Beiruting News

For this Fall/Winter 2015/2016 Haute Couture season, the BASIL SODA atelier was seen covered in a collage of baroque imagery from architecture to works of art; juxtaposed with portraits of the Kayan tribe. Portraits of Kayan women wearing their traditional neck brass coils alongside images of the crown molding at the Chateau de Versailles gave us an interesting platform to play with. The common denominator between both elements was the idea of structure and ornamentation. This is what BASIL SODA stands for; an impeccable structure that is intelligently adorned. An array of colors ranging from dark teal to rich emerald, along with a pop of mango and cranberry that perfectly complement our calm champagne and blush rose hues. A focus on textile surface design was evident to give a true meaning to the words: Haute Couture. The embroideries which are rich in crystal beadwork along with an accent of ostrich feather detailing allow the BASIL SODA woman to explore her wilder and more extravagant side.

We, as a team at BASIL SODA, are staying true to our founder’s aesthetic by utilizing his

signature cuts and textile manipulation techniques. We believe that what he has created is sacred and we must stay true to the house’s DNA, in addition to injecting new life into the label.

The BASIL SODA legacy continues.