The Empty Quarter

Qasimi Homme triumphed in Paris yesterday evening with their SS11 collection.
Showing their 3rd On-Schedule show, the day was scorching and the city looked beautiful.
A stunning venue at Espace Commines, the show had the perfect setting.



Tilted The Empty Quarter, the collection draws inspiration from Khalid Al Qasimi’s background in the Middle East, probing into the rural wilderness of a cross-cultural desert trek through time. The collection calls to an era past, returning to the beautiful tradition and mystical essence of the nomadic heritage from the ancient Middle East.
This latest collection exudes the signature tailoring of which Qasimi is famed for. Minimal lapels, sleeveless suiting, oversized shirting and unlined linen jackets are mixed with a rugged twist of oversized delicate cotton hooded tops all of which are underlined with a hint of the military. Leather makes an appearance in the form of sleeveless jackets, waistcoats are accentuated with sailor hoods whilst a leather and jersey all in one adds an intriguing twist. Impressive flowing trenches top the collection off, in fine delicate cotton and transparent technical fabrics



Unveiling the use of geometrical prints for the first time, Qasimi juxtaposes this with jersey and light woven knits to transport the collection a new dimension.



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Jenny xx