Orient 499 lands in Dubai at Iwan Maktabi Lab
Orient 499 is launching a pop-up store at Iwan Maktabi Lab in AlSerkal Avenue, the Dubai distinctive art and culture district, starting March 1st...
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An interview with ceramicist Hala Matta
Born in Beirut in 1970, Hala’s unusual career took her on a journey from the business world to the ceramics universe. Tremendously talented and pas...
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Embroidery: From Decorative Art to Female Empowerment
In early modern Europe, embroidery was an essential part of the elite lifestyle and transmitted from generation to generation. This art was tradit...
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LEBANON’S GLASSBLOWING: A FADING CRAFT
Glassblowing history Glassblowing history remained a highly guarded secret for many years. It is generally believed that glassmaking was discov...
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Pop-up Store at THAT Concept Store in Dubai
Embarking on an immersive experience Orient 499 launches a pop-up store in THAT Concept Store – Dubai Orient 499 is seeking to extend its cultural...
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Rebuilding Beirut Thread by Thread
ORIENT 499 x LIVE LOVE BEIRUT COLLABORATION How could you express hope in times like this? Just in time for the holidays, Orient 499 decides to j...
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Indian Silk Brocade, a noble and timeless fabric
Timeless and iconic, silk brocade is the most popular form of brocade. Its smoothness, durability, and luxurious feel make it an essential fashi...
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A Copper Story
Origins Copper is a natural metal created in volcanic regions from deposited hot Sulphur solutions, enriching rocks that are called copper ores. ...
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A Legendary Soap Opera
Legend has it that soap got its name from an ancient Roman legend Mount Sapo. There, rain would wash down the mountain mixing with nutrients and as...
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Loro Piana, legendary fabrics
Loro Piana, legendary fabrics for a luxurious collection “There's a reason good fabrics have a cost. They're done with good quality to last.” Za...
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Our textile journey
The fabric of our society, procured from around the world The creation of a piece of clothing begins with selecting the finest fabric. Keen to cre...
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Evolution of the Abaya
The Abaya Throughout History “Abaya: a simple, loose over-garment, essentially a black robe-like dress, worn by some Muslim women in the Arabian...
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Spring Summer 2020 Look-book
After a few months in confinement in Spring 2020, we decided to create a collection that is chic yet comfortable, while dreaming of better days. Th...
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