5. Gemy Maalouf
Brand: Gemy Maalouf Category: Fashion Establishment: 1996 Nationality: Lebanese Headquarters: Lebanon
Maalouf was initially inspired by her father’s fabric factory. Opening her first atelier in Beirut in 1996, today Maalouf’s creations are distributed in 48 different countries, including Italy, France, the U.S., Austria, and Singapore. Her designs have been seen on celebrities such as Lady Gaga, Kesha, Kelly Clarkson, and Kat Dennings.