FFWD F/W 2016: Starch Foundation

 

PERVERSE (STARCH) Starch Foundation’s Perverse portrays an aseasonal collection inspired by shadow and reflection through the use of leather, mesh and structured fabrics. SALIM AZZAM (STARCH) Salim Azzam’s debut collection offers a collection of stories from Arab craftswomen, telling their own stories sharing culture and heritage in handmade embroideries, bringing the voice of the village to life. BASHAR ASSAF (STARCH) Dedicated to his grandmother, Bashar Assaf’s FW16 collection traces the marks of the female form through six stages dominated by cashmere, wool, and crepe. ------------------------------------------- Fashion Forward (FFWD) aims to be the definitive fashion platform for the Middle East – a fashion movement that highlights strengths, inspires and nurtures industry growth and its wealth of talent, with the ultimate goal of driving forward the entire fashion industry in the region. FFWD includes numerous catwalk presentations from top regional designers, inspiring talks and panel discussions led by global industry experts and fashion academia, as well as entertainment, through a string of social events and parties.