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Zuhair Murad
زهير مراد
Murad at his Spring Summer 2018 Haute Couture show
Born (1971-07-15) July 15, 1971 (age 52)
Ras Baalbek, Lebanon
NationalityLebanese
LabelZuhair Murad
Websitewww.zuhairmurad.com

Zuhair Murad (Arabic: زهير مراد) (born July 15, 1971) is a Lebanese fashion designer. He was born in Ras Baalbek, Lebanon.

Biography

Zuhair Murad was born in a Melkite Catholic family in Ras Baalbek. Shortly after high school, Murad moved to Paris, where he obtained his degree in fashion.[1]

In 1995, Murad had opened his third flagship store in Beirut.[2] Two boutiques (including showrooms) have been opened previously in Beirut on Charles Helou Avenue and the second on rue François I in Paris. Further, he has a showroom in Milan on the Via Borgogna. In 1999, Murad made his first appearance on the catwalks of Rome with a collection that led to his participation in the Italian calendar.[1]His lines encompass haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories.

Celebrities such as Adele, Marion Cotillard, Taylor Swift,[3] Carrie Underwood,[4] Ivana Trump, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Lopez,[5] Kellie Pickler, Najwa Karam, Shakira, Katy Perry, Christina Applegate,[6] Vanessa Williams,[7] Ana Ortiz, have worn his creations. He has also dressed the likes of Najwa Karam in her video clips "Lashhad Hobbak" and "MaFi Noum". Priyanka Chopra wore a white embellished strapless gown by Zuhair Murad at her Oscars debut in 2016. Miley Cyrus was seen wearing one of his creations at the Academy Awards, and Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez wore his designs at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards.[2] He also designed Miss France Chloé Mortaud's dress for Miss Universe 2009 and five dresses for the final of Miss France 2010. Florence Welch was seen wearing one of his creations during the Brits awards — a silver silk dress adorned with gold and silver beaded designs.

Nina Dobrev, Christina Aguilera, Wanda Sykes and singer Jewel were seen wearing Zuhair Murad dresses at the 2010 Emmy Awards.[8] Kerry Washington wore one of his gowns at the 2011 Emmy Awards.[9] Princess al-Taweel of Saudi Arabia wore his creation when she attended the wedding of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.[10]

Blake Lively also wore a Zuhair Murad dress[11] from his Spring 2012 Couture collection at the worldwide premier of her movie "SAVAGES" at Westwood Village.[12] She had previously been seen in a Zuhair Murad dress in the 8th episode of the fourth season of Gossip Girl entitled 'Juliet doesn't live here anymore. Kristen Stewart wore a Zuhair Murad dress at the 2012 Toronto Film Festival for a screening of her 2012 film, On the Road, as well as at the premiere in Los Angeles of her film, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.[13]

French actress Marion Cotillard wore a floral Zuhair Murad dress from his Fall 2012 collection at the 2013 Critics' Choice Awards.[14]

References

  1. ^ a b "Zuhair Murad - Fashion Designer | Designers | The FMD". Fashionmodeldirectory.com. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  2. ^ a b Amy Odell (July 6, 2011). "Q&A: Zuhair Murad on Dressing Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Lopez, Opening a New York Store, and More - The Cut". Nymag.com. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  3. ^ Alicia Dennis. "Taylor Swift Sparkles in Zuhair Murad at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party - Oscar Gowns 2011 - Livingly". Stylebistro.com. Retrieved July 7, 2016.[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ "Grammy Awards 2009 - Red Carpet : People.com". Peoplestylewatch.com. January 24, 2009. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  5. ^ "Jennifer Lopez in Georges Chakra Couture & Zuhair Murad Couture – 32nd Anniversary Carousel of Hope Gala « Red Carpet Fashion Awards". Archived from the original on October 29, 2010. Retrieved October 27, 2010.
  6. ^ "Christina Applegate's Zuhair Murad dress on TV Guide cover | ShinyStyle". Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2008.
  7. ^ "| Los Angeles Daily News blogs". Insidesocal.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  8. ^ "2010 Emmy Awards – Celebs in Nude Zuhair Murad « Red Carpet Fashion Awards". Archived from the original on September 4, 2010. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
  9. ^ "RED CARPET RIDE - TV STARS SAW SCARLET AT LAST NIGHT'S EMMYS" (fee, via Fairfax County Public Library). New York Post. New York, NY: Gale Biography In Context. September 19, 2011. p. 33. Gale Document Number: GALE|A267355686. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
  10. ^ "Remember When Princess Ameera Al-Taweel Was With Kate Middleton, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles? Watch | Al Bawaba". www.albawaba.net. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  11. ^ "Romantic Gorgeous Wedding Dresses Designs by Zuhair Murad | Fashion". Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
  12. ^ "Blake Lively in Zuhair Murad Couture - 'Savages' LA Premiere - Red Carpet Fashion Awards". Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
  13. ^ Sankoh, Sai. "Kristen Stewart Wearing Zuhair Murad At The 'Twilight' Breaking Dawn Part 2 Premiere". Becauseiamfabulous.com. Archived from the original on November 27, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
  14. ^ "Marion Cotillard in Zuhair Murad Couture - Critics' Choice Awards 2013". InStyle. January 11, 2013. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2014.

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