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Acra got started in the bridal market in 1997. Her company has expanded to include eveningwear, ready-to-wear and her prized-jewel couture. Jill Biden wore a red Reem Acra gown to the inaugural balls earlier this year, and celebrities such as Eva ...

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5 Months Ago, San Francisco Chronicle says (in Today's bride cuts a crisp, modern silhouette)   USA
While many short dresses like these have fitted bodices with flared skirts, some are simpler, like Reem Acra's elegant white satin strapless sheath mini with a ruched bodice and Amsale Aberra's thigh-high white satin dress with an oversize bow placed ...

And Examiner.com says (in Bridal Fashion Trend: PLATINUM Wedding Dresses featured at ...) The stunning collection ranges from $2000 plus.... “The newest addition to the Priscilla of Boston design team brings experience and inspiration from top bridal houses such as Vera Wang, Amsale, and Reem Acra. This bridal design expertise is evident in ...

6 Months Ago, Al-Bawaba says (in The Saks Fifth Avenue Bride…)  Jordan
The Saks Fifth Avenue Bridal Suite will offer bridal gowns and accessories featuring top designers from around the world. Pick from names like Reem Acra Bridal, Malis Henderson, Maria Elena, Penrose Bridal, Rosamosario, Stephanie Browne and the ...

And AME Info says (in Saks Dubai to unveil its luxury bridal suite)  United Arab Emirates
The Saks Fifth Avenue Bridal Suite will offer bridal gowns and accessories featuring top designers from around the world. Pick from names like Reem Acra Bridal, Malis Henderson, Maria Elena, Penrose Bridal, Rosamosario, Stephanie Browne and the ...

9 Months Ago, Entertainment and Showbiz! says (in Angelina Jolie : Angelina Jolie is not pregnant, says her designer)  India
The rumour that actress Angelina Jolie is pregnant again has been put down by her designer Reem Acra. The designer says that she tailored a dress for Jolie, and that it had not been made to fit a pregnant woman. “I designed a little black dress for her ...

And Vogue.com says (in Happy Birthday, Barbie) New Zealand Herald
 UK -
designer wardrobe echoed that eclecticism. House of Field dressed her in a one-shouldered, one-legged sequinned and feathered body suit, while Reem Acra ...
A living doll walks New York runway Houston Chronicle

And Times of India says (in 'Angelina Jolie is not pregnant') Angelina Jolie is not pregnant'
 India -
The rumour that actress Angelina Jolie is pregnant again has been put down by her designer Reem Acra. The designer says that she tailored a dress for ...

And Fashion Wire Daily says (in Reem Acra: Underwater Greek Goddesses - Fashion Wire Daily) Reem Acra: Underwater Greek Goddesses
subscription), NY -
With the Academy Awards less than a week away, Reem Acra, a Hollywood red carpet favorite, seems well-poised to dress the stars like Greek goddesses if she ...

And Houston Chronicle says (in Ladylike or punk? Fashion designers take different approaches)  United States - Feb 16, 2009
Count Reem Acra in on the nice side. In recent weeks, the Lebanese designer has been on a roll. She created sleek evening gowns for Eva Longoria at the ...

And Newsday says (in FASHION WEEK FALL '09: READY TO WEAR) FASHION WEEK FALL '09: READY TO WEAR
 NY - Feb 16, 2009
Joseph V. Amodio The delightfully imaginative inspiration for Reem Acra's collection, shown at her posh Fifth Avenue showroom, was an ancient underwater ...

And amNewYork says (in Reem Acra Getting Ready For Oscar) By Anne Bratskeir The delightfully imaginative inspiration for Reem Acra’s Fall 2009 collection shown at her posh Fifth Ave. showroom was an ancient underwater empire where statues lay elegantly draped in flowing robes. The models, in vignettes, ...

And New York Post says (in REEM ACRA)  NY - Feb 15, 2009
By LISA MARSH Bridal designer Reem Acra's most recent foray into ready-to-wear is a highly decorated affair, but in a way that makes it easy to wear. ...

And Women's Wear Daily says (in Goddesses Reign at Reem)  - Feb 15, 2009
Hair at Reem Acra received the red-carpet treatment in the hands of stylist Laurent Philippon, who created a flipped, side-swept bun on behalf of Bumble and ...

And Central Maine Morning Sentinel says (in Brides on a budget can find great deals on used designer dresses)  maine - Feb 14, 2009
Currently, there are more than 1800 gowns listed for sale on her site by designers including Amsale, Reem Acra, Monique Lhuillier and Vera Wang. ...

And Reuters says (in In New York, some designers bask in political light)  - Feb 13, 2009
Among those enjoying the spotlight are Jason Wu, who designed the first lady's inaugural gown, and Michelle Smith, the founder of Milly, and Reem Acra, ...

And New York Times says (in And Then the Pilot Fish Ate the Whale)  NY - Feb 12, 2009
people don’t walk the red carpet?” asks publicist Marilyn Heston, whose MHA Media firm represents popular designers such as Elie Saab and Reem Acra. ...

And Toronto Star says (in Stars asked to shun red carpet at Oscars)   Canada - Feb 12, 2009
asks publicist Marilyn Heston, whose firm represents popular designers such as Elie Saab and Reem Acra. "And if not, what's the point of all this effort and ...

