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LEBANON Luxury Edition Spring/Summer 2015

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Maybe you’re already familiar with Lebanon, or perhaps it’s the frst time you’ve visited this intriguing country. Either way, SHOP magazine is sure to ofer something to surprise you. Read about Lebanon’s burgeoning accessories industry in our feature on page 42 and discover how long-established Beirut-based jewellery brand Aziz and Walid Mouzannar is moving into a new era on page 52.

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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. globalblue.com

Ximena Daneri SHOP’s fashion editor Ximena Danieri, an avid photographer, studied fashion and textile design in her home city of Buenos Aires, then worked as an image consultant for TV shows and a fashion shoot stylist.

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by Luisa Milani and Walter Molteni. La Tigre’s precise and direct graphic style, which makes skilful use of colour and geometrical shapes, made the studio the perfect choice to illustrate this season’s edition of SHOP Lebanon. Based on our feature about Lebanese accessory designers, it shows a bag made up of elements that represent Beirut. Discover more about the Lebanese designers gaining international recognition while remaining true to their roots on page 42.

La Tigre has worked on a wide variety of projects for clients such as the Guardian, Le Monde and Time.

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Haneen Malaeb Haneen Malaeb is a Lebanese interpreter, translator, editor and copywriter. She enjoys playing with letters, words and sentences, and in her free time she loves to read books, play the piano 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 32 Shop Window One store not to be missed in Lebanon 34 News Seasonal updates on shops, services and new products

F E AT U R E S 42 Cover Story: Bags Of Style While Lebanon’s accessories industry is going from strength to strength and attracting international attention, its designers are remaining true to their roots. Beth Druce reports 52 New Generation From bold customisable rings to technically brilliant earrings, Aziz and Walid Mouzannar’s jewellery collections continue to excite as the brand enters a new era, says Sally McIlhone 60 Family Values Commitment to both fashion and philanthropy lies at the heart of the Ermenegildo Zegna brand, as Anna Zegna tells Verity Hogan

Above: Preppy bag by Lebanese artisanal accessory brand Peau Féroce

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GU I DE 69 Maps and guides to Lebanon’s top shops and destinations ESSENTI A LS 94 How To Shop Tax Free The simple steps to saving money on your shopping 96 Partners & Distributors The partner organisations who bring you SHOP

T R A N S L AT I O N S 103 SOU V E N I R 104 The essential item to bring home

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HERE COMES TROUBLE For spring/summer 2015, Marc Jacobs has re-imagined the Trouble shoulder bag in a lobster hue with an antique gold palladium chain. Inspired by the elegant box bags of the 1960s, it is the perfect ladylike accessory for both day and night. Made from 100% calf leather, the bag will soften and age beautifully to create a unique patina, and a convertible chain means that it can be styled in various ways. In a typically thoughtful design detail, the interior is leather-lined and has four Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 94

separate compartments. The bag is paired with an engraved silver mirror tucked inside its own pocket – a Marc Jacobs tradition – so you won’t need to check your refection in your smartphone. Measuring a diminutive 16.5cm long, 13.5cm deep and six centimetres wide, Trouble is this season’s answer to the continuing micro-bag trend. th Marc Jacobs box calf mini Trouble bag, 2,302,500 LBP, Marc Jacobs, 137 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 148, marcjacobs.com * for map go to page 71

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THE MIDAS TOUCH A classic outft of neutrals gets a luxe lift with the addition of gold accessories

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

2. Chloé rings and bracelet, from 555,000 LBP, Chloé, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 580, chloe.com

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3. Jimmy Choo shoes, 1,485,000 LBP, Jimmy Choo, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 595, jimmychoo.com

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4. Bulgari Lucea watch, 41,100,000 LBP, Bulgari, 140 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 999159, bulgari.com 5. Diptyque Eau Plurielle fragrance, 200ml, price on request, A誰shti, 71 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111, diptyqueparis.com globalblue.com

6. Gucci Lady Bamboo handbag, 3,892,500 LBP, Gucci, 141 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 200, gucci.com

7. Mango coat, 179,000 LBP, Mango, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 960175, mango.com

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MAN ON THE GO Getting from A to B has never been so stylish 1

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1. Corneliani jacket, 2,010,000 LBP, Corneliani, 225 Foch Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 500, corneliani.com

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

2. Christian Louboutin shoes, 1,485,000 LBP, Christian Louboutin, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 970625, christianlouboutin.com Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 94

4. Porsche Design backpack, 480,000 LBP, Porsche Design, Bloc 24, Karagulla Building, Boulevard du Parc, Minet El Hosn, Beirut, +961 (0)1 993 911, porsche-design.com

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DIVE INTO SUMMER

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1. Louis Vuitton sunglasses, price on request, Louis Vuitton, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 966810, louisvuitton.com 2. Swarovski bracelet, 200,000 LBP, Brilliance, 136 Allenby Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 970369, swarovski.com

3. CĂŠline handbag, 3,990,000 LBP, CĂŠline, 141 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 250, celine.com 4. Cartier watch, 82,050,000 LBP, Cartier, 109 Allenby Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 972600, cartier.com

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5. Tory Burch jumpsuit, 982,500 LBP, Tory Burch, Abdel Malek Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 574, toryburch.com

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EASTERN PROMISE English-Lebanese designer Nada Debs was raised in Japan, studied in the US, then worked for many years in the UK before returning to her home country after an absence of nearly 40 years. She quickly spotted a gap in the market for modern Middle Eastern furniture and in 2000 began designing and creating her own.

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the designer, fuses minimalist themes typical of the Far East with warm, Arabesque patterns.

Reimagined as truly contemporary pieces, each item is made with the fnest materials.

At the Nada Debs Gallery in Saif Village, visitors can browse both the main collection and a range of limited edition pieces inspired by what Nada Debs sees as the evolving world of eastern design. hl Nada Debs Gallery, Saif Village, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 999002, nadadebs.com

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If one were to describe the spring/summer 2015 Escada collection in a word, it would be juxtaposition. The collection explores contrasting themes: while half of the pieces are inspired by all things bright and bold, the other ofers a softer, more feminine vision.

Vibrant purples, oranges and lime greens are combined with delicate pastels, nudes and monochromes. Exotic jungle-inspired prints are contrasted with pretty forals covered in sequins. Accessories follow the same pattern, and colour-pop sandals stand out even more when paired with a neutral handbag. rf Escada, Khatoun Building, Corniche El Mazraa, +961 (0)1 349246, escada.com

Founded in 1997 as a one-stop destination for modern, fashionable womenswear, Depeche Mode now has four locations across Lebanon.

Ofering everything from casual T-shirts to high-impact eveningwear, the stores are flled with a carefully curated range of labels, encompassing names such as American Vintage, Sass & Bide and Lamb. At the heart of Depeche Mode’s success is its real commitment to personal service, and whichever of the branches you visit you can be assured of a warm welcome and expert advice. mkh Depeche Mode, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 970657, depechemode.com.lb * for map go to page 71

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PERFECT IMPERFECTIONS Prada’s spring/summer catwalk show combined clothes, set and soundtrack with Miuccia Prada’s usual subtle alchemy. Brocade took centre stage, albeit slightly the worse for wear, as with each look the clothes seemed to be gently unravelling. The collection’s 30 brocades were all faithfully reproduced from antique textiles. From fraying silks to patchwork panels, the clothing looked as if it had survived a tragedy and then been lovingly restored. This was a homage to craftsmanship and to the role of fashion in preserving such skills. th Aïshti, 71 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111, prada.com * for map go to page 71 globalblue.com

