Beirut, or the Paris of the Middle East

“The women of this country are known for elegance—with all that the French sense of the word implies. From Beirut's wealthy women, who adopt the latest Parisian creations, to its dressmakers, counted among the most skillful in the world; to brides who come flocking from every quarter and corner of the Middle East—all this gives the Lebanese capital an elegant, alluring stamp, seen at its most splendid in the feminine dress of its women, set off against the men's uniform attire at their formal parties.”

From the Sunday Star — Washington