Talking Points: Tatyana Antoun

A collection of sources and imagery to explore the work of fashion designer Tatyana Antoun.

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Tatyana Antoun

Tatyana Antoun is a fashion designer from Beirut, Lebanon. Tatyana’s collection ‘Vamata’ explores the social restrictions in Lebanon. Her work is heavily influenced by 80’s power dressing and the Club Kids of New York during the 90’s.

Find out more about Tatyana’s collection in her “Which Artists?” post. 

Questions to Ask Children

Which garment is your favourite? Why?

Why do you think that Tatyana Antoun selected the chosen fabrics for her garments?

What do you think about the shapes that have been created in the garments?

Would you wear any of these garments? Where might you wear them?

What atmosphere does the fashion video capture?

This Talking Points Is Used In...

using sketchbooks to make visual notes

Show me what you see