Mimi Fasi’s
eclectic capsule of designs translates Mediterranean poetry into
garments. “I’m very much inspired by the North African way of
life”, muses Fasi. “The way they celebrate their weddings and
build their houses with so much colour, particularly the tiled
mosques”.
Fasi’s cultural origins imbued the collection through a
palpable fascination with North African architecture. Geometric
print in an exotic palette of fuchsia, turquoise and orange brought the vivacity of a Mediterranean coastal town to life.
Two
piece suits and fitted silhouettes were characteristic of the
traditional 50s cut. A clear vintage aesthetic was made avant-garde
through opulent embroidery on printed silks and crepe satin. Sheer
kaftans were worn over shift dresses striking the median between east
and west. A collection of modern yet neo-classical designs, Fasi
encompassed playfulness and curiosity with craftsmanship in a
distinctive and original showcase.
By Lydia Smyth (@LydiaRoseSmyth)
Images by Lepa Georgievska (@GeorgievskaLepa)