DUBAI: As we bid farewell to 2023, let us take a moment to appreciate the standout celebrity looks crafted by Arab designers throughout the year.
Lebanese-Italian designer Tony Ward recently took to Instagram to showcase a collection of his noteworthy red-carpet creations from 2023, posting striking images of Eva Longoria, Heidi Klum, Chrissy Teigen, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Kate Beckinsale, Sharon Stone, Nicole Scherzinger and Priyanka Chopra.
Expressing gratitude, he captioned the post: “Thank you for rocking 2023 in your own special way.”
Longoria walked the red carpet of the 76th Cannes Film Festival in May in a hot red number by Ward, the custom-made, figure-hugging look boasting a dramatic train with petal-like 3-D details.
The spotlight for on-stage gowns belonged to the acclaimed Lebanese designer Elie Saab, with Taylor Swift and Beyonce emerging as his most ardent admirers.
Swift chose to wear a gold embellished gown with floral tulle detailing during her concert in Tampa, Florida in April, which was part of her Eras Tour.
Beyonce showed off multiple gowns by Saab on stage this year.
In June, on the first night of her Renaissance World Tour in Warsaw, she opted for a tasseled mini dress with impeccable crystal detailing.
During her tour stop in Seattle, she showed off another crystal-embellished dress that included sheer fabric adorned by jewels and an elaborate hooded cape decorated with gems and feathers.
In the realm of on-stage fashion moments, Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad also commanded attention. Notably, one of his standout creations adorned Swift during her Glendale concert — a voluminous peachy-hued gown featuring custom starburst sequin embellishments that graced the entire length of the dress.
Adding to the couturier’s roster of notable looks was Jessica Chastain, who graced the 48th Chaplin Award Gala in New York City in April. She captivated the audience in a black sequined gown by Murad, embellished with sparkling adornments and a plunging neckline.
