Georges Hobeika’s Radical Renaissance

For Fall 2025, Georges Hobeika turned the page on what the world expects from Lebanese couture. Known for his lavishly embellished, red-carpet-ready gowns, this season he stripped things back to their purest form—without sacrificing the drama.

Hobeika’s collection felt like a quiet revolution. Out went the familiar sparkle and froth; in came sculptural forms, unexpected textures, and silhouettes that reimagined femininity through a sharper, almost architectural lens. There were still moments of intricate embroidery and delicate beadwork, but this time they felt organic, woven into the fabric like a natural extension rather than loud declarations of opulence.

The designs explored volume and restraint in equal measure: a corseted mini with a billowing lace peplum, a floor-grazing gown where vine-like appliqués curled up from a pleated skirt, and an armor-like black dress softened by petal-shaped embellishments. These were clothes for a woman who doesn’t just wear couture; she commands it.

And that’s precisely why this collection feels significant. It’s not Hobeika abandoning his DNA but refining it—shedding commercial clichés to create pieces that belong in the lineage of great couture. In a season where many designers played it safe, Hobeika dared to challenge his own house codes, merging his love of romance with a newfound sense of rigor.

This is couture as it should be: inventive, emotional, and unafraid to take risks.