Said Mahrouf: A refreshing risk
It is frankly refreshing to encounter a designer such as Mahrouf, who is risky enough to not take too many risks. In an industry heavy on dazzle and theatrics, he has chosen to present a collection that came – don’t choke now – in grey and black.
No colour! Yes.
Mahrouf, who is from Morocco, offered smart takes on classic staples, such as trousers that had triangular side panels on the waist.
His flashiest look featured metallic fabric from head to toe, but the woman didn’t look silly, thanks to the designer’s tasteful pleating and cutting. Call it avant-garde bland – and that’s not meant to be an insult.
Starch: Watermelon shirts, anyone?
The slot for this season’s opening catwalk show was given to two newbies: Jo Baaklini and Timi Hayek, whose talents were scouted by Starch, a group dedicated to launching emerging Lebanese designers.
Between the two, Baaklini had a stronger showing.
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Five standout collections seen at Fashion Forward
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