olivia Wilde. The São Paulo native is speaking to me today from Paris, where he’s been busy with the demands of Fashion Week. But his life could have been very different had he not abruptly abandoned a burgeoning career in engineering and logistics.

Engineering was a path that Jorge’s friends had always found surprising, because from a young age he was a skilled and creative draftsman. So when a German multinational started laying out his prospects – “they were talking about promoting me to high places,” he recalls with a slight shudder – Jorge decided to get out and begin a new career in product design. This soon led him to fine jewelry. “I wanted to give it six months to see if it was right for me,” he says. “It took me half a day to know it was.” After instructive gigs that included technical drawing for manufacturers, and time as the right-hand man to the big-name Brazilian designer Carla Amorim (“I learned so much from her”), Jorge knew his new craft inside out. “I don’t

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actually like to call it an industry, even though it is one,” he says, “because at its heart, making jewelry is also just a means of expression.” It was at this point in his new career that he moved to London to make a name for himself. “I knew I needed to take a risky move while I still had the courage,” he says of applying to study at Central St. Martins to establish his own vision and brand. It paid off: on graduating in 2010, Jorge was invited to show pieces at London Fashion Week. His style soon made waves, wining him awards and nominations from the Las Vegas Couture Show and British Fashion Awards. In 2014 and 2015 he was named by Business of Fashion as one of the 500 key people shaping fashion tastes worldwide.

When it comes to choosing materials, Jorge favors gemstones in their most natural state (“no enhanced colors”) and his collections have ranged from the kaleidoscopic jewels of Bloom to the quieter, diamond-based Brilliant. His newest collection, Surround, utilizes some distinctly Brazilian materials rarely seen in high-end fine jewelry, “such as tagua nut and vegetable ivory,” as well as more spectacular pink opal and nephrite jade.

The results have all the credibility and heft of more classical fine jewelry, but the collection has been executed with a lightness of touch that feels modern and fun. “Surround is a cheeky take on fine jewelry,” says Jorge. “Tagua felt very refreshing on a tennis bracelet, for example. A lot of jewelers rely on repeating signature pieces; I try not to do that. I wasn’t sure what others would make of it. After the response to my previous collections outperformed all our expectations, I thought this one would be less commercial.” Has it been? “No, actually – the initial response has been amazing,” he says, sounding surprised and rather humbled.

“WE HAVE A BODY CULTURE IN BRAZIL THAT MEANS YOU SEE ORGANIC SHAPES IN EVERYTHING, FROM OUR ACCESSORIES TO OUR ARCHITECTURE”

“Awards are nice,” he says cautiously. “But the work needs to stand on its own feet. I think my jewelry is effective in adorning women because it doesn’t need to match your clothes. What it matches is the shape of the body, the curve. To me, there’s something very Brazilian about that.” How so? “We have a body culture in Brazil that means you see organic shapes in everything, from our accessories to our architecture. We show a lot more skin. So I have often worked with colors and shapes that reflect the human body.” These days he has an appointment-only HQ in Shoreditch, east London, and he credits moving to the United Kingdom with “allowing me to look at Brazil from a distance, and try to find the truth in the clichés of its sensuality.”

Jorge keeps his head down, works, doesn’t pay attention to fads or trends, but doesn’t follow the rules of the old-school jewelers either. He sounds like he’s the last one to have heard what hot property his jewelry is these days. Maybe that’s been the secret to his success. In Lebanon, Fernando Jorge jewelry is available at the Sylvie Saliba boutique in Ashrafieh.

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