Zuhair Murad autumn/winter 2016 collection catwalk show | Haute Couture

Stevie Nicks reborn. Zuhair Murad’s fall 2016 couture show, entitled Boho Rapture, was set to the echoing strains of Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody and was dripping with 70s glam rock and milkmaid chic. The collection was bursting at the seams with bell sleeves, flowing jumpsuits and velvet, but also petticoats, gypsy shawls and peasant smocks.

Murad experimented with a variety of fabrics and gilding, with a fair few ostrich feathers, but echoed his spring 16 couture show by emphasising femininity where possible and maintaining his firm relationship with beading and chantilly lace.

Murad drew his inspiration from some surprising sources to craft this collection, with some Klimpt-inspired hand-painted fabrics and patterns from the Caucasus and Persia. Typically autumnal, the colour scheme delved into rich berry shades and plenty of sheer appliqué, but Murad also played with Prussian blue and gold, as well as his signature pale pink and lime hues.

The models also wore broad, felt hats, leather belts, dog collars and PVC boots, adding a sexier, vampier vibe to the flowing designs. This collection is designed for the modern bohemian muse and is oozing with bad girl attitude.

Katie Phipps
Photos: Ambra Vernuccio