Top Arab Fashion Designers Taking Over Global Runways
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Omar Haddad
- . October 15, 2025
- . Update: October 15, 2025 4:56 pm
The Arab fashion designers are seizing the international scene with a new definition of modern couture whose cultural influences are rich cultural and contemporary. Arab designers today can now be found in Dubai to Paris, presenting their beautiful craftsmanship, elaborate embroidery and the new folds. Their music glorifies the Middle East culture and is attractive to all global audiences. Other designers such as Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, and Rami Al Ali have turned into a household name, and they dress up Hollywood stars and even royalties. Arab fashion is developing with a mixture of tradition and modernity and making the Middle East a fashion powerhouse in the world.
Arab Designers Leading the Global Fashion Scene
Arab fashion is no longer a localized phenomenon, it is shaping up the trends in luxuries across different parts of the world. The Lebanese, UAE, and Saudi Arabian designers are being distinguished with their creative vision and introducing Arab artistry to haute couture, ready-to-wear, and sustainable fashion. With the emergence of such events as the Arab Fashion Week and Dubai Design District, such designers are able to attain international presence.
Their designs are hailed as the most balanced between cultural pride and global attractiveness on the red carpet, through to the runway. A lot of Arab designers focus on modest, but glamorous styles, which provides a distinctive identity to be followed by a variety of people. Arab fashion has been growing its presence in Paris, Milan, and New York with partnerships with the most prominent brands and celebrities.
Prominent Arab Fashion Designers and Their Global Impact
- Elie Saab (Lebanon): He is famous with his haute couture collections that are elegant and were exhibited in Paris, Milan and London fashion weeks.
- Zuhair Murad (Lebanon): The most successful designer at the Paris Fashion Week that produces high-end gowns which are worn by celebrities around the world.
- Rami Al Ali (Syria/UAE): Represents Arab sophistication at the Couture Week of both Dubai and Paris and has a combination of modern and traditional design.
- Huda Kattan (Iraq/UAE): Founder of a makeup empire that has an array of brands world over Huda Beauty, which is impactful in both beauty industry and fashion industry.
- Mohammed Ashi (Saudi Arabia): 1st Saudi designer to appear in Paris Haute Couture; is an indicator of increasing Saudi Arabia involvement in luxurious fashion.
- Reem Acra (Lebanon/USA): One of the biggest fashion celebrities of the New York Fashion Week, which boasts of bridal and red-carpet apparel.
