Reem Acra
Reem Acra
Reem Acrais a fashion designer born in Beirut, Lebanon, known for her eponymous bridal gown line and her ready-to-wear collection. Acra came to fame in 1999 for her bridal gowns. As a designer, she's known for detail, new and modern concepts and distinctive tailoring. Her designs are frequently seen on red carpets around the world...
NationalityLebanese
ProfessionDesigner
CountryLebanon
becoming dressed hollywood people
People are looking more and more to Hollywood for fashion trends: who got dressed in what, and what was on the red carpet. Hollywood is becoming a big advertisement.
everybody loves max
My brother Max made my desk. It's a masterpiece, like a piano. Everybody who comes in my office loves my desk.
cup european final league love match october proved sports title took western
When I took on the title sponsorship of the Western European League and the World Cup Final in October 2010, I did it because I love the sport and I love horses. It has proved to be a perfect match for the Reem Acra brand.
bit careful overboard styling tips
My top styling tips for brides are, first and foremost, to be careful not to go overboard with makeup. The goal is to look like yourself, just a bit enhanced!
boring bridal element including love seasons shows unexpected
Too often, bridal shows are boring - I love including a small, unexpected element to make it interesting, like the removable skirts and umbrellas in seasons past.
drawn gowns love might
Try everything on, even gowns that you don't think you'll love. You might be surprised and fall in love with a gown that you weren't drawn to at first.
bags love
I love bags, and little bags within bags. Everything is contained.
fashion luggage stuff though
Though I'm a fashion designer, I never stuff my luggage with too many items.
few
Every few months, I find myself in Europe or the Middle East.
call threw
When my mother threw a party, even as a kid, she'd call me in and say, 'Organize it for me.'
Never leave a pen around me - it will be gone.
great supposedly
Pets are supposedly a great way to meet people.
No one believed me when I said it was possible to put fabric in resin.
petite though women
I've seen petite brides carry a ballgown, and I have also seen plus-size women carry a ballgown, though you wouldn't think so.