When things are bad, its good to have something to throw yourself into, said the Beirut-based designer.
Were very grateful to have distraction from the reality of things, and fashion is a great distraction.
By the same token, fashion has always been a formidable vehicle for resistance.

Parachute material, sourced from an Italian mill specializing in technical fabrics, offered timely inspiration.
As she manipulated it, the designer realized that the material could resemble flowers, poppies in particular.
By that measure alone, this outing was a win.














