Rami Al-Ali is a Syrian fashion designer.[1] Al Ali graduated from the College of Fine Arts in Damascus, Syria with a degree in Visual Communications in 1995. Then, he decided to move to the United Arab Emirates to gain more experience in the fashion industry before creating his label, Rami Al Ali, in 2001.[2]
Rami Al Ali | |
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| Born | Syria |
| Education | College of Fine Arts in Damascus, Syria |
| Occupation(s) | Creative Director and Fashion Designer |
| Years active | 2000-Active |
| Organization | Rami Al Ali Couture |
| Notable work | Ard Dyar, Personal Revolutions |
| Honours | Nomination for BoF 500 - Class of 2023 |
| Website | https://ramialali.com |
The House
editAl Ali made a breakthrough in his fashion design career in 2009 when he showed on the official couture calendar at Alta Moda Alta Roma in Italy. Moreover, he made his debut at Paris Couture Week in 2012.[3]
In 2014, Al Ali expanded his repertoire by launching a ready-to-wear line, characterized by classic silhouettes and elegant lines, reflecting a modern approach to luxurious evening wear. The brand continued to evolve, introducing Rami Al Ali White in 2020, a collection of ready-to-wear bridal designs.[4]
Celebrities
editAl Ali's designs have gone to dress many celebrities including the Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan,[5] Beyoncé,[6] Jennifer Lopez,[7] the Syrian singer Assala,[8] Amal Clooney,[9] Naomi Campbell,[10] Eva Longoria,[11] Helen Miren,[12] Sharon Stone,[13] Leonnie Hanne, Fan Bingbing,[14] Yussra,[15] and many more.
Art & Uplifting Women
editAl Ali dedicates a huge part of his label and designs to, both, art and women empowerment. He represented this in his 2019 exhibition titled Personal Revolutions in collaboration with the Atassi Foundation. The exhibition shed light on the beginnings of the women's art movement in Al Ali's home country, Syria, focusing on the role of women in the Syrian art scene.[16]
Collaborations
editThroughout his career, Al Ali collaborated with several esteemed brands and designers, including the jewelry house Messika,[17] fine jewelry brands, like Van Clef & Arpels and Bulgari,[18] as well as the Spanish architect Carmelo Zappulla for Expo 2020.[19]
Al Ali is also a mentor in collaboration with Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC). His goal is to elevate local and regional talent in the fashion industry and foster sustainability.[20]
Nominations
editAl Ali was nominated for The Business of Fashion (BoF) 500 - Class of 2023. The BoF is a live index of the 500 most influential people in the global fashion industry.[21]
Ard Dyar
editRami Al Ali launched Ard Dyar, a concept and community initiative designed to encourage open conversations with well-established Syrian figures in order to support the emerging Syrian Talend across the world, and to work on capacity building as it is a long-term investment for a thriving future.[22]
References
edit- ^ "Rami Al-Ali is first Syrian designer to be recognized by Business of Fashion list". Arab News. 1 October 2023.
- ^ "Rami Al Ali". Entrepreneur Middle East.
- ^ "Rami Al-Ali". Business of Fashion.
- ^ Schumacker, Annie (6 October 2020). "Arab Designer Rami Al Ali Has Launched an Elegant Bridal Collection". Vogue Arabia.
- ^ Chablani, Nitya (5 February 2018). "What Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Deepika Padukone wore on 04/02/2018". Vogue India.
- ^ Venison, Alexandra (22 May 2013). "Fashion news | Beyonce wears Rami Al Ali for Mrs Carter Tour". Emirates Woman.
- ^ "Jennifer Lopez wears Dubai-based designer's outfit". Al Arabiya News. 24 February 2014.
- ^ Halila, Seham (19 July 2023). "Images of Syrian superstar Assala dressed in Rami Al Ali's looks in the last few days". Buzz Magazine.
- ^ Noor, Saleha (3 July 2023). "Amal Clooney Shines Bright in a Rami Al Ali Jumpsuit at the We Choose Earth Tour Conference". Vogue Arabia.
- ^ "NAOMI CAMPBELL wore RAMI AL ALI Fall-Winter 21 Couture collection". JTDapper Fashion Week. 6 November 2021.
- ^ Tipins, Sanika (18 December 2019). "Eva Longoria Dazzles In A Rami Al Ali Gown At The Global Gift Gala Dubai". Villa 88.
- ^ Hariet, Pudney (18 February 2018). "This might be our favourite-ever look on Helen Mirren…". Emirates Woman.
- ^ "Sharon Stone in Rami Al Ali". Muse Arabia Magazine. 24 March 2024.
- ^ Kallon, Catherine (24 October 2023). "Fan Bingbing Wore Rami Al Ali Couture To The Busan Film Festival Opening Ceremony". RCFA.
- ^ "Yussra Overtaking Red Carpets With Her Looks". Youm 7 (in Arabic). 18 December 2017.
- ^ Ghanem, Khoula (12 March 2019). "Rami Al Ali Is Going Beyond Fashion To Empower Syrian Women". Vogue Arabia.
- ^ Bellheather, Diana (22 March 2020). "Dubai brand Rami Al Ali collaborates with one of our favourite jewellery houses". Emirates Woman.
- ^ Tupaeva, Valentina (27 January 2023). "Rami Al Ali SS 23 Haute Couture". Backstage.
- ^ Mahfouz, Haya (17 October 2021). "Syrian Couturier Rami Al Ali to Have an Exclusive Window Installation at Expo 2020 Dubai". Vogue Arabia.
- ^ "Rami Al Ali". Alfa Leonis Magazine. 16 February 2023.
- ^ Ahmed, Imran (29 September 2023). "Introducing The BoF 500 Class of 2023". Business of Fashion.
- ^ Al-Hazza, Latifah (18 October 2023). "Inside the Two Dubai Workspaces of Renowned Syrian Couturier Rami Al Ali". Vogue Arabia.