Hi, I’m Bels !
I’m a 23-year-old British and Italian artist, born and raised in Dubai, and the person behind Bespoke by Bels.
I’ve always loved anything creative. Whether it was drawing, painting, experimenting with lettering or finding an excuse to make something for someone I love.
I’ve also always been a big believer that the best gifts are the ones that feel like they were made just for you. Over the years, I’ve given friends drawings, paintings and personalised bottles, and one of my favourite things is seeing those gifts still sitting proudly in their bedrooms years later. Knowing that something I made has become part of someone’s home, rather than being forgotten in a drawer or eventually thrown away, makes me ridiculously happy.
That’s where the idea for Bespoke by Bels started.
I’ve always hated seeing beautiful glass bottles, whether they’re wine, champagne or non-alcoholic beverages, being thrown away once they’re empty. They’ve already been part of a special occasion, so why shouldn’t they get a second life? I wanted to find a way to encourage people to keep and display them long after the last drop.
My background is in Marketing, Events Management and Social Media, so I’ve spent plenty of time in the world of offices, spreadsheets and strategy. I love that side of me too, but I wanted to create something more personal, more creative, and, most importantly, something that spreads a bit of joy.
I get to combine something I’ve loved doing for as long as I can remember with something I genuinely believe makes gifting more meaningful. And I feel very lucky that I get to call that work.
So whether you’re looking for a gift for someone else or an excuse to turn something of your own into a keepsake, I’d love to hear from you.
I’m a 23-year-old British and Italian artist, born and raised in Dubai, and the person behind Bespoke by Bels.
I’ve always loved anything creative. Whether it was drawing, painting, experimenting with lettering or finding an excuse to make something for someone I love.
I’ve also always been a big believer that the best gifts are the ones that feel like they were made just for you. Over the years, I’ve given friends drawings, paintings and personalised bottles, and one of my favourite things is seeing those gifts still sitting proudly in their bedrooms years later. Knowing that something I made has become part of someone’s home, rather than being forgotten in a drawer or eventually thrown away, makes me ridiculously happy.
That’s where the idea for Bespoke by Bels started.
I’ve always hated seeing beautiful glass bottles, whether they’re perfume, champagne or other beverages, being thrown away once they’re empty. They’ve already been part of a special occasion, so why shouldn’t they get a second life? I wanted to find a way to encourage people to keep and display them long after the last drop.
My background is in Marketing, Events Management and Social Media, so I’ve spent plenty of time in the world of offices, spreadsheets and strategy. I love that side of me too, but I wanted to create something more personal, more creative, and, most importantly, something that spreads a bit of joy.
I get to combine something I’ve loved doing for as long as I can remember with something I genuinely believe makes gifting more meaningful. And I feel very lucky that I get to call that work.
So whether you’re looking for a gift for someone else or an excuse to turn something of your own into a keepsake, I’d love to hear from you.