Emergency Room
Emergency Room is a Beirut fashion label founded in 2018 by Eric Mathieu Ritter. It makes one-of-a-kind ready-to-wear from vintage materials and dead-stock fabrics, produced by artisans and cooperatives across Lebanon.
| Founded | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Eric Mathieu Ritter |
| Based in | Beirut, Lebanon |
| Approach | Upcycling and local production |
| Website | emergencyroombeirut.com |
What is Emergency Room?
Emergency Room is a ready-to-wear brand founded in Beirut in 2018 by designer Eric Mathieu Ritter. It is built on upcycling, turning vintage materials and locally sourced dead-stock fabrics into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Products and positioning
The label's shop covers tops, dresses, jackets, jewellery and bags. Production is local: garments are made by artisans in workshops and cooperatives across Lebanon, which links the brand closely to the country's craft community.
- Upcycled ready-to-wear
- Jackets and dresses
- Jewellery and bags
Distribution
Emergency Room runs its own store in the Mar Mikhael district of Beirut and an online shop. The brand was a finalist of Fashion Trust Arabia and has presented at Arab Fashion Week.
Why it matters
Emergency Room shows how a small label can build a recognisable identity around circular production and local manufacturing. Its model of reusing existing materials and working with Lebanese workshops has made it one of the region's reference points for sustainable fashion.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Emergency Room?
Emergency Room was founded in Beirut in 2018 by Eric Mathieu Ritter.
What is Emergency Room known for?
It is known for one-of-a-kind ready-to-wear made from vintage and dead-stock fabrics by artisans in Lebanon.