There are fashion shows, and then there are fashion spectacles — the ones that don’t just showcase clothes but transport you to another world.
Marrakech – On January 26, Paris became the epicenter of opulence as the Oriental Fashion Show transformed the city into a shimmering mosaic of culture, craftsmanship, and couture.
With designers from Morocco, Lebanon, Uzbekistan, Japan, and beyond, the show was truly a runway around the world.
From antique caftans telling stories of old-world royalty, to contemporary silhouettes woven with centuries-old embroidery, and fabrics that shimmered like a thousand Arabian nights.
Moroccan designers like Hind Berrada and Amina Benzekri shared the stage with Jordan’s Laith Maalouf, Egypt’s Hany El Behairy, and Turkmenistan’s Maison Golli.
Japan’s Yuna Hattori and Serbia’s Natasa Saric added their own twists to the mix, proving that Eastern influences can seamlessly blend with Western trends.
And we cannot forget to talk about the “pièce de résistance”: a breathtaking collection of antique caftans curated by Madame Aziza Belkhayat.
The rich embroidery, dramatic draping, and regal silhouettes were a reminder that great fashion never fades — it only evolves.
The magic of the Oriental Fashion Show wasn’t just in its diversity — it was in its dialogue.
A dialogue between past and present, the designs told a story where ancestral weaving techniques met modern cuts, and delicate beadwork found itself paired with bold, architectural shapes.
The show proved that cultural heritage isn’t meant to be preserved in a glass case — it’s meant to be worn, celebrated, and reimagined for the future.
