5. Andrea Wazen

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

Lebanese shoe designer Wazen trained under Rupert Sanderson and Christian Louboutin after relocating to the U.K. in 2010. Wazen's shoes have been spotted on the likes of Beyonce, Kylie Jenner, and Dua Lipa. The brand has a wide presence across Europe online and in stores and is available at Saks Fifth Avenue across 10 stores in the U.S. Wazen also works to support young local artisans in Beirut.