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September 5, 2012

Street Style From Beirut

By Rabih Salloum and Stella Bugbee

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When archaeologists dig beneath Beirut’s downtown, they find items from nearly every major historical era: Phoenician, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Arab, Crusader, and Ottoman. Known these days for its high-octane, gay-friendly nightlife (it’s been called the Provincetown of the Middle East) and newly revitalized waterfront promenade (Zaitunay Bay, designed by architect Steven Holl), the capital city of Lebanon also reflects its unique history in the eclectic dress of its inhabitants. We sent a photographer to capture the half-shaved heads, metallic studs, and Arabic tattoos intermingling with simple dresses and ladylike rhinestones. Click through our slideshow for a glimpse of all that — plus men in colorful pants, women in oversize sunglasses, and a palm tree or two.

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Sevine Samadi, fashion consultant Photo: Rabih Salloum
Esin Efe, graduate student Photo: Rabih Salloum
Joana Dabaj, architect Photo: Rabih Salloum
Valerie Guillamo, graduate student Photo: Rabih Salloum
Dana Khairallah, writer Photo: Rabih Salloum
Anthony Abi Nader, e-business owner Photo: Rabih Salloum
Tres Colacion, copywriter Photo: Rabih Salloum
Hans Harling, designer/artist Photo: Rabih Salloum
Oliver de Gemayzeh, interior design buyer Photo: Rabih Salloum
Hans Harling, designer/artist Photo: Rabih Salloum
Carolina Chammas, editor Photo: Rabih Salloum
Ali Akel, art director Photo: Rabih Salloum
Ghena Maalouf, fashion editor of Elle Oriental Photo: Rabih Salloum
Melissa Jabbour, photographer Photo: Rabih Salloum
Nihan Asici, actress Photo: Rabih Salloum
Burcu Percin, painter Photo: Rabih Salloum
Karim Ghattas, concert producer/Liban Jazz Festival organizer Photo: Rabih Salloum
Melissa Jabbour, photographer Photo: Rabih Salloum
Maria Hibri, co-owner of a furniture store Photo: Rabih Salloum
Hans Harling, designer/artist Photo: Rabih Salloum
Ghena Maalouf, fashion editor of Elle Oriental Photo: Rabih Salloum
Nader Mansour, singer (The Wanton Bishops) Photo: Rabih Salloum
Nader Mansour, singer (The Wanton Bishops) Photo: Rabih Salloum
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