As Hollywood’s elite graced the illustrious Oscars stage in Los Angeles, the red carpet once again became a showcase of fashion. Amidst the glamor, select stars made a statement by donning creations from Arab designers, adding an extra layer of allure to cinema’s grandest night.
The 96th Academy Awards marked the closing of the curtains on awards season. But the fashion frenzy continues, with stars vying for a coveted spot on the Best Dressed list following the event. For those wearing Arab designers, it’s safe to assume they’re already pretty high on our list.
Here are the Arab designers worn on the Oscars red carpet, and how to shop them in the UAE.
Hailee Steinfeld in Elie Saab
Who: Hailee Steinfeld is a singer and actress, and the star of Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse.
What she wore: Lebanese designer Elie Saab dress from the Spring/Summer 2024 collection.
What she won: She was nominated alongside her ensemble cast for Best Animated Feature Film for Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse.
Available online at eliesaab.com.
Maitreyi Ramakrishnan in Zuhair Murad
Who: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan is a Canadian actress and star of the Netflix hit, Never Have I Ever.
What she wore: Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad’s Spring/Summer 2024 Ready-to-Wear collection.
Available online at zuhairmurad.com.
Nadia Stacey in Dima Ayad
Who: Nadia Stacey is critically-acclaimed makeup artist in Hollywood.
What she wore: Dubai-based Lebanese designer Dima Ayad.
What she won: Best Makeup and Hairstyling for the film Poor Things.
Available online at dimaayad.com.
Ashley Yi in Waad Aloqaili
Who: Ashley Yi is a YouTuber and influencer.
What she wore: Saudi designer Waad Aloqaili.
Available online at waadaloqaili.com.
Hend Sabri in Nicolas Jebran
Who: Tunisian-Egyptian actress, and star of the Oscar-nominated documentary Four Daughters.
What she wore: A gown by Lebanese designer Nicolas Jebran.
What she won: She was nominated alongside her ensemble cast and writer-director Kaouther Ben Hania, for best documentary feature for Four Daughters.Â
Available online at nicolasjebran.com.
Isla Fisher in Marmar Halim
Who: Isla Fisher is a Hollywood actress.
What she wore: Dubai-based couturier Marmar Halim.
Available online at marmar-halim.com.
Elizabeth Hurley in Marmar Halim
Who: Elizabeth Hurley is a Hollywood actress and model.
What she wore: Dubai-based couturier Marmar Halim.
Available online at marmar-halim.com.
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