Basil Soda
Appearance
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Basil Soda (born in 1967, Beirut – March 30, 2015) was a Lebanese fashion designer based in Beirut. He studied architecture at the University of the Holy Spirit of Kaslik (USEK) in Lebanon. Before establishing his own label, he worked for the couturier Elie Saab. His designs have been worn by among others Paris Hilton, Giuliana Rancic, Katy Perry, Emily Blunt, Marion Cotillard, Jiang Yiyan and Morena Baccari.[1][2] Soda died of cancer on March 30, 2015, at the age of 47.[3]
References
- ^ Establishing His Name, No Matter How You Say It
- ^ "Renowned Lebanese fashion designer Basil Soda dies from illness". The Daily Star Newspaper - Lebanon. Retrieved April 27, 2015.
- ^ "Lebanese fashion designer Basil Soda dies". Yahoo News. March 31, 2015. Retrieved April 27, 2015.