Georges Chakra (Arabic: جورج شقرا) is a Beirut-based Lebanese haute couture fashion designer. Chakra founded his eponymous brand in 1985 and has been showcasing his collections at Paris Fashion Week since the mid-1990s.
Biography
In 1985, he returned to Lebanon and opened his first store.
His breakthrough came in 2006 when his designs were featured in the film The Devil Wears Prada, after 20 years in the industry. This exposure helped propel his brand to international recognition, transforming it into a global haute couture fashion house. Over the years, he has dressed numerous high-profile celebrities, including Rihanna, Beyoncé, Tyra Banks, Jennifer Lopez, and Helen Mirren.
TV and film
Aside from his creations appearing in the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, featuring Meryl Streep, Georges Chakra's designs have also been prominently featured in the television series Gossip Girl, worn by stars Blake Lively and Leighton Meester.
