Zuhair Murad

Zuhair Murad is a Lebanese fashion designer and stylist, born in Ras Baalbek, Lebanon. He launched his brand in 1995 and became a regular at Paris Haute Couture Week from 2001. His designs have been worn by global celebrities at major red carpet events, earning him international acclaim.

Biography Murad was born in a Melkite Catholic family in Ras Baalbek. After finishing high school, he moved to Paris, where he obtained his fashion degree.

In 1995, Murad expanded his presence in Beirut by opening a third flagship store. Prior to this, he had launched boutiques and showrooms on Charles Helou Avenue in Beirut and rue François I in Paris. He later established a showroom in Milan on Via Borgogna. In 1999, he debuted a collection on the runways of Rome, which contributed to his inclusion in the Italian fashion calendar. Alicia Lyngaas, Carrie Underwood, Ivana Trump, Cheryl Fernandez-Versini, Beyoncé Knowles, Jennifer Lopez, Kellie Pickler, Najwa Karam, Shakira, Katy Perry, Christina Applegate, Vanessa Williams, and Ana Ortiz have wore his designs. Priyanka Chopra wore a white embellished strapless gown designed by Murad at her Oscars debut in 2016. Miley Cyrus was seen sporting one of his creations at the Academy Awards; Christina Aguilera and Jennifer Lopez wore his designs at the 2011 Golden Globe Awards. Kerry Washington wore one of his gowns at the 2011 Emmy Awards. Princess al-Taweel of Saudi Arabia wore his creation when she attended the wedding of Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

Blake Lively wore a Zuhair Murad dress from his Spring 2012, Couture collection at the worldwide premiere of her movie Savages at Westwood Village. She wore a Murad dress in the 8th episode of the fourth season of Gossip Girl entitled "Juliet Doesn't Live Here Anymore." Kristen Stewart wore a Murad dress at the 2012 Toronto Film Festival for a screening of her 2012 film, On the Road, and at the premiere in Los Angeles of her film, The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2.

French actress Marion Cotillard also wore a floral Murad dress from his Fall 2012, collection at the 2013 Critics' Choice Awards.

Jennifer Lopez wore a gown from Murad’s Spring/Summer 2024 Couture line at the premiere of "Wicked" in Los Angeles in November 2024.

Blake Lively donned a Zuhair Murad gown at the Time 100 Gala in April 2025, celebrating her inclusion in Time's list of the most influential people.