In battle-scarred Beirut, Sarah Beydoun of Sarah's Bag has built an international accessories business built on unique bags handmade by former prostitutes and prisoners by putting her story second and fashion first.

Wander down the right leafy side street in Achrafiyeh, Beirut, and you'll find a classic Lebanese home, mosaic floors and stained glass windows gleaming in the sun. The ceilings are high, the air is cool, and all around you are bags in nearly every colour and craft, from crochet and embroidery to beading and leatherwork.

Source: The Business Of Fashion