House of Babylon has created the perfect Egypt/Beirut blend. Their spring/summer collection is made out of ethically sourced, certified Egyptian cotton, and inspired by the city of Beirut. Named The Beirut Collection: A Love Letter To Beirut the collection is paying homage to the persevering spirit and charm of Beirut and its people. The collection includes lounge wear sets, candles, and tote bags.
Lounge Wear Sets
Imagine taking a stroll in Beirut’s streets, looking up and seeing the sun-bleached curtains that sway from wrought-iron balconies, visiting the iconic Albergo Hotel and admiring its intricate mosaic floors. All that from the comfort of your home, specifically from the comfort of the lounge wear sets of this collection. The lounge wear sets made out of House of Babylon’s new poplin fabric to combat the hot summer days. Wearing them feels like being in Beirut’s private salons or rooftop gardens.
Candles
The candles capture the ambiance of Beirut’s summer between the beach and the mountains. Artisans hand-pour them into sculptural cone molds. The Trio Cone Candles draw inspiration from the Labaddeh, the traditional conical, brimless felt cap worn in Lebanon, especially in the mountain areas. The similar shape of the candles gives you the feel of the mountains. Its aromatic warm tones of Patchouli, Clove, and Bergamot transports you to a Beirut beach summer day.
Tote Bags
The striped tote bags take inspiration from Beirut’s balcony curtains. They’re durable and playful. Their authentic design make them fit for both urban casual outings and relaxing days on the beach.
“In a time when Beirut has faced unimaginable hardship, we wanted to celebrate its spirit — not through nostalgia, but through reverence,” says Mariam Elshafie, Founder and Creative Director at House of Babylon. “This collection is not just inspired by Beirut’s textures and tones, but by its unbreakable spirit — one that continues to create beauty against all odds.” She continued. The collection is now available at me.housebabylon.com in the Middle East, at housebabylon.com in the UK, and in select retail places.