Steven Khalil
Steven Khalil is an Australian luxury bridal and red carpet label founded in Sydney in 2003 by designer Steven Khalil. It makes couture bridal gowns and evening wear for clients in Australia and internationally.
| Founded | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Designer | Steven Khalil |
| Boutique | Paddington, Sydney |
| Showroom | Los Angeles |
| Website | stevenkhalil.com |
What is Steven Khalil?
Steven Khalil is the eponymous label of the Australian bridal and red carpet designer Steven Khalil. Based in Sydney, the house creates bespoke bridal gowns and couture evening wear.
History
Khalil grew up in Campbelltown in Western Sydney, the youngest of four children raised by a mother who had emigrated from Lebanon. He launched his brand in 2003 and opened a bridal boutique in Paddington, Sydney, at the age of 27. He later added a showroom in Los Angeles for celebrity stylists and showed a couture collection at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week in 2019.
Products and positioning
- Bespoke and couture bridal gowns
- Red carpet and evening wear
- Ready-to-wear collections shown at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia
- Steven Khalil Eau de Parfum, launched in 2017
The label has dressed international names including Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez and Carrie Underwood, as well as Australian figures such as Dannii Minogue and Jessica Mauboy.
Distribution
Clients are served through the Paddington boutique and the Los Angeles showroom, and the brand has been stocked internationally by The Wedding Club in London.
Why it matters
Steven Khalil is one of the Australian couture names to have built a global celebrity clientele from a bridal atelier base.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Steven Khalil?
Steven Khalil is an Australian bridal and red carpet designer from Western Sydney who launched his label in 2003.
Where is the Steven Khalil boutique?
The label's bridal boutique is in Paddington, Sydney, and it also has a showroom in Los Angeles.