Lebanon, better known for military conflicts than the arts, has produced an impressive crop of designers, such as Reem Acra and Elie Saab, whose work is showcased at celebrity events such as the Oscars and the Golden Globes.
Perhaps best known among the long list of couturiers is Saab, a Lebanese icon. He catapulted to fashion superstardom in 2002 when Halle Berry accepted an Academy Award sheathed in a dazzling Saab burgundy gown — a first for a Lebanese designer.
Lebanese women often wear plunging necklines and tight clothes and spend a lot of time and money on their makeup, hair style and accessories. Theyll wear dressed-to-kill attire even on the most casual occasion.
While its mostly Christian women who wear revealing clothes, many Muslim women also sport daring, edgy, fashion-forward attire. However, women tend to dress more conservatively in areas where religion is a stronger influence — such as southern Lebanon, dominated by Hezbollah, or the northern city of Tripoli.
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