Zuhair Murad
Zuhair Murad is a Lebanese fashion designer and stylist, born in Ras Baalbek, Lebanon. 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.
Zuhair Murad
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- Name
- Zuhair Murad
- Birthplace
- Baalbek, Lebanon
- Born
- Zuhair Murad was born in 1971. · Ras Baalbek.
- Nationality
- Lebanon
- Occupation
- fashion designer
- Fields
- fashion design
- Languages
- Arabic
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Zuhair Murad is a Lebanese fashion designer and stylist, born in Ras Baalbek, Lebanon. 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.
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• Name — Zuhair Murad • Birthplace — Baalbek, Lebanon • Label Name — Zuhair Murad • Website — https: www.zuhairmurad.com
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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. In 1995, Murad expanded his presence in Beirut by opening a third flagship store. 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. Celebrities such as Adele, Marion Cotillard, Taylor Swift, Alicia Lyngaas, Carrie Underwood, Ivana Trump, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Lopez, Kellie Pickler, Najwa Karam, Shakira, Katy Perry, Christina Applegate, Vanessa Williams, and Ana Ortiz have wore his designs. 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 wore his designs at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards. At the 2010 Emmy Awards, Nina Dobrev, Christina Aguilera, Wanda Sykes, and singer Jewel were spotted wearing Zuhair Murad dresses. Kerry Washington 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 Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge. Blake Lively wore a Zuhair Murad dress from his Spring 2012, Couture collection at the worldwide premiere 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 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. French actress Marion Cotillard also wore a floral Murad dress from his Fall 2012, collection at the 2013 Critics' Choice Awards. Jennifer Lopez wore a gown from Murad’s Spring/Summer 2024 Couture line at the premiere of "Wicked" in Los Angeles in November 2024. Blake Lively donned a Zuhair Murad gown at the Time 100 Gala in April 2025, celebrating her inclusion in Time's list of the most influential people.
Zuhair Murad in Beirut in 2024.
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1971
Zuhair Murad born.
2021
Zuhair Murad (2 catalogued editions) (2021) is digitised and catalogued by Open Library.
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- 1.Zuhair Murad - Fashion Designer | Designers | The FMD. Fashionmodeldirectory.com.
- 2.Amy Odell. Q&A: Zuhair Murad on Dressing Miley Cyrus and Jennifer Lopez, Opening a New York Store, and More - The Cut. Nymag.com. July 6, 2011.
- 3.Alicia Dennis. Taylor Swift Sparkles in Zuhair Murad at the Vanity Fair Oscars Party - Oscar Gowns 2011 - Livingly. Stylebistro.com. November 2023.
- 4.Grammy Awards 2009 - Red Carpet : People.com. Peoplestylewatch.com. 2009-01-24.
- 5.Jennifer Lopez in Georges Chakra Couture & Zuhair Murad Couture – 32nd Anniversary Carousel of Hope Gala « Red Carpet Fashion Awards.
- 6.Christina Applegate's Zuhair Murad dress on TV Guide cover | ShinyStyle.
- 7.| Los Angeles Daily News blogs. Insidesocal.com.
- 8.2010 Emmy Awards – Celebs in Nude Zuhair Murad « Red Carpet Fashion Awards.
- 9.Gale Biography In Context. RED CARPET RIDE - TV STARS SAW SCARLET AT LAST NIGHT'S EMMYS. New York Post. 33. 19 September 2011.
- 10.Remember When Princess Ameera Al-Taweel Was With Kate Middleton, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles? Watch Al Bawaba. www.albawaba.net.
- 11.Romantic Gorgeous Wedding Dresses Designs by Zuhair Murad | Fashion.
- 12.Blake Lively in Zuhair Murad Couture - 'Savages' LA Premiere - Red Carpet Fashion Awards.
- 13.Sankoh, Sai. Kristen Stewart Wearing Zuhair Murad At The 'Twilight' Breaking Dawn Part 2 Premiere. Becauseiamfabulous.com.
- 14.Marion Cotillard in Zuhair Murad Couture - Critics' Choice Awards 2013. InStyle. 11 January 2013.
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