Saiid Kobeisy, between grandeur, romance, and sophistication. (Courtesy of Saiid Kobeisy)
From a young age, he was intrigued by the way in which certain dresses changed the way women looked, reshaping them, recreating them. His fascination led him to study the cuts, styles, and fabrics of dresses and as his passion grew, he observed, noted, and cataloged the silhouettes he felt best suited women based on their style and character.The Lebanese designer started sketching dresses for a private clientele in 2000 and two years later he opened his first workshop in Beirut. His style quickly became known for art of majestic proportions. Eight years later, in 2010, he opened his first showroom, also in Beirut, where he presented his ready-to-wear — or ready-to-couture — collections, marked by his unique sense of sumptuousness.This showcase contributed to his popularity and granted him access to the market in the United Arab Emirates,...
From a young age, he was intrigued by the way in which certain dresses changed the way women looked, reshaping them, recreating them. His fascination led him to study the cuts, styles, and fabrics of dresses and as his passion grew, he observed, noted, and cataloged the silhouettes he felt best suited women based on their style and character.The Lebanese designer started sketching dresses for a private clientele in 2000 and two years later he opened his first workshop in Beirut. His style quickly became known for art of majestic proportions. Eight years later, in 2010, he opened his first showroom, also in Beirut, where he presented his ready-to-wear — or ready-to-couture — collections, marked by his unique sense of sumptuousness.This showcase contributed to his popularity and granted him access to the market in the United Arab...
