Designer Spotlight

Prestige issue 268, November 2015
Present in Beirut to present a unique fashion show, for the 50th anniversary of Louise Wegmann College, Stephane Rolland, architect of Haute Couture, is a creator with solid bases, as art, architecture and graphics,

Prestige issue 262, May 2015
At 47, the Lebanese designer Basil Soda had everything to be happy. Nicknamed «Couturier of the stars», like Katy Perry, Emily Blunt and Marion Cotillard, or «one of the best Lebanese signatures on the red carpet», he has built his international reputation and earned his place in the big names arena.

You come from a family that founded a jewelry house for over a hundred years ago, did you choose this field in order to ensure continuity? It is true that I grew up in the middle of jewelers and I naturally developed a sensitivity and a particular interest in jewelry and the beautiful things in general.

Prestige issue 268, November 2015
Why did you choose jewelry accessories? I have always been fascinated by the world of jewelry, since my childhood. This passion grew with me, has matured and took shape in 2013 with the creation of Prana brand. My vision is oriented towards

Prestige issue 257-258, Dec.2014-Jan.2015
Lola is my middle name. This is the name of my grandmother, a beautiful woman, cheerful, strong and enterprising, who played a big role in our lives. Through this label "Jolie Lola," I try to convey this image in my adequate collections corresponding to the contemporary woman.

My sister Daisy and I come from an architecture background, within the family business FJ Consultants. But we always wanted to do something special for both of us, a creation that resembles us. After discussing several ideas and projects with women entrepreneurs

Prestige issue 267, October 2015
Why did you choose home accessories? Initially, the creation of accessories was a simple hobby. Subsequently, it became a work of art, craft, serious and exciting in my Kanzaman Gallery in Gemmayzé. Talented Lebanese and Syrian craftsmen collaborate

Prestige issue 264-265, July-August 2015
My sister Rita and I chose that branch because we are above all great fans of beach, sun and summer. At first, we found that there was a serious lack of interesting, entertaining and original accessories this season.

Prestige issue 264-265, July-August 2015
It is at Montreal in 2004, that we have, Amar Sarakbi and I started our career. We had a shared passion for modern design. The result of this passion? The brand SIN Sarakbi Nahas, who was born ten years later, combining my professional skills as an architect,