Called Panarea, the collection was inspired by the Sicilian island, which forms part of the Aeolian islands in the north of Sicily.
“Panarea is a tiny island full of character: from charming, cobbled streets, to rows of sweet white houses adorned with bougainvillea and prickly pear trees. It is what you’d imagine a typical Sicilian island in a storybook to look like. Picturesque and serene. I felt inspired in this peaceful, cut-off place.”
Saz explained that she photographed every little thing that she laid her eyes on when she visited Panarea. When she got back to the studio, she pulled out all the photos and slowly began translating them into designs. “The flora and colour scheme present on the island turned out to be the perfect combination for a summer collection and that’s how Panarea was born,” she said.
Adrian Mamo, the MSA president, said: “Saz’s silk design are a luxurious feast for the eyes and the skin. Here at MSA, we are delighted to be hosting such a colourful and refreshing event in our summery, light-flooded courtyard.”