Basil Soda at his exhibition in his wonderful showroom in Beirut
This was my favorite piece, who wouldn't love a black butterfly?
Basil is very concerned about the backs of all of his dresses
Dear Shaded Viewers,
I just got in from a less than 24 hour trip to Beirut,my first trip to that region and I was the guest of the couture/rtw designer Basil Soda. The collection was inspired by an xray of a butterfly and that idea was interpreted in layers of sheer fabrics and embroideries. Basil was an architect before becomming a designer and the linear aspect plays into everything he does.
France 24's Pascal Mourier hard at work at Basil Soda's exhibition
Actually not a minute was wasted this is France 24 cameraman at work on the ride from the airport to the Hilton where we all stayed.
I enjoyed meeting Basil Soda's VIP clients
And his beautiful wife, sweet as she is charming wearing Basil Soda's RTW.
Beirut's icon
Some Shaded Viewers
The smallest digital camera I've ever seen, everything is a surprise as there is no place for a screen.
VIP's I was told that the man on your left is "the" make-up artist in all of the Middle East and that he has just came out with a beauty line.
L'Official's Louis Bonpard and France 24's Pascal Mourier
We ended the night with what I can only describe as a "feast" there must have been at least 24 dishes and each was amazing.
Later,
Diane
