The 10 Best Looks from Zuhair Murad's SS22 Haute Couture Collection

Zuhair Murad Spring/Summer 2022 couture

Zuhair Murad continues to make people dream with his couture, and rightly so. As one of the Lebanese designers reeling from the loss of their ateliers wrecked by the Beirut blast in 2020, Murad sees his work as a hopeful balm on a world that was deprived of celebration. This season, his designs aim to uplift and spark joy by romanticizing the idea of travel and reemergence.

The couturier looked to pirates for inspiration, mainly, their sense of grandeur, freedom, confidence, and bravery, as they journeyed across the high seas centuries ago. Shoulders and dresses dripping with crystals and pearls evoked lost treasures, while some silhouettes gave a nod to navy officers’ jackets, and tricorne hats and silk headbands further enriched the concept. In true Zuhair Murad fashion, his signature flowy dresses with daring slits and Bardot necklines were present too, but patterned with island maps, and embroidered with ships. A closer look at the carefully embroidered sequins on some of the dresses would reveal their emulation of grid lines on a map and the constellations pirates looked up to for navigating the seas. Red carpet-worthy and party-appropriate numbers also came in the form of statement gowns and mini dresses made with luxurious and sensual fabrics like organza, lamé, light-reflecting tulle, brocade, and chiffon.

Take a look at the best pieces from Zuhair Murad’s SS22 couture collection below.