A look inspired by the arson of Princess Olga of Kiev, who sent sparrows attached to sacks of ignited sulfur into a village in an act of spite. The village was burned to the ground as the birds returned to their nests of kindling. This look also serves as an exploration in seaming detail through the traditional craft of bookbinding. Jacket is fully canvased. Designed, patterned, and constructed by Bashar Abouljoud in Fall 2023. Modeled by Thea Yazbeck, photographed by Aryanna Karoon.

A look which is part of a small capsule inspired by my mother, and her upbringing as a first generation child of an immigrant family. This ensemble of garments serves as a representation of a sense of self which is decaying and lost in struggle. The torched linen skirt is crafted from 100% linen which was burnt along each seam and detail, including curved welt pockets, a center back vent for movement, and an exposed button fly with wood buttons. Crafted with 100% cotton jersey and a coyote pelvis bone, the top utilizes the natural curves, holes, and depressions of the bone as anchor points for the fabric. Designed, patterned, and constructed by Bashar Abouljoud in Spring 2022. Modeled by Alina Zhang, photographed by Aryanna Karoon.

The second look of a small capsule inspire by my mother, and her upbringing as a first generation child of an immigrant family. The full look and it’s various details incorporate inspirations of my mother’s past struggles, and her present where she courageously overcame them. The Vertebrae Tuxedo is composed entirely of 100% English wool suiting, 100% silk satin, with a creped silk satin half lining, and an entirely bias bound interior meticulously done by hand in creped silk satin. Featured on the jacket is two coyote foot bones over each cuff, as well as a coyote vertebrae just below the center back neck. Silk satin fringe detailing can also be seen emerging from the lapel, sleeve hem, and the back princess seams. The cigarette trousers, composed of the same English wool, feature a corsetted waistband which is secured with steel spiral boning encased in black silk satin trim. Designed, patterned, and constructed by Bashar Abouljoud in Spring 2022. Modeled by Laurel Fang, photographed by Aryanna Karoon.

A cape inspired by the concealment of imperfection. Hand pleated, burnt cotton sateen is representative of said imperfections bleeding through a shroud intended to hide them, hence the design of the structured cape. Created with brown wool coating, cotton sateen, and an ivory China silk lining. Closures compose of brass hook and bars with brass faux buttons. Designed, patterned, and constructed by Bashar Abouljoud in Fall 2021. Modeled by Alina Zhang, photographed by Aryanna Karoon.

The Apostle shirt draws inspiration from traditional clerical clothing, featuring an over the shoulder drape, elongated slit cuffs, modern clerical collar, and bezeled shank buttons. Crafted from white cotton poplin. Designed, patterned, and constructed by Bashar Abouljoud in Fall 2021. Modeled by Amanda Vey, photographed by Timothy Ng.

The Illume corset is a piece designed, patterned, and constructed by Bashar Abouljoud from Spring 2021. Through taking inspiration from gothic architecture, Illume was created. Modeled by India Berman.

MIMI is a collection designed by Bashar Abouljoud in Spring 2022, inspired by his loving mother and muse, Mary Abouljoud. This collection explores Joud’s inspiration from her poised nature, and the struggles of her upbringing which left her barren and lost.

The Orchard’s Vitrification is a collection designed by Bashar Abouljoud from Fall 2021. Inspired by the photography of Kenro Izu, this collection explores the relationship between delicate familiarity and am unrefined tension.

Inspired by traditional men’s tailoring intertwined with punk culture, this dress serves as an insight to Joud’s earlier work. Designed, patterned, and constructed by Bashar Abouljoud in Winter 2019. Photographed by Angell Villani.