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   However, Abi Nader still delighted audiences with flowing gowns with beautiful hemlines and tulle. The cut still enhanced figures; it did not hide them—in contrast to the trend in ready-to-wear, where loose is in. And where Joseph Abi Nader’s jewellery appeared, it was tasteful, adding to the sheer elegance of the garments.
   Robert Abi Nader has come a long way in the five years since his first collection. We see his star rising even further—the designs show even greater maturity and stronger design integrity. As he approaches Balmain, we may be in for a treat, seeing yet another side of one of the Middle East’s highest-profile native sons. • Jack Yan

Jack Yan is founding publisher of Lucire.

Abi Nader did not send down models pretending to be royalty, nor did he play on the fact that he does dress princesses—fortunately