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Rami Al Ali (Arabic: رامي العلي ) is a Syrian-born fashion designer.

Born in Deir ez-Zor to father Ghassan, an architect, and mother Sameeha, a graduate in Middle Eastern History, Al Ali was the only boy of five children.

Due to the lack of opportunities in his small town for career growth and industry exposure, Al Ali moved to Damascus and joined the College of Fine Arts in 1991 to study Visual Communications. This led to his experimentation with creative pursuits, excelling in subjects such as interior and graphic design. In 1995 Al Ali’s decision to design and produce a fashion show for his final graduation presentation astounded his professors who were impressed at his portrayal of fine arts through fashion despite his deviation from the assignment.

Al Ali’s next move was to the United Arab Emirates where in 2000 the Rami Al Ali Couture brand was founded. Inspirational shows around the Gulf led his designs to the covers of leading fashion magazines and red carpet celebrations where he participated in many large award ceremonies such as the Adonia Awards and Najem Al Khaleej.

During the 2006 Asian Olympic Games in Qatar, Le Mode En Images selected Rami Al Ali to participate along with a number of key international designers and global Austrian crystal brand, Swarovski, followed by choosing Al Ali to be part of their book ‘Unbridaled’ alongside couture veterans Giorgio Armani, Vivian Westwood and John Galliano. The collaboration demonstrated Al Ali’s ability to participate in an International market.

In 2009, Al Ali was ranked the 17th most influential Arab in the Middle East Magazine. He had his ultimate breakthrough in the same year where his Spring/Summer couture collection was featured in Rome’s AltaRoma Couture Week. It was his first professional engagement with the European Fashion media which was followed by six consecutive shows during this fashion week. In January 2012, Al Ali debuted with his Spring/Summer collection at the Paris Couture Fashion Week, showcasing alongside Elie Saab, Chanel, Valentino, Dior and other fashion connoisseurs.

Celebrity Clients
Al Ali dressed celebrities from all around the world including:
 * Vanessa Mae
 * Ivana Trump
 * Natasha Bedingfield
 * Rosanna Davison
 * Rachel Smith
 * Yousra
 * Diana Haddad
 * Lateefa
 * Nawal El Kuwaitia