Reem Acra
Country: 
USA
Professions: 
Fashion Designer
Field(s) of expertise: 
Accessories Design
Areas of Impact: 
Arts

Personal information

Reem Acra
Fashion Designer

Contact information (Work)

+13200420212

Social Media

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Education

Education: 
  • Bachelor's Degree, Fashion Design, 1984, Fashion Institute of Technology, United States of America.
  • Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration,1982, American University of Beirut, Lebanon.

Work history

Previous Professions: 
  • Fashion Designer, 1997-present, Reem Acra New York.

Major Achievements

Major achievements: 
  • In a bid to inspire young Arab women and aspiring designers and broaden her reach to this target group, Acra has co-created and starred on the hugely successful Middle Eastern reality TV show, Fashion Star, where she serves as the lead judge and mentor to 12 aspiring up-and-coming designers. 

Accomplishments

Distinctions: 
  • Named the 7th Most Powerful Arab Woman in the World by Forbes Magazine.
Awards: 
  • She was awarded an honorary prize by the United Nations for her support of the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2012.
  • She received the Building Bridges Award from the Bridges of Understanding Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving relations between the Middle East and the United States.
  • She received an honorary award from the United Nations for her support of the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2012.

Competences & Skills

Field(s) of Expertise: 
  • Fashion Design and accessories
  • Haute Couture
  • Bridal Gowns
  • Ready to Wear Fashion
  • Business Administration
Languages: 
  • Arabic
  • English
  • French