Ali Karoui Fall 2014 Couture

Ali Karoui presented his Fall 2014-15 Couture collection at the World of Fashion event held during Alta Roma Alta Moda, Fashion Week in Rome. World of Fashion is a runway show that introduces up and coming designers and this was Ali’s first international runway show. Ali Karoui, a native of Tunisia, has made a name for himself displaying sensual evening wear at Fashion Week Tunisia and having his designs seen on Arabian celebrities such as the well known model Hanaa Ben Abdesslem. World of Fashion discovered Ali’s creations during the 2014 Cannes Film Festival and invited him to take part in their young designer event.

Yasmine Tordjman Besson and Tunisian model Rym Saīdi, who has worked with Elie Saab and Roberto Cavalli, walked the runway for this Couture show and showcased Ali Karoui’s designs splendidly. I personally appreciate that not only is Ali Karoui’s couture exceptionally feminine, elegant and sultry, but his choice of models and their personal styling is as well. I’m not particularly a fan of overly thin waifs that are not practical examples of healthy images for adult women or women’s fashion. Many designers are working with models that are more realistic examples of a fit, healthy woman and I think it makes us appreciate the designs that much more. We can imagine ourselves in the dress and it also fosters a healthier expectation and self image for women as a whole. I also love their hair, it’s soft, natural and pretty and isn’t pulled back and ignored as if their head is in the way of the design. Their makeup is clean and fresh too. I’m all about the total package being creative and thoughtful. Great job Ali! ♥