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So Many Stars Wore Arab Designers At This Year’s Academy Awards

posted on: Feb 27, 2017

BY: Arab America Staff

Arab designers were seen all over the Red Carpet and after parties again at this year’s Academy Awards. More than ever, Arab designers, most of whom are from Lebanon, are designing glamorous gowns for Hollywood’s elite. The number of Arab designers gives the Arab American community much to be excited about, as Arabic names become more and more desirable and common in the celebrity world.

1. Mohammed Ashi

Oscar-nominated director and screenwriter Ava DuVernay sent a powerful political message by showing solidarity with Arabs and Muslims in a tweet before the Oscars. She wore a dress by designer Mohammed Ashi, who is from Saudi Arabia, and launched Ashi Studio in Beirut, Lebanon in 2007, according to the brand’s website.

2. Elie Saab

Meryl Streep ditches Chanel for Elie Saab

Janelle Monáe in Elie Saab Haute Couture

Elizabeth Banks in Elie Saab

Lea Michele in Elie Saab

Petra Nemcova in Georges Chakra

5. Tony Ward

Leona Lewis in Tony Ward

Molly Sims in Tony Ward