Reem Acra
Reem Acra is a New York luxury fashion house founded in 1997 by the Beirut-born designer of the same name. It began with bridal gowns and now also makes evening wear and ready-to-wear, sold through more than 150 retailers worldwide.
| Founded | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Reem Acra |
| Headquarters | New York |
| Retail reach | 150+ retailers worldwide |
| Website | reemacra.com |
What is Reem Acra?
Reem Acra is a luxury womenswear label based in Manhattan, New York. Its founder, Reem Acra, was born in Beirut, Lebanon, and launched the business in 1997 as a bridal line.
History
The house expanded step by step from its bridal origins:
- 1997: launch of the bridal collection
- 2003: addition of evening gowns
- 2008: introduction of ready-to-wear
- 2010: opening of a store on Avenue Foch in Beirut with evening wear, ready-to-wear, accessories and a bridal salon
Products and positioning
Reem Acra is known for bridal and evening gowns worn on red carpets by celebrities including Beyoncé, Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift and Halle Berry. The atelier is located on West 35th Street in Manhattan.
Distribution
Designs are sold through more than 150 retailers worldwide, alongside the brand's own store in Beirut. The label has also offered a line through the Home Shopping Network in the United States.
Why it matters
Reem Acra is one of the designers who established Lebanese-born talent in American bridal and eveningwear, building a wholesale-led luxury business from a New York base.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Reem Acra from?
Reem Acra is a New York-based fashion house; its founder was born in Beirut, Lebanon.
What does Reem Acra make?
The house makes bridal gowns, evening gowns and ready-to-wear.