2025's Most Iconic Arab Wedding Designers
The Arab fashion world continues to leave a great mark on the global bridal industry, and 2025 is no exception. Arab fashion designers are redefining bridal elegance with creativity that blends heritage with haute couture. Their influence transcends regional borders, appearing on the runways of Paris, the red carpets of Hollywood, and most importantly, on brides who dream of gowns that are both timeless and daring.
Weddings in the Middle East are more than ceremonies; they are monumental celebrations of family, identity, and legacy. Designers from the region understand this deeply and infuse their creations with symbolism, luxurious craftsmanship, and emotional resonance.
This year, Arab designers have embraced both the dramatic and the delicate. We’ve seen luxurious capes, sculptural silhouettes, and shimmering embroidery inspired by everything from Phoenician history to architectural wonders.
At the same time, there is a movement toward sustainability and personal expression; designers are reinterpreting traditional motifs, introducing color into bridalwear, and incorporating eco-conscious fabrics.
Today, we celebrate the top iconic Arab fashion designers of 2025, visionaries who are not just dressing brides, but redefining bridal fashion altogether. 2025 welcomes visionary Arab bridal designers, each blending rich heritage with bold innovation.
Timeless Titans
The Arab fashion scene in 2025 remains anchored by a group of legendary designers whose names are now synonymous with bridal couture around the world. These iconic continue to define elegance, artistry, and drama in bridalwear. In 2025, each of these visionaries returned to the spotlight with collections and moments that reminded the world why they are the enduring icons of the region.
Elie Saab: The Legacy of Luxury
In 2025, Elie Saab continued to enchant the bridal world with gowns that feel like royal heirlooms, steeped in intricate detail, shimmering embroidery, and flowing grandeur. Elie Saab’s ability to merge classic romanticism with modern refinement remains unmatched. His bridal collection this year showcased delicate lace overlays, high necklines, regal capes, and long trains that billowed like silk clouds, each piece embodying fairytale glamour.
Most recently, Elie Saab presented his haute couture show at Paris Fashion Week with the theme "La Nouvelle Cour," where he declared the minimalist phase is officially over! His work is not just couture; it’s cinematic, elegant, and timeless, perfect for brides who want to feel like royalty on their big day.
One of the most talked-about moments for Elie Saab in 2025 was the breathtaking wedding of his son, Celio Saab and Zein Qutami. The event was a true showcase of the Elie Saab brand, with the bride wearing not one, but multiple custom-designed gowns by the legendary couturier himself.
The designer’s wife and the mother of the groom, Claudine Saab, also wore an elegant Elie Saab creation, radiating timeless grace. The guest list included some of the region’s most stylish women, many of whom arrived in dazzling Saab designs, transforming the wedding into a living runway of haute couture.
Zuhair Murad: The Drama of Decadence
Zuhair Murad’s bridal creations are consistently rich with fantasy, and his 2025 collection is no exception. Famed for his intricate beadwork and feminine silhouettes, Murad’s latest gowns draw from screen legends like Katharine Hepburn. He took the “golden” in Golden Age literally, using a palette of yellows and plenty of shine. Zuhair Murad masterfully balances sensuality and sophistication, making him a go-to for those who want to make a breathtaking entrance.
Tony Ward: Sculpting Sophistication
Known as the “Architect of Detail,” Tony Ward brings structure and art to the bridal world with gowns that marry clean lines and lavish detailing. His 2025 bridal line focused on architectural folds, textured embroidery, and unexpected silhouettes, giving each dress a sculptural quality that evokes contemporary art. His latest haute couture collection, titled Entre Rêve et Regard, brought high drama and cinematic elegance to Paris Couture Week. A showcase of gowns that embodied sculptural fantasy and regal femininity came down the runway.
With studios in both Beirut and Milan, Ward continues to appeal to brides who want something modern and meticulously tailored, yet rooted in couture tradition.
Georges Hobeika: The Poet of Romance
Georges Hobeika’s bridal aesthetic has always leaned into ethereal elegance, and his 2025 designs took this to new heights. His collection featured dreamy gowns adorned with floral appliqués, glistening beads, and weightless fabrics like silk organza and tulle, offering brides a soft, romantic look steeped in feminine beauty.
