Maha Barsom

Pure, yet sophisticated cuts. Durable, but innovative clothing. Maha Barsom makes the kind of clothes women are immediately drawn to. “Interact”, her most recent collection embodies the characteristics classic sensibility and elegance that define tasteful feminine dressing. The Boston-based designer focuses on luxurious, yet practical shirts and blouses, making it easy for the modern fashionable woman- who rushes through everyday life- to look perfectly dressed for every occasion.
Although deeply grounded in classics, every piece contains an ingenious component inspired by the geometric shapes of modern architectural designs.
Specifically, the cuffs and collars of her creations give Maha Barsom’s new collection that “special something”, which reflects her passion for geometric shapes, focus on elaborate detailing and completion of advanced tailoring techniques.

Maha Barsom’s career in fashion started at the early age of eight years, when she was enamored with designing and creating clothes for her dolls. Somehow driven by a sense for responsibility, she majored in Business in college. However her passion for fashion finally led her back to it, and she started to study at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD). Due to her great knowledge in fashion and business, combined with great talent and dedication, Maha Barsom launched her signature line in 2006 and already pursued haute couture in Paris. Since 2002 she is passing on her expertise and experience to young designers, encouraging them to find their very own style as a Lecturer at the Rhode Island School of Design.

Thanks to the longevity of her style, there are no constraints within time or age for her designs. They are basically a must-have and a treasure in every woman’s closet. Maha Barsom manages capture the essence of fabulous clothing just by using pure white fabrics with refined cuts, without being influenced by current styles or trends.

Olivia Chiara Engelmann
11/02/2012