Reem Acra for Women

Discovered by a fashion editor for the lavishly embroidered silk organza dress she constructed from her mother’s tablecloth, FIT alum and CFDA board member Reem Acra launched her ready to wear collection in 2013. Starting her career as a bridal wear designer, she marries global glamor with ethereal whimsy for red-carpet staples worn by high-profile celebrities like Madonna and Beyonce.