Lebanese fashion designer Jessy Abi Nader presents her unique vision of women through her new collection, “Her Many Lives,”
which celebrates the multifaceted nature of women and the different stages of their lives. Balancing mathematical precision with the fluidity of fabrics,
Abi Nader builds a design language that combines clear structure with fluidity, creating garments that express women rather than imposing a specific image on them.
During her conversation with Follow Lebanon on the sidelines of the collection’s show,
Jessi Abi Nader revealed details about her beginnings and her professional journey. She also spoke about her transition from working with prominent names in the world of haute couture to founding the fashion house that bears her name.
Jessy Abi Nader… From Mathematics to the World of Haute Couture
Jessy Abi Nader’s journey into fashion did not follow a traditional path. She first studied mathematics before her passion led her to the world of fashion and haute couture.
Abi Nader speaks about an experience shared by many young people. Some families tend to encourage their children
to choose fields they consider more stable, while passion sometimes leads to a completely different path.
But mathematics did not disappear from the designer’s life after she transitioned to fashion. On the contrary, it became an essential part of her design style.
Precision, proportions, balance, and structure are evident in the way she constructs her pieces and shapes the silhouette.
Thus, a mathematical mindset meets artistic sensibility in designs that blend geometric lines with movement.
Extensive Experience Before Founding Maison Jessy Abi Nader
Before founding Maison Jessy Abi Nader, the Lebanese designer spent years in the world of haute couture, working with prominent names and fashion houses, including Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad.
These experiences helped her develop her knowledge of the finer details of the haute couture industry.
It also allowed her to work on collections that made their way to international runways.
After more than thirteen years of experience, she decided to move on to a new phase and launch a fashion house bearing her name and reflecting her own vision.
However, working under her own name came with greater responsibility.
When a designer establishes a brand bearing their name, they are not only responsible for the design. They also take on the task of building the brand’s identity,
assembling the team, defining the brand’s public image, and making decisions that ensure the project’s sustainability.
Thus, a personal name transforms from a signature on a dress into a comprehensive enterprise.
“Her Many Lives”… A woman does not live with just one personality
Jessy Abi Nader’s vision is clearly evident in her new collection, “Her Many Lives.”
The collection’s name stems from the idea that a woman cannot be reduced to a single persona or a fixed trait.
She may be a dreamer at one stage, then transform into a determined and decisive woman at another.
Likewise, she may seek tranquility and romance at one moment, while appearing confident and strong on another occasion.
Abi Nader sees no contradiction between these states.
For her, femininity is not limited to tenderness. Conversely, strength does not negate a woman’s sense of softness.
Rather, a woman can combine the two and adapt to the different stages of her life without losing her identity.
Hence the title “Her Many Lives.”
Designs that reflect the stages of a woman’s life
The “Her Many Lives” collection was designed to accompany the different seasons a woman goes through.
Some designs are suited for intimate moments and quiet celebrations, while others are meant for grand occasions that call for a more striking presence.
The dress’s silhouette and details also change depending on the personality a woman wishes to express.
The collection combines clean lines with more fluid fabrics. Some pieces feature a sculptural construction that gives them a strong presence,
while lightweight fabrics lend other designs a sense of movement and romance.
Thus, the collection reflects the core philosophy of the Jessy Abi Nader fashion house: precision gives the design its structure, while art gives it freedom.
Clothes That Reveal a Woman’s Personality
Jessy Abi Nader does not simply want to present a beautiful dress. Rather, she strives to make the design an extension of the personality of the woman wearing it.
The house’s philosophy is that a garment should not impose a new identity on a woman. Instead, it should reveal a facet of her existing personality.
Therefore, a woman wearing Jessy Abi Nader’s designs can exude a strong, confident presence at one occasion,
and then opt for a more understated and romantic look on another occasion.
In both cases, she remains true to herself.
And this is the core message conveyed by the Her Many Lives collection: a woman does not need to choose just one version of herself.
From Lebanon to women everywhere
With the launch of her own label, Jessy Abi Nader adds a new Lebanese name to the couture scene.
The designer draws on her years of experience in the fashion industry, while at the same time striving to develop her own unique design language.
The brand, which originated in Lebanon, is aimed at women everywhere.
It also relies on craftsmanship, precision, and attention to each woman’s individuality.
For Abi Nader, luxury isn’t about excess. Rather, it is found in the details and in a piece’s ability to make a woman feel as though it was designed to reflect her personality.
Combining a sporty mindset that seeks balance, extensive experience in haute couture, and a vision that celebrates women’s diversity, Jessie Abi Nader is now embarking on a new chapter under her own name.
As for “Her Many Lives,” it is not merely the title of a fashion collection,
but a clear message to every woman: Your roles, dreams, decisions, and life stages may change, but all these facets are genuine parts of who you are.
