• Kerry Washington 

  

  The US actress arrived the Oscars afterparty in February wearing a heavily-beaded gold top and skirt plucked from Zuhair Murad’s Egyptian-inspired couture collection.

• Liu Yifei

  

  The “Mulan” star chose a gold Elie Saab gown for the premiere of the film in March, replete with a rising phoenix motif rendered in gold embroidery and sequins.

• Kate Beckinsale

  

  The British actress lands on the list due to her gold-dipped gown by Lebanese designer Georges Chakra — and, more importantly, the custom-made matching face mask. 

• Carrie Underwood

  

  In November, the US singing sensation stepped out at the 54th annual Country Music Association Awards wearing a sparkling creation by Kardashian-loved Kuwaiti designer Yousef Al-Jasmi. 

• Megan Fox

  

  The US actress hit the stage at November’s American Music Awards in a show-stopping emerald green asymmetrical top and matching A-line skirt by Lebanese design duo Azzi & Osta. 

• Dorra Zarrouk 

  

  The actress opted for a midnight blue design by Lebanon’s Rami Kadi at December’s Cairo International Film Festival. Tiered ruffles, an exaggerated peplum and a peekaboo keyhole made the gorgeous gown stand out.