Reem Acra
Who Is She
Personal information
Fashion Designer
Reem Acra
What I have done for Lebanon
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.
Contact information / Work
Reem Acra New York
240 West 35th Street Fl 7 New York NY
10001
New York
United States of America
Phone:
3200 420 212 1
Social Media
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.
Areas of expertise
Expertise:
- Fashion Design and accessories
- Haute Couture
- Bridal Gowns
- Ready to Wear Fashion
- Business Administration
Languages:
- Arabic
- English
- French
Work history
Jobs:
- Fashion Designer, 1997-present, Reem Acra New York.
Honorary office and memberships
- Board Member at Dubai Design and Fashion Council, 2014-present.
- Board Member at Saint George Hospital
- Board Member The Bridal Council of America
Productions
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.
Awards and Distinctions
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.
