DUBAI: Chinese singer-songwriter Li Yuchun, popularly known by her stage name Chris Lee, wore two Georges Chakra creations as she took to the stage for her “The Queen and The Dreams” tour, which has officially wrapped up in Shanghai.
The Lebanese couturier took to Instagram to spotlight the looks, both from the Fall/Winter 2025–2026 couture collection.
The first look was a crimson crepe long-sleeve gown with a high neckline, accented by a dramatic tulle collar that cascaded into an architectural side panel of layered rosettes and mirrored paillettes, extending the silhouette with depth and movement.
The second was a tailored black tuxedo defined by sculptural lapel detailing, with cascading floral appliques framing the neckline and opening along the front. It was paired with a sheer organza blouse adorned with appliqued organza and satin flowers and finished with a black silk tie.
Meanwhile, early this year, Chakra presented his Spring/Summer 2026 couture collection at Paris Haute Couture Week, offering a contemporary interpretation of the house’s established design codes through refined silhouettes and detailed craftsmanship.
Drawing on the heritage of the maison, the collection revisited classic elements of elegance while introducing what the designer described in an Instagram post as a “new Parisienne attitude.”
Soft pastels, ivory and metallic tones defined the palette, moving between pale blue, blush, lavender and gold across the runway.
The show featured a range of sculpted looks, with structured bodices balanced by feathered appliques, floral embroidery and layers of sheer tulle.
After beginning his career in Beirut, where he initially worked at his home studio following his graduation from an institution in Canada, Chakra founded his fashion house in 1985.
He later expanded his atelier to Paris, debuting on the Haute Couture Week calendar in 2002, and has since built an international reputation for couture and eveningwear, dressing a wide range of regional and global figures for major red-carpet appearances.
His designs have been worn by celebrities including Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Beyonce, Cara Delevingne, Tyra Banks, Jennifer Lopez, Helen Mirren, Molly Sims and Andra Day.
Chakra was among several Arab designers featured during Paris Haute Couture Week this season.
Georges Hobeika and Tony Ward had already presented their Spring/Summer 2026 couture collections earlier in the week, while Elie Saab, Zuhair Murad, Ashi Studio and Rami Al-Ali are scheduled to show later on the official calendar.
