Where to Shop: Fashion Concept Stores in Beirut

Sure Lebanon offered the world a fair share of well-known designers like Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad and Tony Ward to name a few. Unlike the traditional retail formula, today we have concept stores- a shop that combines lifestyle and cultural experience with the business of selling handpicked pieces, from various brands and emerging designers.

Here we’ve rounded a list of concept stores found in the heart of Beirut that you need to check out now.

Zen Building, Ashrafieh

Beirut Central District- Berytus Bldg

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Saifi Village, Bloc C- Mkhallsiyeh Street

Mar Mikhaël

6:05 at Depechemode

6:05 is named after the time of day where one can detach from reality and is that moment when you have no responsibilities or obligations. Part of 'depechmode' stores, 6:05 is a minimalist, green conscious space fuelled with energy and culture.

If you are a fan of avant-garde fashion then this store is for you; visit and shop for niche international designers and brands for men, women and teens; and find unique pieces designed by supported emerging local talents.

6:05 offers an experience like no other, if you’re making a purchase between 6:05pm-7:05pm, you have the chance to spin the 'Clock of Fortune' and win anything from free yoga classes, dinner for 2, concert tickets and major discounts!

www.605.com.lb

Plum

Plum is a pure dedication to the art of fashion, beauty and health. Founded in 2004 by Mira Mikati & Raya Dernaika, two close friends who introduced a new retail philosophy to Lebanon’s fashion scene, offering
hand-picked women’s wear, handbags, and jewellery collections labelled by internationally renowned names and brands.

Plum Concept Store offers a lifestyle experience by bringing in the latest in fashion and curated innovations to keep up with all of today's trends.

www.usnowball.com/index.php/plum

Pop Up Concepts

Located in Achrafieh, Pop-Up Concepts is one of the few and first concept stores in Beirut that is exclusive to men’s fashion. Pop-Up belongs to the famous Piaff Boutique, and it is a minimal space where you can guarantee quality and on-trend fashion pieces.

Shop from everything from sneakers to accessories like cufflinks, sunglasses and leather goods designed by highly established names from all around the world.

www.popup-concepts.com

Trunk

Located in Beirut, Trunk is another concept store in the city to offer handpicked fashion for men only. This store presents an eclectic mix of fashion and design with a wide selection of international brand and designs by local emerging talents.

To keep the creative spirit on going, Trunk also has a made-to-measure service in collaboration with Lebanese young designers.

www.trunkconceptstore.com

Rosa Maria

It is a space with a unique interior reflecting Rosa Maria's personality and that complements her own sophisticated jewellery designs.

Unlike any other jewellery store, the untraditional Lebanese avant-gard designer gives a full cultural experience by offering an eccentric mix of different curated pieces from all around the globe, such as Amy Glenn, Catherine Michiels, Cecchi de Rossi and Giorgio Brato to name a few.

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