MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK TBILISI – ALEXANDER ARUTYUNOV FALL WINTER 15/16 – TEXT BY PHILIPPE POURHASHEMI

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Born in Georgia, but based in Moscow, Alexander Arutyunov knows a thing or two about drama and what his chic ladies crave. His one-of-a-kind Couture pieces, which were showcased in a stunning location, did not shy away from color, embellishment and glamour, making his presentation one of the most delightful happenings during the first edition of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi. Graphic accents and flirty details kept punctuating the designer's silhouettes, which were always elegant and feminine. Sequins and feathers adorned the chicest pajama suit, while gowns were ballroom appropriate, evoking the romantic streak of dreamy debutantes. Arutyunov cleverly mixed tailoring with corsetry, giving structure a confident and lightweight feel. If his use of lam

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.

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