Photography: Patrick Sawaya
Spring 2024 brings with it a breathtaking homage to the ancient Phoenician civilization, as Zuhair Murad unveils a collection that captures the timeless spirit of an inventive culture.
Photography: Patrick Sawaya
Photography: Patrick Sawaya
With a nod to the Phoenicians' deep affinity for the sea, the collection is an exquisite celebration of light, waves, wind, marine sparkles, and the gentle amber of Mediterranean sunsets. Zuhair Murad seamlessly merges the ancient and the modern, weaving a dazzling narrative that pays tribute to the Phoenician heritage.
Photography: Audrey Neracoulis
Photography: Audrey Neracoulis
Within this collection, a potent sensuality pervades, reflecting the craftsmanship of an ancient seafaring people whose primary calling was to explore the world. 
Photography: Audrey Neracoulis
Photography: Patrick Sawaya
The influence of strong female figures such as Astarte, Elissa, Tanit, and Europe, the Phoenician princess, is palpable, lending their radiant essence to the exquisite designs.
Drapery, Greco-Roman pendants, arabesques, and cascading chains evoke the movement of water and the treasures of ships sailing the seas, adorning precious fabrics such as caddy crepe, chiffon, lame lurex, charmeuse, and satin.
Photography: Audrey Neracoulis
Photography: Audrey Neracoulis
The fluid cuts and delicate tunics, enriched with motifs drawn from mosaics, evoke the joy of waves and the freedom of bodies. Subtle embroideries, beaded fringes, and bold jewelry encrusted with crystals add a contemporary touch, surrounding the silhouettes with a mystical aura.
Photography: Patrick Sawaya
Photography: Patrick Sawaya
Metallic inlays capture the brilliance of the sun on the sea, borrowing delicacy from iridescent glass, a material steeped in legend. The palette unfolds in Mediterranean colors and metallic reflections, recalling marine twilights, olives, and the wealth of Phoenician plains.
Photography: Audrey Neracoulis
Photography: Audrey Neracoulis
Glistening notes of silver, iron, bronze, and copper pay homage to the jewelry craftsmanship of a people known for their luxury and ability to create desire.
Photography: Audrey Neracoulis
Photography: Audrey Neracoulis
This proud collection not only reflects the historical richness of the Phoenician civilization but also serves as a testament to contemporary Lebanon, where beauty is an act of resistance.
Photography: Audrey Neracoulis
Photography: Audrey Neracoulis
With a palette that evokes the essence of the Mediterranean and designs that speak to free and conquering women, Zuhair Murad's Couture Spring 2024 collection stands as a captivating tribute to the enduring allure of the Phoenician legacy.
Photography: Audrey Neracoulis
