Gems from the ocean - Georges Hobeika RTW S/S 2017
Gems from the ocean - Georges Hobeika RTW S/S 2017 Georges Hobeika’s Spring-Summer 2017 Ready-to-wear collection takes us into a journey of oceanic discovery and enchantment, a lyrical expedition with rich variations. First we dive into the mysteries of the deep ocean with its exotic creatures and aquatic plants in the coral reefs that inspire the color palette and embroideries of the collection. We resurface, breathing the blossoming of the seaside poetic flowers, flowers being the…
Interview with Krikor Jabotian
Interview with Krikor Jabotian The moment you step foot into Krikor Jabotian’s space in Beirut’s Ashrafieh, you realise that you’re in for a treat. The young, self-made designer’s beautiful dresses are reflected on every wall of his atelier. The ceiling-to-floor white atelier is as intricately beautiful and detailed as all his work, with tiny specks of beauty dropped all over the wondrous space he welcomed us at to discuss his career from its very beginnings to what he’s currently working on…
Into the Woods - Jean Paul Gaultier forest fantasia
Into the Woods - Jean Paul Gaultier forest fantasia Flee the urban routine and delve into the exquisite calm and enchantment of the woods, with Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall Winter 2016-2017 haute couture collection. The latest designs of the French fashion’s “enfant terrible” accentuate his glamorous creativity and celebrate nature’s splendor. Inspired from the forest, Gaultier’s attires are distinguished by their earth tone colors and complemented with intricate accessories and bold hair design
Interview with Jewelry Designer Nagib Tabbah - Exceptional Talent Meets Family Heritage
Interview with Jewelry Designer Nagib Tabbah - Exceptional Talent Meets Family Heritage For more than 150 years now, the Tabbah family has established itself as one of the most respected names in the world of bespoke jewelry. Nagib Tabbah is today heading the company founded by his great grand-father in Lebanon. Orient Palms had the chance to meet with him in his headquarters in Beirut and to discuss his exceptional journey: from the first time he saw gold melting to his latest jewelry crea
Interview with Lara Khoury - Designing Clothes with Meaning
Interview with Lara Khoury - Designing Lara Khoury isn’t your run-of-the-mill designer, she is superbly talented and incredibly passionate, while keeping her humility and natural charm. A Lebanese fashion designer early in her career, Lara is constantly inspired and inspiring, making sure that all her work holds a meaning much deeper than what might show on the surface. It was a pleasure meeting her at her gorgeous studio in Beirut’s Gemmayzeh, where she discussed her passion for design and