Bouchra Jarrar

Bouchra Jarrar (born 14 November 1970 in Cannes) is a French haute couture fashion designer.

Early life and education Born to Moroccan parents in Cannes, Jarrar entered Paris' École Duperré where she graduated in 1994.

Career Jarrar started to work on Jean Paul Gaultier's licensed jewelry collection in 1994. In 1996, she moved to Balenciaga, first under the supervision of Josephus Thimister, and then under the supervision of the creative director Nicolas Ghesquière, where she served as his studio director until 2006, helping to create ready-to-wear collections. She then worked for Scherrer for a short time, before becoming the director of Lacroix's haute couture studio, which she ran until the company filed for bankruptcy in 2009. She also worked for the lingerie brand Capucine Puerari.

In January 2010, Jarrar started her own brand, The label has since become known for its minimal aesthetic. In 2015, Mode et Finance, the French venture capital firm managed by Bpifrance, made a minority investment in Jarrar’s business, with the designer retaining a 74% ownership. She closed her eponymous couture house to join the company. Jarrar showed her first resort collection in June 2016 to critical approval. She completed only two ready-to-wear collections, spring 2017 and fall 2018, for the house before the termination of her contract. She left Lanvin after 16 months amid declining sales.

In 2019, Jarrar photographed the singer Keren Ann for the cover of her album Bleue.

Recognition 2012 – Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres 2017 – Officer of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres