FTV Exclusive: Ziad Nakad’s Freedom of Flight Couture F/W 26–27 Digital Premiere

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Lebanese designer Ziad Nakad has unveiled his Fall-Winter 2026–2027 couture collection, L’Envol (flight) – a poetic, 34-piece invitation to escape the noise of daily life and return to the serene majesty of nature. Inspired by a bird in mid-flight, the collection masterfully translates the sensation of soaring into refined, lightweight designs engineered for the contemporary woman.

Symbolizing freedom, strength, and the journey toward new adventures, each gown is crafted to tell a story of success and creativity, with wings ready to rise to the highest summits. To ground this lofty creative vision, Nakad returned to his homeland, choosing the breathtaking, high-altitude mountains of Lebanon as the majestic backdrop for the collection’s shoot.

Far from accidental, this setting acts as a powerful symbol of resilience, grandeur, and steadfastness in the face of challenges, underscoring the deep bond between human beings and their roots. Against this dramatic mountain landscape, the models emerge in a visual tableau where the garments look like a natural extension of the peaks themselves, emphasizing themes of elevation and stability.

The collection culminates in a magnificent wedding gown defined by its fluid movement, quiet simplicity, and a discreet refinement that intentionally moves away from excess to embrace natural grace. The 34 silhouettes evoke the world of birds through highly intricate details, fluid cuts, and experimental textures.

Layered fabrications create an illusion of constant movement and weightlessness, while delicately embroidered bird motifs appear almost alive across the gowns. Sleek mermaid silhouettes introduce a sharp element of sophistication, using fabrics that fall effortlessly to enhance the natural figure.

Breaking traditional couture boundaries, Nakad masterfully blends sumptuous velvet, delicate crystals, and custom-designed Swarovski stones with unexpected touches of leather, adding a contemporary, daring dimension to the craft. Join the inner circle – hit the bell icon for instant video updates!

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