Ruling the red carpet: The 35 biggest Arab fashion moments of 2019


Emma Day
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Another year of award ceremonies, premieres and A-list parties is almost behind us, leaving a legacy of glamorous gowns and dresses dripping in sequins.

Whether seen at the Oscars, Emmys or Golden Globes, some of 2019's most memorable celebrity looks came courtesy of the region's most renowned designers.

Lebanon's red carpet stalwarts Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad kitted out stars including Jennifer Lopez, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Priyanka Chopra, while Georges Hobeika, Rami Kadi and Georges Chakra were donned by Kendall Jenner, Chrissy Teigen and Cardi B.

Ashi Studio, Reem Acra and Yousef Al Jasmi were also among the region's labels finding favour with Hollywood's finest.

Scroll through the gallery above to see our selection of the best Arab-designed gowns of 2019.

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Company name: Marefa Digital

Based: Dubai Multi Commodities Centre

Number of employees: seven

Sector: e-learning

Funding stage: Pre-seed funding of Dh1.5m in 2017 and an initial seed round of Dh2m in 2019

Investors: Friends and family 

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