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The National
03-06-2025
- Business
- The National
Rami Al Ali becomes first Syrian designer to join official haute couture calendar in Paris
Designer Rami Al Ali has become the first Syrian to join the prestigious haute couture calendar in Paris after being invited to show his autumn/winter 2025 collection next month. Celebrated for his sculptural evening wear, the Syria-born, Dubai-based designer's offer to join the Federation de la Haute Couture et de la Mode schedule is a rare accolade and gives him the legal right to call himself an haute couturier. Granted by the Parisian fashion federation only to labels that meet its rigorous standards of craftsmanship and artistry, haute couture is a protected designation. Only a handful of houses hold permanent membership – including Chanel, Dior, Givenchy and Jean Paul Gaultier – alongside a select few guest members invited to show each season. Founded in 2001, Al Ali's eponymous house has become popular with discerning clients who seek refined occasion-wear sculpted with an architect's eye. Although he has already shown his work in Paris alongside the official calendar, next month's appearance will be his first formal inclusion – a decisive moment in a journey defined by consistency and perseverance. Al Ali's elevation cements his reputation as one of the Middle East's most influential designers and also underscores the region's growing stature in the industry. Previous regional names invited to join the haute couture calendar, including Lebanese designers Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, Georges Chakra and Rami Kadi, as well as Dubai-based Michael Cinco and Saudi designer Ashi Studio, have helped position the region as the home of intricate craftsmanship and unabashed elegance. Al Ali's achievement is also a nod to the evolving geography of couture itself. During a recent visit to Dubai, Business of Fashion founder Imran Amed outlined the Global South's growing importance to innovation in the industry. While haute couture is an outlier from mainstream fashion – it is aimed at the needs and wants of perhaps 2,000 women worldwide – the elevation of yet another Middle East name to its storied ranks is more evidence of a region that is making an impact. Al Ali's debut haute couture show in Paris will take place on July 10.
Harpers Bazaar Arabia
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Harpers Bazaar Arabia
The Arab Designers Turning Heads On The Cannes Red Carpet
The biggest red carpet of the year had a distinctly Arab touch. These are the Arab designers who made Cannes 2025 unforgettable As we all know, Cannes is more than just a celebration of cinema, it's one of the most anticipated red-carpet stages in the world, where fashion stars alongside film. Each year, we look forward to the glamour, the jewels, and the unforgettable looks that define the season. This year's Cannes red carpet was a proud moment for the region, with some of the most talked-about celebrities dressed in designs that hailed from the Middle East. Here, we round up the standout looks from Cannes 2025. Eli Saab View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) </script View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heidi Klum (@heidiklum) Eva Longoria View this post on Instagram A post shared by ELIE SAAB (@eliesaabworld) Halle Berry View this post on Instagram A post shared by ELIE SAAB (@eliesaabworld) Youssra Zuhair Murad Maria Borges View this post on Instagram A post shared by MARIA BORGES (@iammariaborges) Alessandra Ambrosio View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alessandra Ambrosio (@alessandraambrosio) Anna Andres View this post on Instagram A post shared by ZUHAIR MURAD (@zuhairmuradofficial) Chloe Lecareux View this post on Instagram A post shared by ZUHAIR MURAD (@zuhairmuradofficial) Rami Kadi Youssra View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rami Kadi Maison de Couture (@ramikadi) Amina Khalil View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rami Kadi Maison de Couture (@ramikadi) Atelier Zuhra Farhana Bodi View this post on Instagram A post shared by FARHANA (@farhanabodi)
Arab News
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arab News
Quinta Brunson opts for Lebanese gown in Los Angeles
