{"title":"ZUHAIR MURAD","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZuhair Murad is a Lebanese couturier who opened his first atelier in Beirut in 1997. His work is characterised by intricate beadwork, lavish embroidery, and dramatic silhouettes that celebrate the female form. Murad quickly became a fixture on the Hollywood red carpet for stars like Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé. His designs are defined by a fusion of Middle Eastern opulence and European sensibilities and often require hundreds of hours of hand-craftsmanship. This collection forms part of Circa’s designer archive, featuring archival vintage and museum-quality fashion pieces from the house of Zuhair Murad. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2004-zuhair-murad-runway-haute-couture-pink-and-purple-beaded-dress","title":"2004 Zuhair Murad Runway Haute Couture Pink and Purple Beaded Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eZuhair Murad is a renowned Lebanese couturier and known for his romantic, intricate haute couture, bridal, and ready-to-wear collections, often described as glamorous and \"dreamy\". Founded in 1997 with ateliers in Beirut and Paris, his brand is a favourite on international red carpets, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern femininity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress walked the runway as part of Murad’s Fall 2004 haute couture collection. Made entirely from silk in vibrant pink and purple metallic and painterly florals and lace inserts. The dress has a slash neckline and lower, curved back. Contrary to the runway piece, this gown has been adapted to the needs of the house’s couture client who commissioned it. Short flutter sleeves have been added, crafted from a tonal pale lilac-pink mesh and trimmed with coated, stiff ribbons in coordinating pink and purple cloth which tie prettily at the shoulders. The mesh is embellished with blue and purple sequinned flowers and trimmed with rows of sequins at the cuffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body of the dress has panels of floral cloth, the seams of which are woven with tiny iridescent lilac beads and larger pale pink beads. The top of the dress is crafted from a pale pink mesh and is detailed with tonal lace which is further detailed with sequins. The shape of the lace forms a basque waist. The skirt is flared and panelled with shimmering multi-tonal lace, in hues of baby pink, lilac and pistachio. It kicks out around the wearer as they move. The effect is flamboyant and gives the dress a real sense of drama and movement. The dress is lined in candy pink silk chiffon throughout. It fastens under the arm with a hidden tonal zip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress is in excellent archival vintage condition with no flaws to the silk or the beadwork. The fabric has no stretch. Due to the dress being couture made, there are no other labels inside this dress - please check our measurements carefully. We think it a best size for around a UK 10 or US 6.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 34 in. (86 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 32 in. (81 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 40 in. (102 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 58 in. (147 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CIRCA VINTAGE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56783663858042,"sku":null,"price":10000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0398\/5978\/1798\/files\/2004_Zuhair_Murad_Runway_Haute_Couture_Pink_and_Purple_Beaded_Dress_-_1_copy_51e025fe-f986-4dba-893f-96117f5bf832.jpg?v=1775824136"},{"product_id":"2003-zuhair-murad-haute-couture-beige-long-sleeve-dress","title":"2003 Zuhair Murad Haute Couture Beige Long-Sleeve Dress","description":"\u003cp\u003eZuhair Murad is a renowned Lebanese fashion designer known for his romantic, intricate haute couture, bridal, and ready-to-wear collections, often described as glamorous and \"dreamy\". Founded in 1997 with ateliers in Beirut and Paris, his brand is a favourite on international red carpets, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern femininity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress was ordered from Murad’s Spring Haute Couture 2003 runway presentation. The body of the dress is composed from a pale brown\/ darker tan tulle. It has a body-hugging cut and a wide, collared neckline. Unlike the runway gown, at the request of the couture client for whom this was made, it has long, slim sleeves with button cuffs. The top is embellished with rows of tiny beads in glittering brown and sheer iridescent hues. These form the geometric diamond forms that glistened on the runway. The front of the dress is finished with rows of fabric-covered tonal buttons. The skirt is whimsically floaty, embroidered with dusty blue, brown and candy pink florals set against sage foliage and all detailed with tonal sequins. It falls to a floor-sweeping length with a kick-flare at the bottom. At the back of the gown, a train falls from the bottom of the back, embroidered with florals and diamond shapes. The dress is lined with a beautifully crafted, boned corset at the top and the skirt is lined with tonal silk, a layer of tulle and a final layer of milky coffee-hued satin. It fastens at the back with a hidden zip and the collar fastens with hook-and-eyes at the rear. The line of the zip is detailed with rows of beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress is bordering on excellent archival vintage condition. We have couture repaired a split seam at the back in the tonal silk layer and there are a few tiny holes in the bottom layer of silk closest to the skin - these are not noticeable at all when worn. Due to the dress being couture made, there are no size or composition labels and the fabric has no stretch. Best suited for up to a UK 10 or US 6 - please check our measurements carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 35 in. (89 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 28 in. (71 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 40 in. (102 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 62 in. (157 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRAIN LENGTH - 72 in. 