Georges Hobeika Fall Winter 2022/2023 Collection
The collection is sexy, surreal, and exciting to watch simultaneously, but too many moving parts make the collection too busy for the eyes.
The latest collection by Georges Hobeika is inspired by what he calls the descent to the underworld. In Greek mythology, Persephone was abducted by Hades, the underworld god. This collection channels that deep story and more. It touches on what Hobeika calls "the link between masculine and feminine." The shapes, silhouettes, and colors are all feminine but strong. A belted dress is enhanced by bra straps, which have a masculine feel, while ruffled sleeves add an ethereal quality.
The color palette is dark, with shades of white, black and gray, bright and sparkling or shimmering fabrics. The draping of fabrics adds an erotic quality to the look. Heavy materials are covered in lace and beading. The prints, inspired by images from ancient Egypt, are bold. The overall mood is mysterious yet romantic and intense. The style of the collection is a mix between couture and ready-to-wear. The outerwear is defiantly couture, with simple shapes and a draped quality. However, the soft, sheer fabrics of the dresses, which go from empire waist to floor, have a ready-to-wear feel to them. In addition, the models wore long, sheer fabric of sparkling gowns. "This collection serves as a reminder not to limit yourself. You can reach further. You can reach deeper. You can hit harder," said Hobeika.
The collection starts with a creamy sparkling material worn with an outer shawl-like garment. Lame dresses are accented with lace and beading. The dresses fall from empire waist to floor and feature draped, sheer fabric. Lavender dresses have an empire waist and a ruffled neckline. A black gown is belted at the waist, with bra straps that become ruffles on the sleeves. Black and white prints depict Egyptian-inspired imagery. Bodysuits are worn over soft, sheer dresses. A pink gown has a bra-strap neckline, which becomes ruffles on the sleeves; a black dress has sheer sleeves and is worn with a lace bra top. A black dress has a cutout, with a black leather bra top. Finally, a black dress has sheer, ruffled sleeves and a bra top. As the collection moves on, the pieces are sexy but delicate. Black lace dresses are accented with beading and sheer sleeves. A black gown is belted at the waist, with bra straps that become ruffles on the sleeves. The collection ends with a black velvet bodysuit worn over a black lace gown. The collection is meant to intimidate and provoke.
Overall, the Fall-Winter 2022/2023 collection by Georges Hobeika is sensual, mysterious, and strong. The silhouettes are classic, and the fabrics add a more ethereal quality to the pieces. The prints tell a story, and the collection as a whole has a dark, mysterious feel to it. The color palette is dark but mixed with hot pink and lavender touches. The pieces are strong in silhouette and look sensuous but delicate. The models dressed in gowns are sensual, mysterious, and strong. The fabrics are luscious, and the shapes are classic. The tailoring is sharp, and the color palette is dark but mixed with hot pink and lavender touches. This collection evokes memories of the 1920s. The silhouettes are classic, and the fabric adds a more ethereal quality to the pieces. The prints tell a story, and the collection as a whole has a dark, mysterious feel to it. — feeling fantastic.