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Whether you are travelling for business or pleasure, we can help you discover the very best of this cosmopolitan city. Lebanon has much to ofer, as our guide on page 79 reveals. Readers who appreciate world-class art will enjoy our feature on Beirut’s thriving galleries and museums (page 46), and in this issue we also profle Lebanese designer Timi Hayek and her charming creations (page 58), and take a tour of Beirut’s vibrant Mar Mikhael district (page 68).

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Beth Druce Beth Druce is a fashion and luxury writer, and also works as a consultant for a variety of luxury fashion companies.

After gaining an MA from Central Saint Martins in London, she began her career at GQ magazine. Beth delights in documenting diverse and quickly evolving trends. globalblue.com

William Lee Adams London-based journalist William Lee Adams has interviewed designers including Diane von Furstenberg, Christian Louboutin and Vivienne Westwood. A former correspondent for Time, he has also contributed to Newsweek, InStyle, Condé Nast Traveler, Monocle, and GQ, among other publications.

Ben Wiseman Ben Wiseman’s artistic style and creativity made him the perfect choice of cover illustrator for this season’s edition of SHOP Lebanon.

Inspired by our feature on Beirut’s thriving art scene and the support it receives from Aïshti, Lebanon’s premier fashion retail empire (page 46), the illustration shows beautiful fashion pieces displayed in a gallery setting.

Ben’s other clients include the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal.

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Haneen Malaeb Haneen Malaeb is a Lebanese interpreter, translator, editor and copywriter. She provides simultaneous interpretation at conferences and seminars in Lebanon and abroad. She enjoys playing with letters, words and sentences, and in her free time she loves to read books and discover new places.

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P ROD U C T S 24 Check Out SHOP selects a standout piece from Lebanon this season 26 Products Key looks for the season, from fashion and footwear to jewellery and accessories N EWS 34 Shop Window One store not to be missed in Lebanon 36 News Seasonal updates on shops, services and new products

F E AT U R E S 46 Cover Story: The Art Of The Matter Beirut’s increasingly buoyant art scene showcases the work of both Lebanese and international artists, reports Beth Druce 58 Style With A Story The world of Lebanese designer Timi Hayek is one of magical inspirations, charming prints and unusual fabric combinations. William Lee Adams pays a visit 68 Happening Hood Beirut’s vibrant Mar Mikhael neighbourhood is gaining international recognition for its designers, creatives and makers. Sally McIlhone takes a tour

Above: these striking painted steps in Mar Mikhael sum up the vibrant, creative mood of the whole neighbourhood

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T R A N S L AT I O N S 118 SOU V E N I R 120 The essential item to bring home

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COMFORT COUTURE Perhaps the most iconic sport-luxe shoes available, Dior’s Fusion sneakers are the ‘It’ shoes of the past year. After dividing opinion initially, they have now been wholeheartedly welcomed into the catalogue of must-have fashion pieces, and have been spotted on the most stylish wearers, from superstar bloggers to top fashion editors. Taking details from the world of sports, these pumps have a distinct activewear edge and have been given the Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 108

ultimate in luxury makeovers with the addition of futuristic embroidery that demonstrates the couture expertise of the house of Dior.

Crafted from technical fabrics embellished with glittering beads and sequins, these sneakers are far too pretty for the gym and will up the style credentials of any outft. hl Dior Fusion sneakers, 1,672,500 LBP, Dior, 131 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 592, dior.com * for map go to page 83

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1. Mango Violeta skirt, 219,000 LBP, Mango, Assaf Center, Verdun Street, Beirut, +961 (0)1 790846, mango.com

3. Cartier watch, 61,950,000 LBP, Cartier, 109 Allenby Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 972600, cartier.com

2. Jimmy Choo pumps, 1,215,000 LBP, Jimmy Choo, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 595, jimmychoo.com

4. Stella McCartney faux fur jacket, 2,092,500 LBP, Stella McCartney, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 575, stellamccartney.com

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5. Gucci backpack, 4,125,000 LBP, Gucci, 141 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 200, gucci.com

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THE ESSENTIALS A well-tailored jacket and stylish luggage are among the items every man should own 1

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1. Brunello Cucinelli shoes, 1,170,000 LBP, Aïshti, 71 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111, brunellocucinelli.com

3. Vertu Signature Touch smartphone, price on request, Vertu, 136 Allenby Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)3 726726, vertu.com

2. Ermenegildo Zegna jacket, 2,625,000 LBP, Ermenegildo Zegna, 62 Abdel Malek Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 222, zegna.com

4. Porsche Design shoulder bag, 479,000 LBP, Porsche Design, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 985911, porsche-design.com

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5. Tumi suitcase, 1,366,500 LBP, Aïshti, 71 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111, tumi.com

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1. Agent Provocateur dress, price on request, Agent Provocateur, ABC Dbayeh, Dbayeh, +961 (0)4 417217 ext 3, agentprovocateur.com

2. Chloé Goldie bag, 2,805,000 LBP, Chloé, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 580, chloe.com 3. Nada le Cavelier earrings, price on request, Nada Le Cavelier, 108 Sursock Street, Achrafeh, +961 (0)1 200821, nadalecavelier.com

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4. Burberry heels, 1,687,500 LBP, Burberry, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 455, burberry.com

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BURNT CARAMEL Shades of ochre, gold and tan are perfect for the autumn months

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1. Marella coat, price on request, Marella, Verdun 730, Verdun Street, Beirut, +961 (0)1 788695, marella.com

2 & 3. Aziz & Walid Mouzannar Pompom necklace, 5,850,000 LBP; Meteor earrings, 16,650,000 LBP, Aziz & Walid Mouzannar, St Nicholas Street, Achrafeh, +961 (0)1 200756, awmouzannar.com

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4. Pinko boots, 688,865 LBP, Pinko, 157 Youssef Rami Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 996644, pinko.com 5. Sarah’s Bag Pill Pearl gold box clutch, 975,000 LBP, Sarah’s Bag, Mhanna Building, 100 Liban Street, Achrafeh, +961 (0)1 575585, sarahsbag.com

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SHOP WINDOW

A NUMBERS GAME The two-storey 6:05 concept store stocks the latest in avant-garde fashion, accessories and gifts. Catering to men, women, and children, this on-trend boutique has a happy hour every day at the time indicated by its name.

Customers who make a purchase between 6.05pm and 7.05pm are eligible to spin the Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 108

‘clock of fortune’ to win anything from a yoga class to concert tickets. Alongside a carefully curated range of books, homewares and sunglasses, the shop showcases the latest collections from international brands such as Surface to Air and Bellerose. th 6:05, Zen Building, Charles Malek Avenue, Achrafeh, +961 (0)1 335450, 605.com.lb

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BAGS OF STYLE The C by Cynthia boutique, owned by Lebanese designer Cynthia Bouchakjian, specialises in luxurious bags for women, ofering a wide range of styles from simple totes to elegant box bags. The label specialises in high-quality leathers and skins and uses these to take Bouchakjian’s structural designs to the next level. At the fagship store on Mar Maroun Street, look out for the versatile 301 backpack, which can be worn as a shoulder bag, rucksack or classic top-handle handbag. hl C by Cynthia, Mar Maroun Street, Gemmayze, +961 (0)1 585758, cbycynthia.com

TALENT SHOW Starch, a non-proft organisation founded by some of Lebanon’s most successful creatives, including noted womenswear designer Rabih Kayrouz, supports up-and-coming Lebanese designers. Each year, four to six young designers are selected, mentored, promoted and supported fnancially through the production of their collections. These collections are then available

for one year at the Starch boutique, which is an absolute must-visit for anyone looking to understand and buy into the fashion scene in Beirut. The store itself also frequently changes, with this season’s interior designed by talented architect Elie Metni. Not to be missed. mkh Starch, 1051 Quartier des Arts, Saif Village, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 566079, starchfoundation.org

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TINY GEM The trend for mini-bags shows no signs of waning, so buy into it with this hot pink incarnation of the Balenciaga Neo Classic mini chain bag. The adorable cross-body bag is less than 18 centimetres square, but of course the quality is as impressive as that of all Balenciaga creations. The super-soft bag, made in luxurious calfskin with a handmade chain shoulder strap, features stylish two-tone metal details made from a mix of gold and palladium.

Also available in classic black, this is a style to enhance anyone’s fashion credentials. hl Balenciaga, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 570, balenciaga.com * for map go to page 83

SUPER SOUKS No visit to Lebanon would be complete without a trip to Beirut Souks. Located in the capital’s city centre, the complex ofers a multitude of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Over 200 stores include luxury fashion labels such as Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta and Burberry, and watch and jewellery brands such as Chopard, Jaeger-

LeCoultre and Hublot. The souks are also home to Planet Discovery, a science museum for children, and a 14-screen cinema complex.

The recent architectural redesign lends a distinctly modern look to one of the longestestablished shopping venues in Lebanon. rp Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 989040, beirutsouks.com.lb * for map go to page 83

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STRIKING SHOUROUK

READ ON Papercup is a specialist bookshop in the heart of the eclectic Mar Mikhael district of Beirut. It opened in 2009 after owner Rania Naufal was unable to fnd a local store that not only satisfed her passion for books but was also a cosy place to visit. Papercup ofers a wide selection of books on art, architecture, design, Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 108

photography and fashion, as well as a curated selection of magazines, children’s books, novels and unique stationery. The team will gladly order any title that you can’t fnd in the store.