SIXTIES STYLE Raoul, which started as a men’s shirt label in Singapore, has come a long way since it was launched in 2002 by Douglas and Odile Benjamin. The fashion and leather goods brand, which focuses its aesthetic on contemporary yet afordable luxury womenswear, made its international debut in 2010 at New York Fashion Week. One of the standout pieces from the current collection has to be this bold art-deco 1960s-style Ariana panelled dress. Graphic and modern, the dress would be just as appropriate at a summer garden party as at a formal evening event. Pair with sandals or heels, and step out in style. rf Pointure, New Naccache Street, Antelias, +961 (0)70 133223, raoul.com

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ALL OR NOTHING

GOOD TO GO Founded in 1975 by American entrepreneur Charlie Cliford, Tumi has been a pioneer in the luxury luggage industry for 40 years and has introduced many revolutionary items over the past four decades, from carry-on garment bags to casual soft briefcases. The brand ofers everything the modern traveller needs, from small leather goods like passport holders to sturdy yet stylish suitcases. Look out for the Tegra-Lite Max Medium Trip Packing Case in this stylish brown and navy colourway, which can’t fail to add a little elegance to your trip. mkh Aïshti, 71 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111, tumi.com * for map go to page 71 Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 94

To celebrate Lanvin’s 125th anniversary, designer Alber Elbaz has done what he does best: create beautiful dresses that enhance, but never overwhelm, women. ‘All or nothing’ was the starting point for Elbaz when he began designing for spring/summer 2015. As the frst model came sashaying down the catwalk, it was clear that he had gone for the ‘all’ option.

All-out glamour came in the form of Grecian dresses, statement necklaces with animals climbing the chains and layers upon layers of colourful silks. To update your look, emulate the models by carrying your bag in any way other than the norm. Try twisting the strap around your wrist, or holding the bag between underarm and ribcage. For the fnale, a loose-ftting printed dress inspired by the work of French furniture maker and interior designer Armand-Albert Rateau wrapped up this greatest hits collection from Elbaz’s reign at Lanvin. th Lanvin, Berytus Building, Park Avenue, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 972472, lanvin.com

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CHECK THIS OUT Burberry, one of Britain’s longestestablished and best-loved fashion brands, began in 1856 as a small tailoring company.

Its breakthrough came in 1880 when the label introduced gabardine, a water-resistant yet breathable fabric that revolutionised outerwear and is still used today in Burberry’s iconic trench coats. The brand’s most casual line, Burberry Brit, is a youthful range comprising wardrobe staples with a fashion twist.

This bold fuchsia shirt references the brand’s classic Burberry check and will look perfect worn loose over skinny jeans. hl Burberry, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 455, burberry.com * for map go to page 71

The 1970s were everywhere this season and nowhere more so than on the catwalk at Saint Laurent. Under Hedi Slimane, Saint Laurent may have dropped the ‘Yves’ from its name, but the spirit of its founder was present throughout. French disco-tech outft Aleide set the mood right from the start, while bona fde rock royalty looked on (guests included Daft Punk and The Libertines).

As ever, the silhouette from Slimane was long and lean. This translated into chunky platforms worn with glossy tights to elongate limbs. Barely there leather shorts were shown with a pinstriped blazer and knotted silk scarf – the new sartorial shorthand for ‘I’m with the band’. The high point of the show came when Cara Delevingne stalked the catwalk with a feline ferceness that perfectly matched her leopard miniskirt. th Saint Laurent, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 562, ysl.com * for map go to page 71 Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 94

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SOAP STAR Ambrah has been making olive oil soaps using the traditional cold process method since 1875. This recipe, handed down for generations, ensures that all the natural properties of the ingredients and oils are preserved, making for mild, moisturising soaps suitable even for sensitive skin.

Handcrafted in the north of Lebanon, the products are made from the highest quality fresh ingredients, sourced locally where possible.

This ecological approach is refected in the brand’s minimal packaging and its commitment to waste reduction. Ambrah also gives women in the region skills to help them support themselves and their families. th Ants, Makhoul Street, Hamra, +961 (0)3 184211, ambrahsoaps.com

VIVA VALENTINO Valentino, one of Italy’s most famous fashion exports, has opened a new boutique in downtown Beirut. Refecting the luxury and regal quality that the brand has come to represent, the space is beautifully ftted, with foors and walls tiled in grey stone, accented with natural wood details.

Visit to discover the feminine romance of the spring/summer Valentino collection, which was inspired by journeys around Italy and refects the country’s iconic architecture and its stunning natural landscapes. No wardrobe is complete without a piece by Valentino, and this season’s dresses are some of the best we’ve seen. hl Valentino, 143 El-Moutrane Street, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 991111 ext 569, valentino.com * for map go to page 71

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While Lebanon’s accessories industry is going from strength to strength and attracting international attention, its designers are remaining true to their roots. Beth Druce reports Traditionally there are clear correlations between a country and its fashion industries – the tanneries of Italy or the silk trade of the Far East, for example. Today, this is not always the case. Innovative design hubs are popping up in unexpected places, and in Lebanon accessory designers are making a name for

themselves by producing cutting-edge, desirable handbags and helping to put this corner of the Middle East frmly on the international fashion map.

Sarah’s Bag fuses fashion with social entrepreneurship. The brand was founded in 2000 by Sarah Beydoun, a Beirut-born

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Lebanese accessory brands are united by their ability to produce pieces that are sought after both locally and internationally

visionary who trains underprivileged women in the artisan techniques required to make the quirky, irreverent handbags her line has become known for. In the past 15 years she has built not only a business but a highly respected social initiative; a team of 150 artisans now produces clutch bags, pouches and wristpurses embroidered with witty, vibrant designs and logos that often reference the Lebanese capital. ‘I wanted to create collections that are on-trend, fresh, fun and quirky [because] this is my approach to fashion,’ Beydoun explains. ‘I like to think of my bags as little works of art that incorporate contemporary design and beautiful handwork, with a generous dose of fun and pop culture kitsch.’

For spring/summer 2015 there are delicious box and envelope clutches embroidered with oranges and watermelons; two kissing

budgerigars atop a bead-encrusted baguette bag have an irreverent charm. Beydoun’s exquisite and frivolous design has led to Sarah’s Bag being stocked by international retailer Matchesfashion.com and the brand will be making its debut on Net-A-Porter later this year. This international clientele is in addition to the large following of Lebanese women for whom Beydoun’s bags are the only ones to be seen with. ‘It’s a social enterprise that makes hip and beautiful luxury handbags and accessories,’ says the designer.

Zuhair Murad is becoming increasingly associated with red-carpet fashion. Murad grew up in the eastern town of Baalbeck and his eponymous label has been in operation since he opened his frst atelier in Beirut in 1997.

Renowned for his glamorous, fantastical bespoke creations, the designer introduced

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a ready-to-wear collection in 2005 to meet the demands of a growing clientele. With that came an accessories line that showcased his meticulous attention to detail in an array of exuberant evening bags. This season, a sumptuous palette of red, black and gold sets the tone for his elegant and ornate creations: jewel-like box clutches combine lace, sequin beading and tassels with metallic leathers and gilt hardware.

While Murad’s creations represent the more formal end of the fashion spectrum, Peau Féroce, founded by brother-and-sister team Maurice and Melessa Salem, serves a diferent sector of the accessory market.

The label’s premium leather accessories take classic handbag styles and inject them with a modern vibrancy. Examples include the Epi, in soft nappa leather combined with brightly coloured ponyskin; the Pompeii range of python leather shoulder bags with

gilt hardware and chain straps; and the Féroce crocodile-textured envelope clutches with perforated detailing. The brand is inspired by its name, which translates into English as ‘wild skin’, explains Melessa Salem.

‘We try to create simple yet lively designs.

Our aim is always to modernise the classics of the fashion world through giving our own touch, which keeps each piece unique and timeless.’

