Ashi Studio Couture Fall 2018. Image courtesy of Valentina Frugiuele
Couture Week is in full flow in Paris and while the runways have been lined with A-listers, we’ve been behind the scenes, capturing an insightful glance at all the sartorial action. From Azzi & Osta to Maison Rabih Kayrouz, Middle Eastern designers have been displaying their finest gowns in the French capital, and we’ve got all the backstage atmosphere encapsulated below. From last-minute touch-ups to intricate close-ups, read on for your all-access pass to Ashi Studio‘s presentation.
The Beirut-born label helmed by Mohammed Ashi updated its signature, voluminous ruffles for Fall 2018, with whispers of tulle eased into striking silhouettes. Both undulating and sculptured, the collection played with textures and proportions without straying from a refined elegance, while intricate detailing and ornate embroidery was imbued with a nostalgia that harked back to centuries past.
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