While you’re browsing and reading, enjoy a great cup of tea or cofee and a slice of cake from the café. fm Papercup, Agopian Building, Pharaon Street, Mar Mikhael, +961 (0)1 443083, papercupstore.com

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Shourouk, the eponymous label from Shourouk Rhaiem, ofers striking jewellery and accessories. Rhaiem honed her skills at luxury fashion houses such as Roberto Cavalli and Chloé before establishing her own brand in 2008 and was selected to produce a special collection for Swarovski in 2010. Since then, her distinctive work has garnered a global following, with high-profle fans including Michelle Obama. Her inspiration comes from a wide range of sources, from Bollywood movies to the Russian aristocracy. Often made with Swarovski crystals, Shourouk’s colourful and quirky designs are instantly recognisable. th Plum, Berytus Building, Park Avenue, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 976565, shourouk.com

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Le Lobby is a luxury fashion shop that boasts an ever-rotating selection of international designers. Every season, the store’s discerning buyers invite independent labels from across the globe to showcase their collections within the 250-square-metre space.

Each dress is presented like a work of art, allowing clients to peruse items at their leisure.

The warm and welcoming interior décor brings to mind the lobby of a boutique hotel, with all the stylish touches that one would expect from such an establishment. Private fashion shows and the highest level of customer service transform this retail experience into one that is truly indulgent. th Le Lobby, Hermitage Building, Ghandour el Saad Street, Furn el Hayek, Achrafeh, +961 (0)1 334006, lelobby.com

The new fabrics, styles and fts in the latest collection from 7 For All Mankind prove that the brand never rests on its laurels. Founded in Los Angeles in 2000, the premium denim specialist quickly gained acclaim for its innovations in ft, fabric and fnish. Today it is one of the world’s premier denim brands, worn by everyone from fashion editors to Hollywood stars. Women should look out for the Slim Illusion denim treatment, which gives a natural-looking lift and a slimmer silhouette without compromising on comfort. Men can indulge in the brand’s new cashmere denim blend, made from cashmere sourced from the fnest Italian mills. hl 7 For All Mankind, Beirut City Centre mall, Hazmieh, +961 (0)1 291991, 7forallmankind.com

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EASY AS ABC For shopping variety and entertainment choices, the ABC mall in Achrafeh is hard to beat. With men’s, women’s and children’s fashion from labels such as Aïzone, Tommy Hilfger and Zara, jewellery and watches by brands such as Atamian and Pandora, and beauty and cosmetics from the likes of Kiehl’s, Mac and L’Occitane, ABC Achrafeh covers all bases. The mall also ofers a variety of dining options, including French patisserie Paul and American-style gourmet burgers at Shake Shack, as well as a state-of-the-art seven-screen cinema and an 850-squaremetre children’s play area, making it the perfect place for a full day of shopping and entertainment. rp ABC Achrafeh, Achrafeh, +961 (0)1 212888, abc.com.lb

Brazilian jewellery brand Virzi + De Luca has really caught our eye this season with its light-hearted yet luxurious collection of pineapple-inspired pieces, perfect for adding a touch of the tropical to a winter wardrobe.

The range includes stud earrings, drop earrings, necklaces and a bangle, all available at stylish Beirut boutique Plum. Marcella Virzi and Betina De Luca, the designers behind the brand, create pieces which are sculptural, artistic and beautiful, with the added touch of wit demonstrated by their pineapple jewellery.

Founded in 2012, the brand quickly turned heads with its original creations, and each season brings something new and exciting.

This is a name to watch out for. mkh Plum, Berytus Building, Park Avenue, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 976565, virzideluca.com Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 108

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Beirut’s art scene is becoming increasingly buoyant, as private collectors, institutions, museums and galleries combine to showcase the work of Lebanese and international artists, reports Beth Druce

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his autumn, Lebanese businessman Tony Salamé opened a 40,000-square-foot exhibition space in Jal el Dib on Beirut’s Mediterranean coastline. The Aïshti Foundation, home to a signifcant proportion of Salame’s own art collection, is the city’s frst large-scale contemporary exhibition space and refects the increasing buoyancy of Beirut’s art scene.

The exhibition space is the next stage in the evolution of Aïshti, the high-end retail empire founded by Salamé in 1989. Designed by British architect David Adjaye, it’s part of the development of Aïshti Seaside, a destination store that combines fashion and homeware retail, a café, and now a cultural hub. The art museum’s frst exhibition has been curated

by Massimiliano Gioni, artistic director of the New Museum in New York – a sign that Lebanon’s burgeoning art scene is attracting notable international names.

May Calil, an art consultant and collector of Lebanese descent, is a keen observer of the city’s evolution in recent years. ‘The main development is the appearance of new art spaces and museums,’ she notes. ‘There is a desire to build art institutions with permanent collections in Beirut, either privately or for national collections as in Sursock.’

The Sursock Museum, formerly a private

Above (from top): artist’s impression of the Aïshti Foundation; the Sursock Museum; Le Mont Tamalpaïs by Etel Adnan, 1985, oil on canvas, from the museum’s collection

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villa, was bequeathed to Beirut by Nicolas Ibrahim Sursock in 1952 to be redeveloped into an art museum. Its grand reopening this autumn (scheduled for the frst of October when we went to press) follows an eightyear closure and extensive expansion which includes a 600-square-metre exhibition hall.

The inaugural relaunch exhibition, Regards sur Beyrouth: 160 Ans d’Images, chronicles the representation of Beirut from the 1800s to 1960. Pieces on display comprise not only the museum’s collections but also its structure; Nicolas Sursock’s original study, complete with his desk and bookcase, is one of the exhibits.

The reopening was hotly anticipated: a feature in Lebanon’s Daily Star commented, ‘The sleeping beauty of Lebanon’s art scene is about to awaken.’

Founded in 2010 by architects Nicolas Bellavance-Lecompte and Pascale Wakim, the Carwan Gallery focuses on limited-edition pieces, using them as a vehicle to transport Lebanese artists onto an international stage; part of a wider movement in Beirut to bolster

Above (from top): the Sursock Museum; Hommage au Tapis Volant by Aref el Rayess, 1965, acrylic on canvas, from the museum’s collection

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the profles of Lebanese designers while simultaneously improving awareness and education about art in the city.

Further examples of this include the notfor-proft Beirut Art Center, which aims to promote local and international contemporary art and increase accessibility. Its director, art historian and curator Marie Muracciole, joined the centre in 2014 from Paris, where she was in charge of cultural programmes at the Jeu de Paume arts centre. In a similar vein, Ashkal Alwan, the Lebanese Association for Plastic Arts, facilitates a range of creative endeavours.

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Prominent Lebanese artists are choosing to return to Beirut and are basing themselves in the city metre facility dedicated to arts education and production. Beirut is becoming a country whose investment in art is signifcant in comparison to its modest size and the absence of any government funding.

Prominent Lebanese artists are also increasingly choosing to base themselves in Beirut, such is the quality of support and promotion now ofered. For Calil, this is a natural consequence of Lebanese artists’ success elsewhere. ‘For a small country there are quite a lot of Lebanese active in the art world, be it in London, Paris or New York, and there appears to be a desire to create

Above (from top): Marie Muracciole, curator of the Beirut Art Centre; Zeina, Maya & Yara by Carlo Massoud, 2015, available from the Carwan Gallery

institutions [in Beirut] that would compare internationally,’ she observes. Calil is also keen to highlight a rise in native artists returning to the city after a period based elsewhere. ‘A number of my generation have returned to Beirut in order to live and work, the reality being that [now] many successful Lebanese designers have chosen to build their career in Beirut rather than abroad.’

Salamé’s exhibition space is set to revolutionise the art scene in Beirut and it could also be good news for his frst love: luxury fashion retail. For, while the Middle East’s fashion industry already has a home in the city, it will inevitably beneft from the art industry’s rising status. Brands such as Zuhair Murad, Rabih Kayrouz and Elie Saab have become household names by showing their collections abroad, but with the current focus on craft and design so pertinent to Lebanese style, a new generation of fashion designers in Beirut may soon have the opportunity to make their names on home ground.

‘There is a sophistication, knowledge Above: two views of the Beirut Art Center’s interior

and global viewpoint that is very present in the art scene in Lebanon,’ notes Calil. It’s a phenomenon that is set to echo through the wider echelons of Beirut’s creative industries, raising their profles for all the world to see sursock.museum, carwangallery.com, beirutartcenter.org, ashkalalwan.com

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STYLE WITH A STORY The world of Lebanese designer Timi Hayek is one of magical inspirations, charming prints and unusual fabric combinations.

