Reem Acra

Reem Acra is a member of the Lebanese couture elite alongside Zuhair Murad and Rani Zakhem, predominantly known for her bridal couture. Originally from Beirut her talent has resulted in her travelling the world. Studying first in the American University of Beirut, she followed on to study at The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and also at Esmod in Paris. Acra launched her brand in 1997 and after much success established The Reem Acra flagship in Manhattan in 2003. Acra couture is for the modern, sophisticated woman. She was discovered by a fashion editor after she created an exquisite silk organza gown from her Mother’s tablecloth! For Autumn 2014 you can expect to see a lot of variation with rich purples beside slinky silver gowns and simplistic pastels adorned with standout prints. Acra is so versatile you cannot pin her to one genre. You may recognise Reem Acra from the red carpet worn by the likes of Angelina Jolie, Beyoncé Knowles, Catherine Zeta- Jones, Halle Berry and Eva Longoria. Reem Acra bridal and ready to wear can be found at exclusive retailers such as Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Harvey Nichols. 

Reem Acra Autumn 2014

Beyonce Knowles, Jessica Alba and Taylor Swift

Rani Zakhem

Rani Zakhem, a Lebanese man raised in Nairobi is a gifted designer of luxurious couture gowns with a distinguishable glamour. As a child Rani pored over his mother’s fashion magazines mesmerised by the affluence and elegance adorning the pages. Following the end of the civil war in Lebanon Rani returned to continue his education eventually being accepted into Parsons: The New School for Design in New York. Parson’s is known for establishing many internationally well-known designers such as Donna Karan, Derek Lam, Narciso Rodriguez, Anna Sui and  of course Marc Jacobs. During his time in parsons he had the opportunity to intern with Patricia Underwood and even Zuhair Murad. Rani’s aesthetic is not dissimilar to the works of Zuhair Murad as shown below. Rani Zakhem ventured out with his couture brand much to our delight adding a new dimension of ethereal glamour into the world of fashion. The Rani Zakhem brand now offers ready to wear and bridal couture also for the modern woman, designed to accentuate the silhouette of a woman’s body. Previously you may have seen Rani Zakhem’s creations on the red carpet worn by the likes of Molly Sims, Kelly Rowland, Queen Latifah and Betty White. 

Rani Zakhem couture gowns

Queen Latifah, Kelly Rowland and Betty White.