THE ADNAN AKBAR FASHION HOUSE

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The brand was first established in 1970 by its namesake founder Adnan Akbar. Akbar first discovered fashion through his mother’s Couture collection;

as a young child, Akbar started on his path to the fashion world by creating dress collections to fit dolls of various sizes.

The dresses were miniature versions of silhouettes that could be made for women from a wide variety of fabrics,

including cotton, silk, satin and lace, which could also be embellished with details such as embroidery, beads and sequins.

 

Akbar was born in 1949 in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. At school he studied Political Science, after which, in 1968 Akbar completed his studies in Beirut, Lebanon

at the revered French Couturier Madame Sylvia, before going to Paris and working in the Vogue magazine library. 

 

In 1987, Akbar received a highly prestigious invitation to show his Couture collections at France’s 2nd International Fashion Festival.

Akbar showcased his designs against a backdrop of the Eiffel Tower and the Palais de Tokyo,

receiving global acclaim for his statement creations in the French and international press.

 

Following this landmark event, Akbar was honoured to be chosen to be the designer for Bianchini Ferier,

one of the oldest luxury fabric manufacturers in Lyon, France.

 

In 1989, HRH King Fahad of Saudi Arabia bestowed the ultimate prestige on Akbar by appointing him designer to the ladies of the Royal Family;

and in parallel, Creative Director for Saudi Arabia Airlines’ uniforms.

 

The purpose of the Adnan Akbar Couture House is to add value to the luxury fashion industry through unique designs which can only be created by the Adnan Akbar ateliers,

elaborated with signature embroidery and beadwork: evening gowns, bridal collections and soon, the brand will offer ready-to-wear.

 

The Adnan Akbar headquarters are located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.