As a young child in Beirut, bespoke shoe designer, Andrea Wazen, already knew that her passion lay in the arts. She was constantly sketching and drawing and, being a twin, was less than pleased when her mother used to dress her and her sister alike. “I was very particular about what I wanted…
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Sadeem Alshehail: Where Sustainability Meets Luxury
Elegance, wearability, and sustainability are the core values of pret-a-couture fashion brand, SADEEM, founded by Saudi designer, Sadeem Alshehail. SADEEM offers ethically tailored clothing for the woman who wishes to look elegant yet feel comfortable; one that is as interested in preserving the environment as she is about sporting visionary designs. This month, ESSENTIAL,…
Visual Artist Elias Abkar: Passion meets Photographic Excellence
Born in the Mythic city of Byblos, Lebanon, Visual Artist Elias Abkar grew up holding on to his dream of pursuing Art & Audiovisual Studies. After successfully graduating from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik in 2015 (USEK), he quickly became more than just another dynamic Fashion and Lifestyle Photographer, but also a much sought-after Professional…
Sweet Ride in Marbella
ESSENTIAL Marbella Magazine just launched it’s New Luxury Digital Spotlight in collaboration with KAMSYN. Essential Marbella Magazine, the longest established Marbella Magazine brings VIPs in the Costa Del Sol the latest News and Features on Marbella Luxury, Health and Beauty, Golf, Hotels, Celebrities, International Business and Events. Spearheading the Digital trend, ESSENTIAL launched the new online Platform Essential Spotlight, to share…
23 Exciting Throwback Photos of 1st Condé Nast International Luxury Conference in Florence
Against the backdrop of one of Italy’s traditional centres of craftsmanship and tailoring, the 2015 edition of the conference brought together 500 attendees from over 35 countries – a diverse and unique cross section of the luxury and fashion industry – for two days of talks about hard issues and emerging opportunities. Suzy Menkes and…
Marbella Luxury Weekend 2017: the New VIP Rendez-vous in the Mediterranean
The Marbella Luxury Weekend is an unprecedented event in Spain, a natural luxury showcase where most Accessories, Jewellery, Watches, Yachts, Supercars, Luxury and Fashion brands are concentrated attracting prestigious VIPS & refined guests. This year the #MLW17 took place on the 1st & 2nd of June in Puerto Banus and also extended to other…
Dress Up Lebanon : The Story Begins
Cozied up in Le Telegraphe de Belle-Vue’s finely decorated Hotel or enjoying the blossoming rose garden while sipping a glass of red wine, we reminisced on the days when Bhamdoun was a prized summer destination. First a village reliant on the cultivation of vineyards, from the 1940s until the civil war Bhamdoun bustled as a…
Kamsyn’s Special Holiday Gift Guide: 11 Locally Made Ideas you can find in Beirut
Holiday shopping is just around the corner, and what’s better than a gift that is thoughtful and crafted with passion. At Kamsyn we decided to go local this year and compile a list of 11 small brewed businesses that energize the country with their creative ideas, craftsmanship, and forward-looking visions. In Exclusive Collaboration with A Muse…
Ounousa Fashion Awards: OFA 16 Pioneers by Leveraging Powerful Influence in the Digital World
The Ounousa Fashion Awards #OFA16 were held on the 26th of October 2016 at the Smallville Hotel, Badaro under the Patronage of the Lebanese Ministry of Tourism and the Spanish Embassy in Beirut. The Gala Dinner was followed by an outstanding Fashion Runway that featured the creations of 9 special Lebanese Designers in the fields of Fashion and…
Timi Hayek lights up Fashion Design with the Sublime confidence of Youth
Talented designer Timi Hayek is a do it all. Her atelier is located above her boutique in Monot, in Beirut and she spends her days working on her sewing machine, playing with delicate fabrics, that she gracefully shapes into beautiful collections. Timi is a designer and an illustrator. She studied Fashion Print at the prestigious…
“Inked Minds” Vivid Photo Expo by Lama Mattar
In her professional life, Lama Mattar Bardawil is a PhD holder and University Professor in Nutrition. Alongside her Academic and Research Career, Lama is also a passionate and soulful Photographer. She’s been immersed in the World of Arts, painting since a very young age. Lama developed a growing interest in Photography five years ago and has been…
Karoline Lang Designer Extraordinaire
Karine Tawil dresses elegant modern women with a fondness for fine fabrics and beautiful daring cuts. From working at home on a small couture collection six years ago, her brand Karoline Lang grew into a full-fledged fashion house showcasing internationally a refined style made in Lebanon. The Atelier sets the Stage A step into Karoline…
