Youssef Hotait
Born in 1986 in Beirut, Lebanon
MAY 1991
He moved with his family to Hamburg, Germany
SEP. 1995
Youssef first started drawing dresses in his bedroom
JAN. 1996
His Mother convinces him to attend private art-school
FEB. 2019
Youssefs mother passes away. His future brand is dedicated to her
JUN. 2019
Launch 1st SS20 collection: "Maybe you can fly"
JAN. 2020
He reveals his 2nd collection: "The 2nd seduction"
JUN. 2020
SS21 Collection: "The underground awakening"
JUN. 2021
SS22 collection: Beirut -"Falling in love by the sea"
DEC. 2021
Youssef moves with his brand to Paris
JAN. 2022
FW22 collection "Lovely vs. Lonely"
JUN. 2022
SS23 "Habibino"
HIS WORLD
Combining both language and luxury fashion into one, embodies the brand’s versatility.
The main influence is based on Youssef’s childhood, divided by two places, two periods - Beirut & Hamburg. From the war to the north.
The main character plays his Grandfather who would come every morning to breakfast in those fluid - silky robes & Kaftans or dressing up in oversized suits for a festive Beirut occasion.
Youssef’s inspiration is particularly drawn from individuals who incarnate the modern man: an elegant individual who is not only a dreamer, but also someone who is brave enough to make their dreams come true and work vigorously in order to keep their dream a reality.
The Brand consists of three main strands: Sustainability, elegance and comfort combined, and finally, elements of the mystic Orient merged with a minimalist aesthetic from futuristic cities to create a new style altogether.
Youssef’s Lebanese heritage and life in Hamburg have undoubtedly shaped his brand into what it is today.