Previous page (from lef): Sarah Beydoun, the founder of Sarah’s Bag; budgerigar bag from the brand’s spring/summer 2015 collection

Above (from top): Peau Féroce Preppy bag spring/summer 2014; Zuhair Murad spring/summer 2015

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What unites Beydoun, Murad and the Salem siblings is their ability to design bags that are relevant not only to the women of Lebanon, but also to the rest of the world – no easy feat. Salem would like to move Peau Féroce beyond the traditional fashion seasons.

‘We try to break the barrier of seasons and years, which gives our clients the ability to shift easily between our pieces,’ she explains.

It’s all part of what Style.com’s Amy Verner refers to as Beirut’s ‘architectural renaissance’, a reworking of the foundations of the Lebanese fashion industry to accommodate the evolution of the market and increasing interest from overseas. But while the lure of the international fashion scene might be appealing, the heart and soul of these brands remains in Lebanon.

‘One of our much-loved printed bags features a piece of grafti from a wall in Beirut that my graphic designer spotted,’ says Beydoun.

‘It says “Beirut will never die”. That, of course, struck a chord with our local clientele.’

The international market beckons, but for these Lebanese designers, there’s no place like home sarahsbag.com, zuhairmurad.com, peauferoce.com

Despite the lure of the international fashion scene, the heart and soul of these brands remains in Lebanon

Above (from top): items from Sarah’s Bag are handmade using artisanal techniques; the brand’s Dama bag is themed around tawleh, Lebanon’s version of backgammon

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NEW GENERATION From bold customisable rings to technically brilliant earrings, Aziz and Walid Mouzannar’s jewellery collections continue to excite as the brand enters a new era, says Sally McIlhone

Lebanon’s jewellery industry has a rich and prestigious heritage; one need only take a stroll through Beirut’s Jewellers’ Souk to see an abundance of designers and styles.

One brand combines the creative talents of two very diferent designers: Dori and Alia Mouzannar. Aziz and Walid Mouzannar, a sixth-generation family-run business and one of Beirut’s longest-established jewellers, has been serving Lebanon’s most glamorous

citizens since the 18th century. Dori and Alia, the son of Aziz and daughter of Walid, now lead the company.

They often fnd that the brand’s reputation precedes them. ‘If I introduce myself to someone in Lebanon, they say, “Ah, you’re the jeweller.” That is what my father gave me. It’s a great heritage,’ Dori explains. ‘We inherited the experience, the name and the tradition.’

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As well as honouring their family history, Dori and Alia are keen to take the brand into a new era, with the needs of contemporary women as its focus. ‘We really needed to give our brand a new identity,’ says Alia. ‘It’s much more contemporary and much more refective of the new way of wearing jewellery and the lifestyle of the new woman, who can be a businesswoman, a seductress and a mother simultaneously.’ This is an approach that Dori fully endorses. ‘We target the woman who is really daring and modern, who is educated and loves art, because every piece is so thoughtful and, if you see what we do, there’s a real artistry to it,’ he says.

While pursuing this contemporary identity, each designer has chosen to create their own

individual range, allowing for complete creative freedom and two forms of expression to be united under one brand name. ‘Dori’s style is completely diferent to mine,’ explains Alia. ‘We have the same craftsmanship, the same ethics, the same heritage, the same spirit for our jewellery, but the expression is totally diferent and that is an advantage for our clientele.’

The cousins draw inspiration from very diferent sources. ‘I love to be inspired by nature,’ says Dori. ‘Creating a piece is never easy, you have to think about it, but it comes.’

One of Dori’s bravest designs was a ring he created for Human Rights Watch, which featured a split design with part of the ring set and part left unset. ‘In this ring, the set

Above (clockwise from lef): designers Dori and Alia Mouzannar; Meteor ring by Dori Mouzannar for Human Rights Watch; a ring in the Aziz and Walid Mouzannar workshop

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part is the beauty, the fairness, the good,’ explains Dori. ‘The other part, where it’s not set, is the evil, the ugliness and the unfairness in the world. This is how I express it.’ This kind of design requires a strong woman to wear it; one who will model the piece with pride. ‘Whenever I have the courage to design something, at the same time I need a woman who will dare to wear what I do,’ he says.

‘That’s why we try to diferentiate ourselves from everything we see around us.’

Alia’s designs take a more geometric, architectural form than her cousin’s. Her

pieces range from the decorative – adapting the patterns of Arabic mashrabiya window coverings, for example – to the functional, such as her adaptable earrings with removable sections. ‘With my architectural background, I was trying not to do just another ring, another pair of earrings,’ Alia explains. ‘I started crafting and playing with paper and it gave me this idea to create jewellery that can adapt to work with your mood, your way of life, your style and your personality.’

By combining beauty and functionality, Alia achieves a typically Lebanese aesthetic.

Above (clockwise from top): Arabesque rings by Alia Mouzannar; Meteor earrings; Meteor bracelet, both by Dori Mouzannar; Walid Mouzannar and his father Georges in the souks of Beirut

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‘It’s geometric and poetic,’ she says. ‘Western design, Swedish design especially, is much more clean and simple. Here, it’s very delicate but contemporary at the same time. We have that mixture of Oriental culture and a Western way of life.’

Family values lie at the heart of Aziz and Walid Mouzannar. Alia and Dori’s ability to support one another is of paramount importance. ‘Our workshop is close to our shop, so when something is fnished I run to the shop and say, “Alia, please, I want you to try this ring.” I can’t see it on my fnger – I need someone’s hand to feel if it’s right,’ says Dori. ‘Every piece we do is a dream.

‘Every piece we do is a dream’ – Dori Mouzannar It is a dream we see through in our workshop from beginning to end.’ Happily for jewellery afcionados around the world, the designers at Aziz and Walid Mouzannar are able to turn their dreams into reality awmouzannar.com

Above (from top): Cache rings by Alia Mouzannar; Aziz and Walid Mouzannar crafsmen at work

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of the Ermenegildo Zegna brand, as Anna Zegna tells Verity Hogan

‘Zegna has always had this sense of responsibility,’ notes Anna Zegna, granddaughter of Ermenegildo Zegna and president of the Zegna Foundation.

Philanthropy has been part of the Zegna brand since its launch in 1910 and the company has become known for both its commitment to high-quality fashion and its charitable concerns. The two go hand in hand, says Anna Zegna, ‘like a weave when you create a fabric, everything is very smooth and consistent.’

This interweaving can be seen on the catwalk. Stefano Pilati, the brand’s head Above: two looks from Ermenegildo Zegna autumn/winter 2015/16

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of design, took inspiration for his autumn/ winter 2015 collection from the same ecological concerns refected at the company’s wool factory in picturesque Trivero and in the work of the foundation. Models emerged from a lush tropical forest, striding down a soil-covered catwalk dressed in archive Harris tweeds, selected for their authenticity and recyclability. The show perfectly encapsulated the aims of the foundation: to improve the quality of life of people and communities, while also showcasing the company’s heritage appeal.

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The Zegna Foundation’s extensive remit includes environmental projects and supporting charities in Italy, China, India and Africa

Anna Zegna has been interested in the company’s charitable concerns since childhood. ‘It’s part of where I come from,’ she explains. ‘We were lucky enough to be born in Trivero where the landscape is lush. We lived in a house which had a garden, but, in a way, the garden for us was the entire mountain because my grandfather reforested it in the 1930s, so we were really participating in his vision and living it in a very spontaneous way – it was as if you were born in the woods.’

Set high in the mountains, close to the Swiss border, the hamlet of Trivero is undoubtedly an inspiring environment.

Trivero is also home to the Zegna factory, surrounded by Oasi Zegna, a freely accessible nature park established in 1993. The park was designed, says Anna Zegna, to give people ‘the opportunity to enjoy an experience in nature, an education but through experience rather than in a classroom.’ Standout features include the rhododendron valley, which bursts into Above (clockwise from lef): Anna Zegna, president of the Zegna Foundation; Oasi Zegna in Trivero, the nature park founded by the company; the Care & Share children’s organisation in India is one of the charities supported by the brand

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colourful blooms in May and June, as well as the panoramic road, which afords spectacular mountain views.

