Zuhair Murad

Zuhair Murad (زهير مراد) (born July 15, 1971) is a Lebanese fashion designer. He was born in Ras Baalbek, Lebanon.

Biography
Zuhair Murad was born in a Melkite Catholic family in Ras Baalbek. Shortly after high school, Murad moved to Paris, where he obtained his degree in fashion.

In 1995, Murad had opened his third flagship store in Beirut. Two boutiques (including showrooms) have been opened previously in Beirut on Charles Helou Avenue and the second on rue François I in Paris. Further, he has a showroom in Milan on the Via Borgogna. In 1999, Murad made his first appearance on the catwalks of Rome with a collection that led to his participation in the Italian calendar. His lines encompass haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories.

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, Ana Ortiz, have worn his creations. He has also dressed the likes of Najwa Karam in her video clips "Lashhad Hobbak" and "MaFi Noum". Priyanka Chopra wore a white embellished strapless gown by Zuhair Murad at her Oscars debut in 2016. Miley Cyrus was seen wearing one of his creations at the Academy Awards; Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez wore his designs at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards. He designed Miss France Chloé Mortaud's dress for Miss Universe 2009 and five dresses for the final of Miss France 2010. Florence Welch wore one of his creations during the Brits awards — a silver silk dress adorned with gold and silver beaded designs.

At the 2010 Emmy Awards, Nina Dobrev, Christina Aguilera, Wanda Sykes and singer Jewel were seen 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 premier of her movie "SAVAGES" at Westwood Village. She wore a Zuhair Murad dress in the 8th episode of the fourth season of Gossip Girl entitled 'Juliet doesn't live here anymore. Kristen Stewart wore a Zuhair 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 wore a floral Zuhair Murad dress from his Fall 2012 collection at the 2013 Critics' Choice Awards.