Georges Chakra
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| Industry | Fashion |
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| Founded | 1985 |
| Headquarters | , |
Key people | Georges Chakra (Creative Director) |
| Website | www |
Georges Chakra (Arabic: جورج شقرا) is a Beirut-based Lebanese haute couture fashion designer. Chakra founded his eponymous brand in 1985 and has been showcasing his collections at Paris Fashion Weekk since the mid-1990s.
Biography
[edit]In 1985, he returned to Lebanon and opened his first store.
His breakthrough came in 2006 when his designs were featured in the film The Devil Wears Prada, after 20 years in the industry.[1] This exposure helped propel his brand to international recognition, transforming it into a global haute couture fashion house. Over the years, he has dressed numerous high-profile celebrities, including Rihanna,[2] Beyoncé,[3] Tyra Banks,[4] Jennifer Lopez,[5] and Helen Mirren.
TV and film
[edit]Aside from his creations appearing in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, featuring Meryl Streep,[6] Georges Chakra's designs have also been prominently featured in the television series Gossip Girl, worn by stars Blake Lively and Leighton Meester.[7][8]
Notable clients
[edit]- Gwen Stefani[9]
- Hiba Tawaji - Cannes Film Festival 2017[10]
- Goldie Hawn[11]
- Catherine-Zeta Jones[12]
- Rebecca Romijn[13]
- Sophie Marceau[14]
- Dakota Fanning[15]
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus[16]
- Juliette Lewis[17]
- Kristen Bell[18]
- Hilary Duff[19]
- Jane Fonda[20]
- Kelly Osborne[21]
- Sheryl Crow[22]
- Queen Latifah[23]
References
[edit]- ^ "Designer Dossier: Georges Chakra - theFashionSpot". theFashionSpot. 2013-10-17. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ "Rihanna's Gloves - Outrageous Accessories - The Best of 2007 - Celebrity". InStyle. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
- ^ "Beyonce and John Mayer - Grammy After-Parties - Grammys 2008 - Celebrity". InStyle. Archived from the original on 2014-01-09. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
- ^ "Yay or Nay? Tyra Banks in Georges Chakra at the BET Honors awards gala - Yay or Nay on Catwalk Queen". Catwalkqueen.tv. 2008-01-15. Archived from the original on 2012-02-12. Retrieved 2013-07-25.
- ^ Jennifer Lopez In Georges Chakra Couture & Zuhair Murad Couture – 32nd Anniversary Carousel of Hope Gala Archived 2010-10-29 at the Wayback Machine, Red Carpet Fashion Awards, October 25, 2010. Retrieved on 2010-10-27.
- ^ "10 Celebs Who Look Gorgeous in Georges Chakra on the Red Carpet". 30 June 2018.
- ^ "Blake Lively Weds in Gold Georges Chakra". 18 October 2012.
- ^ "On the Set of Gossip Girl with Blake Lively in Georges Chakra Couture". 17 October 2012.
- ^ Kallon, Catherine (2012-05-11). "Gwen Stefani In Georges Chakra Couture - The Heart Foundation Gala". Red Carpet Fashion Awards. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ "Second Day from Cannes Film Festival - Prestige Magazine". Prestige Magazine. 2017-05-19. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ "Goldie Hawn Wearing Edition by Georges Chakra on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon". About Her. 2017-05-05. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ Watkins, Rachel (2017-04-03). "Catherine Zeta-Jones In Editions by Georges Chakra - The Today Show". Red Carpet Fashion Awards. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ "Georgeschakra.com". www.georgeschakra.com. Archived from the original on 2019-12-15. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ "GEORGES CHAKRA: Exclusive Interview for Spring/Summer 2017 (Video)". FASHION INSIDER MAGAZINE. 2017-02-27. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ "Dakota Fanning Wears Georges Chakra Couture For The Jimmy Choo Campaign - Prestige Magazine". Prestige Magazine. 2017-03-14. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ "Julia Louis-Dreyfus in Edition by Georges Chakra". StyleBistro. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ "Juliette Lewis Mermaid Gown". StyleBistro. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ "Kristen Bell In Georges Chakra at Bad Moms LA Premiere". Fashionsizzle.com. 2016-07-27. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Fashion&Style (2016-06-30). "Hilary Duff Vs. Katharine McPhee In George Chakra: Who Wore It Best [VOTE]". Fashion & Style. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ "Georgeschakra.com". www.georgeschakra.com. Archived from the original on 2017-10-31. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ "Kelly Osbourne in a navy Edition by Georges Chakra gown & Brian Atwood shoes". Style Darling Daily. 2015-01-12. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ "Sheryl Crow Jumpsuit". StyleBistro. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
- ^ Kallon, Catherine (2011-01-06). "Queen Latifah In Edition by Georges Chakra - 2011 People's Choice Awards". Red Carpet Fashion Awards. Retrieved 2017-06-26.
External links
[edit]
- Kellyrowland.com
- Official Chakra page
- Georges Chakra collections since 2006 (arabic version)
- Lebanon Weddings
- Lebanon Weddings guide
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