Environmental projects are just one part of the Zegna Foundation’s extensive remit.

The company is involved in projects in each of its markets, working to meet diferent needs in Italy, China, India and Africa. ‘In certain communities it really means the basics, such as digging a well in Africa,’ explains Anna Zegna. ‘In other places it might mean having an impact on the environment, in others it’s vocational skills training. When the Foundation started we were much more separated, it was education or work, health or food. Today, when you work on one, you have an impact on them all.’

Zegna’s family vision has proved one of its great strengths. ‘I think it gives you a more long-term view,’ Anna Zegna afrms.

‘It’s characteristic of a family, you look at your children and you think of the children of those children and it gives a sort of continuity.’

As a result, the brand’s collections of sharply tailored suits, cashmere knits and overcoats have

Ermenegildo Zegna’s commitment to improving the quality of life for people and communities around the world sets the brand apart

Above (from lef): artisan in the Zegna factory; Z Zegna autumn/winter 2015/16 presentation, held at the brand’s showroom in Milan

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a timeless sensibility and the Foundation has a long-term approach, only taking on projects that will last for at least three years. The company often exceeds this target; Zegna has been working with the Care & Share children’s charity in India for nine years and has just celebrated the 10th anniversary of its collaboration with the World Wildlife Fund in China. ‘It’s very interesting to see how a project evolves over the years,’ notes Anna Zegna. ‘That’s why it’s very important not to stay for just one year but to continue.’

Wherever possible Zegna collaborates with local organisations in order to achieve the most impact. ‘We never start a project unless we have been there and we have spoken to the people,’ says Anna Zegna. ‘Our values should mirror the other people’s values so that even if the language is diferent, the skin colour is diferent, the hemisphere is diferent, we still share a common goal.’

This commitment to doing things properly is echoed in the Trivero wool factory. Every piece of fabric produced is checked and

meticulously fnished by hand to ensure the highest quality product.

The Foundation’s latest project is based in Italy, working to relaunch a textile atelier for the San Patrignano rehabilitation community near Rimini. ‘It still uses hand looms and we’re trying to merge their knowledge with our experts who go to teach and explain how to create a fashion project,’ Anna Zegna explains. ‘The response has been amazing, the number of girls at the atelier has doubled and it’s actually making money. It’s been amazing to see that when you give them time and a vision, they really take it in and give it back to you 10 times over.’

With its commitment to improving the quality of life for people and communities around the world, Ermenegildo Zegna sets itself apart from other fashion brands. It’s an ethos that has a major impact on the way it runs its wool factory and, ultimately, produces its collections – and means Zegna will remain a byword for timeless quality for many generations to come zegna.com

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GUIDE Global Blue’s guide ensures you make the most of your trip to Beirut with a look at the city’s must-visit destinations, from a farm-to-table restaurant to the fnest fashion boutiques. Start with our recommendations before delving deeper with expert guidance from our well-travelled team. For more helpful hints and detailed city guides, check out globalblue.com/beirut.

A GLIMPSE OF LEBANON Above: spend a perfect summer day at Bonita Bay in Batroun 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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BEIRUT SOUKS CINEMACITY Chic and contemporary, Beirut Souks Cinemacity combines 12 state-of-the-art cinema screens with plenty of tempting places to eat. The complex’s recently opened Food Circle’s gourmet ofering includes Balthazar, a chic restaurant and lounge with a French-inspired menu that includes sea bass and lamb shank, and charming cafés like Cocoa & Co, which serves irresistible cakes and cookies.

Cinemacity, Beirut Souks, Beirut Central District, +961 (0)1 899 993, beirutsouks.com.lb

MONTBLANC The Muses Edition pen collections from Montblanc, themed around female icons of the 20th century, include this elegant Princess Grace of Monaco design, available in ivory-coloured resin with platinum-plated fttings or purple resin with Champagne gold fttings. The cap and barrel rings feature engravings inspired by the rhombus patterns of the Principality of Monaco’s coat of arms, while the clip is adorned with a sparkling pink topaz. Montblanc, founded in Germany in 1906, is world-renowned for its high-quality writing instruments.

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TAWLET Tawlet, described as a ‘farmers’ kitchen’, was developed from Beirut’s Souk el Tayeb farmers’ market. Set up by chef Kamal Mouzawak, the concept behind the restaurant is to showcase the market’s delicious abundance. Every day a diferent cook or producer serves up a selection of traditional dishes. Regional favourites include makloubet djeij, a mix of rice, aubergine and caulifower, tabbouleh, and mjadrat el loubieh, a stew of red lentils, bulgur wheat and onions. The weekend brunch is a highlight.

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TRABLOS STREET Sou

Souk Bustros

Tawile

h

Arw am

yyour

WEY GAN D

Shopping Centre/Mall

Souk El

Imam Ouzai’ Square

STR EET

Jewelry So

uk

EET

ur

k El

Sou k El Fran j Bab Idriss Square

yyo

Souk Sa

Sou

Sou

k El

Jam il

b Id riss

k Sa

ALLEN

BY ST R

Sou

Sou

k El

Souk Ayass

Souk El

Arw am

k El Sou

h

s

Tawile

k Bu stro

Jam il

PAT RIA RC H EH

Souk Ayass

Sou

Sou

OAY EK

kB ab Id

riss

STR EET

k Ar wad

HRY BEY STREET FAK

Ajami Square

k Ba

Beauty, Perfume & Cosmetics C&F L’Occitane en Provence Lush MAC Salon Express Wojooh

Jdeideh

Beirut

Sou

Banks & Financial Services ATM BankMed BankMed SAL NCB

Children’s Fashion CH Carolina Herrera Gap H&M Kids Kenzo Little Room Massimo Dutti Monsoon Pablosky Rodeo Drive Zahar Zara Confectionery, Chocolate & Ice Cream Crazy Candy 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 Lufan

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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 Louis Vuitton globalblue.com

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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CITYMALL STORE DIRECTORY

Dbayeh Antelias Jal El Dib

CITYMALL Jdeideh

Beirut

Furn El Chebbak

Sin El Fil

Mkalles Chiyah Ghobeiry

A SE

E S ID

AD RO

NA HR

CITYMALL

EL TT MO

NE W

JD EID EH

WAY HIGH DORA

Accessories, Shoes & Bags Accessorize Aldo Bruni Collection Capelli New York Carpisa Steve Madden Claire’s Clarks Crocs Cubana’s Geox Hush Puppies I am Merhej Headwear MOA Nautica Nine West Parfois Primadonna Shoe Avenue Sk Bijoux Skechers Swarovski Woz Banks & Financial Service ATM Banque Libano Francaise ATM Byblos Bank Audi Bank Audi Nuovo Cash United Liban Post OMT Western Union Beauty, Perfume & Cosmetics Bath & Body Works Beauty Express Instyle Salon Mac The Body Shop Victoria’s Secret Cinemas & Entertainment Cinemacity Cuddle Cart Funny Ride Treasure Island Cofee Shops Cinnabon

Shopping Centre/Mall

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 Funny Balloons Hallmark

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JouéClub Mouftah al Sharq Household, Books & Electronics Multimedia BHV DECO Khoury Home Cellairis Class Khoury Cell M2 Maliks Vanlian Virgin Megastore Jewelry & Watches Armanor Atamian globalblue.com

Citizen Himo Jouaillerie Moukarzel Kronos Michel Zoughaib Perfect Timing Rossonero Sundial Time Zone Zoughaib Jewelry

Tenten

Kid’s Fashion Carter’s Okaidi Original Marines Osh Kosh Pablosky Petit Bateau Pumpkin Patch Shoe Avenue Kids

Men’s Fashion Houdoum Jack & Jones Modish Pellini Rectangle Jaune Roy Robson

Lingerie Calzedonia Etam La Senza La Vie en Rose Nai Lingerie Socks Women’secret

Services 5 Minutes Petmart Smoking Lounge Top Print Woosh Sport’s Fashion Tchooz Shoes Skechers Sports Experts TSC MEGA Hypermartket Unisex Fashion Aizone Alcott Armani Xchange Big Star

Bossini Cortefel Springfeld Timberland Tommy Hilfger Topshop Topman US Polo Assn.

