Seville – The caftan, in all its splendor, and Moroccan haute couture shone during an unprecedented double fashion show, organized Tuesday and Wednesday in Seville, shining the light on the beauty, diversity and richness of this majestic traditional outfit.
This event, which is part of the “Month of Morocco” initiated by the Three Cultures of the Mediterranean Foundation, was a colorful moment allowing a beautiful array of Moroccan fashion designers to celebrate the elegance of this essential piece of Moroccan clothing tradition.
Organized in collaboration in particular with the autonomous community of Andalusia, this fashion event, entitled “We love Morocco”, was an opportunity to discover the know-how and the latest creations of Moroccan stylists and to appreciate the elegance and refinement of outfits drawn from centuries-old Moroccan heritage.
Thus, a rich collection of sumptuous pieces, richly decorated and enhanced with handmade embroidery and other finishes applied to the caftan, was presented during these two fashion shows held in the presence of Lorena García de Izarra, general director of the Fondation des Trois. Cultures, and Dounia Dlirou, consul general of the Kingdom in Seville.
During the first evening of this event, the public was able to discover the creations of the young talents of Caftan Week 2024 (Imane Bamouss, Said Illi, Marwa Aboud and Maison Chafai Couture), who each expressed the quintessence of a culture unparalleled millennium that they perpetuate and introduce beyond borders.
During the second evening, famous Moroccan haute couture stylists (Meryem Boussikouk, Siham El Habti, Samira Mhaidi and Karim Tassi) came to present their work, true works of art, to the delight of a large audience. composed of haute couture professionals but also simple admirers of the Moroccan caftan whose reputation has crossed borders.
A flagship event of the “Month of Morocco” in Seville, the double parade highlighted the finesse and refinement of Moroccan creations, a reflection of ancestral culture and know-how, indicated the general director of the Fondation des three cultures in a declaration to the MAP.
This is an opportunity to introduce the Sevillian public to the Moroccan caftan, a symbol of identity, tradition and modernity, an object that reflects the know-how and talent of Moroccan designers, she said. said.
Morocco Month in Seville, organized by the Foundation in collaboration with other cultural actors, is an annual event that shines the spotlight on Morocco throughout the month of November through a rich and varied program. The objective is to highlight the cultural diversity of the Kingdom and the richness of its heritage and to strengthen the rapprochement between the two shores.
