DUBAI: Lebanese celebrity designer Zuhair Murad made a statement at the 2025 Time 100 Gala this week, with American actress Blake Lively, as well as singer and songwriter Nicole Scherzinger, showcasing his creations on the red carpet.
Lively, who attended the event with her husband Ryan Reynolds, wore a pink taffeta off-the-shoulder gown featuring a corseted bodice and a train detail from Murad’s ready-to-wear spring 2025 collection.
She accessorized her look with emerald earrings, cuffs and jade rings from US jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz.
Lively, who posed on the red carpet with Reynolds and her mother Willie Elain McAlpin, was honored at the event.
She took to the stage to speak about violence against women and paid tribute to her mother, who was seated alongside Reynolds.
Scherzinger, meanwhile, chose a black off-the-shoulder sequin gown from Murad’s ready-to-wear pre-fall 2025 collection.
The 2025 Time 100 Gala was held at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City, celebrating Time’s annual list of the 100 most influential people worldwide.
The evening brought together a wide range of leaders, entertainers, athletes and innovators recognized for their contributions across different fields.
The event was hosted by rapper Snoop Dogg, who walked the red carpet with his son and gave special mentions on stage to honorees such as gymnast Simone Biles, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts, actress Demi Moore, chemistry Nobel Prize laureate Demis Hassabis and makeup mogul Bobbi Brown.
Other notable honorees in attendance included Scarlett Johansson, Serena Williams and Kristen Bell.
Musical performances were given by fellow honorees Ed Sheeran and Myles Smith.
Murad has been recognized for his detailed craftsmanship in haute couture and bridal fashion.
Since founding his brand in 1997, he has gained international attention. His creations have been worn by celebrities such as Jennifer Lopez, Beyonce, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Sofia Vergara, Kristen Stewart and Johansson on major red carpets.
He is one of a handful of Arab designers on the official Paris Fashion Week and Paris Haute Couture Week calendars.
Murad made headlines this week for dressing Egyptian actress Laila Ahmed Zaher on her wedding day.
She wore a fitted, high-neck gown with long sleeves, adorned with intricate lace embroidery throughout. The form-fitting silhouette was paired with a detachable voluminous tulle overskirt.
