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Saut Hermes - An Equestrian Event of Stature

Rana Babac — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:27:03 EDT

A century later horses still have their place at the Grand Palais and the Saut Hermès pays them homage every year with panache.

From 12 to 14 April the Grand Palais - again - became an equestrian arena to host the fourth edition of ...

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Chalabi Art Gallery Hosts 'Legend of Death' in Istanbul

Rana Babac — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 08:41:46 EST

Young Syrian photographer Khaled Akil was born in Aleppo. He graduated from Beirut Arab University, department of Law and Political Sciences. As a Syrian citizen, Akil experienced all contrasts and contradic...

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'Carnival of Luxury' to be Held in the Algarve, Portugal

Rana Babac — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 04:51:45 EST

Held at modern and sophisticated Centro de Congressos do Arade in Algarva - Portugal's celebrity get away destination often nick named as "Europe’s best kept secret", 'Carnival of Luxury' will be attracting visitors ...

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Istanbul Modern Café Offers Artfully Crafted Cuisine

Rana Babac — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 07:33:06 EST

Istanbul Modern, the city's first modern art museum, sits over the deep-blue waters of the mythical Bosphorus and hosts many of the country's premier art exhibitions and events. Located within a revamped former government customs warehouse and just minutes away from the fame Golden Horn, this museum doesn't only house fine art, it also offers guests gourmet food at the in-house Istanbul Modern Caf�....

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Modernity of French Luxury in Istanbul at Festival Colbert

Rana Babac — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 03:12:04 EST

Today marks the end of the first Festival Colbert in Istanbul during which twenty-six companies of the prestigious Comit� Colbert of France presented their own take on modernity to the public....

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Victoria's Secret to Open Two Stores in Istanbul by Year's End

Rana Babac — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:35:23 EST

Million dollar bras; women who make the goddesses themselves jealous; the most awaited fashion show in the world; glamour, glitter and gossip. In Turkey, especially in the last six to seven years, it has been a New Year�s tradition to watch the Victoria�s Secret Fashion Show after midnight. Over time Victoria�s Secret angels slowly but surely replaced the popular belly dancer performances that people used to watch on New Year�s Eve....

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Houshi Inn of Japan and its 1,300-Year Legacy

Rana Babac — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 03:49:48 EST

Houshi Inn in Japan � at 1,300 years of age and 46 generations of ownership � is the oldest inn in the world as recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1994....

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GQ Magazine Will Open Their First Bar in Istanbul Next Year

Rana Babac — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:21:44 EDT

GQ� a premier men�s magazine for over 50 years� has been providing coverage of men's style and culture with its unique and powerful design, talented photographers, and award-winning writers. In March 2012 GQ is to debut in Turkey, but according to Women�s Wear Daily Cond� Nast has bigger plans for its popular title....

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Paris Hilton Launches Her Shoe Line in Istanbul

Rana Babac — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 05:33:01 EDT

Paris Hilton touched down at Istanbul�s Atat�rk Airport at about 11:30 p.m. on Tuesday where she was welcomed by her "Istanbullu" fans. "I am very excited about being back in Istanbul, it is a very beautiful city. I missed the Bosphorus Tour in Istanbul and her night clubs," Hilton told reporters minutes after she arrived from London....

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Istanbul Fashion Week 2011

Rana Babac — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:16:24 EDT

The fifth Istanbul Fashion Week (IFW) started Wednesday and lasted four days with a total of 22 invitation-only runway shows for 22 different designers and five brands. The budget for the whole event - supported by the Istanbul and Beyo?lu municipalities - was approximately 1 million euros....

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Jewelry Collection Honors Princesse Grace de Monaco

Rana Babac — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:37:41 EDT

Montblanc pays tribute to one of the most remarkable individuals of all time and gives support to her artistic legacy the Princess Grace Foundation-USA....

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Collection Princesse Grace de Monaco by Montblanc

Rana Babac — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 02:37:41 EDT

Montblanc pays tribute to one of the most remarkable individuals of all time and gives support to her artistic legacy the Princess Grace Foundation-USA....

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Street Art Exhibition 'Stars of Istanbul' Launches to Benefit UNICEF Turkey

Rana Babac — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 03:38:40 EDT

�Stars of Istanbul� is the biggest multi-purpose outdoor arts event to be held in Istanbul for the benefit of UNICEF Turkey. The three-dimensional graphic- and artistic- renderings, inspired by the culture and the history of the city dating back thousands of years, will be displayed on top of giant star-shaped sculptures throughout this autumn. Bringing together the international business world and creative industry, the project draws attention to the �Brighter Future for Children� movement....

