My first encounter with the Palestinian fashion designer Omri Elyan was during the Paris fashion week.I was immediately captivated by his menswear collection. Elyan is a sought-after designer, with over a decade of experience in the fashion industry. The designer is renowned for dressing many Palestinian artists, media, and political figures.
During his latest presentation at the Morocco Fashion week 2023, Elyan was accompanied by his wife, who designed the women’s sector of the collection that perfectly complemented the men’s wear. As someone who loves suits, I was blown away by his unique style and knew that a photoshoot was an absolute must. The collection mainly featured a black and white color palette, with the designer’s ability and distinctive vision to blend contemporary elements with Oriental innovation was simply sublime.
During his visit to Morocco, the designer showcased traditional jackets adorned with intricate hand embroidery and beadwork, which left the crowd in awe of the unique craftsmanship. He presented his latest collection at the prestigious Royal Mansour Marrakech Hotel.
Several other highlights were featured in the fashion show, including men’s jackets adorned with traditional Palestinian hand embroidery, in addition to women’s short skirts and dresses, which featured transparency, feathers, and intricate beading with crystals throughout.
Omri Elyan’s philosophy has undoubtedly captured the essence of dynamic, chic style, and I am convinced that his menswear brand has all the elements of becoming a name we will be hearing about in the future.
Text by SUNA AHMED
Photos by BERTRAND DEFILA
Location ROYAL MANSOUR
