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

Personal information

Reem Acra
Fashion Designer

Contact information (Work)

Reem Acra New York
+1 3200 420 212

Community/Lebanon Impact

In addition to being an ambassador to Tamanna and my ongoing efforts with helping children there, I have been working with the next generation of Lebanon.  From artists to lawyers, I have been cultivating the relationships with these young adults and helping them fulfill their dreams and mentoring them on their career paths. 

I also have been involved in SHE Min Lebnen.   Whenever I travel back to Lebanon, I work directly with women in villages.  I advise them on their crafts and guide them on how to commercialize their products.  

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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: 
  • Recipient of the Building Bridges Award from Bridges of Understanding Foundation, a non-profit organization which seeks to improve relations between the Middle East and the United State.
  • Received an honorary award by the United Nations for her support of the work of the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly, 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