INTERVIEW
Why did you choose this field?
Since I was young I love everything concerning couture dresses because my grandma used to make a lot of them & I got inspired by her.
How long have you been working in this field?
Started since I was 16 then got trained by Elie Saab then moved to Paris & started working with major designers then moved back to Beirut and opened my shop like a year and a half ago.
Where did you study designing?
In Paris then Beirut
What is your biggest achievement so far, something you are really proud of? Winning an award in the USA for “emerging fashion designer of the year” it was a competition between many designers in the world, I got to the finalists & one of the judges who chose my design was Roberto Cavalli & that’s of course a huge compliment.
What can you advise women when it comes to wearing haute couture?
I would advise her to be herself and to know how to choose the right style for her.
What are your next projects?
What was the biggest challenge when you first started? when
I have a fashion show in Dubai’s Fashion Forward with many other famous designers and I’m really excited about that and I’ll be opening my showroom in LA maybe next year. Still working on it.
Where are your stores located?
Have you achieved your ultimate goal in your field? If not, what is your main goal?
I started, Givenchy chose me to work with them and there were other 100 applicants so that was amazing. Currently only in Kuwait.
Which celebrities did you dress?
Started with Haifa Wehbi, she was my muse actually so I dressed her in many appearances and video clips. I also dressed the Hollywood reality star Lily Galichi and you’ll be very surprised of the celebrities I’ll be dressing soon (let’s keep it a secret for now).
For some people getting to the top is enough but for me that’s not enough. I always want more. I need the “toppest” of the top!
Who is your favorite celebrity from the ones that wore your designs? and why?
It’ll always be Haifa because she’s iconic and so beautiful. She has it all and she’s still my muse! October 2013
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