By CRYSTAL GOH
Fresh off the opening of his new museum-inspired atelier in
Horsh Tabet, Lebanese haute couture fashion designer Basil Soda has launched
his 2009 Summer Couture Collection of cocktail dresses and evening gowns amid
the glamor of Paris Fashion Week.
The architectural influences that have inspired Soda’s past
works continue to add a dramatic dimension to his latest collection, with each
piece a delicate sculpture of fabrics experimenting with volume, asymmetry and
geometrical forms. The female form takes center stage, with each of these
elements coming together to create an image of a perfectly defined silhouette
in a true celebration of feminine beauty.
Here, vibrant colors of summer and the rich textures of
crushed, pleated and draped fabrics topped with whimsical bows and eye-catching
metallic accents seem to dance alongside each other with effortless harmony,
creating a stunning visual showcase that instantly evokes an enchanting and
almost surreal sense of fantasy and magic as they glide across the room.
All images are courtesy of Basil Soda.
Basil Soda