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Above (clockwise from top): designer Timi Hayek; a tulle detail from one of her designs; the beautiful, subtle crafsmanship that characterises pieces from her collections

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deft linguist might say that rising Lebanese design star Timi Hayek’s career path in fashion was prescribed at birth – the Arabic word Hayek translates into English as weaver. Hayek is an up-andcoming name on the Beirut fashion scene and her handmade garments appeal to women who appreciate comfort and style – a combination evident in Hayek’s popular linen-weave mini skirts and elegant satin dresses with frill detailing. ‘I like clothes that are simple but make me think twice,’ she says. ‘Whether it’s a small detail in the fabric choice or the fnishing, there has to be something in the outft that makes it a keeper.’

Hayek is from a family with a strong design background: her mother, an aunt and an uncle are all interior architects. As a child growing up in Ottawa and later as a teenager in Beirut, she constantly drew girls’ clothing, and went on to study fashion at the prestigious Central Saint Martins art school in London. ‘It was the perfect environment to be purely creative and bursting with ideas,’ she says. ‘The classmates,

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Hayek makes light, ethereal garments that transform the wearer into a fairytale goddess the location of the school in the centre of London, everything was perfect for pushing me to my creative limits.’

In Hayek’s second year, one of her prints which featured cats and fowers was selected by world-famous British department store Liberty to be produced and sold as part of its range.

Her early designs also led to work at Marc Jacobs in Paris and Alexander McQueen in London – a fabulous grounding from which to establish her own brand.

In April this year she opened her frst boutique at the top of Monot Street in Beirut — a cobbled street lined with hip restaurants Above (from top): Timi Hayek store; fabric created for Liberty

and bars. The shop is housed in a 1940s brick building commissioned by her greatgrandmother, a supermarket tycoon who made a fortune in Africa. ‘I hope to create an escape from reality, a place where people can discover interesting outfts in a modern and fresh environment,’ says Hayek.

Hayek often turns to mythology when dreaming up prints. Vaslav Nijinsky’s performance in the ballet L’Après-midi d’un Faune for Les Ballets Russes inspired her silk Fauna & Flora scarf. It includes swirling images of nature and a young faun who is devastated by unrequited love. The same motif appears across an elegant silk dress which would bring whimsy and style to any formal occasion.

‘I’m amazed how people come up with such creatively bizarre and fascinating stories to understand themselves and the world around them,’ she says. ‘It’s also a great inspiration for print ideas, the creatures and settings are familiar with a bizarre twist, making you look – and think – twice.’

In a sense, mythology guides all of her creations: Hayek makes light, ethereal garments

Above (from top): Timi Hayek’s light everyday garments; a sof pleated top from her collection

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that transform the wearer into a fairytale goddess. Her recent collections have consisted largely of simple white and beige pieces, but subtle details such as pleats and interesting cuts elevate them to the status of art. For her latest autumn/winter collection, she has focused on pleating fabrics such as chifon and mikado, juxtaposed with tricot. ‘The fnishings will also have an interesting twist, using velvet and linen,’ she says.

The new collection will include sheer pleats in nude colours and playful layering for winter.

Hayek is particularly enthusiastic about a long,

Hayek’s subtle details, such as pleats and interesting cuts, elevate her simple pieces to art status

oversized dress with subtly diferent fabric combinations in diferent tones of dusty dark blue, which can be worn to work or in the evening. ‘It has a laid-back quality to it which reminds me of the outft Gustav Klimt wore to paint,’ she says.

Her boutique is open Monday to Thursday, and by appointment only on Friday and Saturday, so be sure to get in touch in advance if you are planning to visit over the weekend.

Hayek loves discussing her designs with visitors any day of the week – and says the conversation defnitely goes two ways. ‘My environment and the people I meet really afect the kind of clothes I make at any specifc time,’ she says. ‘I am at the shop most of the week, so I get to meet the clients frst hand and see their reactions, their likes and dislikes. It’s great to meet people and it gives me a sense of what I can do to keep improving my product.’ This hands-on approach combined with fattering styles and captivating inspirations makes Timi Hayek’s world one we’d all like to step into timihayek.com

Above (from left): the Fauna & Flora scarf was inspired by a ballet performance; a sketch for the designer’s autumn/winter 2015/16 collection

Mar Mikhael, one of Beirut’s most exciting neighbourhoods, is gaining international recognition for its designers, creatives and makers, as well as its vibrant atmosphere.

Sally McIlhone takes a tour

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eirut’s Mar Mikhael district has recently been highlighted by Vogue for a painted staircase considered one of the ‘most amazing’ in the world. Monocle magazine’s 2015 restaurant awards rated its Tawlet restaurant as the world’s eighth-best place to eat. This chic neighbourhood is growing in popularity and is now home to a host of exciting boutiques and an innovative fashion school, making it well worth exploring.

The fashion school in question, Creative Space Beirut (CSB), was founded by Sarah Hermez, a Lebanese local who studied at the prestigious Parsons design school in New York before deciding to combine her creative passion with her desire to do good. Disillusioned by the conventional fashion industry, Hermez spoke to her former Parsons tutor Caroline Simonelli, who suggested that she start a school. Simonelli travelled to Beirut to help Hermez launch the pilot project and the rest is history.

Over the past three years, CSB has raised over $100,000 and shaped the lives of countless individuals. ‘I think it’s important for people to understand the importance of

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free creative education and fostering the talent of individuals who might not be able to afford expensive programs at institutions locally or internationally,’ explains Sarah Hunaidi, Creative Space Beirut’s communications director. ‘Design permeates all aspects of our lives – the clothes we wear, the buildings we live in, the products we use. For it to be an effective tool in the progress of society, it needs to be inclusive. People from all walks of life have talent, and these people need to be provided with an education in order to give them a chance to help design the world around them. Education should not be reserved for the privileged few.’

The Mar Mikhael area with its vibrant array of independent shops is the perfect fit for this ambitious project. ‘Mar Mikhael is a neighbourhood that blends modern and traditional,’ points out Hunaidi. ‘There are many design studios, cafés, bars and Above: up-and-coming designers at work at Creative Space Beirut

Creative Space Beirut is perfectly placed to show design students what they can achieve restaurants. At the same time, there are craftspeople, small shops and residents that still carry the old soul of the neighbourhood.’

Mar Mikhael is also a magnet for local young creatives, adds Hunaidi. ‘We thought it would be good to be in a neighbourhood with likeminded people.’

They thought right. Creative Space Beirut is perfectly placed to show students what they can achieve once they’ve completed their studies.

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shoppers to invest in unique products made

by CSB’s students. ‘We just launched our new ready-to-wear line, which is affordable and versatile, comfortable and classy,’ says Hunaidi.

‘Visitors are welcome to drop by our studio and look at the collection, or just say hello and get to know the initiative.’ If you’re interested in supporting this exceptional project, be sure to drop in.

The next Mar Mikhael hotspot to visit on your tour of the area is Vanina, an ethically conscious boutique stocked with stunning clothing, footwear, bags and jewellery. The joint project of childhood friends Tatiana Fayad and Joanne Hayek, Vanina offers products that allow visitors to take home a touch of ‘made in Lebanon’ style. ‘Mar Mikhael is a hub of local treasures,’ explain the founders. ‘The variety of experiences that it has to offer is like nowhere else. From artisans’ workshops to trendy concept stores, it’s a happening hood by day and by night. We loved the authenticity of this area, and the architecture of the ancient buildings. Their interiors are so unique and inspiring.’ The same can be said of the store,

Above (clockwise from top left): Vanina womenswear; designs for the brand’s ethically produced jewellery; bracelets from the brand’s collection

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with its high ceilings, original tiles, vintage chandeliers and shabby-chic display tables – the perfect backdrop for the gold lettering bangles, satin paper-bag-waist trousers and cute printed pouches on offer. ‘We get inspired by everything that surrounds us, by Beirut, its culture, its people,’ the designers explain. At this original store, you’re sure to feel inspired, too.

Rosa Maria was already an international jewellery success before its Mar Mikhael store opened in 2011. ‘It was time to give back to Lebanon,’ explains Monique Haddad, sister of the brand’s designer Rosy Abourous, and Rosa Maria’s commercial manager. ‘The location was the first thing that spoke to me, I fell in love with the spot. Here, I could gather designers, painters, photographers and sculptors that would give people the opportunity to discover craftsmanship in its most beautiful form.’

Rosa Maria’s handmade jewellery makes Above: Rosa Maria handmade jewellery; the brand’s concept store

In Mar Mikhael visitors can protect the skills of the past and invest in the future an ideal memento of your trip, especially as you’ll be investing in the protection of valuable artisanal expertise. ‘It’s important to preserve the skills of local craftspeople, since handcrafting is becoming a dying art,’ says Haddad. In Mar Mikhael, you can protect the know-how of the past and invest in the talent of the future: a truly unmatched experience soukeltayeb.com/tawlet (open daytime only), creativespacebeirut.com, vanina.me, rosamariajewellery.com

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GUIDE

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Global Blue’s guide ensures you make the most of your trip to Lebanon with a look at Beirut’s must-visit destinations. These include the city’s most exclusive shopping malls, and stores ofering fabulous jewellery, this season’s must-have accessories, Middle Eastern crafts and avant-garde interior design pieces.

