View of the ALBA fashion show at AHM club Beirut. (Credit: Anna Nawfal)
Driven by its great couturiers, Beirut is a fashion capital that goes unspoken. The foundation is there — the roots, the inspiration — but everything happens behind the scenes, and the Lebanese capital is a sort of laboratory for the grand international couture weeks and sometimes ready-to-wear. The latter category remains discreet, requiring industrial capacities that Lebanon lacks. The important thing is that this tradition of excellence develops, continues, and adapts to the expectations of the moment, perhaps anticipating them to maintain Beirut's reputation as a trendsetting city. From the oldest fashion school, Esmod Beirut, to the more recent ones like Creative Space Beirut, ALBA, and LAU, each year produces bright creatives equipped with skills that allow them to quickly find their place in an industry eager for new...
Driven by its great couturiers, Beirut is a fashion capital that goes unspoken. The foundation is there — the roots, the inspiration — but everything happens behind the scenes, and the Lebanese capital is a sort of laboratory for the grand international couture weeks and sometimes ready-to-wear. The latter category remains discreet, requiring industrial capacities that Lebanon lacks. The important thing is that this tradition of excellence develops, continues, and adapts to the expectations of the moment, perhaps anticipating them to maintain Beirut's reputation as a trendsetting city. From the oldest fashion school, Esmod Beirut, to the more recent ones like Creative Space Beirut, ALBA, and LAU, each year produces bright creatives equipped with skills that allow them to quickly find their place in an industry eager for new...