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

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LE MALL - DBAYEH

Le Mall - Dbayeh DBAY EH H IGHW AY

Dbayeh Antelias Jal El Dib

Le Mall - Dbayeh

Jdeideh

Beirut

Furn El Chebbak

Sin El Fil

Mkalles Chiyah Ghobeiry

STORE DIRECTORY Beauty, Perfume, Cosmetics & Spa Beauty Express 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 Olio Shopping Centre/Mall

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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LE MALL - SIN EL FIL

Dbayeh

D IM IT

STR EE T

Antelias

S H E LO U

Jal El Dib

Furn El Chebbak

YO U

CHARLE

Jdeideh

Beirut

RI EL

Le Mall Sin El Fil

SSEF

H A JJ

H AY

AR S

EK

TR .

Sin El Fil

Le Mall - Sin El Fil Mkalles

Chiyah Ghobeiry

STORE DIRECTORY Beauty, Perfume, Cosmetics & Spa Aroma Spa & Esthetics Gloss Piixelz Samoa Books, Electronics & Multimedia Class Maliks Peecabu Cafés & Restaurants Burger King Dunkin’ Donuts Ichiban Lina’s Moka & More Roadster Children’s Fashion Gymboree Obaïbi Okaïdi

Shopping Centre/Mall

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 Kids’ 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

Furn El Chebbak

Sin El Fil

Mkalles

Chiyah Ghobeiry

CHARLES H E LO

U

SE IA EL

WI RA LH AD RO

EH MI HA

ELI

D OA

ASHA LB

H EL AS

JISR E

R EH MI HA

CAMIL CHAMOUN

W RA I

* Opening Soon

ROAD IEH HAM

Shopping Centre/Mall

Cosmetics / Perfumes Abdul Samad Al Qurashi Bath & Body Works Clarins MAC Parashop The Body Shop Victoria’s Secret Beauty Accessories Wojooh Department Store / Hypermarket Carrefour Centrepoint Marks & Spencer

Beirut City Centre Mall

EMILE L AHOUD

Banks / Financial Services Audi BLF BLOM Byblos Credit Bank Fransabank HSBC

Dining – Cafes / Specialty Foods Castania Nut Boutique Dunkin Donuts GNC Häagen Dazs Lina’s Moka & More Patchi Pinkberry Starbucks Teavana Dining – Fast Food Attila Mongolian Grill Burger King Chopsticks Cinnabon Fat Burger Foodstyle Kababji KFC Malak Al Tawouk* McDonald’s Pizzaro Shawarmanji Steak & Cheese Factory Zaatar w Zeit

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 Fashion – Children’s / Maternity Babyshop (Centrepoint) Jacadi Mamas & Papas Mothercare Name It Original Marines Tape à L’Oeil Zippy Zahar Kids Fashion – Ladies 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 *

PHOTO: SHOOTERS PRODUCTION

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

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

Dbayeh Antelias Jal El Dib

Jdeideh

Beirut

Sin El Fil

Furn El Chebbak

Mkalles

Chiyah

Le Mall - Saida (40km)

EL

BA

HE

R

Ghobeiry

C O UR

NI C

HE

Le Mall - Saida

SA

IN E R

A F IK E

L HA RIRI

AL JA YES H

AL SIT NA FIS

HUS AME DD

STORE DIRECTORY Accessories Lime Viccoria

Cosmetics Aroma Cosmetics Confectionery, Chocolate and Ice-cream Mascorn Electronics and Stationery

Shopping Centre/Mall

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Cheaib Electronics Class Malik’s Bookshop Entertainment Fundomondo Eyewear Hakim

globalblue.com

Fashion Bershka Big Star Kyla Lyne’s Miss Poem Moustache Men Moustache Classic Moustache Women

Oragan Pellini Prime Luxury Outlet Promod Pull & Bear Zara Kids’ fashion Bata

Khabbaz Mamas and Papas

Shoes and bags Tally Weijl

Restaurants Comsi Comsai Dunkin Donuts McDonald’s Le Café Zahr El Roumann

Sportswear Mike Sport Toys Mazen World

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Hôtel Le Bristol: +961 1 351 400 InterContinental Mzaar Lebanon Mountain Resort & Spa: +961 9 340 100 Le Commodore: +961 1 734 734 Le Gray, Beirut: +961 1 971 111 Le Royal Hotels & Resorts - Beirut: +961 4 555 555 Markazia Monroe Suites: +961 1 991 200 Monroe Hotel: +961 1 371 122 Mövenpick Hotel & Resort Beirut: +961 1 869 666 Phoenicia Hotel, Beirut: +961 1 369 100 Portemilio Hotel & Resort: +961 9 933 300 Printania Palace Hotel: +961 4 862 000 Radisson Blu Martinez Hotel: +961 1 368 111 Ramada Downtown: +961 1 990 299 Ramada Plaza Beirut: +961 1 810 555 Raouché Arjaan by Rotana: +961 1 781 111 Regency Palace Hotel: +961 9 854 854 Riviera Hotel: +961 1 373 210 Softel Beirut Le Gabriel: +961 1 203 700 Lancaster Tamar Hotel: +961 5 458 000

Global Blue Customer Services

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Car Rental Companies Budget Rent A Car: +961 1 629 891 Formula Rent A Car: +961 3 501 155 Hala Rent A Car: +961 1 393 904 National Car Rental: +961 1 826 476 CashUnited Network: +961 1 390 111 ABC Achrafeh: +961 1 215 335 CITYMALL: +961 1 893 247 Department Stores

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‫يكمن اللتزام بالزياء والعمل النسانيّة ف قلب علمة‬ ‫‪ ،ErmenegildoZegna‬عل ح ّد قول ‪ Anna Zegna‬إل‬ ‫‪Verity Hogan‬‬

‫وبخاصة السويدي أنقى وأبسط بكثي‪ .‬أ ّما هنا فالتصميم دقيق‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫للغاية لكن معاص ف الوقت عينه‪ .‬الحقيقة أنّنا نزج بي الثقافة‬ ‫الشقيّة وأسلوب الحياة الغرب‪".‬‬ ‫تتسخ القيم العائليّة ف قلب علمة ‪Aziz and Walid‬‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫‪ .Mouzannar‬وقدرة ‪ Alia‬و‪ Dori‬عل دعم بعضهم البعض‬ ‫غاية ف الهميّة‪ .‬يقول ‪ Dori‬ف هذا السياق‪" :‬مشغلنا قريب‬ ‫الحل وأقول‪:‬‬ ‫ج ّدا ً من محلّنا‪ ،‬لذا عندما أنجز قطعة‪ ،‬أهرع إل ّ‬ ‫‘من فضلك ‪ ،Alia‬أريدك أن تج ّرب هذا الخاتم‪ ’.‬ل يكنني أن أراه‬ ‫عل إصبعي‪ ،‬أريد يد شخص آخر لتحقّق منه‪ .‬كل قطعة نبتكرها‬ ‫هي حلم‪ .‬حل ٌم نتتبّعه ف الشغل من البداية حتّى النهاية‪ ".‬فمن‬ ‫حسن ح ّظ محبّي الجوهرات حول العال أنّه باستطاعة الص ّممي‬ ‫لدى ‪ Aziz and Walid Mouzannar‬أن يح ّولوا أحلمهم‬ ‫إل حقيقة‪.‬‬ ‫‪awmouzannar.com‬‬ ‫‪Family Values: 60‬‬

