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- Acra left Beirut in 1983, relocating to New York City, during the peak of the Lebanese Civil War.
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Acra left Beirut in 1983, relocating to New York City, during the peak of the Lebanese Civil War. [8] Reem Acra's designs on the runway. After her studies at ESMOD in Paris, Acra took mainstream fashion design positions in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
Jun 20, 2017 · In 1992, Reem Acra staged a fashion show at the University of Beirut with a mere 10 days to prepare – yet 2 000 students witnessed her very first runway collection. This season marks the Lebanese designer’s 20th anniversary, with the maison leading the charge at fashion week and on the red carpet.
Nov 26, 2015 · In 1967, when Reem Acra was but a little girl of 5-years-old, her mother took her by the hand and led her to the souk in Beirut to teach her how to buy fabrics. She guided the young Reem to make her own decisions, and encouraged her to take the money and pay the shopkeeper herself.
Reem Acra's journey in the fashion industry began in Beirut, Lebanon, where her passion for design ignited at a young age. Imagine a child immersed in a vibrant world of colors and fabrics—this was her reality! After completing her business studies at the American University of Beirut, she graduated in 1982.
Reem Acra. New York-based Acra was born in Lebanon and launched her fashion business in 1997. Acra’s forte is couture, bridal gowns, and evening wear. She launched her first ready-to-wear line in 2003.
Nov 3, 2010 · BEIRUT — Lebanese-born New York designer Reem Acra has a message to successful Lebanese entrepreneurs: No matter how big you become abroad, in the end you have to return home. On Wednesday, Acra opened her first franchise boutique in downtown Beirut — more than a decade after launching her fashion journey with a bridal collection in New York.
Reem Acra's greatest designs showcase a stunning blend of luxurious fabrics and intricate embroidery, capturing timeless elegance. You'll find highlights in collections like the Spring 2025, featuring soft pastels and dramatic beaded bows, or the Fall 2024 Midnight Collection with rich berry and emerald tones.
