Designer Spotlight

Prestige issue 259, February 2015
The story of my love for gemstones and accessories goes back to my childhood, when I dressed my dolls and adorned their hairstyles and outfits with pieces that go with it. Later, I had the chance to realize my dream and start my own company, Ahjar.

Prestige issue 259, February 2015
there is a craft exhibition held in India, as part of «International Surajkund Crafts Mela 2015» during which I present my new collection of mirrors and glassware decorated in the colors of Lebanon.

Prestige issue 264-265, July-August 2015
While having studied engineering, I was passionate about jewelry and accessories that I loved to create. I imagined, conceived and realized gold plated pieces and handmade accessories,

Prestige issue 264-265, July-August 2015
It is not I who have chosen it, but rather it chose me! From a young age, beads and embroidery fascinated me and made me dream. I also grew up in a family of artists who appreciate art in all its forms. My grandfather had a talent for drawing, very rare thing at the beginning of last century. My father had art in the blood

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,

Prestige issue 257-258, Dec.2014-Jan.2015
Coline is the combination of the last two syllables of the names of Nicole and Pauline Jabr. This allowed us to combine our two styles and approaches of work. Pauline focuses on artistic creation, conceptual and technical, while Nicole focuses on marketing and sales.

Prestige issue 257-258, Dec. 2014-Jan. 2015
More than a choice, it's a love, a passion that I have for fashion since childhood. A love that almost resulted in a sacred habit I had to dress my sisters as a brave little girl.

Prestige issue 257-258, Dec. 2014-Jan. 2015
I am the creator of the concept of jewelry and bags La Rose de Sim. I drew and created jewelry while I was still on the school benches, a true passion. Graduated in Business and Marketing, I had, like many of my compatriots, the nostalgia of old Lebanon.

Prestige issue 256, November 2014
It was after a long experience, twenty years ago, in the field of design that this choice has been refined. I also think it is quite natural that an artist chooses one day a trend, a taste or a style. In any case, having the gift of creating jewelry comes from an inspiration I had after experiencing,

Prestige issue 256, November 2014
I always dreamed of having my own brand of bags created for young adolescents. More than love, it’s a passion. It is in this spirit that Smartiz& Co. began in 2004, a project that has two components. On one hand, there is our own collection of bags on display in our showroom in Beirut Souks,

Prestige issue 256, November 2014
You recently participated in a «trunk show» abroad ... Yes, I just got back from London where I was involved in this kind of parade-sale, held for two days in a row in the showroom of a Russian designer. A large number of clients, stylists and media attended the event.