Occasionally, fashion is more important than you think. In Beirut, once the proud "Paris of the Mideast," some people were able to put aside political troubles and celebrate the art of luxury for two glorious days at the annual LUX Fashion World show. Keep clicking for vibrant new looks from Lebanese and Arab designers. At left, a creation by Nicolas Jibran, shown on Nov. 7, 2006.
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