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This ensemble appears to correspond exactly to the version shown on the runway, with no obvious alterations or personalisation for the couture client. This is relatively unusual in haute couture, where garments ordered from a collection were frequently adapted in colour, fabrication, proportion or detailing for the individual customer. We have acquired several other couture pieces from the same client, do contact Circa if these are of interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress element is tailored from black and metallic-gold lace and cut closely through the body in the manner of an elaborate slip dress. Sequinned spaghetti straps frame a softly draped cowl neckline, while decadent gold embroidery and beadwork form stylised vines that wind around the body. Below the hips, panels of fine black silk tulle are knotted onto the dress around the thighs, opening into a playful handkerchief skirt with considerable movement. The hem is asymmetric, falling longer at the back than the front. Beneath the sheer and metallic surface, the dress is lined in matte black silk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original runway jacket provides a superb contrast. Cut from supple black leather, it reworks the classic biker jacket into a cropped silhouette designed to expose the waist and embroidery of the dress beneath. It has broad lapels, a bronze-tone front zip and a wide elasticated hem. One side of the jacket and one sleeve are lavishly worked with gold embroidery and sequins, punctuated by red embroidered butterflies, red sequins and beadwork which echo the decoration of the gown. The jacket is lined in rich red silk satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dress and jacket are in excellent archival vintage condition with no issues of any note and do not appear to have been altered or adapted from their original runway configuration. Each piece has the designer's couture label attached but there are no other labels present. The dress has a small amount of stretch and we estimate the ensemble will fit up to approximately a UK 8–10 or US 4–6, although it is relatively slim through the hips. Please refer to the individual measurements below to ensure the best fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes on Designer: Zuhair Murad established his house in Beirut in 1997 and began presenting couture in Paris in 2001. His rise was rapid, built on a highly glamorous approach to couture that combines traditional atelier craftsmanship with elaborate embroidery, intricate beadwork, illusion lace and confidently feminine silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis work has become a major presence on international red carpets and has been worn by Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and many other leading performers and actresses. Murad is particularly admired for the extraordinary handwork of his evening and couture collections, where embellishment is often integrated directly into the construction of the garment rather than applied simply as surface decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday the house produces haute couture, bridal and ready-to-wear from its ateliers in Beirut and Paris and remains one of the most prominent names in contemporary eveningwear and red-carpet couture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS DRESS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 34 in. (86 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 28 in. (71 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 38 in. (97 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 48 in. (122 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH BACK - 63 in. (160 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS JACKET\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 36 in. (91 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 36 in. (91 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 16.5 in. 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A version of the design was shown on the runway, while this couture example differs slightly in its finishing: our gown has no skirt slit and the embroidery reads as a richer antique-gold tone rather than green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is constructed from four extraordinarily fine layers of tulle: two layers of burgundy, followed by pale brown and finally chartreuse. Seen together, the different colours create a wonderfully complex, almost iridescent depth that shifts as the dress moves. The neckline is cut wide and off the shoulder, while the body hugs and sculpts the figure before opening dramatically into the flared skirt. The asymmetric sleeves are particularly striking: one is cut long and slim, while the other opens into a sweeping angel sleeve edged with beaded fringe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the bodice and sleeves, elaborate burgundy embroidery and beadwork forms climbing vines and florals, punctuated with tiny sage-toned leaves and red beaded berries. The skirt is worked with swirling antique-gold foliage, further embellished with burgundy vines, flowers and tiny tonal sequins. The density and intricacy of the handwork is exceptional. Internally, the bust is supported by a caramel-toned boned corset, while the skirt is lined in matching caramel silk. The dress fastens at the centre back with a concealed tonal zip and hook-and-eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gown is in excellent vintage condition, with the delicate tulle, embroidery and beadwork beautifully preserved and no issues of any note. As a couture-made piece, there are no conventional size or composition labels and we estimate a best fit for around a UK 8-10 or US 4-6. The fabric has no stretch, so please refer to the measurements below to ensure the best fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotes on Designer: Zuhair Murad established his house in Beirut in 1997 and began showing couture in Paris in the early 2000s. His reputation grew rapidly through a particularly glamorous form of couture built around intricate embroidery, elaborate beadwork, illusion tulle and highly feminine evening silhouettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis designs have since become a major presence on international red carpets, worn by Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry and many other leading performers and actresses. Murad’s combination of traditional atelier craftsmanship with unapologetic glamour has made him one of the most recognisable contemporary couturiers, with haute couture, bridal and ready-to-wear collections produced through the house’s Beirut and Paris operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBUST - 34 in. (86 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWAIST - 28 in. (71 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHIP - 38 in. (97 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH - 60 in. (152 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLENGTH BACK - 66 in. 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