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8. Reem Acra
Brand: Reem Acra
Category: Fashion
Establishment: 1997
Nationality: Lebanese-American
Headquarters: U.S.
Acra’s talent was first discovered by a fashion editor at a party while she was still a student at the American University of Beirut. She debuted her designs at her first fashion show only ten days later. In 1997, Acra’s first bridal design was worn by a high-profile socialite. She established her eponymous line, Reem Acra New York, in the same year. Acra launched her first ready-to-wear collection in 2001. Her designs have been seen on celebrities such as U.S. First Lady Jill Biden, Princess Beatrice of York, and Poorna Jagannathan.