Zuhair Murad () is a Lebanese

fashion designer Fashion design is the Art (skill), art of applied arts, applying design, aesthetics, clothing construction, and natural beauty to clothing and its Fashion accessory, accessories. It is influenced by diverse cultures and different trends and has va ...

and stylist, born in Ras Baalbek,

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. He launched his brand in 1995 and became a regular at Paris Haute Couture Week from 2001. His designs have been worn by global celebrities at major red carpet events, earning him international acclaim.

Biography

Murad was born in a Melkite Catholic family in Ras Baalbek. After finishing

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, he moved to

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, where he obtained his fashion degree. In 1995, Murad expanded his presence in

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by opening a third flagship store. Prior to this, he had launched boutiques and showrooms on

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Avenue in Beirut and ''rue François I'' in

. He later established a showroom in

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on Via Borgogna. In 1999, he debuted a collection on the runways of

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, which contributed to his inclusion in the

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calendar. Celebrities such as

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, Alicia Lyngaas,

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, Ivana Trump, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini,

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, and Ana Ortiz have wore his designs.

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wore a white embellished strapless gown designed by Murad at her Oscars debut in 2016.

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was seen sporting one of his creations at the

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;

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and

wore his designs at the 2011

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s. At the 2010 Emmy Awards,

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, and singer Jewel were spotted wearing Zuhair Murad dresses.

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wore one of his gowns at the 2011 Emmy Awards. Princess al-Taweel of Saudi Arabia wore his creation when she attended the wedding of

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and

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wore a Zuhair Murad dress from his Spring 2012, Couture collection at the worldwide premier of her movie ''Savages'' at Westwood Village. 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 Kristen Jaymes Stewart (born April 9, 1990) is an American actress and director. She has received various accolades, including a British Academy Film Award and a César Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe ...

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

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of her film, '' The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2''. French actress

also wore a floral Murad dress from his Fall 2012, collection at the 2013 Critics' Choice Awards.

wore a gown from Murad’s Spring/Summer 2024 Couture line at the premiere of " Wicked" in Los Angeles in November 2024.

donned a Zuhair Murad gown at the Time 100 Gala in April 2025, celebrating her inclusion i
Time's list of the most influential
people.

References

External links

Official website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Murad, Zuhair Living people Lebanese fashion designers Artists from Beirut Fashion designers from Paris Lebanese Melkite Greek Catholics Year of birth missing (living people)