A GLIMPSE OF LEBANON Above: visit the chic Zaitunay Bay development to discover Beirut’s smart waterfront Listings of stores and brands in the department stores/malls sections are supplied to Global Blue by the department stores/malls and listed as supplied.

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MARC JACOBS

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The name Trouble piques curiosity about this covetable handbag from Marc Jacobs.

The Trouble is a classic shoulder bag with a charmingly playful side typical of Marc Jacobs designs. The ladylike box shape references handbags of the 1960s, and Trouble has four convenient interior compartments and a convertible chain that means it can be worn in various diferent ways. Each bag is painstakingly assembled by hand from 35 pieces of leather; hand-painted edges and hand-applied eyelets for the chain-holes ensure a fawless fnish.

Marc Jacobs, 137 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 148, marcjacobs.com

This Frey Wille bangle was inspired by some of the world’s best-known paintings: Claude Monet’s water lilies series.

Monet’s paintings of water lilies were key to the early Impressionist school, and Frey Wille’s Claude Monet collection pays homage to a bold concept, groundbreaking in its time, now one of the most popular styles in modern art.

The Austrian brand is known for its enamel jewellery, which is often inspired by great artists. New interpretations of famous artworks are expertly cast in enamel and set in precious metals to become bright and beautiful jewellery items, themselves akin to works of art.

Frey Wille, City Centre Beirut mall, Hazmieh, +961 (0)1 284191, frey-wille.com * for map go to page 105

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KAREN CHEKERDJIAN Interior designer Karen Chekerdjian’s store fies the fag for contemporary Middle Eastern design. The store’s industrial décor refects the nature of the surrounding port neighbourhood, and the resulting atmosphere is chic but not contrived. The boutique ofers ‘things we make, things we like’ and sells not only pieces created by the designer but also products that she loves, from great books to her favourite biscuits.

Karen Chekerdjian, Fayad Building, Derviche Haddad Street, Beirut Port, +961 (0)1 570572, karenchekerdjian.com

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Cocoa & Co Häagen Dazs Intabli Olivier & Co Patchi Pinkberry Eyewear Hallak Opticians Magrabi Optical Sunglass Hut The Counter Gifts & Accessories CK Watches & Tissot JLC Accessories Louis Vuitton Mango Touch Milord 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 Armani Jeans Bershka Boggi Burberry CH Carolina Herrera Cortefel Eden Park Emporio Armani Galvanni Gap H&M Men Jack & Jones Louis Vuitton LTC

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Lufan Massimo Dutti Metni Bros Porsche Design Pull & Bear Rodeo Drive Salsa Superdry Timberland Tommy Hilfger Zara Services & Speciality Shops LibanPost Planet Discovery Shoes & Bags Aldo Bensimon Bottega Veneta Camper Cole Haan Converse DKNY Furla Geox Jimmy Choo Linea Max globalblue.com

Louis Vuitton Maria Pino Nine West Pablosky ShoeAvenue St. Nicola Timberland Uterqüe Sports Apparel & Equipment Adidas Converse Mike Sport Nike Puma Reebok 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 Armani Jeans Balenciaga Baramode Bershka Bottega Veneta Burberry CH Carolina Herrera Chloé Cortefel Depeche Mode Desigual

DKNY Emporio Armani Etro Front Row Galvanni Gap H&M Women Jeans Couture Little Room Loft By Aspuces Louis Vuitton Mango Massimo Dutti Monsoon Promod Pull & Bear Punt O Roma Rodeo Drive Room One Salsa Stella McCartney Stradivarius Superdry Timberland Tommy Hilfger Uterqüe Vero Moda Saint Laurent Zara

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Coffee Shops Cinnabon Dunkin’ Donuts Eric Kayser Lina’s Moka & More Nestle Toll House Starbucks Confectionery, Chocolate & Ice Cream Candy Pirates Chocolate & Chocolate Haagen Dazs Magic Corn Munchies House Papabubble Passion Juice Department Stores BHV Centrepoint Dine In Restaurants Crepaway Deek Duke Eric Kayser Grillia Ichiban Lord of the Wings Roadster Schnitzels Semsom Eyewear Grand Optics L’Optique Magrabi Optical Sunglass Hut Ojo Fast Food Restaurants Bliss House Chopsticks Franks Wurst KFC Malak al TaoukMc Donald’s Tonino Crepe Vanelli’s Gifts, Toys & Accessories Bader Ghanem Artisanat Camelia’s Cedart

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Funny Balloons Hallmark JouéClub Mouftah al Sharq Household, Books & Electronics Multimedia BHV DECO Khoury Home Cellairis Class Khoury Cell M2 Maliks Vanlian Virgin Megastore

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Jewelry & Watches Armanor Atamian Citizen Himo Jouaillerie Moukarzel Kronos Michel Zoughaib Perfect Timing Rossonero Sundial Time Zone Zoughaib Jewelry Kid’s Fashion Carter’s Okaidi Original Marines Osh Kosh Pablosky Petit Bateau

Pumpkin Patch Shoe Avenue Kids Tenten Lingerie Calzedonia Etam La Senza La Vie en Rose Nai Lingerie Socks Women’secret Men’s Fashion Houdoum Jack & Jones Modish Pellini Rectangle Jaune Roy Robson

Services 5 Minutes Petmart Smoking Lounge Top Print Woosh

Cortefiel Springfield Timberland Tommy Hilfiger Topshop Topman US Polo Assn.

Sport’s Fashion Tchooz Shoes Skechers Sports Experts

Women’s Fashion Bebe Bershka Gerry Webber Marie France Sinequanone Sogo Sport et Loisir Stradivarius Tally Weijl Vero Moda

TSC MEGA Hypermartket Unisex Fashion Aizone Alcott Armani Xchange Big Star Bossini

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CITYMALL BHV DEPARTMENT STORE STORE DIRECTORY

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Watches Tissot Swatch Oliver Ross Timberland Lacoste Nautica Tommy Hilfiger Calvin Klein Just Cavalli Westar Timex J LO By Jennifer Lopez Kenneth Cole Marc By Marc Jacobs Fossil Skagen DKNY Adidas Armani Exchange Diesel Emporio Armani Michael Kors Guess Omorfia Rovina GC Scarves Fendi Missoni Roberto Cavalli Marc Rozier Lauren By Ralph Lauren Kusan Galeries Lafayette Paris Kenzo Unrealfur Jewellery Agatha Buckley Fossil DKNY Diesel Emporio Armani Lulu DK Tattos Umbrellas Fulton Victorinox Luxurious Stationery Parker

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Luggage Rimowa Victorinox Samsonite Delsey American Tourister Make-up / Skin Care / Perfume Chanel Dior Estée Lauder Clinique Lancôme Giorgio Armani Yves Saint Laurent Clarins Shiseido Bassam Fattouh L’Oréal Paris Bourjois Maybelline Max Factor Perfume Chanel Dior Giorgio Armani Tom Ford Mont Blanc Lancôme Yves Saint Laurent Paco Rabanne Creed Loewe Hermes Valentino Prada Nina Ricci Givenchy Dolce and Gabbana Gucci Elie Saab Carolina Herrera Narcisso Rodriguez Viktor and Rolf Calvin Klein Thierry Mugler Bvlgari Hugo Boss Roberto Cavalli Issey Miyake Chloé Diesel Versace Escada Clinique Estée Lauder Kenzo Cartier

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Kids Perfumes Jacadi Kaloo Tartine et Chocolat Burberry Ikks The Smurfs

Nightwear Calvin Klein Avant Première Lingerie Miss Bisbigli Linclalor Etam

Nail Polish Opi Jessica Sally Hansen Coming soon: Essie

Legwear Philippe Matignon DIM Marie France De Fonseca Levante Dearfoams

Kid’s Fashion Guess Kids Benetton Catimini Eliane et Lena Berlingot Desigual Juicy Couture Derhy Kids Kid’s Graffiti Cadet Rousselle Chicco Petit Bateau Kickers Byblos Bout’Chou Country for Kids Zadig & Voltaire Billieblush My T-Shirt Hero Seven CHIPIE shoes Les Tropéziennes Mel by Melissa Amelie Antony Morato Jr Vingino Banana Moon Blue Kid Underwear Chantelle Simone Pérèle Calvin Klein DIM Etam Princessa Liz Spanx René Rofé Wacoal Fashion Forms

Swimwear Simone Pérèle Watercult Banana Moon Bikini Bar Blue Point Blue 4 U Solano Men’s Fashion Harmont & Blaine Brax Trussardi Jeans Fred Perry Antony Morato DKNY Beverly Hills Polo Club Denim & Supply

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Women’s Fashion M Missoni Lauren by Ralph Lauren Karen Millen Juicy Couture Gerard Darel Manoush Twin Set Axara Tara Jarmon Cop Copine Agnes B Cacharel See U Soon Suncoo Reiss Desigual Denim & Supply

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Le Mall - Dbayeh

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Le Mall - Dbayeh

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Beirut

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STORE DIRECTORY Beauty, Perfume, Cosmetics & Spa Beauty Express Wojooh Books, Electronics & Multimedia Class I Qube Cafés & Restaurants Ahwak by Abdel Wahab Classic Burger Joint Crepaway Deek & Duke Dp n dip Dunkin Donuts Magnolia Mccafe McDonald’s Moka & More

