“Resilience is printed in our DNA, and we will not let this interfere with our plans going forward. Our business will go on.'
LONDON — Beirut’s fashion community is looking beyond the country’s latest tragedy to the runways of Paris and to helping one another — and Lebanon’s ravaged capital — return to work as quickly as possible.
The house is looking to present couture online in September and will show rtw in Paris at the end of that month, although the format of the rtw event has not yet been determined due to the risk of a second spike in COVID-19 cases.In an interview on Friday, a few days after multiple explosions tore through Beirut’s port and city center and damaged the fashion house’s building in the Central District, Saab was stoical.
Saab said his family’s business is fortunate as it’s diversified around the world, while the Beirut headquarters should be repaired by mid-August. “They’re starting work on it tomorrow, and we’ll be returning to our usual schedule soon,” he said.Bridal, couture and rtw designer Zuhair Murad’s entire building, which was located 200 meters away from the site of the blast, was destroyed, and he’s since met with engineers who told him it will take a year to rebuild.
Next week, the company will begin raising funds for the Lebanese Red Cross and the humanitarian organization Offre Joie with the sale of two T-shirt styles and a hoodie. The black tops read “Rise From the Ashes,” and will be sold on Represent.com for 25 pounds, with an accompanying social media campaign. Lebanon is often referred to as the Phoenix of the Middle East for its ability to rise up and rebuild after war.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Some tourists confused by new COVID-19 mask rules in ParisThe wearing of masks in some crowded areas around Paris became compulsory on Monday as part of a drive to stem a sharp rise in COVID-19 infections, but some tourists appeared perplexed about where the new rule is meant to apply.
Weiterlesen »
Paris imposes face mask order for outdoor markets, River Seine strollersParisians and holidaymakers strolling along the banks of the River Seine or browsing open-air markets in Paris must wear a face mask from Monday after authorities imposed new measures to curb a rise in coronavirus infections.
Weiterlesen »
Paris Couture Fashion Week Looks Nothing Like It Used ToBoat rides livestreamed on TikTok, digital presentations, and fashion inspiration for special—socially-distanced—occasions.
Weiterlesen »
Good Thinking: How Rodin Ensured The Financial Future Of His Paris MuseumMusée Rodin in Paris is selling sculptures to pay the bills — and that's what the artist wanted. When he died in 1917, Rodin left the museum the original plaster molds of more than 100 sculptures just for this purpose.
Weiterlesen »
Paris makes masks compulsory in busy outdoor areas as virus flares upParis authorities on Saturday imposed the mandatory wearing of face masks outdoors in busy areas of the French capital from Monday to curb a rise in the rate of coronavirus infections.
Weiterlesen »
Here’s What Beirut Looks Like After The Explosions That Rocked The CityBeirut's damage from the blast spreads to about half the city and could cost billions of dollars.
Weiterlesen »