Nourie Flayan – Lebanese Artist-Illustrator. Global Brand Collaborator

Nourie Flayan. Artist. Illustrator. Story teller. Influencer.

First Middle Eastern Artist to collaborate with Gucci – Gucci Beauty

  • Collaborated with Italian Luxury Label Gucci -, Gucci Beauty for artworks (2020)
  • Collaborted with US Luxury Fashion House Carolina Herrera on a set of Eid Al-Fitr illustrations (2021)
  • Collaborated with LA based fashion label ‘House of Aama’ on a tote bag that honours women
  • Collaborated with Native Threads Collective to celebrate International Women’s Day 2021
  • Collaborated with Emirati Jewellery brand MKS Jewellery for their Here To Listen series

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Lebanon’s Ray Bassil – World Class Medal Winning, Trap Shooter

Ray Bassil (aka) Ray Jacques Bassil.

Won her first title at age 15, Female Arab Championship, Algiers.

  •  First and only woman ever to represent the Arab countries in Trap Shooting at the Olympic Games in Rio 2016
  • First Arab Woman to compete in 2 Olympics games and win 3 consecutive world cup medals
  • Twice represented Lebanon at Olympic games (2012, 2016)

Other Honours:

  • UNDP – Youth and Gender Goodwill Ambassador

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Lebanese Footwear Fashion Designer – Andreas Wazen Wins ‘Emerging Talent Award : December 2020

Andreas Wazen. Footwear Fashion Designer

Andreas Wazen wins the ‘Emerging Talent Prize’ at the ‘FNAA 2020 Digital Awards’ – Footwear News Achievement Awards held on December 08th, 2020

Footwear manufactured in Lebanon. Based with a Boutique in Beirut and retailers in other countries.

Awards;

  • ‘Accessories Designer of the Year – by Fashion Trust Arabia (May 2020)

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Photo : Courtesy of Andrea Wazen / footwearnews.com

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