Zuhair Murad Explained

Zuhair Murad
Birth Place:Baalbek, Lebanon
Label Name:Zuhair Murad
Website:https://www.zuhairmurad.com

Zuhair Murad (ar|زهير مراد) is a Lebanese fashion designer born in Ras Baalbek, Lebanon.

Biography

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

In 1995, Murad opened his third flagship store in Beirut.[2] Two boutiques (including showrooms) had been opened previously, on Charles Helou Avenue in Beirut, and on rue François I in Paris. He also 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.

Celebrities such as Adele, Marion Cotillard, Taylor Swift,[3] Alicia Lyngaas, 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] and Ana Ortiz have worn his creations. Priyanka Chopra wore a white embellished strapless gown by Murad at her Oscars debut in 2016. Miley Cyrus was seen wearing one of his creations at the Academy Awards; Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez wore his designs at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards.[2]

At the 2010 Emmy Awards, Nina Dobrev, Christina Aguilera, Wanda Sykes, and singer Jewel were seen wearing Zuhair Murad dresses.[8] Kerry Washington wore one of his gowns at the 2011 Emmy Awards.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Zuhair Murad - Fashion Designer | Designers | The FMD . Fashionmodeldirectory.com . 2016-07-07.
  2. Web site: Amy Odell . Q&A: Zuhair Murad on Dressing Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Lopez, Opening a New York Store, and More - The Cut . Nymag.com . July 6, 2011 . 2016-07-07.
  3. Web site: Alicia Dennis . Taylor Swift Sparkles in Zuhair Murad at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party - Oscar Gowns 2011 - Livingly . Stylebistro.com . 2016-07-07 .
  4. Web site: Grammy Awards 2009 - Red Carpet : People.com . Peoplestylewatch.com . 2009-01-24 . 2016-07-07 . October 26, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141026205755/http://www.peoplestylewatch.com/people/static/h/package/redcarpet2009/grammys/best-dressed.html?slideid=3 . dead .
  5. Web site: Jennifer Lopez in Georges Chakra Couture & Zuhair Murad Couture – 32nd Anniversary Carousel of Hope Gala « Red Carpet Fashion Awards . October 27, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20101029030757/http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2010/10/25/jennifer-lopez-in-georges-chakra-couture-zuhair-murad-couture-32nd-anniversary-carousel-of-hope-gala/? . October 29, 2010 .
  6. Web site: Christina Applegate's Zuhair Murad dress on TV Guide cover | ShinyStyle . October 8, 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110724060102/http://www.shinystyle.tv/2007/12/christina_applegates_zuhair_mu.html . July 24, 2011 .
  7. Web site: | Los Angeles Daily News blogs . Insidesocal.com . 2016-07-07 . September 20, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120920201529/http://www.insidesocal.com/fashion/award_shows/ . dead .
  8. Web site: 2010 Emmy Awards – Celebs in Nude Zuhair Murad « Red Carpet Fashion Awards . September 1, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100904210813/http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2010/08/30/2010-emmy-awards-celebs-in-nude-zuhair-murad/ . September 4, 2010 .
  9. Web site: Remember When Princess Ameera Al-Taweel Was With Kate Middleton, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles? Watch Al Bawaba . 2024-02-27 . www.albawaba.net . en.
  10. Web site: Romantic Gorgeous Wedding Dresses Designs by Zuhair Murad | Fashion . November 5, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20141113010951/http://fashionparo.com/romantic-gorgeous-wedding-dresses-designs-by-zuhair-murad/ . November 13, 2014 .
  11. Web site: Blake Lively in Zuhair Murad Couture - 'Savages' LA Premiere - Red Carpet Fashion Awards . July 13, 2012 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150402132002/http://www.redcarpet-fashionawards.com/2012/06/26/blake-lively-in-zuhair-murad-couture-savages-la-premiere/ . April 2, 2015 .
  12. Web site: Sankoh . Sai . Kristen Stewart Wearing Zuhair Murad At The 'Twilight' Breaking Dawn Part 2 Premiere . Becauseiamfabulous.com . 2016-07-07 . November 27, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121127054305/http://www.becauseiamfabulous.com/2012/11/fabulously-spotted-kristen-stewart-wearing-zuhair-murad-at-the-twilight-breaking-dawn-part-2-premiere.html . dead .
  13. News: Marion Cotillard in Zuhair Murad Couture - Critics' Choice Awards 2013 . . 11 January 2013 . 2014-04-09 . November 29, 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20141129181138/http://www.instyle.co.uk/awards/critics-choice-awards-2013/marion-cotillard-in-zuhair-murad-couture-critics-choice-awards . dead .
  14. News: RED CARPET RIDE - TV STARS SAW SCARLET AT LAST NIGHT'S EMMYS . . . 19 September 2011 . 33 . Gale Biography In Context . 2011-10-09 . Gale Document Number: GALE|A267355686 |format=fee, via Fairfax County Public Library}} Princess al-Taweel of Saudi Arabia wore his creation when she attended the wedding of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.[9]

    Blake Lively wore a Zuhair Murad dress[10] from his Spring 2012 Couture collection at the worldwide premier of her movie Savages at Westwood Village.[11] She wore a Murad dress in the 8th episode of the fourth season of Gossip Girl entitled "Juliet doesn't live here anymore." Kristen Stewart wore a Murad dress at the 2012 Toronto Film Festival for a screening of her 2012 film, On the Road', and at the premiere in Los Angeles of her film, .[12]

    French actress Marion Cotillard wore a floral Murad dress from his Fall 2012 collection at the 2013 Critics' Choice Awards.[13]

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