In the sun-drenched alleys of Tunisia, where the Mediterranean breeze meets the echoes of ancient civilizations, Kenza Fourati returns home, this time draped in Miu Miu’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection.
Photo: Tayachi Bachir
Fourati wears the most recent designs by Miuccia Prada, where she personifies the duality that lies at the heart of this season’s collection — a celebration of life’s journey from childhood innocence to adult sophistication. Photographed against the backdrop of Hammamet, the collection skillfully blends nostalgia for bygone days with the confidence of maturity, and the core of how clothes bear witness to our individual and societal pasts is eloquently conveyed by Miu Miu’s designs.
Photo: Tayachi Bachir
In this collection, Miu Miu explores the sartorial manifestations of life’s different phases, where recollections of childhood are intricately linked with the subtleties of adulthood. The contrast between the fitted lines that convey maturity and the diminutive proportions that are evocative of childrenswear is captivating, making each piece in this collection part of a conversation that touches on both individual and societal experiences of girlhood.
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Kenza Fourati, whose career has always been a testament to breaking boundaries, brings this narrative to life and is a reminder that fashion, much like life, is about embracing contradictions and finding beauty in the intersection of different worlds, such as girlhood and womanhood. The collection’s use of materials further enhances this dialogue. Bonded fabrics, fused textures, and the delicate interplay of silk and cashmere create a tactile experience that is both nostalgic and innovative. Wearing a wrinkled silk dress that has been shaped over a cotton jersey, Kenza exudes an air of modern elegance that seems to have a memory of its own.
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Rounded-toed shoes, evocative of youthful rebellion, are paired with ladylike gloves and handbags, which is a nod to the complex journey from girlhood to womanhood. Miuccia Prada reclaims the notion of ‘girlishness,’ transforming it from a limited, gendered concept into a powerful expression of freedom and individuality. It is a celebration of the strength found in the spirit of rebellion, an ode to those who dare to be different.
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The tranquil Tunisian landscape is the ideal environment for the brand’s explorations of self-remembering and identity. Graceful and timeless, Kenza creates a link between both realms, demonstrating the power of personal history and the enduring influence of fashion. Miu Miu’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection is a masterclass in contrasts with the use of materials like bonded fabrics, fused textures, and the interplay of silk, cashmere, and cotton jersey, which exemplifies Miuccia Prada’s ability to craft garments that are simultaneously rooted in memories and strikingly contemporary. From shrunken proportions reminiscent of childhood to the structured elegance of adulthood, each look serves as a sartorial memoir, capturing the complexities of growing up. With Kenza Fourati as the model, this collection is a celebration of life’s beautiful nuances- a story told through fabric and form.
Photo: Tayachi Bachir
Style: Amenallah Atrous
Hair and makeup: Mohamed Ali ben Ghars
Producer: Rama Naser
Production assistants: Sara Aboushady, Stefania Cioban
Location: Dar El Bhar
