Celebrating
his fifth season in the French capital, January 20, 2014 saw Syrian-born
couturier, Rami Al Ali, return once again to unveil his Spring/Summer 2014
collection. Hosting an intimate presentation, Al Ali showcased his latest work
to an exclusive audience of the fashion industry’s elite, captivating attention
with an exquisite line based on John Everett Millais’ painting of Ophelia,
Shakespeare’s tragic heroine.
Offsetting
the delicate balance between strength and fragility, Ophelia’s legacy portrays
the illusion of love at its most vulnerable. Offering a more intricate take on
the trial of heartbreak, Al Ali’s inspiration stems from Millais’ talent of
turning tragedy into beauty. Nature dominates as florals take an eerie twist,
symbolic of a deeper emotion as love and romance transcend into madness and
death. The drama of the visual offers a bold contrast to the purity of its
subject, providing the perfect creative canvas.
Renowned
for infusing fashion with the Arts, this season sees Al Ali breathe new depths
into style, with an influx of looser contours and flowing fabrics. Lashings of
lace amplify the melancholic theme, as lighter, sheer textiles provide fluidity
in sync with the waters of Ophelia’s demise. Pastel hues set the focal palette
of the line, with shades of soft mint, wheat, lavender and rose, fortified
through more vivid tones of violet and coral. Feminine silhouettes are
accentuated through bias cuts, using modern techniques paying homage to the
early 20th century designs of Parisian fashion great, Lucien Lelong.
Staying
true to his roots, Al Ali imparts his signature flair with intricate floral
detailing, fusing his love of the finer elements with this prominent
characteristic of the theme. Stunning embellishment is found embedded into the
textiles, which drape elegantly to the ground with whimsical allure. With
unique craftsmanship applied to each piece, the collection becomes a work of
art itself, as designs are displayed on installations rather than models,
allowing guests full perspective of the elaborate techniques used.
Once
again, Al Ali seamlessly embodies the sentiments of his subject with organic
charm, as his 15-piece collection gives a new vision to Millais’
masterpiece.
The presentation took place at Le Meurice, Salon Pompadour, 228
Rue de Rivoli, 75001 Paris, France
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