Zuhair Murad

Zuhair Murad (Arabic: زهير مراد) is a Lebanese fashion designer and stylist, born in Ras Baalbek, Lebanon.

Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad, Beirut, 2024
Born	Baalbek, Lebanon
Label	Zuhair Murad
Website	https://www.zuhairmurad.com

Biography

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

In 1995, Murad expanded his presence in Beirut by opening a third flagship store.^[2] Prior to this, he had launched boutiques and showrooms on Charles Helou Avenue in Beirut and rue François I in Paris. He later established a showroom in Milan on Via Borgogna. In 1999, he debuted a collection on the runways of Rome, which contributed to his inclusion in the Italian fashion calendar.^[1]

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 donned his creations. Priyanka Chopra wore a white embellished strapless gown designed by Murad at her Oscars debut in 2016. Miley Cyrus was seen sporting one of his creations at the Academy Awards; Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez donned his designs at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards.^[2]

At the 2010 Emmy Awards, Nina Dobrev, Christina Aguilera, Wanda Sykes, and singer Jewel were spotted wearing Zuhair Murad dresses.^[8] Kerry Washington wore one of his gowns at the 2011 Emmy Awards.^[9] Princess al-Taweel of Saudi Arabia wore his creation when she attended the wedding of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.^[10]

Blake Lively wore a Zuhair Murad dress^[11] from his Spring 2012, Couture collection at the worldwide premier of her movie Savages at Westwood Village.^[12] 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, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.^[13]

French actress Marion Cotillard also wore a floral Murad dress from his Fall 2012, collection at the 2013 Critics' Choice Awards.^[14]

References

1. "Zuhair Murad - Fashion Designer | Designers | The FMD". Fashionmodeldirectory.com. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
2. Amy Odell (July 6, 2011). "Q&A: Zuhair Murad on Dressing Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Lopez, Opening a New York Store, and More - The Cut". Nymag.com. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
3. Alicia Dennis. "Taylor Swift Sparkles in Zuhair Murad at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party - Oscar Gowns 2011 - Livingly". Stylebistro.com. Retrieved July 7, 2016.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
4. "Grammy Awards 2009 - Red Carpet : People.com". Peoplestylewatch.com. January 24, 2009. Archived from the original on October 26, 2014. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
5. "Jennifer Lopez in Georges Chakra Couture & Zuhair Murad Couture – 32nd Anniversary Carousel of Hope Gala « Red Carpet Fashion Awards". Archived from the original on October 29, 2010. Retrieved October 27, 2010.
6. "Christina Applegate's Zuhair Murad dress on TV Guide cover | ShinyStyle". Archived from the original on July 24, 2011. Retrieved October 8, 2008.
7. "| Los Angeles Daily News blogs". Insidesocal.com. Archived from the original on September 20, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
8. "2010 Emmy Awards – Celebs in Nude Zuhair Murad « Red Carpet Fashion Awards". Archived from the original on September 4, 2010. Retrieved September 1, 2010.
9. "RED CARPET RIDE - TV STARS SAW SCARLET AT LAST NIGHT'S EMMYS" (fee, via Fairfax County Public Library). New York Post. New York, NY: Gale Biography In Context. September 19, 2011. p. 33. Gale Document Number: GALE|A267355686. Retrieved October 9, 2011.
10. "Remember When Princess Ameera Al-Taweel Was With Kate Middleton, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles? Watch | Al Bawaba". www.albawaba.net. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
11. "Romantic Gorgeous Wedding Dresses Designs by Zuhair Murad | Fashion". Archived from the original on November 13, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2014.
12. "Blake Lively in Zuhair Murad Couture - 'Savages' LA Premiere - Red Carpet Fashion Awards". Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved July 13, 2012.
13. Sankoh, Sai. "Kristen Stewart Wearing Zuhair Murad At The 'Twilight' Breaking Dawn Part 2 Premiere". Becauseiamfabulous.com. Archived from the original on November 27, 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2016.
14. "Marion Cotillard in Zuhair Murad Couture - Critics' Choice Awards 2013". InStyle. January 11, 2013. Archived from the original on November 29, 2014. Retrieved April 9, 2014.

External links

• Official website
• Zuhair Murad at FMD