Zuhair Murad‘s Fall 2023 show during Paris Couture Week offered the world a different side to the Lebanese designer’s creativity. Below, get to know five things about the latest collection.
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Black reigned supreme
Foregoing his usual bright colors and joyful hues, Murad championed the timeless black in various looks, alongside deeper blues and reds. The most notable exception was the white wedding gown, which was equal parts romantic and dark. “Defying his natural inclination to craft collections filled with vibrant and saturated colors, Zuhair Murad ventured into uncharted territory by embracing the elegance of black,” read a statement from the brand.
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The collection was Gothic-inspired
The designs heavily took cues from Gothic fashion, with pieces shrouded in a mystical mood. “I went back to the era of mysterious work—abandoned mansions and dark nights,” the designer told Vogue.
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Mysterious creatures juxtaposed the rose motif
A silver, bodysuit covered in a spiderweb pattern stood out alongside bat-like necklines and sweeping capes befitting vampires, but so did multiple roses sewn onto necks and bodices. “The rose was a very important element in the collection. It’s a symbol of romance and tragedy at the same time,” said Murad.
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Latex and jersey dominated the line
In another departure from the regularly-favored breezy materials, the couture collection featured latex gloves and bodices, jersey dresses, and even a leather coat covered in silver spider studs.
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Zuhair Murad’s signature glamour remained intact
Despite the many new inclusions in this collection, the pieces were unmistakably Zuhair Murad as his creative DNA, signature glamorous silhouettes, and dazzling embroidery were a mainstay.
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