Sasha Nassar is a womenswear designer from Jaffa, Israel. With her latest collection she wants to show that the Arab woman can have her own "Arab Spring." You can discover her enlightening and inspiring collection during the FASHIONCLASH Fashion Shows.
Hello Sasha! Please introduce yourself. Who are
you? Where do you come from? What is your field of specialization?
I am Sasha
Nassar from Jaffa, Israel. Jaffa is a unique port city with mixed population
and geography – there is old next to modern, there are Jews next to Arabs. It
is a city that challenges the concept of beauty. Although it is rugged, it
captures the eye and mind of everyone visiting the city. Next to my childhood
home, in the old port of Jaffa, I have watched how thousands of people define
who they are by what they are wearing. Choosing to be unique or look alike, I
found that clothing and textile are some of the most fascinating things. Made
out of still objects, they have a life of their own. My passion for fashion expresses
my desire for people, diversity, and the freedom to be your true self.
Where are you based?
Paris.
What inspire you in general?
My
grandmother, Jaffa - the place I was born - Middle East culture and history.
