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An accessories landmark for college students and Hamra residents. Henry started creating handmade accessories before anybody else did. You’ll find quirky designs on bracelets, large earrings, elaborate necklaces, leatherwear and more.

Project your creativity onto clothing. Print anything you fancy on T-shirts, boxers, caps, bags or baby bodysuits. Printing takes 10-15 minutes. Profit share goes to charity.

Grown to something of an institution in Hamra. A Cornucopia of global delights - great to pick up everything from Thai silk lamps to rocktastic T-shirts.

Back dropped to an original cave-like setting, traditional bare-stoned walls are cleverly contrasted by cutting edge class, featuring some of the best in European fashion.

Stay cool behind their Miss Sixty, Lollipop, Vogue, Prada and Bulgari shades; Or consult them on eyeglasses and contact lenses.

This premium reseller offers a range of Apple products. You'll find hardware and software as well as accessories for your Mac or iPod.

Leather bags and hand-stitched clutches in various styles designed by owner Juliana Cheaib and handmade in Lebanon by skilled artisans. They customise bags.

DiscoverKASHKASH's new take on crochet, introducing a trendy line of fabulous scarves, hats, accessories, baby adorable items, bags and much more.(Open by appointment only OR order online info@kash-kash.com)

Warm two-storied home of unique and accent furniture, decorative items and gifts. There's quite a bit to fall in love with and plenty to gaze at.

This quirky combined boutique and bakery carried vintage bags and unusual knick-knacks, alongside cappuccinos and clothing. They even carry Zimmerman swimwear, one of the leading Australian brands.

It's a miniature store with different styles of men's apparel at very reasonable prices. It includes brand names and stylish urban wear of funky t-shirts, designer shorts and exclusive accessories.

Founded in France in 1979, Kocache Enterprises has been a successful family-run carpet business for 30 years now. At their Hamra store they sell a stunning collection of rugs and find oriental carpets from Damascus.

The dreamy boutique of Armenian/Lebanese fashion designer Krikor Jabotian. You’re sure to have a ball browsing Jabotian’s unique collection of formal wear with an ethereal flair.

Trendy garments for ladies, starting with casual wear and sport-chic and moving to funky dresses and classical evening wear by Lebanese, Arab and European designers.

This charming boutique in the heart of Beirut offers a wide variety of European designed casual - chic pieces that you won't find anywhere else, classical wear with exceptional fabric and finishing, dazzling evening gowns that suit all 20 and above styles and even all plus sizes, don't miss out on the distinctive collection of bags.

The best of Lebanese designers - all under one roof. Almost all the shoes, clothes, accessories, and lingerie sold at La Balcon are exclusive to the shop, so you can be sure that whatever you pick up at this fashion lover's haven, will be yours and yours only. Other branch available in ABC Department Store, ABC Mall, Achrafieh Str, Achrafieh (01 219295).

Affordable luxury is on sale at this colourful and adorably tiny boutique that showcases the fashion creations of its owner, Karen Al-Zaatari. La K Design opened its doors in December 2007 and since then has been recognized as a real treasure in the Beirut fashion scene. Also for sale is a modest selection of garments by other Arab and British designers. And, as an added bonus, La K items can be tailored to fit the customer's vision of the design - if requested, Al-Zaatari will manipulate the colour and fabric of her designs, to give you exactly what you're looking for.

Stock up on their charming imported home accessories to revive any room of your house. From their quaint ceramic cutlery to their popular boxed candles, this shop has enough to make you swoon. The décor alone sells itself.

La Perla has been the leading creator of luxurious and fashionable lingerie, nightwear, swimwear, and loungewear for women and men since 1954. Here you'll find high quality, tantalizing, lace lingerie, varying from the practical to the seductive and exotic. ABC Mall, Achrafieh Str, Achrafieh (01 334460).

From everyday basics to slinky slips, La Senza offers a whole range of lingerie and nightwear in cute, sexy and modern styles. There's always a wide range of sizes available, the prices are reasonable and the service is helpful and friendly (including fitting rooms). Awkward in-betweeners can rely on their teen range 'La Senza Girl' for funky bras and knickers that are also age-appropriate. Other branch available on Level 1, City Mall, Dora Hwy, Dora (01 884770 ext 202).