DUBAI: Emmy-winning actress, comedian and writer Quinta Brunson showed off a gown by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad at the 14th Annual Spring Break Gala by City Year Los Angeles. For the latest updates, follow us on Instagram @ Founded in 1988, City Year is a national service program that offers full-time community service. This weekend, the Los Angeles chapter held its annual gala, which was attended by the likes of US actress and film producer Viola Davis and 'Abbott Elementary' sitcom creator Brunson. Brunson's column gown hailed from Zuhair Murad's Pre-Fall 2025 collection. The look featured star-like embellishments across the torso, bust and cuffs. It is not the first time Brunson has worn a Lebanese creation on the red carpet — in September, she showed off a mermaid sculpted gown from Lebanese designer Georges Chakra's Fall/Winter 2024-2025 couture collection at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Murad has continued to attract celebrity clientele to his eveningwear label. In late April, Murad made a statement at the 2025 Time 100 Gala with US actress Blake Lively, as well as singer and songwriter Nicole Scherzinger, showcasing his creations on the red carpet. Lively, who attended the event with her husband Ryan Reynolds, wore a pink taffeta off-the-shoulder gown featuring a corseted bodice and a train detail from Murad's ready-to-wear Spring 2025 collection. Scherzinger, meanwhile, chose a black off-the-shoulder sequin gown from Murad's ready-to-wear Pre-Fall 2025 collection. One month earlier, Murad unveiled his latest collaboration with Italian label Marina Rinaldi. Murad designed the brand's Spring/Summer 2025 capsule collection inspired by China's Tang dynasty. Drawing from the dynasty's introduction of peony cultivation in imperial gardens, Murad infused the collection with images of the flower. The collection focuses largely on eveningwear. 'Grand evening gowns go beyond the pure object, they are a way of investing in one's personal history,' the designer said in a released statement. True to his signature style, the collection features hourglass silhouettes and intricate hand-embroidered details. The collection's color palette mirrors another element of Tang dynasty artistry — delicate chinaware. Soft shades of cream, sky blue, aquamarine green and pink infuse the flowing chiffon gowns, pleated bodices and long plisse skirts.
South China Morning Post
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
How to style like J.Lo and Emme Muñiz: go for unfettered glamour and sharp suiting with the help of Burberry, Tom Ford, Van Cleef & Arpels and McQueen
In March, Jennifer Lopez and her 17-year-old child Emme Muñiz (the singer shares Emme and twin brother Max with her ex-husband Marc Anthony) wore striking black looks to the Broadway opening of Othello in New York's Barrymore Theatre. Emme Muñiz and Jennifer Lopez attend the Broadway opening night of William Shakespeare's Othello at the Barrymore Theatre in New York, in March. Photo: AP Photo The stylish duo served up entirely different outfits – Lopez dazzled in an embellished crop top and matching long skirt by Zuhair Murad, whereas Muñiz dressed in a pinstriped grey suit with a shirt and patterned tie. The mother-of-two even documented the night on social media with an Instagram carousel, sweetly captioned, 'Othello premiere with the best date ever.' Advertisement Whether you want a glamazon look like or a tailored outfit like Muñiz's, here are a few choice pieces. Tom Ford jacket Jacket (US$3,460) by Tom Ford at Mr Porter. Photo: Handout Burberry tie Burberry tie (US$260). Photo: Handout McQueen clutch McQueen clutch (US$5,070). Photo: Handout Rick Owens skirt Skirt (US$1,100) by Rick Owens at Net-a-Porter. Photo: Handout Van Cleef & Arpels earrings Van Cleef & Arpels earrings (US$55,060). Photo: Handout
Gulf Insider
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Insider
Met Gala 2025: Will Arab Designers Who Shone At World's Best Fashion Showcase Dominate Spectacle Again?
Arab designers have consistently delivered standout moments at the Met Gala over the years — and 2025 is likely to be no different. As fashion's biggest night returns tonight with the theme 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,' there's every reason to expect designers from the region to make their presence felt once again. The showcase will be telecast live on YouTube, Tuesday early morning starting 2am, local time. While this year's Met Gala honours Black sartorial identity and culture, designers like Zuhair Murad, Elie Saab, and Georges Chakra remain red carpet favourites. Their designs—known for precision tailoring, dramatic silhouettes, and couture-level embellishment—have helped shape the Met's most unforgettable fashion moments. Rihanna chose Lebanese designer Georges Chakra gown for her Met debut in 2007. Jennifer Lopez made waves in a beaded Zuhair Murad creation in 2010. Hilary Duff, Elizabeth Hurley, Camila Morrone, and Jasmine Tookes have all stepped onto the Met's iconic stairs draped in Arab-designed gowns that turned heads and earned fashion headlines. With Colman Domingo, A$AP Rocky, Pharrell Williams, and Anna Wintour co-chairing this year's event—and LeBron James joining as honorary co-chair—the gala also supports an exhibition inspired by Monica L. Miller's book Slaves to Fashion , celebrating Black dandyism and the creativity of the Black diaspora. Arab designers may not be the theme, but they continue to be a key part of the Met Gala narrative. If history is anything to go by, expect their work to command attention once again on the most-watched red carpet of the year.
