On February 22, the “Phoenix Rebirth Show” fashion event took place in Baku, organized by the SIMOORG Academy. The event was held in exclusive collaboration with Yves Saint Laurent Beauty and was accompanied by live music performed by Azerbaijan’s Eurovision representative, Elnur Hüseynov. The live performance added a unique atmosphere to the evening.
Fashion designer Leyli Zalova was a special guest at the show, leaving her mark on the event. Her collection, created for the “Leya Couture” brand, was met with great interest by the audience. The “Phoenix Rebirth Show” was supported and partnered with Yves Saint Laurent, Martini, Azərfoto Xalça, and Buro246.
Leyli Zalova is the founder and creative director of the “Leya Couture” brand. In 2019, she also established Dably Baku, one of the few local fashion brands in Azerbaijan. As a creative designer, she stands out with her innovative approaches in fashion and design, successfully representing Azerbaijan not only in the local market but also on international platforms.
In 2019, she presented her exclusive collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in Moscow. In June 2023, she attended the “Del Lusso” academic course at the Milan Academy of Fashion and Design. Additionally, in 2019, she was a jury member at the national finals of the international beauty contest “Miss & Mister Planet 2019”.
Leyli Zalova’s designs attract great attention both locally and internationally. Through her “Leya Couture” brand, she is not only strengthening her position in Azerbaijan but also successfully making her mark in the global fashion industry.