Mercedes Benz - Malta Fashion Week hosts designer Jean Fares
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FM April 2012 - 23 Malta Fashion Week Your creations are a stunning presence on the red carpet. How long and difficult was the journey here? The journey was long - it all began in 1992, when after graduating from Fashion University, I started my own atelier for haute couture right away. It wasn’t easy, yet with my passion for fashion, perseverant hard work and my ambitious nature, I was able to accomplish what I have accomplished today. How do your Lebanese roots influence your designs? My Lebanese roots highly influence my designs and fashion in general. The beautiful Lebanese nature with its Mediterranean sea, four seasons, mountains, and evergreen trees has always inspired me to create and to give more. As for the Lebanese culture, this has always acted as a bridge between western elegance and oriental charm. Also, Lebanese have always been known for their refined taste and creativity. All these are obvious in my style. Your creations are intricately detailed and are an ode to craftsmanship. Yet you still manage to make them appear simple and elegant - how do you manage to combine these qualities? My Lebanese roots play a role in this, and enable me to combine detailed embroidery with simple, flowing silk or chiffon dresses. I love beautiful embroidery yet it must respond to my designs, I don’t follow embroidery, it follows my design in a personalised manner. But what’s more important is the dress should be simple enough to show the beautiful lines of the female body, as it is part of identity. It's not just a piece of art- it must speak with the woman and flirt on her body, so the dress ought to be simple enough, yet it should also have the sparkle and glamour. The Jean Fares Couture Facebook page quotes an aphorism by Einstein, saying that, "If you are out to describe the truth, leave your elegance to the tailor." How does this apply to your creations? My creations are honest and they reflect the true identity of the woman who wears it. I encourage all women who would like to wear Jean Fares Couture despite their diversity to feel their identity adding to it my spirit. We work to make a woman’s body which is a masterpiece by nature, stand out even more: below is a quote from me which reflects it all: “Your lines are yours. Between the lines are us. Jean Fares Couture values your given body and admires your unique shape, so leave between the lines to us. Behind every line is a secret - dare to imagine, to dream, to feel your elegance. One of the main highlights at this year’s Malta Fashion Awards, celebrity fashion designer Jean Fares gives FM an exclusive interview. DRESSING A MASTERPIECE Angie Harmon
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Press interview with Jean Fares for Femme Magazine, Malta, about his upcoming fashion show within Mercedes Benz, Malta Fashion Week, May 2012.
Transcript of Mercedes Benz - Malta Fashion Week hosts designer Jean Fares
FM April 2012 - 23
Malta Fashion Week
Your creations are a stunning presence on the red carpet. How long and difficult was the journey here?
The journey was long - it all began in 1992, when after graduating from Fashion University, I started my own atelier for haute couture right away. It wasn’t easy, yet with my passion for fashion, perseverant hard work and my ambitious nature, I was able to accomplish what I have accomplished today.
How do your Lebanese roots influence your designs?
My Lebanese roots highly influence my designs and fashion in general. The beautiful Lebanese nature with its Mediterranean sea, four seasons, mountains, and evergreen trees has always inspired me to create and to give more. As for the Lebanese culture, this has always acted as a bridge between western elegance and oriental charm. Also, Lebanese have always been known for their refined taste and creativity. All these are obvious in my style.
Your creations are intricately detailed and are an ode to craftsmanship. Yet you still manage to make them appear simple and elegant - how do you manage to combine these qualities?
My Lebanese roots play a role in this, and enable me to combine detailed embroidery with simple, flowing silk or chiffon dresses. I love beautiful embroidery yet it must respond to my designs, I don’t follow embroidery, it follows my design in a personalised manner. But what’s more important is the dress should be simple enough to show the beautiful lines of the female body, as it is part of identity. It's not just a piece of art- it must speak with the woman and flirt on her body, so the dress ought to be simple enough, yet it should also have the sparkle and glamour.
The Jean Fares Couture Facebook page quotes an aphorism by Einstein, saying that, "If you are out to describe the truth, leave your elegance to the tailor." How does this apply to your creations?
My creations are honest and they reflect the true identity of the woman who wears it. I encourage all women who would like to wear Jean Fares Couture despite their diversity to feel their identity adding to it my spirit. We work to make a woman’s body which is a masterpiece by nature, stand out even more: below is a quote from me which reflects it all: “Your lines are yours. Between the lines are us. Jean Fares Couture values your given body and admires your unique shape, so leave between the lines to us. Behind every line is a secret - dare to imagine, to dream, to feel your elegance.
One of the main highlights at this year’s Malta Fashion Awards, celebrity fashion designer Jean Fares gives FM an exclusive interview.
DRESSING A MASTERPIECE
Angie Harmon
24 - FM April 2012
Malta Fashion Week
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THURSDAY MAY 3, 2012 Private Launch Party
Location: Medasia, Sliema Entrance: Strictly by invite only.