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Olio Paul Schtrumpf Shawarmanji Soto Zaatar W Zeit Children’s Fashion Gymboree Khabbaz Pumpkin Patch Cinemas & Entertainment Ciné Mall Up & Away Confectionery, Chocolate & Ice Cream Cinnabon Let’s Chocolate Passion Fruit Yogen Fruz

Eyewear Chamelian Sunglass Hut Fashion Accesorize & Monsoon Bershka Big Star Boggi Gap Jack & Jones LTB Mango Marella Massimo Dutti Moustache Oxygene Promod Pull & Bear Stradivarius Superdry Tally Weijl Zara

Gifts & Accessories Capelli Fiora Inori By Trovare Joué Club Peecabu Homeware Galerie Vanlian Memento Natural Life Zara Home Lingerie Calzedonia Intimissimi La Senza La Vie En Rose Oysho Services & Speciality Shops ATM Cinema Theaters LibanPost Tax Free shopping

Shoes & Bags Aldo & Aldo Accessories Charles & Keith Lyne’s Nine West Spring Steve Madden Superga Sports Apparel & Equipment Decathlon Watches & Jewellery City Time Christy M Damas Hanna Tocante Yessayan Zed

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Original Marines Pablosky Petit Yo Primigi Store Pumpkin Patch Confectionery, Chocolate & Ice Cream Candy Pirates Chantilly Chocolatier Mascorn Eyewear Sunglass Hut Gifts & Accessories Accessorize Fiora I Am Inori By Trovare Nana B SK Bijoux Homeware Hallmark Natural Life

Kid’s Entertainment Plif Plouf Toy Park Lingerie La Senza La Vie en Rose Oysho Men’s Fashion Alcott Bershka Big Star Boggi Camicissima Gap Jack & Jones LTB Massimo Dutti Moustache Pellini Pull & Bear Salsa Socks Zara Services & Speciality Shops ATM

Car Wash Free Parking LibanPost Tax Free shopping Valet Parking Shoes & Bags Aldo Charles & Keith Geox Nine West Spring Steve Madden Sportswear Mike Sport Watches & Jewellery Swarovski Swatch Time Zone Tocante Yessayan Zoughaib Women’s Fashion 5th Avenue Bershka Big Star Gap

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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CITY CENTRE BEIRUT STORE DIRECTORY

Dbayeh Antelias Jal El Dib

Jdeideh

Beirut

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Dining – Restaurants Ahwak Crepaway GiGi Moka Lounge Nasma PF Chang’s Roadster Diner Scoozi Shake Shack Sushi Ko Electronics / Home Appliances / Mobile Phones Bose I style Samsung Stars Mobile Entertainment / Music Magic Planet VOX Cinemas Children’s / Maternity Fashion Babyshop (Centrepoint) Jacadi Mamas & Papas Mothercare Name It Original Marines Tape à L’Oeil Zippy Zahar Kids Women’s Fashion Bebe Betty Barclay Coast Desigual DKNY Dorothy Perkins Express Forever 21 Gerry Webber Hoss Intropia Jennyfer Jessica Juicy Couture K Lynn Karen Millen Les Amis List Liu Jo Luisa Spagnoli * Max & Co Miss Selfridge Motivi *

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Persona Sport et Loisir Top Shop Vero Moda Wallis Warehouse Zahar Lingerie Men’s Fashion Beverly Hills Polo Club Express Man Jack & Jones Lufan Paul & Shark Rectangle Jaune State of Art Tom Tailor Top Man Unisex Fashion Aïzone American Eagle Outftters Bossini Featured In This Issue

Colin’s Converse Cotton On Diesel Geddes and Gilmore Giordano G-Star Raw Guess H&M Intimi Jack Wills Lacoste Max River Woods Splash (Centrepoint) Springfeld Socks Ted Baker Timberland Tommy Hilfger True Religion United Colors of Benetton US Polo ASSN 7 For All Mankind

Fashion Accessories Handbags / Footwear Agatha Bata Carpisa Clarks Claire’s Camper Florsheim GS Shoes Guess Accessories Kipling Maria Pino Milano Pablosky Parfois Payless shoes Pieces Primadonna Shoemart (Centrepoint) Skechers

Home Furnishings H&M Home (H&M) Lifestyle (Centrepoint) Pottery Barn Kids The White Company Villeroy and Boch West Elm Jewellery / Watches Atamian Citizen Dalya Damas Frey Wille Moukarzel Rosso Nero Rovina Romance Time Swarovski Zoughaib Jewelry Optical / Sunglasses Beyond Optics Hallak Optics Magrabi

Services / Kiosks Specialty Stores Baré Salon & Spa G Factory / Casio Murex Liban Post Police Wavy Lime Sporting Goods Adidas Foot Locker Nike Puma * Sports 4ever Toys / Children’s Interests Early Learning Centre Joué Club

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LE MALL - SAIDA

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Jdeideh

Beirut

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Mkalles

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Women’s Fashion Zara Massimo Dutti Bershka Pull&Bear Stradivarius Promod LTB Big Star Oxygene Tally Weijl Moustache Marella Calzedonia Superdry Monsoon Mango Pop Cult

Men’s Fashion Zara Massimo Dutti Bershka Jack & Jones Pull&Bear LTB Big Star *Unlimited Moustache Boggi Superdry Pop Cult Kid’s Fashion Zara Moustache Calzedonia Gymboree Pumpkin Patch Monsoon

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Petit Yo Ten Ten Petit Shoes & Bags Superga Aldo Charles & Keith Steve Madden Call it Spring Drunkn Munky Zaxy SneakerBox Lyne’s Lingerie La Senza Oysho La Vie en Rose Intimissimi

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Accessories Accessorize I am Fiora Capelli Jewelry & Watches Himo Yessayan Hanna Christy M Zoughaib City Time Perfect Timing Inori Tocante Eyewear Sunglass Hut Shades Chamelian

Sportswear Decathlon Mike Sport Homeware & Gifts Zara Home Esse Galerie Vanlian Memento O’Lit Natural Life Toys JouéClub Dining Crepaway Deek Duke Zaatar w Zeit Shtrumpf Chopsticks

Paul Ahwak Olio Soto Magnolia Classic Burger Joint McDonald’s Shawarmanji Dip n Dip Moka & More Cinnabon Dunkin Donuts Passion Juice McCafé Confectionery and Chocolate Let’s Chocolate Yogurt Spoon

Beauty Care Beauty Express Cosmetics Wojooh Cinema Cinemall Kid’s Zone Up & Away Services LibanPost ATM

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‫“صنعت ف‬ ‫مشوعاً يسمح لزائريه بأن يغادروه ومعهم لس ٌة ُ‬ ‫تفس الصديقتان‪“ :‬يجذب شارع مار مخايل كنوزا ً محلية‪.‬‬ ‫لبنان”‪ّ .‬‬ ‫إذ ل مثيل ف العال لختل“ التجارب الت” يقدّمها‪ .‬تتاوح التاجر‬ ‫فيه بي مشغل حر ّف ومحلت عصيّة‪ .‬تنبض فيه الحياة ليلً‬ ‫حب أصالة هذه النطقة وهندسة مبانيها القدية‬ ‫نهارا ً‪ .‬وقعنا ف ّ‬ ‫ح” فريد وملهم‪ ”.‬يعكس التجر هذا الجمل ف‬ ‫العمرية‪ .‬هو ّ‬ ‫سقفه العال وبلطه العريق وثرياته القدية وطاولت العرض‬ ‫الت” توح” بالناقة وتشكّل خلفيّة مثاليّة لعرض أساور الحرو“‬ ‫الذهبية وساويل الساتي الواسعة عند الخص والحقائب الجميلة‬ ‫كل‬ ‫التميّزة بطبعاتها‪ .‬تشح الصممتان‪“ :‬نستوح” تصاميمنا من ّ‬ ‫ما يحيط بنا‪ ،‬من بيوت ومن ثقافتها وشعبها‪ ”.‬ف هذا التجر‬ ‫الصيل ل ب ّد للوح” أن ينزل عليكم أيضاً‪.‬‬ ‫قبل افتتاح متجر ‪ Rosa Maria‬ف مار مخايل عام‬ ‫‪ ،2011‬كانت علمة الجوهرات التجارية قد اشتهرت عالياً‪.‬‬ ‫تفس ‪ Monique Haddad‬شقيقة مص ّممة العلمة ‪Rosy‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫‪ Abourous‬والديرة التجارية للمتجر قائلةً‪“ :‬كان الوقت قد‬ ‫ونعب له عن امتناننا‪ .‬ف البدء جذبن” الوقع‬ ‫حان لنعود إل لبنان ّ‬ ‫وأحببته كثيا ً‪ .‬فهو يجمع بي الص ّممي والرسامي والص ّورين‬ ‫والنحاتي ويعط” للناس فرصة استكشا“ براعة الصناعة اليدويّة‬ ‫ف أبهى أشكالها‪”.‬‬ ‫تشكّل مجوهرات ‪ Rosa Maria‬الصنوعة يدوياً التذكار‬ ‫الناسب عند العودة من رحلتكم فبشائها تساهمون ف الحفاظ‬ ‫عل الهارات الحرفية القيمة‪ .‬تقول ‪“ :Haddad‬يشكّل الحفاظ‬ ‫عل مهارات الحرفيي الحليي ضور ًة مل ّحة‪ ،‬فعددهم آخ ٌذ ف‬ ‫التضاؤل‪ ”.‬ف شارع مار مخايل‪ ،‬يكن الحفاظ عل مهارات الاض‬ ‫والستثمر ف مواهب تصميم الزياء الستقبلية‪ :‬وهذه تجربة ل‬ ‫مثيل لها‪.‬‬ ‫)‪،soukeltayeb.com/tawlet (open daytime only‬‬ ‫‪،vanina.me ،creativespacebeirut.com‬‬ ‫‪rosamariajewellery.com‬‬

