Lebanon’s Sandra Mansour Becomes The First-Ever Arab To Collaborate With H&M

Beirut-based designer Sandra Mansour has become the first Arab designer to collaborate with Swedish high-street retailer, H&M.

Sandra Mansour has launched

a womenswear collection named "Fleur du Soleil" that is due to be displayed in selected H&M outlets worldwide from August 6, 2020.

Crucial Quote

"The inspiration for the H&M collaboration was nature and natural elements. Especially the sunflower, which represents the cycle of life, and its dependency on sun and light. Poetry and painters inspired the selection of fabric – the dark laces, jacquards, and embroidered organza. With the Fleur du Soleil collection, I want to talk to women around the world by sending a message of hope, something we really need right now,” says Mansour.

Key Background

Mansour took to Instagram to share the landmark moment for her company, adding a message of appreciation for her team who helped her collection come to life. She briefly mentions her journey that began in October 2019 when she decided to take her talent from Lebanon to New York.