Un Reve Flamand: We Can’t Stop Dreaming About Azzi & Osta’s New Haute Couture AW 20/21 Collection

The Lebanese power duo finished their latest collection just in time for fashion month, despite their studio being destroyed in the Lebanon explosion…

Initially, the collection was based on the designers’ love for travel, which led them to imagine the canals of Amsterdam — the art, the culture and the country; therefore, the duo created the collection based on the tulip, the Dutch national flower that blooms in spring.

The bright, lush colours used within their latest creations is symbolic to the designers, acting as a reminder and a ray of hope during these unprecedented times. George Azzi and Assaad Osta further developed the theme of the collection by implementing their shared love for Art History, adding in subtle yet romantic elements within the pieces.

The designers brought an imaginary museum to life where each piece was influenced by art in some manner.

Utilising different fabrics, colours and cuts the duo brought historical masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vincent Van Gogh and Samuel Van Hoogstraten to life; coincidentally these artists were all Dutch, continuing the vision of Amsterdam in the collection.

The contrast of fabrics in each piece tells you a story where faille, the organza of silk, tulle, crepe and velvet are intertwineed together, bringing Azzi and Osta’s love for travel, art and history to life in the most magical way.

Images Courtesy of Azzi & Osta and De Gournay