Reem Acra is a renowned international designer known for her breathtaking collections in ready-to-wear and bridal. She combines tradition with a modern aesthetic and leads the way by continuously redefining the boundaries of fashion.

She launched her eponymous line REEM ACRA NEW YORK in 1997, and, after successfully establishing herself in the bridal market, expanded into ready-to-wear in 2003.

Of Lebanese heritage, Acra is a graduate of the American University of Beirut with a Business Degree. She went on to study at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York and ESMOD in Paris (ESMOD).

Celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Beyoncé, and Madonna have worn her intricate designs to red carpet events such as the Oscars, Grammys and Golden Globes.

Some of her notable accolades include being named the 7th Most Powerful Arab Woman in the World by Forbes Magazine and being the recipient of the Building Bridges Award from the Bridges of Understanding foundation. Additionally, she received an honorary award by the United Nations for her support of the work of the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

In addition to the CFDA, Acra is a member of the Bridal Council of America, the International Advisory Council of the American University of Beirut and a member of the Fashion Group International. She also serves on the Honorary Board of the American Foundation for Saint George Hospital and the board of the Dubai Design and Fashion Council. In 2019, Reem Acra was announced as Goodwill Ambassador for Tamanna, an organization that supports children in the Middle East suffering from critical illnesses by granting life changing wishes.

For four consecutive years, Acra has hosted the hugely successful Middle Eastern reality TV show, Fashion Star, where she mentors 12 aspiring up-and-coming designers.