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‫تقول ‪ ،Anna‬إبنة حفيد ‪ ErmenegildoZegna‬ورئيسة‬ ‫الحس‬ ‫‪" : Zegna Foundation‬لطالا تتّعت ‪ Zegna‬بهذا ّ‬ ‫من الس’وليّة‪ .‬شكّلت العمل النسانيّة جزءا ً من علمة ‪Zegna‬‬ ‫منذ إ‘لقها سنة ‪ 1910‬وباتت تشتهر بالتزامها الزياء الراقية‬ ‫والش’ون الخييّة عل ح ّد سواء‪ .‬الحقيقة أنّهم متابطان‪ ،‬تاماً‬ ‫كل شء سلس ومتّسق‪".‬‬ ‫كالحبكة ف صناعة القمش‪ ،‬حيث ّ‬ ‫منصة عرض الزياء‪ .‬استوحى ‪Stefano‬‬ ‫ويظهر هذا التداخل عل ّ‬ ‫‪ ،Pilati‬رئيس قسم التصميم ف العلمة‪ ،‬مجموعة خريف‪/‬شتاء‬ ‫‪ 2015‬من الهتممات البيئيّة نفسها الك ّرسة ف مصنع الصوف‬ ‫ال’سسة‪ .‬ظهرت‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫الخاص بالشكة ف ‪ Trivero‬الخلبة وف عمل ّ‬ ‫منصة مكس ّوة‬ ‫عارضات الزياء من غابة مداريّة كثيفة‪ ،‬و َمشَ ي عل ّ‬ ‫بالتاب مرتدين تصاميم من قمش التويد ‪ Harris‬العريق ال ُختار‬ ‫ال’سسة بامتياز‪:‬‬ ‫يجسد العرض أهداف ّ‬ ‫لصالته وإمكانيّة تدويره‪ّ .‬‬ ‫تحسي جودة حياة الشخاص والجتمعات وف الوقت عينه إظهار‬ ‫تألّق الشكة العريق‪ .‬اهت ّمت ‪ Anna Zegna‬منذ ‘فولتها‬ ‫بالعمل الخييّة التي تقوم بها الشكة‪ .‬تشح قائلة‪" :‬إنّها جزء من‬ ‫البيئة التي ترعرعت فيها‪ .‬ك ّنا محظوظي با فيه الكفاية لنولد ف‬ ‫‪ Trivero‬حيث الراض الخصبة‪ .‬عشنا ف منز ٍل له حديقة‪ ،‬لكن‬ ‫بطريق ٍة ما‪ ،‬كان الجبل بأسه حديقتنا إذ أعاد جدّي تشجيه ف‬ ‫الثلثينات‪ ،‬وك ّنا بالتال نشارك فعليّاً ف رؤيته ونختبها بطريقة ج ّدا ً‬ ‫عفويّة – وكأنّنا خُلقنا ف الغابة‪".‬‬ ‫ل ّ‬ ‫شك أ ّن قرية ‪ Trivero‬الجبليّة القريبة من الحدود السويسيّة‬ ‫بيئة ملهمة‪ .‬فيها مصنع ‪ Zegna‬الحاط بـ ‪ OasiZegna‬وهو‬ ‫تأسس سنة ‪ .1993‬تقول ‪ Anna Zegna‬أنّه‬ ‫منتزه ‘بيعي عا– ّ‬ ‫ت ّم تصميم النتزه لعطاء الناس "فرصة لخوض تجربة ف الطبيعة‪،‬‬ ‫الصف‪ ".‬من‬ ‫وهي أشبه بدرس يُعطى من خلل التجربة بدلً من ّ‬ ‫الزايا اللفتة فيها وادي الورديّة الذي ينبض بباعم مل ّونة ف شهري‬ ‫أيّار‪/‬مايو وحزيران‪/‬يونيو‪ ،‬بالضافة إل الطريق البانورامي الذي‬ ‫يتيح رؤية مناظر جبليّة خلبة‪.‬‬ ‫وما الشاريع البيئيّة إل جزء من مجالت ‪Zegna Foundation‬‬ ‫كل من أسواقها فتعمل عل‬ ‫الواسعة‪ .‬تساهم الشكة ف مشاريع ف ّ‬ ‫تلبية الحاجات الختلفة ف إيطاليا والصي والهند وإفريقيا‪ .‬تضيف‬ ‫‪" :Anna Zegna‬قد يكون أمرا ً أساسيّاً ف بعض الجتمعات‬ ‫عل سبيل حفر بئ ف إفريقيا بالقرب من ‪.Kilimanjaro‬‬ ‫وقد يكون ف مكان آخر التأثي عل البيئة وف غيه التدريب عل‬ ‫ال’سسة‪ ،‬ل يكن عملنا متّسقاً كم‬ ‫الهارات الهنيّة‪ .‬عندما أنشأنا ّ‬ ‫هو اليو–‪ ،‬فك ّنا نركّز إ ّما عل التعليم أو العمل‪ ،‬أو إ ّما عل الص ّحة‬ ‫أو الغذاء‪ .‬لكن الن‪ ،‬عندما نعمل عل أحد هذه الجالت‪ ،‬ن’ث ّر‬ ‫عليها مجتمعة‪".‬‬ ‫برهنت الرؤية التي تتّعت بها عائلة ‪ Zegna‬عن أحد مكامن‬ ‫ق ّوتها‪ .‬ت’كّد ‪ Anna Zegna‬قائلة‪" :‬أعتقد أنّه باستطاعة الرؤية‬ ‫العائليّة توفي نظرة عل مدى أبعد‪ .‬هذه مزايا العائلة؛ تنظر إل‬ ‫أولدك وتفكّر بأولد ه’لء الولد‪ ،‬ما يوفّر نوعاً من الستمراريّة‪".‬‬ ‫بالتال‪ ،‬يطغى السلوب الذي ل يفنى مع الوقت عل مجموعات‬ ‫العلمة من بدلت منفّذة بدقّة وملبس محبوكة من الكشمي‬ ‫ال’سسة مقاربة ‘ويلة المد بحيث‬ ‫ومعا‘ف ‘ويلة وتتّبع ّ‬ ‫ل تشارك إل ف الشاريع المتدّة عل ثلث سنوات عل القل‪.‬‬ ‫‪globalblue.com‬‬