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‫عندما تتس ّوق حول العال‪ ،‬تس ّوق من دون دفع الضيبة‬ ‫تقدّم لك غلوبل بلو ‪ Global Blue‬خدمة التس ّوق من دون‬ ‫دفع الضيبة ‪ Tax Free‬لتدّخر الال لدى تس ّوقك ف أكث من‬ ‫‪ 270,000‬متجر ف أبرز مناطق التس ّوق حول العال‪.‬‬ ‫فل َم ل تنض ّم إل الـ ‪ 26‬مليون مسافر الذين يتس ّوقون من دون‬ ‫كل سنة؟ ما‬ ‫دفع الضيبة من خلل غلوبل بلو ‪ّ Global Blue‬‬ ‫عليك إل أن تبحث عن النجمة الزرقاء أو تسأل عن غلوبل بلو‬ ‫‪ Global Blue‬وتتبع خطواتنا السهلة‪.‬‬ ‫‪ .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 قبل قبض الستداد من أحد‬ ‫الخاصة بنا‪.‬‬ ‫مكاتب الستداد‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫للت ّصال‪:‬‬

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‫ثن مشتياتك‪ .‬يشمل مبلغ الستداد النهائ الذي ستحصل عليه‬ ‫مجموع الضيبة عل القيمة الضافة ناقص رسم إداري‪ .‬ف بعض‬ ‫الطارات‪ ،‬يُفرض رسم خدمة نقدي عل كل طلب استداد ضيبة‬ ‫ف حال رغبت بالحصول عل استداد فوري نقدي‪.‬‬ ‫‪globalblue.com‬‬

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‫حي نابض بالحياة‬ ‫ّ‬

‫ذاع صيت شارع مار مخايل عالياً‪ ،‬فهو أحد شوارع بيوت الكث‬ ‫ويعج بالصممي والبدعي الخلقي‪ .‬ها‬ ‫إثارة‪ ،‬تنبض فيه الحياة ّ‬ ‫هي ‪ Sally McIlhone‬تتج ّول ف أرجائه لتكشف النقاب عن‬ ‫أه ّم خباياه‪.‬‬ ‫سلّطت مجلّة ‪ Vogue‬مؤخرا ً ضوءها عل شارع مار مخايل‬ ‫البيوت‪ ،‬إذ تُعتب أدراجه الل ّونة “من بي الجمل” ف العال‪ .‬وقد‬ ‫حل ‪ Tawlet‬أحد الطاعم فيه ف الرتبة الثامنة بحسب تصنيف‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫مجلّة ‪ Monocle‬لفضل مطاعم العال لعام ‪ .2015‬ل ّ‬ ‫ينفك‬ ‫الحي الرائع يكتسب شهر ًة وقد بات يض ّم اليوم محلت‬ ‫هذا ّ‬ ‫يستحق‬ ‫مثية ومعهدا ً مبتكرا ً لتصميم الزياء‪ ،‬ما ح ّوله إل مكان‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫الستكشاف‪.‬‬ ‫تأسس معهد الوضة ‪ Creative Space Beirut‬العروف‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫بـ ‪ CSB‬عل يد ‪ ،Sarah Hermez‬وهي مص ّممة لبنانية‬ ‫ارتادت كليّة تصميم الزياء ‪ Parsons‬ف نيويورك وق ّررت ف ما‬ ‫بعد أن تجمع ما بي شغفها البداعي ورغبتها ف إفادة مجتمعها‪.‬‬ ‫ل التقليدي‪ ،‬لجأت إل‬ ‫بعد أن خاب أملها ف تصميم الزياء الح ّ‬ ‫أستاذتها السابقة ف كلية ‪c،Caroline Simonelli Parsons‬‬ ‫التي اقتحت عليها أن تطلق معهدا ً لتعليم تصميم الزياء‪ .‬سافرت‬ ‫‪ Simonelli‬إل بيوت وساعدت ‪ Hermez‬ف إطلق مشوعها‪.‬‬ ‫تلك كانت الخطوة الول عل طريق النجاح‪.‬‬ ‫عل م ّر العوام الثلثة النصمة‪ ،‬جمع معهد ‪ CSB‬أكث من‬ ‫تفس ‪Sarah Hunaidi‬‬ ‫وغي حياة الكثيين‪ّ .‬‬ ‫‪ 100‬ألف دولر ّ‬ ‫مديرة التواصل ف ‪ CSB‬قائلةً‪“ :‬من ال”ورة بكان أن يفهم‬ ‫كل من‬ ‫الناس أهميّة التعليم البداعي الجان وتع“ي“ مواهب ّ‬

‫يعج“ عن اللتحاق بكليات محلية أو عالية بسبب ارتفاع كلفة‬ ‫كل جوانب حياتنا – من اللبس‬ ‫يتجل التصميم ف ّ‬ ‫النتساب إليها‪ّ .‬‬ ‫التي نرتديها‪ ،‬إل البان التي نسكنها فالنتجات التي نستهلكها‪.‬‬ ‫كل شء‬ ‫وليصبح أدا ًة فعال ًة تساهم ف تقدّم الجتمع‪ ،‬عليه قبل ّ‬ ‫أن يكون شاملً‪ .‬إذ تختلف طبقات الوهوبي ويجب أن يتوفّر‬ ‫لهم التعليم حتى يحصلوا عل فرصة تتيح لهم الشاركة ف تصميم‬ ‫العال من حولهم‪ .‬ل يجوز أن يصبح العلم حكرا ً عل القليّة‬ ‫الثية‪”.‬‬ ‫يشكّل شارع مار مخايل بتاجره الستقلّة والنابضة بالحياة‬ ‫أفضل مكان لهذا الشوع الطموح‪ .‬تشي ‪“ :Hunaidi‬يجمع‬ ‫شارع مار مخايل بي الحديث والتقليدي‪ .‬تكث فيه مشاغل‬ ‫التصميم‪ ،‬والقاهي والحانات والطاعم‪ .‬ف الوقت عينه‪ ،‬فيه‬ ‫يجسدون روح‬ ‫الحرفيون‪ ،‬والتاجر الصغية والسكان الذين ّ‬ ‫الحي القدية‪ ”.‬يجذب شارع مار مخايل أيضاً الص ّممي الحليي‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫حي‬ ‫الشباب‪ .‬تضيف ‪“ :Hunaidi‬اختنا أن نطلق مشوعنا ف ّ‬ ‫يشاطرنا من يؤ ّمه طريقة تفكينا‪”.‬‬ ‫الحي الناسب‪.‬أُنشئ معهد ‪Creative‬‬ ‫وقع الخيار عل ّ‬ ‫‪ Space Beirut‬ف نقطة مناسبة تاماً تظهر للطلب ما يكنهم‬ ‫تحقيقه متى أكملوا دراستهم‪ .‬كم يقع ف الكان الناسب ليش ّجع‬ ‫التسوقي عل الستثمر ف تصاميم الطلب الفريدة من نوعها‪.‬‬ ‫تضيف ‪“ :Hunaidi‬أطلقنا للتو مجموعة اللبس الجاه“ة وهي‬ ‫لكل زائر‬ ‫مجموعة مريحة وأنيقة بأسعار مقبولة‪ .‬أبوابنا مفتوحة ّ‬ ‫يريد الطلع عل الجموعة أو التع ّرف أكث إل مبادرتنا‪ ”.‬فل بد إذا ً‬ ‫لكل من يريد أن يدعم هذه البادرة أن يقصد العهد قريباً‪.‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫حي مار مخايل فهي‬ ‫أ ّما الحطّة الثانية ف جولتنا ف ّ‬ ‫‪ ،Vanina‬إنّه متجر ألبسة وأحذية وحقائب ومجوهرات تتميّ“‬ ‫مالكتاه بأخلقهم العالية‪ .‬حقّقت صديقتا الطفولة‬ ‫‪Tatiana Fayad‬و‪ Joanne Hayek‬حلمهم عندما أطلقتا‬