This year, his designs made waves at Paris Couture Week, where he embraced sparkling petals and delicate crystal embroidery that caught the light with every step. For brides who want to look like they’ve stepped out of a fairytale, Hobeika remains a beloved name.
Ashi Studio: The Visionary of Modern Couture
Mohammed Ashi, the designer behind Ashi Studio, continues to redefine the boundaries of bridalwear with his avant-garde, sculptural gowns. In 2025, Ashi returned to Paris Haute Couture Week with a collection described as a “study in silence and structure,” filled with oversized silhouettes, exaggerated sleeves, and crisp, minimal palettes. Unlike the traditionally romantic Arab bridal aesthetic, Ashi’s gowns are bold and commanding, often resembling wearable architecture.
His work speaks to brides who want a couture experience that challenges expectations and celebrates individuality. As the first designer from the Gulf to become an official member of Paris Couture Week, Ashi has carved a unique place in bridal fashion history, one that fuses innovation, restraint, and absolute drama.
The Visionaries
Arab fashion designers continue to dazzle, and these designers are reshaping the narrative with futuristic techniques, daring silhouettes, and fashion-forward statements. These designers are at the forefront of this evolution, each bringing a unique design language that resonates with modern brides who crave individuality, art, and glamour.
Rami Kadi: The Futurist of Couture
Known for his fearless creativity and tech-savvy approach, Rami Kadi is redefining what a bridal gown can be. In 2025, his collections continue to blend innovation with emotion, incorporating holographic textiles, 3D-printed embellishments, and bold pops of color rarely seen in traditional bridalwear. Rami Kadi’s work is a favorite among brides who reject convention and embrace statement-making fashion with a touch of magic. For the bride who wants to look unforgettable and unapologetically modern, Kadi remains an unmatched choice.
Saiid Kobeisy: The Architect of Elegance
Saiid Kobeisy brings a refined, almost regal sensibility to his bridal creations, with gowns that balance structure and softness. His gowns are perfect for brides who want traditional elegance with a dramatic edge. His designs made headlines this year during his showcase in Milan, where he introduced sweeping silk silhouettes with floral embroidery and architectural pleats, cementing his status as one of the Arab world’s most refined design voices.
Jean-Louis Sabaji: The Nature-Inspired Storyteller
Jean-Louis Sabaji continues to impress with his bold, sculptural gowns inspired by the natural world. His signature use of texture and volume sets him apart. Brides who want to wear a piece of conceptual art down the aisle, something that moves, evolves, and stuns, will find their dream gown in Sabaji’s visionary creations.
Georges Chakra: The Modern Glamourist
Georges Chakra has long been associated with red carpet glam, and his bridal designs carry that same cinematic flair. In 2025, Chakra leaned into sleek silhouettes, dramatic cape trains, and metallic accents that shimmer with every step. Chakra's brides are sophisticated, confident, and unafraid to shine, a perfect fit for women who see their wedding day as both a celebration and a spotlight moment.
New Voices, Bold Visions
These rising talents are reshaping the fashion landscape, blending tradition with contemporary creativity. They bring new design languages to the world, from sculptural elegance and sustainability to architectural precision and regional storytelling.
Yasmin Mansour
Egyptian designer Yasmin Mansour, based in Qatar, won the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize in 2024 and soon after secured a spot among the LVMH Prize 2025 semi-finalists. Her work is defined by sculptural silhouettes, intricate pleating, and sustainability: she often incorporates upcycled elements into bold statement pieces. Her recent presence at Paris Couture Week dinners hosted in her honor underscores her growing influence in luxury fashion circles.
Madiyah Al Sharqi
Emirati designer Madiyah Al Sharqi, whose eponymous brand was launched in 2012, has become known internationally for her elevated ready-to-wear rooted in effortless luxury. With soft palettes, light fabrics, and refined silhouettes, she crafts understated elegance for the modern independent woman. Celebrity fans include Zendaya and members of the Kardashian-Jenner family.
Marmar Halim
Egyptian designer Marmar Halim operates from Dubai and London, building a dual identity in luxury evening and bridal fashion. Her creations often incorporate vivid colors and minimal romantic designs using charmeuse, silk, chiffon, and delicate embroidery. She has shown at both London and Paris Fashion Weeks, and her dresses have been worn by dignitaries and Bollywood celebrities alike.
