DUBAI: Arab designers have been stealing the show at the Venice International Film Festival. Here are six times celebrities turned heads in Arab creations on the red carpet.
Nadine Labaki
Lebanese actress and director Nadine Labaki wore a black ready-to-wear lace gown by Lebanese designer Rami Kadi as she attended the “Cartier” event at the 80th edition of the annual festival.
Nicole Mazzocato
Pregnant Italian actress Nicole Mazzocato donned a pale orange embroidered gown from Kadi’s “Mantra” collection.
Virginia Varinelli
Italian blogger and author Virginia Varinelli wore a white chiffon gown with beaded detailing at the bust and a one-shoulder cape from Lebanese couturier Zuhair Murad’s Resort 2023 collection.
Federica Garcia
Debutant Spanish actress Federica Garcia opted for a strapless couture gown, adorned with exquisite gold embellishments, from Syrian designer Rami Al-Ali’s Autumn/Winter 2023 couture collection.
Natalia Paragoni
The Italian internet personality, who gave birth in July, also wowed fans in a white form-fitting dress by Lebanese couturier Nicolas Jebran that she said she “knew would highlight my postpartum shapes.”
Paola Turani
Italian model Paola Turani wore a fitted white halter dress from Murad’s Resort 2024 collection, adorned with intricate embellishments.