Arab designers lit up Paris Haute Couture Week Fall/Winter 2025/2026 with drama, craftsmanship, and storytelling stitched into every seam.
From poetic nods to cinema’s golden age to sculptural gowns straight out of a fashion fantasy, four powerhouse names from the region reminded the world why Arab couture stays undefeated. And with Rami Al Ali set to show today, all eyes are on what final surprise this season has in store.
Georges Hobeika (Lebanon) – The New Order
Georges Hobeika opened the week with the collection “The New Order,” rooted in contrast between doubt and determination, restriction and freedom.
His pieces were soft, romantic, and detailed to perfection. Think beaded bodices, shimmering fabrics, and a show-stopping bridal look with sheer sleeves and silver embroidery.
It was a clear tribute to tradition, but also a push forward, made more special by the father-son runway walk with Jad Hobeika.
Elie Saab (Lebanon) – La Nouvelle Cour
Elie Saab, never one to miss a moment, delivered his royal fantasy on Day 3 with La Nouvelle Cour. The collection felt like a modern fairytale—think opulent bows, pearl embroidery, regal silhouettes, and sugar-pastel hues clashing with bold blacks and golds.
It was a love letter to elegance, with a wink of rebellion. Saab’s couture queen is powerful, playful, and unapologetically in control.
Zuhair Murad (Lebanon) – A Sheer Desire
Zuhair Murad closed out the day with Hollywood nostalgia but flipped the script. Inspired by Hollywood stars like Rita Hayworth and Barbara Stanwyck, the collection, “A Sheer Desire,” paid homage to the glamour of the ’30s and ’40s. With that in mind, it still made sure this heroine gets her happy ending.
Gowns came in luxe shades of blush, black, ivory, and gold. Pearls wrapped around bodies like constellations and sheer layers floated like old film scenes. Every look told a story of resilience and reinvention.
Ashi Studio (Saudi Arabia)
For Fall/Winter 2026, Ashi Studio dove deep into a world of forgotten beauty—think scraps of veils, tapestries, and curiosities found in Paris flea markets, reimagined into couture. The result? A collection that felt like walking through a dream layered in lace, wood-carved corsets, feathers, and faded elegance.
There was a quiet intensity to it all—draped silhouettes, marbled textures, and details that looked ancient but hit with a modern edge. Each piece carried the weight of history but moved like something entirely new. It wasn’t just fashion—it was a haunting, sculptural kind of poetry.
A highlight that captured our hearts is Cardi B pulling up in full lace and stealing the spotlight before the show even started.
Whether it was a bridal fantasy or a pearl-studded ode to old Hollywood, these Arab designers owned the week.
Each collection brought a different kind of energy. But all of them hit that sweet spot between heritage and high drama. And with Rami Al Ali still to show, the couture stage clearly isn’t done being shaken. One thing’s for sure: the Arab fashion scene is already running the show.
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