Drawing inspiration from the idea of Atlantis – the ‘lost’ island subcontinent often idealised as an advanced, utopian society holding wisdom that could bring world peace which has captivated dreamers, occultists and New Agers for generations, Ziad Nakad imagines the Modern Day Warrior Princess, for his Spring Summer 2020 Couture collection.
The collection is a celebration of fierceness, softness, determination, ingenuity and compassion that makes up the Modern Day Warrior Princess. Electric and eclectic, the flowy patterns combine tulle, silk and taffeta mixed with organza and chiffon to emphasise mermaid silhouettes.
Modern Day Warrior Princesses have been able to play to the strength of being female, to celebrate their femininity and have not had to shy away from it or downplay it. To embody this femininity, the designs include crystals, beads, feathers and intricate handmade details on shades of blue, water green, sun yellow, peach and gold – a hymn to sensuality, as fluid as the sea and as bright as the sun.
Ziad Nakad
Born of a Lebanese descent, Ziad Nakad knew from his very early teens that he was to work in fashion. Since his young years, he was attracted by eccentric fabrics, sheer embroideries and unconventional beadings which married his designs back then especially sketched for his family to wear. Encouraged by this genuine success, the talented young man decided to explore more his passion for fashion and embrace the dressmaking art with studies in the field. In parallel, he mastered the art of couture by working with many famous fashion designers in Beirut. In 1997, he turned his dream into a career when he was invited to take part to the Beirut International Fashion Show for Couture in Beirut and dressed renowned super models like Karen Mudler, NadjaUrman and Jennifer Driver.