Medasia will host the launch party for the Mercedes Benz Fashion week Malta and the Trussardi Jeans Malta Fashion Awards. This event is private for media, sponsors and participants.
SATURDAY MAY 5, 2012 Fashion Photography Exhibition
Location: Pjazza San Gorg, Valletta Entrance: open all day to the public.
Pjazza San Gorg in Valletta will host the largest ever fashion photography exhibition in Malta. 40 huge photos of 3m x 2m each presenting the work of Maltese and foreign fashion photographers will be exhibited for an entire week. The public can walk around the posters in Pjazza San Gorg and admire the artistic work of these
photographers. The exhibition will show until Thursday May 10, 2012.
SUNDAY MAY 6, 2012 The Bridal Show
Location: To be confirmed. Entrance: Ticket hotline 2388 9380 or from Pronovias outlet at The Strand, Sliema
Fashion show of the latest collections from world-renowned brand Pronovias. Event is by invite, which may be obtained from Pronovias free of charge.
MONDAY MAY 7, 2012 Charles & Ron Collection
Location: Mediterranean Conference Centre Entrance: request invite by e-mail ([email protected]) or SMS 9922 2085 with address.
Malta’s most established designers C&R launch their A/W 2012 collection at Mediterranean Conference Centre.
TUESDAY MAY 6, 2012 Period Costumes Show
Location: Kind’s Autosales Showroom, Lija
Entrance: Ticket hotline 2143 3601 or [email protected] A collection of vintage costumes from Teatru Manoel will be taken out of the theatre to be put on public display for the first time. Apart from viewing these fantastic costumes, guests will also enjoy a fashion show with replicas of period costumes.
WEDNESDAY MAY 9, 2012 Kelinza Couture Fashion Show
Location: The Villa, Corinthia Palace & Spa Attard Entrance: Entrance by invite. Ticket hotline [email protected]
Fashion show by designer Fleur Kelinza’s collection.
THURSDAY MAY 10, 2012 Upcoming Designers Show Location: To be confirmed. Entrance: Invites may be obtained by sending
e-mail to [email protected]
12 upcoming designers will be launching their collections in this fantastic event promoting young Maltese talent and serving as a launching pad for their careers.
FRIDAY MAY 11, 2012 From Russia with Fashion Location: To be confirmed. Entrance: Limited free tickets may be obtained from the designers themselves or by e-mail to [email protected]
Maltese and Russian fashion designers will showcase their collections side by side during this event which is being organised in collaboration with The Russian Centre for Science and Culture. The event is being covered by various prominent Russian media who will be coming to Malta specifically to report this event. Designers include Alexandra Serova,
Sergey Pugachev, Petriiski, Pippa Toledo and Joe Callus Exclusive Leather Designs.
SATURDAY MAY 12, 2012
The Trussardi Jeans Malta Fashion Awards
Location: MFCC Ta’ Qali Entrance: Tickets from €10.00 (standing) to €50.00 (prime seated).
Now in its 14th edition, this is the most anticipated fashion party of the year. Apart from handing out the much coveted awards to the top people in fashion this year, the event includes spectacular hair shows from the finalists of The Wella Trend Vision Awards, a gathering of fashion shows held during the whole week, plus international designers from Sweden, Lebanon, UK, and more. Also attending Jean Fares and Aminaka Wilmont. Foreign media will cover the whole event including the international fashion television station
FTV, with whom this event is being done in collaboration.
SATURDAY MAY 12, 2012 Fashion Week Closing Party
Location: MFCC Ta’ Qali Entrance: Strictly by invite.
After months of hard work and a whole week of events, it’s time for everyone to let their hair down and relax in a casual and fun party atmosphere.
The Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Malta and the Trussardi Jeans Malta Fashion Awards are made possible entirely with the support of sponsors. These include the official airline Airmalta, official hotel Corinithia Palace Hotel, the official footwear supplier Aldo Shoes and Accessories, Fimbank, Diet Coke, Estetika and others. This event is being organised in collaboration with FTV.
This programme is subject to change. For latest updates and further information, visit www.fashionweek.com.mt
Carrie Underwood
How powerful yet elegant is the Jean Fares Couture woman?
The Jean Fares Couture woman is a daring woman. She is strong and confident of her femininity and her sex appeal. She knows what she wants and is beautiful, refined and elegant.
How will you be present at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Malta, and how are you forseeing your visit to the Maltese Islands?
I have always been fascinated by Malta, this beautiful Mediterranean island with its Phoenician and multi cultural roots is so similar to Lebanon, my designs and I feel at home here. I am so excited to be part of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Malta, I am sure we will have a great success there.
MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK MALTA 2012 EVENT PROGRAMME
