DUBAI: Lebanese model and TV presenter Annabella Hilal offered an unexpected boost to the online profile of Beirut-based “concept store” One Melrose on Saturday.
Hilal, a former Miss Lebanon and Miss World contestant, posted on Instagram an image of herself at MTV Lebanon’s HQ in Beirut dressed in stunning blue-grey Herve Legere bandage dress from One Melrose which garnered over 20,000 ‘Likes’ within 24 hours.
Hilal, 31, is the host of MTV Lebanon’s “Celebrity Duets,” which finished its second season last month, with Lebanese actress Maguy Bou Ghosn claiming first place.
Hilal got her big TV break at LBC, as the anchor and presenter on two shows: “Mission Fashion” and “Helwe w Murra,” before moving on to host the wildly popular talent show “Arab Idol” alongside Ahmed Fahmi on rival network MBC.
But Hilal’s talents go far beyond television. She holds a masters in law and has reportedly said that her ambition is to become a judge.
Hilal is also, according to MTV Lebanon’s website, an “emeritus lecturer in the field of Human Rights” and has given a number of talks both at home and internationally.
With over 1.8 million followers on Instagram, Hilal is one of the Arab world’s most popular TV presenters and leading social-media influencers, and her post in praise of shopping local will undoubtedly raise the profile of One Melrose — which currently has just over 5,500 Instagram followers.
Annabella Hilal boosts Beirut boutique’s profile
Annabella Hilal boosts Beirut boutique’s profile
Amira Al-Zuhair continues campaign streak with Ralph Lauren
- French Saudi model in classic, nautical-inspired outfits
- She has also fronted Ramadan campaign for Loro Piana
DUBAI: French Saudi model Amira Al-Zuhair has been on a roll this year, fronting multiple campaigns for global brands, the latest for Lauren Ralph Lauren, a more accessible ready-to-wear line from the US fashion house Ralph Lauren.
In a short video shared on the brand’s Instagram page recently, the model appeared in a classic, nautical-inspired look. She wore a black-and-white striped knit top with a short, buttoned placket, layered beneath a brown leather jacket and paired with high-waisted white shorts.
The outfit was finished with a brown leather handbag detailed with white piping and a nautical-style charm, along with a wide metallic cuff bracelet and delicate drop earrings.
Just last week, Al-Zuhair fronted a Louis Vuitton campaign, which she shared with her followers on her Instagram page. Across the images, she was pictured wearing several looks from the brand in beige, tan and brown tones.
Among the standout looks, she wore a coordinated two-piece consisting of a long-sleeve blouse with decorative detailing across the chest, paired with high-waisted, wide-leg trousers in a similar tone.
In February, she fronted a Ramadan campaign for Italian luxury brand Loro Piana.
She wore a floor-length olive-green dress featuring a V-neckline, defined waist seam and fluid cape-style sleeves falling from the shoulders.
According to the brand’s Instagram caption, the Ramadan capsule highlights “intricate detailing and the beauty of simplicity,” presenting a wardrobe of comfortable silhouettes.
Shot in the warm, diffused light of a pottery artist’s studio, the campaign centered on elongated shapes, clean lines, and a muted palette of sage and sand tones.
Also in February, she posed for Dolce & Gabbana in an evening-ready look centered on a structured metallic dress paired with a matching coat. The fabric was richly textured, featuring intricate floral embroidery and shimmering silver threadwork that caught the light.
Al-Zuhair, born in Paris to a French mother and Saudi father, has walked for Missoni, Maison Alaia, Brunello Cucinelli, Balmain, Tory Burch, Giambattista Valli, Giorgio Armani, Elie Saab and more.
In addition to her runway appearances, Al-Zuhair has featured in campaigns for brands including Prada, Chanel and Carolina Herrera.
