Zedes Spring/Summer 2025
Zahra Sadeghi’s deep connection to the natural world has always been at the forefront of her creative process. Using the planet’s flora and fauna as her boundless canvas, she experiments with the delicate curve of petals and the intricate textures of wildlife, translating nature’s beauty into wearable expressions of creativity.
For her latest collection, Eternal Nature, unveiled at Fashion Art Toronto (F.A.T), Sadeghi illuminated the runway with 12 striking aesthesis creations, each inspired by a specific creature or natural element. Predominantly featuring asymmetrical sheath dresses, one-shoulder silhouettes, and strapless designs, the collection was a vibrant ode to nature’s elegance—a radiant fusion of colour, texture, and form.
Models glided down the runway in complementary tones of organza and satin, embodying a blossoming garden. Much like vibrant flowers designed to captivate bumblebees, Sadeghi’s palette transformed the audience into fashionbees with every step.
The collection opened with earthy inspirations, drawing from a genus of fungi. The first—a strapless, floor-length gown in soft peach (look 1)—featured a lavish display of sequins and cascading feathers at the bodice and hem, giving the look a freeing and sexy touch. On the runway, it moved with an airy grace that evoked the delicate intricacy of forest flora. The second look, a gold high-neck sheath dress, was built up with sculptural, three-dimensional embellishments along the waist and hem, mimicking the organic formations of mushrooms. Together, these looks established a striking tone for Sadeghi’s creative ingenuity, seamlessly blending texture and movement.
Moving from the garden to the sea, Sadeghi introduced aquatic hues in the lineup with a standout strapless mini peplum dress (look 7). Inspired by the blue dragon sea slug, the light blue base was accented with rippling dark blue appliqués that mirrored the fluid patterns of the ocean. Shimmering silver laurel motifs framing the bust evoked a sense of aquatic regality. Through this piece, followed by it’s gown counterpart (look 8), we really tap into the abstract expression of the designer’s skillset.
There was a resounding theme leaning on floral elements with a colour scheme of pastel pink, purple, and white. Taking inspiration from petunias, white batflowers, and calla lilies, the vibe was not only delicate but filled with a feminine aura. Then in a bold crescendo to the finale, her last three looks were a symphony of vibrant red, inspired by the temple tree flower and Chinese lantern plant. The first, a strapless sheath dress, featured bold floral appliqués that drew the eye to its structured elegance (look 10). The second, a dramatic high-low gown with a plunging neckline and a sculptural collar—encased the model in petals, placing her at the very heart of the bloom. The final look, an accented-shoulder gown—boasted sculptural flower shapes cascading down its length, with each petal moving fluidly as the model strode (look 12).
Mirroring the raw beauty and intricacy of the natural world, Sadeghi brilliantly captures the harmony and elegance into her visionary designs. Eternal Nature invites us to pause and reconnect with the beauty of mother nature. Her irenic display reminds us that fashion, like nature, can inspire harmony, awe, and a renewed appreciation for the planet’s timeless wonders.
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