ValleyDez I Love Lebanon

Bahibak Ya Libnan

ValleyDez    Lebanon

ValleyDez Fashion Boutique celebrates everything Lebanese by announcing the arrival of the latest collections of three Lebanese brands; Nadine Zeni, CeeCode and Celeste at an in store event titled Bahibak Ya Libnan (I love You, Lebanon).

All three designers mingled with the guests, two of which flew from Lebanon specially for this evening. The fashion and accessories collections showcased in an atmosphere filled with remixes of timeless songs from Lebanese music giants similar to what you would hear in an authentic Lebanese café.

”ValleyDez is known for the eclectic mix of brands and we wanted to highlight our Lebanese designers through a truly Lebanese experience” Says Noor Badaro, Buyer and Creative Executive. ” We chose to celebrate Lebanese design because there is currently so much stunning creativity coming from Lebanon and we wanted to share it with our customers and fans.“

Meet the designers

Nadine Zeni

Born and based in Beirut, Nadine Zeni was a lawyer before she quit her day job to follow her passion for fashion. First doing private sales for niche French brands in Beirut her clientele kept growing and asking for more . She was then approached by fashion magazines to be a stylist for their editorials and became later a very sought after stylist and style consultant  to many celebrities in the middle east.

After many years of experience in the fashion world, self-taught Nadine Zeni founded her eponymous label in 2010. It was  an instant success among the fashion savvy .

She has gained a solid fashion following for her feminine yet edgy cocktail dresses, jumpsuits, jackets and mix and max separates, made of luxurious  yet wearable fabrics.

The Nadine Zeni woman is powerful and confident and likes to combine old-school glamour with a modern twist. Her structured yet feminine silhouettes create an effortlessly chic aesthetic with a contemporary edge.

Celeste

Designer: Celine Atwi

Born in Beirut in 1985 to a Lebanese dad and an Italian/French mother, she has always been smitten with design-related fields, especially graphic and fashion. Graduated from LAU with a B.S in graphic design, she often experienced with fashion on the side. In May 2011, she started with her own graphic prints on t-shirts then decided to take the plunge with dresses, pants, overalls and vintage jewelry. Her style flair and inventiveness are key and her inspirations are as wide as can be. Designed and made in Beirut, the collections are unique, sultry & fun, a mix of vintage & trends. Graphic t-shirts, party dresses, pants, overalls. Most of them are statement pieces, mainly because of the edgy prints or the innovative cuts. Vintage accessories complement the collections, they're either handmade or authentic and made in very limited numbers.

A Celeste woman knows how to have fun without taking life too seriously & laughs at what life throws at her. 

CEECODE

Designer: Cynthia Pennikian

CEECODE handbags are created by the young designer Cynthia Pennikian who is based in Dubai. Born in 1987, Cynthia's energy and ideas rapidly fuelled the first line of CEECODE Handbags in February 2011. The CEECODE collection reflects her dedication to the world of handbags and ever growing fashion sense.

Made out of the finest leathers and variety of prints, CEECODE is a selective and distinctive line ranging from classic to everyday, overnight clutches and handbags.

CEECODE recognizes every woman's personality code, attitude and style, and delivers free spirited designs with a reflection of fun, love for life and elegance.

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