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We’ve been big fans of Noor Alzabin’s quintessential take on contemporary style ever since she established her dar.nur emporium. Far from following trends, she is one who has effortlessly defined her own style. A visit to dar.nur, a chat with Noor whilst browsing her eclectic mix of products,

Combining comfort with style, and functionality with luxury, Missoni Hotel has crossed unchartered territories to provide guests a sight worth remembering. Rosita Missoni, the mastermind behind these designs, has chosen to implement her worldwide vision by creating a hotel concept inclusive of Missoni’s iconic contemporary design ideas. 

Baker interiors, at Al Tilal Mall

With a legacy of finely crafted furniture and accessories dating back more than a century, Baker have gained a reputation as one of America’s premier casegoods and upholstery makers. Now PRO-Design have brought Baker to Kuwait’s Al Tilal Mall, where they’ve opened up a 350 square meter

In celebration of spring, Tanagra, the ultimate boutique for home-ware, decorative arts and accessories, has launched a unique floral campaign. Breathing beauty into every interior space, a single display of blooms can alter the very ambiance of any home. Tanagra’s selection of stunning floral vases provides the perfect setting for every bouquet, posy or single stemmed flower. Crystal sculpture, Oriental mystery, art deco and vintage chic work seamlessly with nature’s timeless elegance.

with Tanagra

The joyous festive season brings the perfect opportunity to show loved ones how much you care by presenting them with thoughtful and luxurious gifts. The perfect gift is now simple to secure as Tanagra is the ideal boutique for home-ware and decorative objet d’arts. It offers the ultimate selection of personalised gifts, some of which you can make even more special by making bespoke. Tanagra’s selection of sophisticated jewellery and accessories and interior design must-haves make it the only option when buying for family and friends.

At Tanagra

Liuligongfang was established in 1987 in Tamshui, Taiwan. Prior to Liuligongfang, co-founders Loretta Hui-Shan Yang and Chang Yi were celebrated figures in the Taiwanese film industry. 

Spoil your family and friends this Ramadan by ensuring your tables are always beautifully laid out at Suhour and Iftar not just with delicious, carefully-prepared delicacies but also with table settings fit for this special time of year.  By dressing your table up with Tanagra’s elegant range of table -ware and unique objet d’art, you can ensure every meal, from a simple cup of tea for two to a multi-course banquet, becomes a gracious occasion.

You’ve got the dream home, but you lack something special that is going to set the tone of what you’ve been trying to achieve. Something that will allow you to mark your own style, and something that will enable you to add the important essence of ‘self’ to your home.

Jurgen Dahlmanns

Meet Jurgen Dahlmanns, creator of the hottest and trendiest collection of handmade Tibetan floor art. Made in the Bhaktapur, Nepal, Rug Star has quickly received international acclaim for fusing an old traditional handicraft with a contemporary exercise of pattern, colour and material.

Throughout his career, Jay Strongwater’s love of the elegant but vividly bejeweled objet-whether it’s meant to rest on a tabletop or the graceful curve of a woman’s neck- has led him on a journey twisting through the worlds of fashion and home furnishings.

One of the newest, and brightest, lights on the interior design horizon is P & E Noujaim. After fourteen years in business in Lebanon and Spain, Patricia and Edgard opened their newest consultancy in Kuwait. Here Men’s Passion hears Patricia’s views on business, and her thoughts on the importance of interior design during the current economic climate.

Rooted in both Eastern and Western cultures, HomeHouse has flourished in the six years since its establishment in Kuwait. 

The master of Italian style and taste, Giorgio Armani, talks exclusively to Men’s Passion about his love of interior design, his new line and the importance of individual taste.

Melt-in-the-mouth pastries, delicate nibbles and stylish meals are all everyday fare at France’s top restaurant concept. Men’s Passion meets the people behind the fashionable gourmet eateries and boutique Fauchon, which cater to followers of fine food in Kuwait.

Mr Ghazi Akil continues his fascinating journey through the history of French interior design. This month we look at the 17th century, which starts with the period of Henri IV and ends with the glorious Sun King himself, Louis XIV.