Last Thursday was the opening of the Designers Market, a Danish multibrand clothing store. Their slogan is "Understanding women" and they sure do, gathering several brands with different styles under the same roof, with a chic and modern decoration, so you won't leave disappointed! I talked to the owner & event organizers and knew that … Continue reading Designers Market Opening
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Salon du Chocolat 2014
Salon du Chocolat an event entirely dedicated to chocolate was held last week for the first time in Lebanon (It’s about time we celebrate chocolate!) The event included live workshops, activities, exhibitions, unveil of new products (smeds, Al Baba’s chocolate knefeh and chocolate znoud el sett) and charity events all related to chocolate! The event … Continue reading Salon du Chocolat 2014
Team Wang
The much anticipated Alexander Wang collection in collaboration with H&M launched on November 6 at 8:00 AM. We all know how crazy things get when a collection gets launched, so i was lucky to be invited to the collection press preview a day earlier. It was a great chance to see the models and feel … Continue reading Team Wang
Beirut Art Fair
Beirut Art Fair was held last week at Biel. For those who missed it here's a small recap about some of the exhibited work. There was a big variety of artwork from artist around the world. It was inspiring to see all those colors and ideas. I just wish that all the Lebanese society starts … Continue reading Beirut Art Fair
Street Circus – Faqra
Summer is getting better and better with all the events happening in August and I think that Faqra summer festival was the highlight of them all! With the “Street Circus” theme everything was screaming summer fun! Sadly I got there a little bit late and missed the major fun, but I could still see how … Continue reading Street Circus – Faqra
Summer pineapples
Lebanese designers George Azzi and Assaad Osta opened their atelier doors to the Beirut Design Week visitors with their Capsule Collection. The collection can be resumed by: Pineapples, beautifully structured pieces, ornamented details and summer colors. You could see the pineapples everywhere but in a different creative way each time. It is always nice to … Continue reading Summer pineapples
Plastik* x L’armoire de Lana x Poise
Let's have a little flash back to the Beirut Design Week! One of the best events i attended was the collaboration of L'armoire de Lana and Poise Design with the Plastik* blow up shop. The two gorgeous ladies Lana from LDL & Emma from poise introduced a more pop feeling to their image. LDL collaborated with … Continue reading Plastik* x L’armoire de Lana x Poise
BDW: Plastik Pop Up Shop
Finally here comes the weekend and here comes the time to explore new places in town. If you’re looking for some inspiration or a special gift to buy then I have a store you must visit! During the Beirut Design Week was the opening of the Plastik pop up store in Saifi Village. If you’re … Continue reading BDW: Plastik Pop Up Shop
Beirut Designer’s Week
Events like Beirut designer’s Week are a must to Lebanese society and designers as well. Our upcoming design talents need more support and coverage to access a bigger audience. As well out society needs to see more art and design; beautiful things are a therapy to the soul. Some familiar names with unique talents where … Continue reading Beirut Designer’s Week
Flower Inspiration
I never thought of going to a flower market until I passed by one on a Sunday afternoon. Seeing beautiful colors and a free parking spot, BINGO! I went for a walk through the market, thought it was smaller than I expected, but it was full of all kinds of colorful plants & flowers. Some … Continue reading Flower Inspiration