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‫اليد الكلسيكيّة وتضيف إليها نفحة عصيّة‪ .‬نذكر منها عل‬ ‫سبيل الثال تصميم ‪ Epi‬بجلد النابا الناعم مع جلد فرس زاهي‬ ‫اللوان؛ ومجموعة ‪ Pompeii‬لحقائب الكتف من جلد الثعبان‬ ‫والقطع الطليّة بالذهب والسلسل العدنيّة؛ وحقائب اليد‬ ‫‪ Féroce‬بشكل مغلّف من جلد التمساح والثقوب الزخرفيّة‪.‬‬ ‫تشح ‪ Melessa Salem‬أ ّن العلمة مستوحاة من إسمها الذي‬ ‫يعني بالعربيّة "الجلد الوحش"‪ .‬تضيف‪" :‬نحاول أن نبتكر تصاميم‬ ‫بسيطة وحيويّة ف الوقت عينه‪ .‬هدفنا تحديث تصاميم عال الزياء‬ ‫كل قطعة‬ ‫الخاصة‪ ،‬ما يجعل ّ‬ ‫الكلسيكيّة من خلل إضافة لستنا‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫فريدة من نوعها وأزليّة‪".‬‬ ‫ما يجمع بي ‪ Beydoun‬و‪ Murad‬والخوين ‪ Salem‬هو‬ ‫قدرتهم عل تصميم حقائب ل تناسب النساء اللّبنانيّات فحسب‪،‬‬ ‫بل باقي العال أيضا ً‪ ،‬وهو ليس بالمر السهل‪ .‬ترغب ‪Salem‬‬ ‫أن تحمل ‪ Peau Féroce‬إل خارج مواسم الوضة التقليديّة‪.‬‬ ‫فتقول‪" :‬نحاول أن نحطّم قيود الواسم والسنوات‪ ،‬ما ينح زبائننا‬ ‫الرونة ف اختيار القطع‪".‬‬ ‫مم وصفته ‪ Amy Verner‬من موقع ‪Style.‬‬ ‫كل هذا جزء ّ‬ ‫‪ com‬بـ "النهضة العمريّة" ف بيوت بحيث يت ّم إعادة ابتكار‬ ‫أسس مجال الوضة ف لبنان ليتمش مع تط ّور السوق وتزايد‬ ‫الهتمم الخارجي‪ .‬لكن بالرغم من حلوة طعم ساحة الوضة‬ ‫العاليّة‪ ،‬يبقى قلب هذه العلمات التجاريّة وروحها ف لبنان‪ .‬تقول‬ ‫‪" :Beydoun‬من أكث الحقائب الحبوبة لدينا حقيبة تحمل رس َم‬ ‫غرافيتي من عل جدار ف بيوت صادف أن لفت انتباه مص ّمم‬ ‫الغرافيك لدينا‪ .‬يقول الرسم‪’ :‬بيوت لن ’وت يوماً’‪ .‬ول ّ‬ ‫شك أن‬ ‫أس ذلك قلوب زبائننا الحليّي‪ ".‬قد تكون ساحة الوضة العاليّة‬ ‫مغرية‪ ،‬لكن بالنسبة إل الص ّممي اللّبنانيّي‪ ،‬ل شء يضاهي أرض‬ ‫الوطن‪.‬‬ ‫‪،sarahsbag.com, ،zuhairmurad.com‬‬

‫حاجات الرأة العاصة‪ .‬تقول ‪" :Alia‬رغبنا بشدّة إعطاء العلمة‬ ‫مم كانت عليه وباتت‬ ‫هويّة جديدة‪ .‬فاستحالت عصيّة أكث بك’ي ّ‬ ‫تعب أكث بأشواط عن الرأة الجديدة التي قد تكون سيّدة أعمل‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫وغاوية وأ ّماً ف الوقت عينه‪ ".‬يوافق ‪ Dori‬عل هذه القاربة‬ ‫بشكلٍ تا ّم ويقول‪" :‬نستهدف الرأة الجريئة عن حق والعصيّة‪،‬‬ ‫ال’قّفة والحبّة للفنون‪ ،‬ل ّن كل قطعة من قطعنا مشبعة بالفكار‬ ‫وإن رأيت ما نصنع تلحظ الحرفيّة الحقيقيّة الكامنة فيها‪".‬‬ ‫كل مص ّمم ابتكار مجموعة‬ ‫سعياً وراء هذه الهويّة العاصة‪ ،‬اختار ّ‬ ‫خاصة به‪ ،‬ما فسح الجال لحريّة ابتكاريّة مطلقة ولدمج شكلي‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫من التعبي تحت علمة تجاريّة واحدة‪ .‬تقول ‪ Alia‬ف هذا الطار‪:‬‬ ‫"يختلف أسلوب ‪ Dori‬عن أسلوب ’اماً‪ .‬نتمتّع بالحرفيّة نفسها‬ ‫والخلقيّات نفسها والرث نفسه والروح ّية نفسها تجاه مجوهراتنا‪،‬‬ ‫لكّن التعبي مختلف ’اماً وهذا لصلحة زبائننا‪".‬‬ ‫كل الختلف‪ .‬يقول ‪:Dori‬‬ ‫يستوحي القريبان من مصادر مختلفة ّ‬ ‫‪peauferoce.com‬‬ ‫"أحب ان أستوحي من الطبيعة‪ .‬ليس من السهل أبدا ً ابتكار‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫قطعة‪ ،‬عليك أن تفكّر فيها‪ ،‬لك ّنها تأت ف النهاية‪ ".‬من أقوى‬ ‫‪New Generation: 52‬‬ ‫التصاميم التي قام بها ‪ ،Dori‬خاتم ابتكره لنظّمة ‪Human‬‬ ‫جيل جديد‬ ‫مرصع بالحجار‬ ‫‪ Rights Watch‬وكان مقسوماً إل جزئي؛ جزء ّ‬ ‫الرصع من هذا‬ ‫من الخواتم الكبية الص ّممة بحسب الطلب إل القراط الميّزة‬ ‫مرصع‪ .‬يشح ‪ Dori‬قائلً‪" :‬ي’ّل الجزء ّ‬ ‫وجزء غي ّ‬ ‫الرصع‬ ‫بخصائص فنيّة ذكيّة‪’ ،‬ض مجموعات مجوهرات ‪Aziz and‬‬ ‫الخاتم الجمل والعدل والخي؛ ف حي يرمز الجزء الخر غي ّ‬ ‫أعب عنه‪ ".‬يتطلّب‬ ‫‪ Walid Mouzannar‬بالتألّق مع دخول العلمة التجاريّة‬ ‫ش والقباحة والظلم ف هذا العال‪ .‬هكذا ّ‬ ‫إل ال ّ‬ ‫هذا النوع من التصميم امرأة قويّة تتزيّن به فتعرض القطعة‬ ‫حقبة جديدة‪ ،‬تقرير ‪Sally McIlhone‬‬ ‫يتمتّع قطاع الجوهرات ف لبنان ٍ‬ ‫بفخر‪ .‬يضيف‪" :‬ل يكفي أن أص ّمم قطعة جريئة‪ ،‬بل يجب أن أجد‬ ‫بإرث غني وعريق؛ يكفي أن‬ ‫امرأة تتج ّرأ التزيّن بتصميمي‪ .‬ولهذا السبب نحاول أن نيّز أنفسنا‬ ‫تقوم بجولة ف سوق الذهب ف بيوت لتى فيضاً من الص ّممي‬ ‫عم نراه حولنا‪".‬‬ ‫والساليب‪ .‬تجمع إحدى العلمات الواهب البتكاريّة لدى‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫مص ّممي مختلفي ’اماً وهم ‪ Dori‬و‪ .Alia Mouzannar‬منذ أ ّما تصاميم ‪ ،Alia‬فتتّخذ شكلً أكث تعقيدا ً من تصاميم ابن ع ّمها‪.‬‬ ‫تتاوح قطعها بي التزيينيّة – كنقوش نوافذ الشبيّات العربيّة‬ ‫القرن ال’امن عش‪ ،‬يتزيّن أرقى اللّبنانيي بتصاميم ‪Aziz and‬‬ ‫عل سبيل ال’ال – والعمليّة كأقراطها التي يكن إزالة البعض‬ ‫‪ Walid Mouzannar‬وهي شكة عائليّة ف جيلها السادس‬ ‫من أجزائها‪ .‬تشح قائلة‪" :‬بفضل خلفيّتي ف مجال الهندسة‪،‬‬ ‫ومؤسسوها من أعرق الصاغة ف بيوت‪ .‬يديرها حاليّاً ‪ Dori‬إبن‬ ‫ّ‬ ‫كنت أحاول أل أبتكر مج ّرد خاتم آخر وأقراط أخرى‪ .‬كنت أقوم‬ ‫‪ Aziz‬و‪ Alia‬إبنة ‪.Walid‬‬ ‫بالشغال اليدويّة وألعب بالوراق عندما طرأت عل بال فكرة‬ ‫غالباً ما يلحظان أ ّن شهرة العلمة تسبقهم‪ .‬يقول ‪ Dori‬ف هذا‬ ‫تصميم مجوهرات قابلة للتأقلم مع مزاجك وأسلوب حياتك‬ ‫الطار‪" :‬إن ع ّرفت شخصاً عن نفس ف لبنان‪ ،‬يقول‪’ :‬إذا ً أنت‬ ‫الصائغ‪’.‬هذا ما ورثته عن أب‪ .‬إنّه لرث عظيم‪ .‬ورثنا الخبة والسم وشخصيّتك‪".‬‬ ‫من خلل الدمج بي عنصي الجمل والعمليّة‪ ،‬تخلق ‪ Alia‬أسلوباً‬ ‫والتقليد‪ ".‬بالضافة إل تشيف تاريخ السة‪ ،‬يحرص‬ ‫‪ Dori‬و‪ Alia‬عل حمل العلمة إل حقبة جديدة والتكيز عل‬ ‫لبنانيّاً بامتياز‪ .‬فتقول‪" :‬إنّه هندس وشاعري‪ .‬التصميم الغرب‬ ‫‪globalblue.com‬‬