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‫الكبي ‪ Liberty‬إحدى نقشاتها الت” تشمل هررة وأزهارا ً‬ ‫لينتجها ويبيعها كجزء من مجموعته‪ .‬وبفضل تصاميمها الول‪،‬‬ ‫توصلت للعمل لدى ‪ Marc Jacobs‬ف باريس و‪Alexander‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫‪ McQueen‬ف لندن‪ ،‬ما شكّل أساساً ممتازا ً لتنشئ علمتها‬ ‫الخاصة‪ .‬ف نيسان‪/‬أبريل من هذا العام‪ ،‬افتتحت محلّها‬ ‫التجاريّة‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ال ّول ف شارع ‪ Monot‬ف بيوت وهو شارع مرصوف بالحص‪،‬‬ ‫الحل ف مبنى من الطوب من‬ ‫تكث فيه الطاعم والحانات‪ .‬يقع ّ‬ ‫الربعينات يعود إل جدّة جدّتها الت” كانت امرأة أعمل رائدة‪،‬‬ ‫جنت ثروة ف إفريقيا‪ .‬تقول ‪“ :Hayek‬آمل أن أخلق مهرباً من‬ ‫الحقيقة‪ ،‬مكاناً حيث يكن الناس اكتشاف ملبس مثية للهتمم‬ ‫ف بيئ ٍة عصيّة وجديدة”‪.‬‬ ‫غالباً ما تلجأ ‪ Hayek‬إل السطورة لدى ابتداع النقشات‪.‬‬ ‫وقد استوحت من أداء ‪ Vaslav Nijinsky‬ف عرض الباليه‬ ‫‪ L’Après-midi d’un Faune‬لفرقة ‪Les Ballets‬‬ ‫‪ ،Russes‬وشاحها الحريري ‪ .Fauna & Flora‬يشمل صورا ً‬ ‫الحب غي التبادل‪.‬‬ ‫للطبيعة وإله الغابات الحطّم من ج ّراء ّ‬ ‫يظهر التصميم نفسه عل ثوب حريري أنيق يضف” السلوب‬ ‫الغريب والتميّز إل أي مناسبة رسميّة‪ .‬تقول ‪“ :Hayek‬يذهلن”‬ ‫تأليف الشخاص هكذا قصص رائعة غي مألوفة ليفهموا أنفسهم‬ ‫وح” مه ّم للنقشات‪،‬‬ ‫والعال من حولهم‪ .‬والقصص نفسها مصدر ٍ‬ ‫فالخلوقات والكان والزمان مألوفة مع نفح ٍة من الغرابة‪ ،‬ما‬ ‫يجعلك تعن النظر وحتّى التفكي‪”.‬‬ ‫بطريق ٍة ما‪ ،‬تحدّد السطورة كافّة ابتكاراتها‪ :‬تص ّمم ‪Hayek‬‬ ‫ملبس أثييّة ناعمة تح ّول الرأة إل آلهة أسطوريّة‪ .‬شملت‬

‫خاص قطعاً بسيطة بلون البيض والبيج‬ ‫مجموعاتها الخية بشكلٍ ّ‬ ‫ترتق” إل مستوى الف ّن لا تحوي من تفاصيل دقيقة كالثنيات‬ ‫والقصات الميّزة‪ .‬ف مجموعة الخريف‪/‬الشتاء الخية‪ ،‬ركّزت عل‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫للط” عل سبيل الشيفون واليكادو جنباً إل جنب‬ ‫القمشة القابلة ّ‬ ‫التيكو‪ .‬تقول ف هذا الصدد‪“ :‬ستضف” اللّمسات الخية الزيد من‬ ‫التميّز باستخدام الخمل والكتّان‪”.‬‬ ‫ستشمل الجموعة الجديدة أقمشة مثنيّة رقيقة بألوان‬ ‫هادئة‪ ،‬مستخدمة لتكوين طبقات مبتكرة للشتاء‪ .‬تشعر ‪Hayek‬‬ ‫ثوب طويلٍ فضفاض يجمع بعفويّة‬ ‫بالحمسة بشكلٍ خاص حيال ٍ‬ ‫أقمشة متن ّوعة بدرجات لون الزرق الداكن الغ ّب ويكن ارتداءه‬ ‫إل العمل أو ف الساء‪ .‬تقول عن هذا التصميم‪“ :‬يتميّز بالبساطة‬ ‫الت” تذكّرن با كان يرتديه ‪ Gustav Klimt‬ليسم”‪.‬‬ ‫يفتح محلّها أبوابه للجميع من الثني إل الخميس وللمواعيد‬ ‫يوم” الجمعة والسبت‪ ،‬لذا احرص عل أخذ موعد إن‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫الخاصة ّ‬ ‫كنت تنوين زيارته ف نهاية السبوع‪ .‬تهوى ‪ Hayek‬مناقشة‬ ‫أي يوم وتقول إنّه حتمً حوار متبادل‪.‬‬ ‫تصاميمها مع الز ّوار ف ّ‬ ‫تضيف‪“ :‬يؤث ّر الحي“ الذي أعيش فيه والشخاص الذين ألتقيهم‬ ‫أي ٍ‬ ‫الحل‬ ‫وقت محدّد‪ .‬أتواجد ف ّ‬ ‫بنوعيّة اللبس الت” أص ّممها ف ّ‬ ‫معظم أيّام السبوع فألتق” الزبائن مباش ًة وألحظ ردود فعلهم‬ ‫وما يحبّون ول يحبّون‪ .‬يسعدن أن ألتق” الشخاص لستنب“ ما‬ ‫يكن فعله لتحسي ابتكارات‪ ”.‬بفضل هذه القاربة العمليّة القتنة‬ ‫بأساليب رائعة ومصادر إلهام آسة‪ ،‬يجذب عال ‪Timi Hayek‬‬ ‫كل ٍ‬ ‫واحد م ّنا‪.‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫‪timihayek.com‬‬ ‫‪globalblue.com‬‬

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‫جميلة ساحة لبنان الفنية النائة عل الستيقاظ‪”.‬‬

‫أسس الهندسان العمريان ‪Nicolas‬‬ ‫عام ‪ّ ،2010‬‬ ‫‪ Bellavance-Lecompte‬و‪ Pascale Wakim‬معرض‬ ‫‪ Carwan Gallery‬الذي يسلّ“ الضوء عل القطع الفريدة‬

‫والحدودة فيعبّد الطريق للفناني اللبنانيي حتى يصلوا إل‬ ‫الساحة الدولية‪ .‬يشكّل عمل العرض جزءا ً من حركة أوسع تجري‬ ‫اليوم ف بيوت لدعم الصممي اللبنانيي ونش ثقافة الدينة وف ّنها‬ ‫ف العال‪.‬‬ ‫من بي النظّمت الت” تعمل عل هذه الحركة مركز‬ ‫‪ Beirut Art Center‬الذي ل يبغى الربح‪ .‬إذ يكمن هدفه‬ ‫الحل والدول ونشه‪ .‬انض ّمت مديرته‬ ‫ف تعزيز الف ّن العاص ّ‬ ‫الؤ ّرخة الفنية وعاشقة الف ّن‪iMarie Muracciole‬إليه عام‬ ‫‪ 2014‬بعد أن أتت من باريس حيث كانت مسؤولة عن البامج‬ ‫الثقافية ف مركز ‪ Jeu de Paume‬الفن”‪ .‬ف الطار عينه‪،‬‬ ‫تس ّهل الجمعية اللبنانية للفنون التشكيلية “أشكال ألوان” القيام‬ ‫بجموعة أنشطة إبداعية‪ .‬فه” تقع ف مرفق يتد عل مساحة‬ ‫مخصص لتعليم الفنون وإنتاجها‪ .‬تستحيل بيوت‬ ‫ألف” مت مربّع ّ‬ ‫حصة كبية من استثمرها للف ّن نظرا ً إل‬ ‫تخصص ّ‬ ‫اليوم عاصم ًة ّ‬ ‫مساحتها التواضعة وغياب التمويل الحكوم”‪.‬‬ ‫ل ّ‬ ‫ينفك عدد الفناني اللبنانيي الذين يختارون بيوت مقرا ً‬ ‫لهم يرتفع عل غرار نوعيّة الدعم والتويج الذي يحصلون عليه‪.‬‬ ‫بالنسبة إل ‪ ،Calil‬ل يشكّل ذلك سوى نتيجة طبيعية لنجاح‬ ‫الفناني اللبنانيي ف مختلف أرجاء العال‪ .‬فتقول‪“ :‬بالنسبة إل‬

