Ziad Ghanem’s Jurassic corsets and bald models with tattoos are proof that the Lebanese designer will not be held back by convention. Much of his work is surreal, a blend of 1940s and ‘50s style on steroids with a good dose of zombie space alien mixed in.
The fall retail collection is defiant couture, largely androgynous shown off with truly theatrical panache. Ghanem uses bald models and models with exaggerated retro hair that draws influence from coifs of the McCarthy era and themed tresses never intended in the natural world.
What's Driving This Trend
- Defiant Couture
- Fashion designers are exploring unconventional themes and styles, creating opportunities for unique and daring fashion brands.
- Surreal Fashion
- Surreal fashion is becoming more popular, creating room for designers to experiment with unexpected combinations of styles and themes.
- Androgynous Fashion
- Androgynous fashion is gaining popularity, creating opportunities for designers to create gender-neutral clothing and challenge traditional gender roles.
Who This Affects Most
- Fashion Industry
- The fashion industry has the opportunity to embrace unconventional styles and themes, and cater to a more diverse range of consumers.
- Beauty Industry
- The beauty industry can explore and embrace unconventional hairstyles, makeup and body art, in response to changing fashion trends and consumer demand.
- Entertainment Industry
- The entertainment industry has the potential to use unconventional fashion styles and themes in their productions, creating unique and visually striking performances for audiences.