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‫ترجمة باللغة العربيّة‬ ‫‪Bags Of Style: 42‬‬

‫حقائب بأسلوب مميّز‬

‫ف الوقت الذي يحقّق مجال الكسسوارات ف لبنان نجاحاً‬ ‫بعد آخر ويجذب انتباهاً عاليّاً‪ ،‬يحافظ مص ّمموه عل ولئهم‬ ‫لجذورهم‪ .‬تقرير ‪Beth Druce‬‬ ‫ث ّة ف العادة روابط واضحة بي البلد ومجالت الوضة فيه؛‬ ‫كالدابغ ف إيطاليا أو تجارة الحرير ف الشق القص‪ .‬أ ّما اليوم‪،‬‬ ‫كل الحيان‪ .‬تظهر مواقع التصميم‬ ‫فليست هذه هي الحال ف ّ‬ ‫البتكاري فجأة ف أماكن غي متوقّعة‪ ،‬ففي لبنان عل سبيل الثال‪،‬‬ ‫يسعى مص ّممو الكسسوارات إل التميّز من خلل ابتكار حقائب‬ ‫يد غريبة ومرغوبة ف محاول ٍة لتسيخ هذه الزاوية من الشق‬ ‫الوسط عل خارطة الوضة العاليّة‪ .‬تجمع علمة ‪Sarah’s Bag‬‬ ‫بي الوضة والشاريع الجتمعيّة‪ّ .‬أسست الشابّة البيوتيّة الخلقة‬ ‫‪ Sarah Beydoun‬العلمة سنة ‪ 2000‬وشعت تد ّرب النساء‬ ‫القل حظوة عل التقنيّات الحرفيّة الطلوبة لصناعة حقائب‬ ‫اليد الغريبة العفويّة التي باتت تشتهر بها‪ .‬الواقع أنّها ل تُنشئ‬ ‫خاصة بها فحسب‪ ،‬بل أطلقت‬ ‫ف السنوات الـ ‪ 15‬الخية شكة ّ‬ ‫مبادرة اجتمعيّة محتمة؛ ونتيجة لذلك‪ ،‬يقوم فريق من ‪150‬‬ ‫حرفيّاً بصناعة حقائب يد صغية وحقائب بشكل أكياس وحقائب‬ ‫معصم مط ّرزة بتصاميم مرحة وحيويّة وبشعارات ترتبط بالعاصمة‬ ‫اللّبنانيّة‪ .‬تقول ‪" :Beydoun‬رغبت بابتكار مجموعات مجارية‬ ‫للموضة وجديدة ومرحة وغريبة ل ّن هذه هي مقاربتي إل‬ ‫الوضة‪ .‬أعتب حقائبي أعملً حرفيّة صغية تض ّم تصاميم عصيّة‬ ‫وأشغالً يدويّة جميلة مع حفنة ل بأس بها من الرح وثقافة‬

‫البوب‪".‬‬ ‫لربيع‪/‬صيف ‪ ،2015‬ابتكرت الص ّممة حقائب يد بشكل صناديق‬ ‫ومغلّفات لذيذة مط ّرزة برسوم البتقال والبطّيخ؛ وهناك ببّغتان‬ ‫رائعتان عل حقيبة مستطيلة ملبّسة بالخرز‪ .‬بفضل تصاميم‬ ‫‪ Beydoun‬الرحة والفريدة من نوعها‪ ،‬وصلت ابتكارات‬ ‫‪ Sarah’s Bag‬إل التجر العالي ‪Matchesfashion.com‬‬ ‫وستتوافر ف ٍ‬ ‫وقت لحق هذه السنة عل الوقع اللكتون ‪Net-‬‬ ‫‪ .A-Porter‬تكسب العلمة هؤلء الزبائن العاليّي بالضافة إل‬ ‫أعداد كبية من النساء اللّبنانيّات اللّوات ل يحملن إل حقائب‬ ‫‪ .Beydoun‬تقول الص ّممة ف هذا الصدد‪" :‬إنّها شكة اجتمعيّة‬ ‫تصنع حقائب يد وأكسسوارات فاخرة وغريبة وجميلة‪".‬‬ ‫يزداد ارتباط الص ّمم ‪ Zuhair Murad‬بأزياء الس ّجادة الحمراء‬ ‫أكث فأكث‪ .‬ترعرع ‪ Murad‬ف بعلبك وافتتح أ ّول مشغلٍ له ف‬ ‫وأسس علمته التجاريّة التي تحمل إسمه‪.‬‬ ‫بيوت سنة ‪ّ 1997‬‬ ‫يشتهر بابتكاراته الساحرة الذهلة الص ّممة بحسب الطلب وقد‬ ‫قدّم مجموعة ملبس جاهزة سنة ‪ 2005‬لتلبّي طلبات عدد‬ ‫عب‬ ‫متزايد من الزبائن‪ .‬وترافق ذلك مع خط خاص بالكسسوارات ّ‬ ‫عن اهتممه الفرط بالتفاصيل من خلل مجموعة من الحقائب‬ ‫السائيّة الفاخرة‪ .‬اختار هذا الوسم الحمر والسود والذهبي‬ ‫لتلوين ابتكاراته النيقة الزخرفة‪ :‬تتميّز حقائب اليد لديه‬ ‫الص ّممة بشكل صندوق مجوهرات بالدمج بي القمش الخ ّرم‬ ‫اللمع والقطع الطليّة‬ ‫شابات وبي الجلد ّ‬ ‫والتطريز بالتتر وال ّ‬ ‫بالذهب‪.‬‬ ‫ف حي ’ثّل ابتكارات ‪ Murad‬الجزء الكث رسميّة من نطاق‬ ‫الزياء‪ ،‬تستهدف علمة ‪ Peau Féroce‬للخوين ‪Maurice‬‬ ‫و‪ Melessa Salem‬قطاعاً مختلفاً من سوق الكسسوارات‪.‬‬ ‫تعتمد الكسسوارات الجلديّة الفاخرة لديها عل أساليب حقائب‬

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THE BAG TO BAG Designed to be versatile, the 301 backpack from Lebanese accessories label C by Cynthia can be worn over one shoulder or two using the detachable straps, or carried as a classic handbag using the top handle. It is roomy enough for all your essentials, with a removable zipped wallet in the front pocket for easy access to smaller items. Designer Cynthia Bouchakjian Save up to 8% by shopping tax free, see page 94

Donikian uses only the fnest leathers and skins in her creations, which have become known for their structural shapes as well as for their fun yet functional style. The 301 is available in black and nude, but we love this bold red version, which will really pop against a simple outft of neutral colours. hl C by Cynthia 301 backpack, 638,000 LBP, C by Cynthia, Mar Maroun Street, Gemmayze, Beirut, +961 (0)1 585758, cbycynthia.com