‫بلد صغي الحجم‪ ،‬نلحظ أ ّن عدد اللبنانيي الناشطي عل الساحة‬ ‫الفنية مرتف ٌع سواء ف باريس‪ ،‬أم لندن أم نيويورك‪ .‬كم تظهر‬ ‫حاجة لتأسيس مراكز ف بيوت تحاك الراكز العالية‪ ”.‬تشدّد‬ ‫‪ Calil‬عل ارتفاع عدد الفناني اللبنانيي الذين يعودون إل‬ ‫بلدهم بعد أن يعملوا ف دولة أخرى‪ .‬فتشح قائلةً‪“ :‬عاد أشخاص‬ ‫كث من جيل إل بيوت حتى يعيشوا ويعملوا هنا‪ .‬أ ّما اليوم‪،‬‬ ‫فنشهد ميلً لدى الصممي اللبنانيي إل تأسيس مسيتهم ف‬ ‫بيوت بدلً من الخارج‪”.‬‬ ‫ل ّ‬ ‫شك ف أ ّن معرض ‪ Salamé‬سيحدث ثورة ف مشهد‬ ‫يصب لصلحة حبّه ال ّول‪ :‬بيع الزياء الفاخرة‬ ‫الفن” وقد ّ‬ ‫بيوت ّ‬ ‫بالتجزئة‪ .‬نظرا ً لحتواء الدينة جزءا ً من عال الوضة ف الشق‬ ‫الوس“‪ ،‬ستستفيد حتمً من ازدهارالساحة الفنية فيها‪ .‬فقد‬ ‫سطع نجم علمات مص ّممي لبنانيي مثل ‪ Zuhair Murad‬و‬ ‫‪ Rabih Kayrouz‬و‪ Elie Saab‬بعد أن ُعرضت مجموعاتهم‬ ‫ف الخارج‪ .‬لكن مع التكيز الحا ّل عل اللمسة اللبنانية الصيلة ف‬ ‫التصميم والحرفية‪ ،‬قد يحصل جيل مصممي جدد ف بيوت عل‬ ‫فرصة ذهبية حتى يشقّوا طريقهم ف أرض وطنهم‪.‬‬ ‫تشح ‪“ :Calil‬ألحظ وجود أناقة ومعرفة وطابع عال”‬ ‫عل ساحة لبنان الفنيّة‪ ”.‬من التوقّع أن يد ّوي صدى هذه الظاهرة‬ ‫فتنعكس عل جميع الصناعات البداعية البيوتية وتكسبها شهرة‬ ‫عالية‪.‬‬ ‫‪،carwangallery.com ،sursock.museum‬‬ ‫‪،ash-kalalwan.com ،beirutartcenter.org‬‬ ‫‪Style With A Story: 58‬‬

‫قصة أسلوب‬ ‫ّ‬

‫يزخر عال الص ّممة اللّبنانيّة ‪ Timi Hayek‬بصادر إلهام‬ ‫منسقة بإبداع‪William Lee .‬‬ ‫سحريّة ونقشات باهرة وأقمشة ّ‬ ‫‪ Adams‬يزور دار الزياء‬

‫‪PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE SURSOCK MUSEUM‬‬

‫شخص متضلّع باللّغة العربيّة أ ّن دخول نجمة التصميم‬ ‫قد يعتب ٌ‬ ‫اللّبنانيّة ‪ Timi Hayek‬مجال الزياء إنّ ا ُحدّد منذ ولدتها؛‬ ‫كونها من آل حايك أي خيّاطة‪ .‬يبز إسم ‪ Hayek‬أكث فأكث‬ ‫عل ساحة الزياء ف بيوت وتلفت تصاميمها الشغولة يدويّاً‬ ‫أنظار نسا ٍء يقدّرن اللبس الريحة والميّزة من حيث السلوب؛‬ ‫يبز ذلك بوضوح ف تناني ‪ Hayek‬القصية الشهية من الكتّان‬ ‫“أحب‬ ‫وفساتينها النيقة من الساتان الزخرفة بكشكش‪ .‬تقول‪:‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫اللبس البسيطة لكن الدروسة‪ .‬قد يكون تفصيلً صغيا ً متعلّقاً‬ ‫بالقمش أو بدقّة الخياطة‪ ،‬لكن ث ّة دوماً ما يجعل اللّباس قطعة‬ ‫يجدر الحتفاظ بها‪”.‬‬ ‫تتحدّر ‪ Hayek‬من عائلة متجذّرة ف مجال التصميم‪:‬‬ ‫والدتها وخالتها وخالها مهندسون داخليّون‪ .‬أمضت طفولتها ف‬ ‫‪ Ottawa‬وس ّن الراهقة ف بيوت وكانت ترسم ملبس للبنات‬ ‫باستمرار فدرست تصميم الزياء ف جامعة ‪Central Saint‬‬ ‫‪ Martins‬ف لندن‪ .‬تقول ف هذا الصدد‪“ :‬كانت البيئة الثاليّة‬ ‫كل شء من حول وحتّى زملئ‬ ‫للبتكار وخلق الفكار‪ .‬ساهم ّ‬ ‫وموقع الكليّة وس“ الدينة ف دفع” إل حدودي البتكاريّة‪”.‬‬ ‫ف السنة الثانية لـ ‪ ،Hayek‬اختار التجر البيطان الراق”‬

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‫‪TRANSLATIONS‬‬ ‫ترجمة باللغة العربيّة‬ ‫‪The Art of the Matter: 46‬‬

‫جانب الدينة الفني‬

‫كل يوم لحتوائها‬ ‫تزدهر الساحة الفنية ف بيوت أكث فأكث ّ‬ ‫هواة جمع التحف والتاحف والؤسسات والعارض التي تسلّط‬ ‫الضوء عل أعمل فناني لبنانيي ودوليي‪iBeth Druce .‬تغوص‬ ‫ف التفاصيل‪.‬‬ ‫ف خريف هذا العام‪ ،‬افتتح رجل العمل اللبنان ‪Tony‬‬ ‫‪ Salamé‬معرضاً تبلغ مساحته ‪ 40‬ألف قدم مربّع ف منطقة‬ ‫التوسط ف بيوت‪ .‬تض ّم ‪Aïshti‬‬ ‫جل الديب عل ساحل البحر‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫‪ Foundation‬مجموعة كبية من أعمل ‪ Salamé‬الفنية وهي‬ ‫أ ّول معرض معاص وواسع ف بيوت يعكس ازدهار ساحة لبنان‬ ‫الفنية التزايد‪.‬‬ ‫يشكّل هذا العرض الخطوة الثانية لفريق ‪ Aïshti‬عل‬ ‫طريق النجاح‪ ،‬فقد ّأسس ‪ Salamé‬عام ‪ 1989‬امباطورية‬ ‫‪Aïshti‬الول للبيع بالتجزئة‪ .‬تو ّل الهندس العمري البيطان‬ ‫‪ David Adjaye‬تصميم العرض الذي يشكّل جزءا ً من‬ ‫تطوير ‪ ،Aïshti Seaside‬التجر العروف الذي يجمع بي‬

‫مقهى ومؤخرا ً مركزا ً ثقافياً‪.‬‬ ‫الوضة والدوات النزلية‪ ،‬ويض ّم ً‬

‫تول ‪ Massimiliano Gioni‬الدير الف ّني لتحف ‪New‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫‪ Museum‬ف نيويورك رعاية العرض الول ف التحف‪ ،‬ما يثبت‬

‫ازدهار الساحة الفنية اللبنانية التي باتت اليوم تجذب أسمء‬ ‫عالية بارزة‪.‬‬ ‫راقبت الستشارة الفنية وهاوية الجمع من أصول لبنانية‬ ‫‪May Calil‬تط ّور الدينة عل م ّر العوام النصمة‪ .‬تشي قائلةً‪:‬‬ ‫“لحظت التط ّور الرئيس وهو ظهور مساحات فنية ومتاحف‬ ‫جديدة‪ .‬ت ُظهر رغبة لبناء مؤسسات فنية تض ّم مجموعات دائة ف‬ ‫خاصة أو وطنيّة كم ف معرض سسق‪”.‬‬ ‫بيوت إ ّما ّ‬ ‫ف السابق‪ ،‬كان معرض سسق عبارة عن فيل يلكها‬ ‫‪ Nicolas Ibrahim Sursock‬إل أن تركها لبيوت عام ‪1952‬‬ ‫فت ّم ترميمها لتستحيل متحفاً فنياً‪ .‬وتأ” إعادة افتتاح التحف هذا‬ ‫العام (القررة ف شهر ت“ين ال ّول‪/‬أكتوبر عندما قصدنا الكان)‬ ‫بعد ‪ 8‬أعوام من إقفاله بهدف توسيعه ليض ّم صالة عرض تصل‬ ‫مساحتها إل ‪ 600‬مت مربّع‪ .‬أطلقت عل حفل الفتتاح تسمية‬ ‫‪ Regards sur Beyrouth: 160 Ans d’Images‬فتض ّمن‬ ‫صورا ً تروي حكاية بيوت من القرن التاسع ع“ حتى ستينات‬ ‫القرن الع“ين‪ .‬ل يقتص العرض عل مجموعة التحف فحسب‪،‬‬ ‫إنّ ا شمل أيضاً هيكليّته‪ ،‬أي غرفة ‪ Nicolas Sursock‬الصلية‬ ‫مع مكتبه وخزانة كتبه‪ .‬انتظر الزوار حفل إعادة الفتتاح عل أح ّر‬ ‫من الجمر‪ :‬فعنونت صحيفة ‪ Daily Star‬اللبنانية “أوشكت‬

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designed to hold up to nine diferent teas, and would make a wonderful addition to any home, as an accessory when entertaining guests to tea or as an ornament. Each box is handcrafted in Lebanon and each is unique, making the purchase all the more special. hl Nada Debs Classic Collection tea box, price on request, Nada Debs Gallery, Saif Village, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 999002, nadadebs.com