Forbes Middle East

8. Andrea Wazen

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Brand: Andrea Wazen Category: Footwear Establishm­ent: 2013 Nationalit­y: Lebanese Headquarte­rs: Lebanon

Born in London and raised in Beirut, shoe designer Wazen trained under Rupert Sanderson and Christian Louboutin after relocating to the U.K. in 2010. She launched her brand in 2013, opening a boutique in Beirut. She entered e-commerce in 2017. Her designs have been worn by celebritie­s such as Kylie Jenner, Jennifer Lopez, Catherine Zeta Jones, Hailey Bieber, Emilia Clarke, Demi Lovato, and Demi Moore. Designed and produced in Beirut, Wazen supports local artisans. She plans to focus on the U.S. market in 2021.

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