Dear Shaded Viewers,
Inspired by Polynesia and its striking nature, Roya Hesam presented a beautiful collection yesterday, focusing on fluid lines and weightless fabrics. I liked the refinement of her pieces, as well as her attention to detail. The collection also had shades of orientalism, which I liked.
I went backstage to get a closer look after the show. The fabrics were luxurious and a silk blouse stood out. It was sophisticated, but easy to wear. Roya was born in Afghanistan, but studied fashion in Amsterdam.
I caught up with David Roth from Berlin TV after the show. With his turban and animal print shirt, he wouldn't have been out of place in an orientalist painting.
Best,
Philippe
http://www.royahesam.com/
http://www.amsterdamfashionweek.com/
Philippe Pourhashemi
A freelance fashion writer, consultant and stylist, Philippe Pourhashemi was born in Tehran in 1976. He grew up in Paris, before moving to Scotland to study Foreign Languages. His passions are fashion and culture, as well as music and film. He writes and styles features for Metal in Barcelona, Behind the Blinds in Brussels, Contributor in Stockholm, Veoir in New York and SKP in Beijing. He was named Fucking Young's Editor-at-Large in 2016 and has contributed to ASVOF since 2008, acting as Correspondent-at-Large since 2012. An avid traveler, he likes to explore exotic fashion weeks and unexpected destinations whenever he can.
