Arab gowns, bedazzled face masks: Fashion highlights of 2020

Arab gowns, bedazzled face masks: Fashion highlights of 2020

Despite a lull in red carpet events, there were still plenty of highpoints when it came to celebrity fashion in 2020.

  1. Kerry Washington
    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.
  2. Liu Yifei
    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.
  3. Kate Beckinsale
    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. 
  4. Carrie Underwood
    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. 
  5. Megan Fox
    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. 
  6. Dorra Zarrouk
    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.