2. ZUHAIR MURAD
Zuhair Murad was born in Beirut in 1971 and is Lebanese fashion designer.
His 2011 Spring/Summer collection is inspired by ancient Egyptian costumes
which he has modernised. The focus is mainly on the jewellery and kind of
colour theme in the ancient time.
3. Zuhair Murad 2011 Spring/Summer couture
White sheath with golden embellishments A black cosmetic substance called Kohl This dress resembles the dress of
such as collars, bracelets and armlets of was used in Egyptian make up which ancient Egyptian queen where gold
ancient Egyptians is being used in these has been used as an inspiration for meant to be the most prominent
dresses. the makeup of the model above. material.
4. The colouring was usually confined to the
decorations consisted of variations of the
hues of red, blue, green and yellow.
Seafoam green draped gown with a burst
of gold embellishment at the bodice.
Gold is used in the form of bead embroidery and lame.
The last one is long sleeved dress with a sprinkling of paillettes.
Gold has been more emphasised as it was used heavily by the Egyptians.
5. More variations created by the designer using mainly gold and jewelleries like collars, belts, bracelets, amulets.
Draping and head dresses have also been taken into consideration and hence reviving Egyptian clothing style.