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The Famed "Orient Express" Arrives in Istanbul

Rana Babac — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 01:47:34 EDT

The Venice Simplon-Orient-Express� aka The "Orient Express"� departed from Paris on Sept. 2, 2011, and has arrived in Istanbul on Wednesday through Budapest, Bucharest and Varna with its 97 passengers from 31 different countries around the world, including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany, US, France and Italy....

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Caviar & Cashmere Luxury Lifestyle Line

Rana Babac — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 11:41:24 EDT

A couple of years ago when I was working as a marketing consultant for luxury businesses in and around Istanbul, I always told my clients to tell me their story - the real human story behind their venture. I knew that if we could build a myth around their stories, their brands could live on for years to come and most importantly they could win over the hearts of their demanding customers....

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Pera Palace Hotel: Historic Istanbul Landmark

Rana Babac — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 04:48:56 EDT

King Edward VIII, Queen Elizabeth II, Emperor Franz Joseph, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Sarah Bernhardt, and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis have strolled through the halls of this iconic hotel. Being the prominent symbol of Istanbul's urban culture for over a century, Pera Palace has always been the heart of cosmopolitan Istanbul, bringing together neo-classical, art nouveau and oriental styles in an elegant mix....

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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin Kicks Off July 6

Rana Babac — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 05:53:07 EDT

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin is to stage its ninth season July 6-9. Its main entrance is facing the city's famous Brandenburg Gate, but the Spring/Summer 2012 collections will be presented in a tent on Strasse des 17. Juni....

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Art Exhibit Design A-La-Turca Inspired by Turkish Culture

Rana Babac — Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:17:36 EDT

If you are familiar with Turkish culture, you may already know that strong mint liquor is the best friend of Turkish coffee; that it is important to knock on wood three times to avoid trouble if/when you speak of it; and that there was a time when Turkish women were obsessed with showing off their lace-work in order to signal their talent and exquisite taste to their potential suitors....

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Home Furniture by Judson Beaumonts: One-of-a-Kind Designs

Rana Babac — Fri, 20 May 2011 12:14:20 EDT

Every furniture design has its own story. However when it comes to Straight Line Designs' limited edition furniture, stories start to involve a whip of inspiration, a bucket full of imagination and a pinch of magic....

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Space Travel Made Possible With Space Adventures Private Lunar Missions

Rana Babac — Mon, 16 May 2011 02:04:12 EDT

Have you ever dreamt about going to the moon? Today you can make history by writing your name among the world's first private lunar explorers, witness Earth rise as you emerge from the far side of the moon and be a part of humankind's expansion into space....

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Gucci Announces Limited Edition Bag to Benefit UNICEF

Rana Babac — Mon, 09 May 2011 12:28:44 EDT

As Gucci and UNICEF's partnership enters its sixth year, the luxury fashion brand has recently introduced a limited edition bag designed by Creative Director Frida Giannini in honor of Mother's Day....

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MoMA Presents Destination: Istanbul Collection

Rana Babac — Wed, 27 Apr 2011 01:08:47 EDT

This May, geometric patterns, rhythmic lines and vibrant colors of emerging Turkish designers are to enchant New Yorkers at the New York Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Design Store. Exclusive lifestyle designer products - inspired by a city where continents meet and empires have fallen - will be showcased as a part of MoMA's "Destination: Design" series....

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The 1001 Nights Mouawad Diamond Purse: A Modern Day Legend

Rana Babac — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 05:45:02 EDT

I generally don't write about fashion or jewelery but I will make an exception for a fairy-tale item that I could not possible ignore....

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Hiref Opens in Porto Arabia at The Pearl-Qatar

Rana Babac — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 02:33:35 EDT

Hiref, a Turkish luxury artisan crafts and accessories brand, has recently launched its showroom in Porto Arabia at The Pearl-Qatar with an exclusive event held on April 14, 2011....

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Bosphorus' Anjelique Restaurant Celebrates the Summer Season

Rana Babac — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 02:35:05 EDT

Without a doubt, Bosphorus is the source of life in Istanbul. Depending on the time of the day and season of the year, its beautiful deep blue waters are sure to gravitate you to the colourful life that surrounds its European and Asian shores alike. That being said, summers by the Bosphorus are simply special....

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