Shopping & Style

Ever so popular line of printed T-shirts that started 'Hi, Kifak, Ca Va?' - I'm Lebanese and trilingual, at the least.

Itsy bitsy Brazilian and European bikinis can be found at this tiny shop in Achrafieh. Some of these stylish suits are decorated with exotic beadwork and vivid colours, and also feature loungewear, beach bags, and summer sandals.

Could your happy hour benefit from less beer and more culture? Every day at 6:05pm sharp, music and cocktails kick off at Beirut’s latest concept store, named for the golden time (presumably when work is over and the fun begins). Sip your drink while scoping out the clothing, music, film, art, accessories and collectibles available for purchase. As a shop spokesperson says, ‘You’ll always be surprised at 6:05.’

Luxury essential house items. Specialise in bath and shower accessories. House essentials can be viewed in the showroom. This company has been a Beirut favourite since 1928.

Great gift shop for tourists who are looking to save something memorable from their trip to the city. Some other interesting items include Arabesque accessories and paintings that are on display.

Get your daily dose of American fashion at this trendy Verdun store that stacks its shelves and racks with designer clothing imported all the way from Los Angeles, California.

Step into a showroom dedicated to feminine elegance, with designs of impeccable detail characteristic of the designer’s style. Offering haute couture, ready-to-wear and bridal wear, the variety ensures there is no occasion you can’t wear a piece by Abed Mahfouz.

This colourful and sparkling accessories chain carries a fun and funky range of flashy faux bijoux, cosy scarves, stylish wraps, leather gloves, sequined clutches, patterned tights, Michelle Obama-style belts, lace and metallic leggings and more. Other branch available in ABC Mall, Achrafieh Str, Achrafieh (01 884770 ext 248).

Carpets are not the only items in this friendly shop. You can also find unique Afghani jewellery. Choose something from a selection of special articles that will make the heads turn.

Agatha was founded in 1974 and since then has grown into an internationally respected brand with over 400 retail outlets around the world. A boutique of charming jewellery with Parisian style. Classic, chic and available in Lebanon.

Luxury lingerie brand with an enviable collection in silk, satin and lace. The brand was founded in 1994 by Serena Rees and Joe Corré, who just so happens to call feminine-punk designer Vivienne Westwood his mum. This is Agent Provocateur: sensual, playful and daring.

It’s nice to find an honest-to-goodness, bespoke tailor that will cut a suit to satisfy the gentleman who has a penchant for the look of Savile Row, and the pocket book to match. For 41 years, they have been following the classic procedure of up to four fittings to create the perfect, hand-finished suit.

This Lebanese luxury clothing chain was started by Tony Salame in 1989. In addition to selling their own designs, this large fashion store also carries internationally renowned brands including Prada, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, Yves Saint-Laurent, Christian Dior and Dolce & Gabbana. Other branch available in Dunes Center, Verdun Str, Verdun (01 793777).

Beginning life as a Canadian shoe store, ALDO has taken over the world with their instantly wearable and thoroughly modern designs. From leather boots to ballerina flats, they have the ideal shoe for you (without harming the bank balance too badly). Always keeping up-to-date with the most glamourous trends, there's also an equally appealing selection of men's shoes, sandals and other accessories. Other branch available in Level 1, ABC Mall, Achrafieh Str, Achrafieh (01 884770 ext 233).

Both guys and girls can give their outfit those necessary finishing touches by visiting ALDO Accessories. This unisex store changes its stock regularly and has a wide range of bags, jewellery, sunglasses and hair accessories to catch your attention.

Offers designer kitchen equipment and accessories for your home as well as some office furniture. These pieces are mostly German and Italian brands that are designed by world famous designers and architects.

Street wear basics by Noriella al Hariri who has established herself with her unique reinvention of a pocketed scarf for both summer and winter. Order online.

Known for retailing interior pieces, Alsa Furniture also does restoration of rundown furniture items.

Here, it’s all about the practical side of organising your home. The team here will make to measure closet shelving and storage systems that are practical and beautiful. They also sell wooden kitchen fittings and wood plastic composite features for the outdoors – parquet, decking, wall covering and pergolas.