Nadine Merabi

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Nadine Merabi
Born (1982-01-19) 19 January 1982 (age 42)
Manchester, England
Alma mater University of Bath

Nadine Merabi (born 19 January 1982) is a British-Lebanese fashion designer and former field hockey player.

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Early life

Merabi was born in Manchester to an English mother, a teacher, and a Lebanese father. [1] She spent the first 4 years of her life living in Tripoli, Lebanon before returning to Manchester. She attended Oldham Hulme Grammar School. [2]

During school, Merabi became a hockey player, which earned her a scholarship to study at the University of Bath. [3] Following 10 years playing hockey for England at an international level until 2007, Merabi explored different career options, such as a event hosting, before landing on design. She started by teaching herself how to sew through YouTube video tutorials. She was 29 in 2010 when she decided to pursue it professionally, showcasing her clothes in a local Manchester boutique. [4]

Fashion career

She originally started her own fashion label and was later appointed creative director at fashion company ONO UNO. [5] Four seasons later, due to a demand for her signature dresses, she relaunched her MERABI brand. [6]

She has dressed numerous actors and celebrities including Catherine Tyldesly, Michelle Keegan [6] and Katie Piper.[ citation needed ] Her designs have been worn on the red carpet events including the National Television Awards, [7] Cannes Film Festival, [8] and the BAFTAS. [9] Her designs are known for their timeless and elegant silhouettes. [10]

In 2016 she was included in the Northern Power Women Top 50 Future List. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ Silvers, Isabella (8 April 2024). "Nadine Merabi: "When I found myself, I stopped caring what other people thought"". Mixed Messages. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Hulme Grammar School - Drama (30 April 2021). "Congratulations alumna @nadinemerabi on the release of your bridal collection" . Retrieved 24 April 2024– via Twitter.
  3. ↑ Hassan, Rawan (July 2023). "Team Player". Forbes Middle East. Retrieved 24 April 2024.
  4. ↑ "Nadine Merabi". Vital Management.
  5. ↑ "Success Story: Nadine Merabi Announced As Creative Director of Ono Uno!". VIVA Lifestyle Magazine.
  6. 1 2 Katie Fitzpatrick (7 December 2015). "Fashion designer to the stars Nadine Merabi relaunches her MERABI label online". men.
  7. ↑ "The National Television Awards 2017 in full - red carpet glam to all the winners". 26 January 2017.
  8. ↑ "Nicole Kimpel Photos - 'Sicario' Premiere - The 68th Annual Cannes Film Festival - Zimbio". Zimbio.
  9. ↑ Amber Graafland (22 May 2011). "Baftas 2011 fashion verdicts: The Only Way is Essex girls dazzle". mirror.
  10. ↑ "Meet Nadine". Nadine Merabi.
  11. ↑ "NorthernPowerWomen".
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