Like every season, Arab designers left their dazzling mark on the couture world during Paris Couture Week Fall/Winter 2024. These collections not only showcased haute couture at its finest but also affirmed the enduring influence of Arab designers in the global fashion landscape.
Missed out on the Couture extravaganza? Scroll down for a quick recap of Arab designers at Paris Couture Week Fall/Winter 2024.
ASHI STUDIO PLAYED WITH VOLUME
Ashi Studio’s Fall/Winter 2024 Couture collection was a poetic tribute to raw human emotions. The Saudi couturier translated feelings of courage, determination, grace, and protection into ethereal creations for the Ashi Studio woman, who is emboldened by her destiny. The collection featured majestic volumes and sheer details, with signature couture coats wrapping the body like cocoons. The fluid draping of some silhouettes contrasted beautifully with the rigid, geometrical structures, creating a harmonious balance between strength and grace.
ELIE SAAB WEAVES A FAIRYTALE ON THE RUNWAY
During Paris Couture Week Fall/Winter 2024, Elie Saab transported his audience into a dark fantasy as models adorned in black gowns, leather opera gloves, and sleek bands of satin set a tone that was both a bold and elegant collection. The designer introduced a bold edge with leather opera-length gloves, adding a touch of toughness to his usually feminine silhouettes.
The all-black looks gradually extended to deep greens, purples, and burgundy before transitioning to blush pink, champagne gold, and silver for the finale. Breathtaking details like feathers, fringes, scintillating embellishments, and crystals were meticulously affixed to the garments, highlighting the Lebanese designer’s craftsmanship. This season, Saab embraced sleek columns and trumpet skirts over princess shapes, maintaining volume in a fresh way. Inspired by Russian Khokhloma art, he used vivid floral designs on dark backgrounds, with vines twisting up bodices and bustiers flaring out for dramatic effect. Further, Saab continued to redefine men’s couture with capes embroidered with sequins and shimmering threads—a striking addition to his repertoire since 2022.
IT WAS ALL ABOUT THE DETAILS AT GEORGES HOBEIKA
Georges Hobeika‘s Fall/Winter 2024 Couture collection wowed the audience with its vibrant, diverse color palette and intricate details. Presented at the stunning Hotel Pozzo Di Borgo, the show featured an array of garments, from embroidered oversized suits to dresses with fringe detailing and sheer tulle gowns adorned with lace. Hobeika’s designs showcased dramatic trains, capes, and elegant sleeves, with necklines ranging from halter to strapless. The bridal gown, a standout piece, was embellished with three-dimensional floral details and delicate pearl-accented tulle sleeves. Inspired by nighttime gardens, moonlight, and sunsets, the collection radiated with swirling floral embroidery and shimmering beadwork.
TONY WARD EMBRACED A SOOTHING COLOR PALETTE
Tony Ward‘s Fall/Winter 2024 collection at Paris Couture Week celebrated the intricate artistry of needle and thread, drawing inspiration from the wonders of nature. Each garment in Ward’s showcase was a testament to meticulous craftsmanship, featuring majestic layering, pleated silhouettes, and exquisite 3D embellishments like flowers and feathers. The collection exuded elegance with its exclusive use of feathers, intricate patterns, and voluminous textures that highlighted Ward’s mastery of couture detailing. This season, Ward’s designs captured the essence of natural beauty and transformed into wearable art, leaving a lasting impression on the haute couture scene.
ZUHAIR MURAD LEFT US MESMERIZED AGAIN
Zuhair Murad‘s Fall/Winter 2024 Couture collection, showcased at the elegant Hotel Salomon De Rothschild, dazzled with its rich fabrics and meticulous craftsmanship. The designs featured a luxurious blend of velvet, silk, and lace, adorned with intricate beadwork, sequins, and embroidery. The color palette was striking, with blacks, deep reds, and metallic hues, complemented by warm tones of bronze and copper. The silhouettes ranged from dramatic, voluminous gowns to sleek, body-hugging dresses, each with daring cutouts and necklines that added a bold edge to the sophisticated collection.
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