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Fatima Saad

It has always intrigued me that the two colors most commonly referred to as the “lack/ absence of color” are somehow the most classic and timeless of them all. The two colors that, no matter the era or context or never seem to go out of style.
To me, black and white have a sort of romantic elegance and nostalgic connotation.
When I hear “Black and white” I am immediately transported back to the golden age of Hollywood glamor. Tuxedos, bow ties, satin evening gowns, glittery nights, vintage cinema and the 40s, 50s, and 60s icons who still remain incredibly relevant to this day. From Marilyn Monroe in the taffeta bow-back gown, matching gloves and shoes and a set of diamonds designed by William Travilla in “How to Marry a Millionaire”, or Audrey Hepburn in the little black dress and accompanying pearls in
“Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, designed by Hubert de Givenchy. The looks are still recreated and reimagined by countless people to this very day, with the latter being arguably the most iconic fashion moment in cinema history, despite its straight-forward simplicity, or rather because of it. With this collection, I wanted to play on the classic and iconic elements of this glamorous black and white ‘Old Hollywood’ era, while also bringing a fresh, modern and clean approach, true to my DNA, vision and aesthetic as a designer. Mixing feminine silk white pieces and crystal accents with black tuxedo elements traditionally seen in men’s fashion, as well as playing on the satin bows traditionally seen on both women’s dresses and men’s bowties in the era.
I find the most pleasure in a look that is conceptually simple, balanced and refined, while also being elegant and beautiful and I hope that is translated throughout this collection.