Reem Acra
Reem Acra
Reem Acrais a fashion designer born in Beirut, Lebanon, known for her eponymous bridal gown line and her ready-to-wear collection. Acra came to fame in 1999 for her bridal gowns. As a designer, she's known for detail, new and modern concepts and distinctive tailoring. Her designs are frequently seen on red carpets around the world...
NationalityLebanese
ProfessionDesigner
CountryLebanon
area beirut multiple specific
I come from a specific area in Beirut where it's multicultural, and it's a culture that blends with multiple cultures - it's unbelievable lifestyle.
beirut born raised
Beirut is where I was born and raised.
petite though women
I've seen petite brides carry a ballgown, and I have also seen plus-size women carry a ballgown, though you wouldn't think so.
few
Every few months, I find myself in Europe or the Middle East.
everybody loves max
My brother Max made my desk. It's a masterpiece, like a piano. Everybody who comes in my office loves my desk.
cup european final league love match october proved sports title took western
When I took on the title sponsorship of the Western European League and the World Cup Final in October 2010, I did it because I love the sport and I love horses. It has proved to be a perfect match for the Reem Acra brand.
age buy designs early growing understood
Growing up in Beirut, I used to go to the souks with my mother to buy fabrics... I understood fashion at an early age, and my first designs were when I was five.
great supposedly
Pets are supposedly a great way to meet people.
No one believed me when I said it was possible to put fabric in resin.
bags love
I love bags, and little bags within bags. Everything is contained.
fashion luggage stuff though
Though I'm a fashion designer, I never stuff my luggage with too many items.
boring bridal element including love seasons shows unexpected
Too often, bridal shows are boring - I love including a small, unexpected element to make it interesting, like the removable skirts and umbrellas in seasons past.
Yes, there are obstacles as a woman; there is no doubt about it.
call threw
When my mother threw a party, even as a kid, she'd call me in and say, 'Organize it for me.'