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DUBAI/ PARIS: Lebanese couturier Georges Hobeika showcased his Spring-Summer 2025 at Paris Haute Couture Week, with the likes of Emirati Egyptian TV personality Mahira Abdelaziz and Lebanese model Nour Rizk on hand to take in the show.

Billed as a tribute to his late mother, Marie Hobeika, the show kicked off with a series of all-black looks before transitioning into the glittering lighter-hued looks Hobeika is known for.

Abdelaziz was also on hand as Schiaparelli opened Paris Haute Couture Week with a dazzling spectacle titled “Icarus” under the gilded ceilings of the Petit Palais.  Gleaming gold talismans, envisioned as suns, lined the runway — a nod to the myth of the boy who flew too close to the sun, The Associated Press reported.

The collection embodied themes of risk-taking by subverting classic couture codes, daring to push boundaries. Unlike Icarus, however, this collection did not fall; it soared.

Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, Marisa Berenson and Kelly Rutherford watched Kendall Jenner and other models walk with stately grace, deliberately evoking old-school couture shows’ slow pacing.

Daniel Roseberry’s collection reimagined traditional couture codes with a provocative edge. Inspired by vintage ribbons, he turned soft hues like butter, saffron and “toast” brown into bold baroque silhouettes that disrupted tradition.

Meanwhile, designer Maria Grazia Chiuri delved into the storied archives of Christian Dior for her latest haute couture collection Monday, exploring the transformations of time, AP noted.
The accomplished spring 2025 show — one of Chiuri’s best in seasons — drew from the key silhouettes of Dior’s iconic past designers, such as Yves Saint Laurent, and infusing them with her distinct contemporary vision.

The show was a commentary on how fashion serves as a lens for understanding time.
Key inspirations included the Trapèze line, originally conceived by Saint Laurent in 1958, and Christian Dior’s Cigale silhouette from 1952, both updated with modern fabrics.

DUBAI: The hottest looks from the Joy Awards 2025, held on Jan. 18 in Riyadh.

Zainab Alblushi 

The self-proclaimed Saudi “It Girl” wore this striking floor-length backless lilac gown with oversized, voluminous sleeves to the ceremony. The dress was created by Riyadh-based designer Khawla Alaiban, who founded her eponymous label in 2017. She stayed local with her accessories too, opting for diamonds from Saudi fine jewelry brand Lustro. 

Annabella Hilal 

The Lebanese model and TV presenter was fulsome in her praise of the awards, saying, “Every year this experience gets better and better.” She also thanked Lebanese couturier Zuhair Murad — “a true artist” — for her “incredible dress,” this deep blue flowing gown which included intricate leaf-like embroidery on see-through fabric. Like Zainab Alblushi, Hilal went with jewelry from Lustro. She also carried a metallic silver Jimmy Choo bag.   

Mila Alzahrani 

The Saudi actress selected this beautifully tailored purple gown from Lebanese designer Sara Mrad. The dress featured an asymmetrical sheer corset with ruffled sleeves running into a dramatic skirt filled with feathers and eye-catching floral embroidery, and surrounded by a pleated train.  

Nour Ali 

Assisted by Dubai-based Lebanese stylist Cedric Haddad, the 29-year-old Syrian actress — shortlisted for the Best Actress in a Series award for her role in “Lo’bat Al-Hob” — chose this elegant all-black number with intricate tailoring and cut-outs from acclaimed Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad and accessorized with jewelry from Chopard. 

Aseel Omran 

The Saudi singer and actress looked chic in this timeless black gown with sculpted bodice and mermaid skirt from Lebanese designer Charbel Karam, who launched his namesake label in 2006 in Abu Dhabi. Omran also wore jewelry from Roberto Coin.  

Stephanie Atala  

The Lebanese actor and singer looked radiant in this pink dress with bejeweled bodice and voluminous skirt created by Lebanese-American designer Rami Kadi. The awards came just two days after Atala announced her engagement to her long-time musical partner Joseph Abboud, aka Zef.  

Zeina Makki  

The Kuwait-born Lebanese filmmaker and actress hit the lavender carpet in this glittering golden gown with chainmail-style top and flowing see-through skirt from Georges Hobeika’s Fall/Winter 2024 ready-to-wear collection. Stylist Ibrahim Fakhereldine paired the dress with jewelry from Marli. 

Nelly Karim 

The beloved Egyptian actress made a splash in this bright red couture gown with accentuated boat neckline from Lebanese-Italian designer Tony Ward. Her outfit was almost as dramatic as her surprise appearance on stage to duet with pop superstar Tamer Hosny.