When it comes to fashion in the Middle East, one of our best-kept secrets is just how many incredibly gifted couturiers originate here. However, the secret is out in Hollywood, which is why supermodels, A-listers, and performers alike flock to labels like Zuhair Murad, Elie Saab, and Reem Acra when they need a beautiful gown for the Emmys, Grammys, and other major award shows.
In fact, in 2017, we noticed more creations by Arab designers on the red carpet than ever before, be it the Cannes Film Festival or the Country Music Awards. From sparkling tea frocks to lavishly embroidered gowns and glittering jumpsuits, you’ll find the top 25 red-carpet looks by Arab designers in the gallery below.
Olivia Culpo wearing a Zuhair Murad gown at the 74th Golden Globe Awards.
Jessica Chastain wearing a Zuhair Murad gown at the premiere of Molly’s Game.
Jessica Biel wearing an Elie Saab gown at the 74th Golden Globe Awards.
Sofia Vergara wearing a Zuhair Murad couture gown at the 74th Golden Globe Awards.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus wearing a Georges Chakra gown to the 74th Golden Globe Awards.
Tracee Ellis Ross wearing a Zuhair Murad gown at the 74th Golden Globe Awards.
Emily Ratajkowski wearing a Reem Acra gown at the Netflix Golden Globes party.
Lily Collins wearing a Zuhair Murad couture gown at the Amazon Studios Golden Globes celebration.
Jennifer Lopez wearing a Reem Acra gown to the People’s Choice Awards.
Taraji P. Henson wearing a Reem Acra gown at the 23rd Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Reese Witherspoon wearing an Elie Saab dress at the premiere of HBO’s Big Little Lies.
Janelle Monae wearing an Elie Saab couture gown at the Academy Awards.
Jasmine Tookes wearing a Zuhair Murad gown to the 25th Elton John AIDS Foundation’s Academy Awards viewing party.
Chrissy Teigen wearing a Zuhair Murad gown at the Academy Awards.
Brie Larson wearing an Elie Saab gown at the premiere of A24’s Free Fire.
Coco Rocha wearing a Georges Hobeika gown at the premiere of The Meyerowitz Stories at Cannes Film Festival.
Cindy Bruna wearing a Georges Hobeika gown at the premiere of The Beguiled.
Zendaya wearing an Elie Saab dress to the premiere of Without a Net.
Sara Sampaio wearing a Zuhair Murad gown at Cannes Film Festival.
Stella Maxwell wearing a Georges Hobeika gown on the red carpet of the annual Victoria’s Secret fashion show.
Zendaya wearing an Elie Saab gown at the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards.
Hailey Baldwin wearing a Zuhair Murad jumpuit to the MTV Video Music Awards.
