In her good e-book “Beirut fragments” writer Jean Mentioned Makdisi wrote about an anecdote whereby she noticed her buddy, in Hamra, all coiffed. The buddy advised her about her hairdresser who purchased a generator and offered electrical energy to his store and girls had been all getting their hair executed. All bang in the midst of war-torn Beirut. However Beirut has at all times been the epitome of contradictions. Airstrikes you say? Sure, waiter please carry me some… And right here we’re, each PopUp Ideas and Polo Manufacturers (which amongst others promote Ralph Lauren) are donating 10% of their gross sales to displaced individuals. I imply, a Vetements uber costly t-shirt at 70% off (solely dimension XS and M accessible thoughts you) can be a beautiful addition to your wardrobe, and, it will present blankets, mattresses, or no matter displaced individuals want. Let’s name purchasing with a conscience. Or retail remedy, as a result of if something the Lebanese want, it will be remedy certainly.
