By Malak Khaled
Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is always a spectacle of artistry and craftsmanship, but this season, Arab designers took center stage with collections that blended heritage, innovation, and a touch of fantasy.
From Elie Saab’s Impressionist dream to Zuhair Murad’s tropical escape, each designer brought a unique vision to life.
With intricate embellishments, fluid silhouettes, and deeply personal inspirations, these collections redefined haute couture with cultural richness and storytelling.
Elie Saab – Lebanon
Elie Saab brought his signature glamour to the runway with his collection “Portrait of a Dream.” Unveiled at the Palais de Tokyo, the ethereal collection merges couture craftsmanship with the illusion of art.
Inspired by an Impressionist garden, the collection features dreamy pastels, fluid silhouettes, and delicate details like sculpted silk petals and shimmering chiffon.
Zuhair Murad – Lebanon
Zuhair Murad’s Tropical Escape collection is a journey to an untouched paradise, where couture merges with nature in a dreamlike spectacle.
Inspired by the wild beauty of an exotic island, the designs bloom with floral silhouettes, cascading drapes, and delicate bows that flutter like butterflies in motion.
With each piece, Murad crafts an ethereal vision of femininity that evokes both the romance of Hollywood’s golden age and the carefree spirit of the 1960s.
Ashi Studio – Saudi Arabia
Ashi Studio unveiled his Velvet Underground collection in the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. The collection channels the elegance and rebellion of 1960s women who embraced both sophistication and self-determination.
Delicate lace, voluminous silhouettes, and dramatic puffed-up dresses define the collection, blending vintage allure with a modern edge.
Georges Hobeika – Lebanon
Georges Hobeika’s collection pays tribute to his late mother, Marie Hobeika, with a striking opening of all-black looks, symbolizing mourning and remembrance.
As the show progresses, shimmering lighter hues emerge, reflecting the beauty and resilience of life after loss. The collection showcases elegant silhouettes and intricate details, blending somberness with the designer’s signature glittering designs.
It honors the enduring legacies of those lost in 2024, celebrating their lasting impact through each carefully crafted look.
Sara Chraïbi – Morocco
The designer Sara Chraïbi once again wowed the audience with her dazzling collection. Maison Sara Chraïbi’s Spring 2025 Couture draws inspiration from a sacred tree in the sky, symbolizing spiritual ascension.
Featuring ethereal hues of ivory, pale blue, and silver, the collection showcases exquisite craftsmanship through intricate embroidery, hand-cut leaves, and delicate bodices. Cascading foliage details add a sense of movement, bringing Chraïbi’s celestial vision to life.
As the curtains close on this season’s shows, one thing remains clear—Arab designers continue to shape the world of haute couture with their unparalleled creativity. Whether drawing from nature, history, or personal legacies, each collection offered a glimpse into a world of elegance and imagination.
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