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The military uniform deconstructed through Youssef Zogheib's queer and pacifist lens

He is barely 23 years old but already stands out as the Lebanese talent to watch. Menswear designer Youssef Zogheib has just won the Audience Award at the Hyères Festival. This recognition shines a spotlight on the journey of a designer for peace and inclusivity.

The military uniform deconstructed through Youssef Zogheib's queer and pacifist lens

In Youssef Zogheib's work, one might find a bit of Jonathan Anderson's style at Dior. (Credit: Cy Ann)

Silence, darkness, a few small lights in the night of the hall, then the sound of a bird singing. Very quickly, the brass and then the timpani, a dramatic entrance announcing the first model: a perfectly white shirt over wide beige trousers, loose suspenders — a little relaxation in discipline. The following models present voluminous capes, military tailoring finished with ruffles and frills like cancan curtains, like Victorian skirts.The criteria of masculine and feminine merge, rewriting the history of fashion with spectacular fluidity. We are at the Villa Noailles during the awards ceremony of the 40th Hyères Festival of fashion, photography, and accessories on Oct. 18, 2025. The Audience Award of the city of Hyères is given to Youssef Zogheib, Lebanese, newly 23 years old, with a background of a soldier for peace who was free to...
Silence, darkness, a few small lights in the night of the hall, then the sound of a bird singing. Very quickly, the brass and then the timpani, a dramatic entrance announcing the first model: a perfectly white shirt over wide beige trousers, loose suspenders — a little relaxation in discipline. The following models present voluminous capes, military tailoring finished with ruffles and frills like cancan curtains, like Victorian skirts.The criteria of masculine and feminine merge, rewriting the history of fashion with spectacular fluidity. We are at the Villa Noailles during the awards ceremony of the 40th Hyères Festival of fashion, photography, and accessories on Oct. 18, 2025. The Audience Award of the city of Hyères is given to Youssef Zogheib, Lebanese, newly 23 years old, with a background of a soldier for peace who was free...
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