Georges Chakra
Georges Chakra (Arabic: جورج شقرا) is a Beirut-based Lebanese haute couture fashion designer. Chakra founded his eponymous brand in 1985 and has been showcasing his collections at Paris Fashion Week since the mid-1990s.
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- 2000
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- fashion designer
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• Name — Georges Chakra • Industry — Fashion • Key People — Georges Chakra (Creative Director) • Website — www.georgeschakra.com • Founded — 1985 • Hq Location City — Beirut • Hq Location Country — Lebanon Georges Chakra (Arabic: جورج شقرا) is a Beirut-based Lebanese haute couture fashion designer. Chakra founded his eponymous brand in 1985 and has been showcasing his collections at Paris Fashion Week since the mid-1990s.
Biography
Biography
In 1985, he returned to Lebanon and opened his first store. His breakthrough came in 2006 when his designs were featured in the film The Devil Wears Prada, after 20 years in the industry. This exposure helped propel his brand to international recognition, transforming it into a global haute couture fashion house. Over the years, he has dressed numerous high-profile celebrities, including Rihanna, Beyoncé, Tyra Banks, Jennifer Lopez, and Helen Mirren.
Notable clients
Notable clients
• Gwen Stefani • Hiba Tawaji - Cannes Film Festival 2017 • Goldie Hawn • Catherine-Zeta Jones • Rebecca Romijn • Sophie Marceau • Dakota Fanning • Julia Louis-Dreyfus • Juliette Lewis • Kristen Bell • Hilary Duff • Jane Fonda • Kelly Osborne • Sheryl Crow • Queen Latifah
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2000
Georges Chakra born.
TV and film
Aside from his creations appearing in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, featuring Meryl Streep, Georges Chakra's designs have also been prominently featured in the television series Gossip Girl, worn by stars Blake Lively and Leighton Meester.
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- 1.Designer Dossier: Georges Chakra - theFashionSpot. theFashionSpot. 2013-10-17.
- 2.InStyle. Rihanna's Gloves - Outrageous Accessories - The Best of 2007 - Celebrity.
- 3.InStyle. Beyonce and John Mayer - Grammy After-Parties - Grammys 2008 - Celebrity.
- 4.Catwalkqueen.tv. Yay or Nay? Tyra Banks in Georges Chakra at the BET Honors awards gala - Yay or Nay on Catwalk Queen. 2008-01-15.
- 5.Jennifer Lopez In Georges Chakra Couture & Zuhair Murad Couture – 32nd Anniversary Carousel of Hope Gala , Red Carpet Fashion Awards, October 25, 2010. Retrieved on 2010-10-27.
- 6.10 Celebs Who Look Gorgeous in Georges Chakra on the Red Carpet. 30 June 2018.
- 7.Blake Lively Weds in Gold Georges Chakra. 18 October 2012.
- 8.On the Set of Gossip Girl with Blake Lively in Georges Chakra Couture. 17 October 2012.
- 9.Kallon, Catherine. Gwen Stefani In Georges Chakra Couture - The Heart Foundation Gala. Red Carpet Fashion Awards. 2012-05-11.
- 10.Second Day from Cannes Film Festival - Prestige Magazine. Prestige Magazine. 2017-05-19.
- 11.Goldie Hawn Wearing Edition by Georges Chakra on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. About Her. 2017-05-05.
- 12.Watkins, Rachel. Catherine Zeta-Jones In Editions by Georges Chakra - The Today Show. Red Carpet Fashion Awards. 2017-04-03.
- 13.Georgeschakra.com. www.georgeschakra.com.
- 14.GEORGES CHAKRA: Exclusive Interview for Spring/Summer 2017 (Video). FASHION INSIDER MAGAZINE. 2017-02-27.
- 15.Dakota Fanning Wears Georges Chakra Couture For The Jimmy Choo Campaign - Prestige Magazine. Prestige Magazine. 2017-03-14.
- 16.Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Edition by Georges Chakra. StyleBistro.
- 17.Juliette Lewis Mermaid Gown. StyleBistro.
- 18.Kristen Bell In Georges Chakra at Bad Moms LA Premiere. Fashionsizzle.com. 2016-07-27.
- 19.Fashion&Style. Hilary Duff Vs. Katharine McPhee In George Chakra: Who Wore It Best [VOTE]. Fashion & Style. 2016-06-30.
- 20.Georgeschakra.com. www.georgeschakra.com.
- 21.Kelly Osbourne in a navy Edition by Georges Chakra gown & Brian Atwood shoes. Style Darling Daily. 2015-01-12.
- 22.Sheryl Crow Jumpsuit. StyleBistro.
- 23.Kallon, Catherine. Queen Latifah In Edition by Georges Chakra - 2011 People's Choice Awards. Red Carpet Fashion Awards. 2011-01-06.
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