With wedding season upon us, now is the perfect time to discover the world of prominent Arab designers that will make your wedding ensembles turn heads. We’ve got you covered, from fairy-taled-inspired designs to classical pieces. Keep scrolling to discover our favourite designers for the wedding season.
RAMI AL ALI
Syrian designer Rami Al Ali is known for his ultra-feminine gowns and bridal dresses. Being based in Dubai since 2001, Al Ali’s prestigious pieces became well-known all throughout the UAE. From Paris to Rome, the designer showcases his creations all over the world and caught the attention of Jennifer Lopez and Helen Miller, among others.
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THYM
Thym’s fairy-tale-worthy designs were first released solely for close friends and family. Soon enough, the brand began to expand as it gained more popularity, with notable figures such as Amina Khalil and Carmen Bsaibes wearing its pieces. Founder Rebecca Zaatar aims to constantly stay up to date on trends while still thinking outside the box, staying true to her brand identity. Through its ethereal collections, Thym strives to celebrate each and every woman.
NAFSIKA SKOURTI
We can’t list prominent Arab designers without mentioning the half-Greek and half-Jordanian sister duo behind Nafsika Skourti. Their mission statement is to “make valuable things that contribute to a positive collective future.” Skourti’s glamorous and cleverly crafted collections aided her in gaining international recognition in major global fashion publications.
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TALLER MARMO
Founded in 2013 by Italian and Argentinian duo Riccardo Audisio and Yago Goicoechea, Taller Marmo combines European elegance with Middle Eastern charm. The founding friends created a label that has modern quality and craftsmanship. In an interview with Forbes, Audisio specifies that their customer is “a woman that looks for something to makes her feel fabulous and chic for a special occasion.” Queen Rania, Lily Collins, and many other notable figures have been seen wearing Taller Marmo’s luxurious designs.
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BAZZA ALZOUMAN
Bazza Alzouman was established in 2014 in Kuwait, to produce luxury gowns for modern women. The brand aspires to “bridge the gap between evening ready-to-wear and couture.” Every Arab fashion girl should know about Bazza Alzouman’s chic collections. The designer puts her clients’ comfort in mind, just as much as she considers the actual design itself.
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GEORGES HOBEIKA
Georges Hobeika is well-known as one of the leading designers in the Middle East, further solidifying his status recently when he presented his SS23 collection during Paris Haute Couture Week. The brand offers women of different ages and generations an irresistible fashion journey. Today, couture clients beyond the MENA region came to know Georges Hobeika’s precise artisanship and talent.
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ZUHAIR MURAD
Zuhair Murad, a Beirut-based Lebanese designer, is considered to be one of the most prominent Arab designers of the 21st century. Murad started off as a curious young boy pursuing his hobby of sketching. Surely enough, his hobby blossomed into a small fashion empire with regional recognition and global awareness.
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MARMAR HALIM
Marmar Halim’s elegant and timeless collections include bridal and evening gowns, ready-to-wear and high-end kaftans. In 2019, Halim opened her showroom in Dubai and launched her bridal collection in South Korea, Hong Kong, and the Netherlands. The Egyptian designer uses delicate fabrics such as charmeuse and silk to reflect her intricate designs, which caught the attention of celebrities such as Huda Kattan and Halle Bailey.
To shop Marmar Halim, click here.
RAMI KADI
Lebanese-American designer Rami Kadi started off designing couture dresses in his atelier in Beirut. Today, his designs have been featured in multiple fashion magazines and have even been spotted by many public figures such as Kendall Jenner. His SS20 collection featured a dress made from recycled plastics, which gave Kadi the title of being the first Middle Eastern designer to hold a cyber-fashion show that highlights environmental issues.
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KRIKOR JABOTIAN
At the age of 23, Krikor Jabotian was handpicked by the Starch Foundation to showcase his own line and set up his own atelier after working in the creative department for renowned Lebanese designer Elie Saab. Today, Jabotian is well-known for his creative imagination and dreamy gowns. He tells Arab News, “I’ve always been driven by the classical period and the Renaissance is the rebirth of the classical world.”
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TONY WARD
Designer Tony Ward gained his couture techniques from Dior and Chloé for seven years before creating his own line. The designer draws inspiration from contemporary architecture and attracts members of royal families, celebrities and high-end clientele.
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REEM ACRA
Beirut-born designer Reem Acra is known for her ready-to-wear collections and eponymous bridal gown line. You’ve probably seen Acra’s designs on Beyoncé, Jill Biden, Selena Gomez and Taylor Swift amongst several other celebrities.
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