And Lovetripper.com says (in Top 5 Best Dressed Stars at The Grammy Awards)  TX - Feb 9, 2009
4) While she may not be known for her vocal prowess, actress Kate Beckinsale's Reem Acra gown struck just the right note as the British beauty introduced ...

And International Herald Tribune says (in Red carpet showdown: Grammys vs. Baftas)  France - Feb 9, 2009
by Moret and visiting leading ladies like Gwyneth Paltrow in a shimmering Versace mini dress and Kate Beckinsale in a Reem Acra strapless mermaid gown. ...

And Film.com says (in Carrie Underwood's Stylist Talks Fashion and the Grammys) Carrie Underwood's Stylist Talks Fashion and the Grammys
 WA - Feb 3, 2009
We're trying to work out some opportunities with Zac Posen this year and Reem Acra -- I'm such a fan of her designs as well. So we might use a new designer, ...

10 Months Ago, Independent says (in Fashion: Bright times are ahead)  UK - Jan 31, 2009
Cameron Diaz in candy-pink Chanel and Eva Longoria in a flaming strapless gown by the Lebanese designer Reem Acra both added a much-needed pigment overload ...

And UT The Daily Texan says (in Objective conversations with... Benjamin Miller)  TX - Jan 30, 2009
I mean, who wears a red Reem Acra gown to a formal inauguration? She could have at least put some straps on the thing.” To which Michelle might very well ...

And Philadelphia Inquirer says (in Symphony of sophistication)  PA - Jan 28, 2009
It bears repeating that Biden's gown was designed by Reem Acra.) "Red is a very 'in' color," Paskin said. "It's a happy shade and it's an inauguration year ...

And CNW Telbec says (in Barbie(TM) celebrates 50 years - CNW Telbec) Communiqué de presse), Canada
Givenchy, Gucci, Oscar de la Renta, Reem Acra, Versace, Vera Wang and Zac Posen. Adding to this already impressive list, designer Jeremy Scott will design a one-of-a-kind Barbie that will be showcased with his Barbie-inspired collection in Paris. ...

And Canada NewsWire says (in Barbie(TM) celebrates 50 years - Canada NewsWire) Barbie(TM) celebrates 50 years
press release), Canada - Jan 27, 2009
Givenchy, Gucci, Oscar de la Renta, Reem Acra, Versace, Vera Wang and Zac Posen. Adding to this already impressive list, designer Jeremy Scott will ...

And USA Today says (in Obama fashion stimulus plan is already yielding results)  - Jan 26, 2009
sales of one-shoulder and strapless red dresses, which CEO Joanne Stoner attributes to Obama and Jill Biden, who wore a strapless, red Reem Acra gown. ...

And A Socialite's Life says (in 'House' Cast: 2009 SAG Awards Red Carpet) House' Cast: 2009 SAG Awards Red Carpet
 CA - Jan 26, 2009
The actress wore a one-shoulder, asymmetrical bright red dress by Reem Acra. Since guys don't really have as many choices for the red carpet, ...

And Los Angeles Times says (in SAG red carpet fashion smackdown: Lisa Rinna, Nancy O'Dell and ...) SAG red carpet fashion smackdown: Lisa Rinna, Nancy O'Dell and ...
 CA - Jan 25, 2009
Lisa ended up wearing Reem Acra because the Meister frock didn't work out. All's well that ends well. Nothing could stop all the other hot talk fashion ...

And Telegraph.co.uk says (in Jill Biden's cameo role) Lady in red: Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Dr. Jill Biden attend the Southern Inaugural Ball, and right Rumer Willis in a Reem Acra dress Photo: AP ...
Brad Pitt never Googles himself, Jill Biden's Hollywood duds ... The Envelope
Did Michelle's gown Wu you? The Express Times - LehighValley...

And Delaware County Daily Times says (in Left feet, long lines and loving celebs at balls)  PA - Jan 21, 2009
Actress Ashley Judd traded the mocha-colored Reem Acra chiffon gown she had worn the night before to the Kentucky Bluegrass Ball for a pearl gray Monique ...

13 Months Ago, gelinlik21.com says (in Look of the Week: Nicole Richie) Her ornate Reem Acra gown featured a train and a plunging neckline, and the metallic beads and intricate pattern brought glitz and glamour to the look. Nicole’s bangles by C. Green and her matching clutch continued [...]

And Fashion Wire Daily says (in Fabulous Fashions at the Carousel of Hope - Fashion Wire Daily) Fabulous Fashions at the Carousel of Hope
subscription), NY - Oct 26, 2008
Virginia Madsen wore black-and-gold Reem Acra, Taraji Henson looked adorable in her ruffled cream Pamela Rolland gown paired with red Jimmy Choo shoes, ...

And Atlanta Journal Constitution says (in PEACH BUZZ: Wedding gowns wow ‘em in NY)   USA - Oct 21, 2008
By Richard L. Eldredge While Buckhead bridal gown designer Anne Barge went up against pincushion peers such as Vera Wang, Reem Acra, Monique Lhuillier and ...

14 Months Ago, Newsday says (in Joseph V. Amodio)  NY - Oct 7, 2008
week) showcases creations from 21 designers, including Amsale, Anne Barge, Badgley Mischka, Reem Acra and Vera Wang (whose gown is pictured, $4500). ...

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