It could be an island at the edge of the world, a secluded haven beyond urban jungles and tamed lands. It could be a dress that conjures endless horizons, uncharted landscapes where wild festivities unfold, orchestrated only by nature. The rhythmic pulse of a drum echoes as a tropical sunset paints the sky ablaze, unveiling a dreamlike scene come to life; a woman appears, then another, and yet more, their presence seamlessly entwined with this untouched paradise. They become one with the wilderness, transformed into flowers, fruits, vines, and fronds.
Their corsets elongate like inverted petals, supporting delicate, blooming folds, twisted and crinkled remnants of a cocoon’s gentle slumber. As if stirred by the rhythm of a dance, these drapes unfurl, vibrant and alive. Carefree bows, rest almost casually, adorning silhouettes and hair; they are couture butterflies evoking lightness, freshness, and a wistful nod to a not-so-distant childhood. They whisper a longing to embrace life’s best moments with the brightest of smiles.
This is wild beauty reimagined through Zuhair Murad’s distinct lens of elegance. His mastery shines in luminous transparencies, intricate crystal embroidery, and the romantic interplay between skin and silk. It is the magic of craftsmanship that breathes life into dreams, shaping the body’s curves within, effortlessly and gracefully.
An undeniable sensuality radiates from the hibiscus flower, with its rippling forms, vibrant reds, and flowing shapes – a Mediterranean bloom, a beloved symbol of Beirut- the designer’s cherished city – an eternal promise of solace and joy. Hints of the 1960s weave through the collection, alongside fleeting echoes of Hollywood’s golden age, infusing the designs with a nostalgic yet timeless charm. This collection is an ode to a distant island, a place where, under a fortuitous alignment of stars, the world begins anew, revealing the vision of an ideal Eve, radiant as she awakens on the very first morning of creation.
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