From Ashi Studio to Elie Saab, Arab designers dress stars at SAG Awards

Updated 24 February 2026

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February 24, 2026 12:01

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DUBAI: From Ashi Studio to Elie Saab, Arab designers dressed a handful of celebrities at Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

Saudi designer Mohammed Ashi dressed US actress Ali Ahn, who stars in Netflix’s “The Diplomat.” Ahn stepped out in a cream, sculptural look from the Paris-based designer who helms haute couture label Ashi Studio.

Ali Ahn stepped out in a cream, sculptural look from the Paris-based designer who helms haute couture label Ashi Studio. (Getty Images)

Ahn’s “The Diplomat” co-star Keri Russell attended the ceremony in an all-black look by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad, hailing from his Fall/Winter 2024 ready-to-wear collection. The fitted gown featured a deep sweetheart neckline and thigh-high slit, as well as detailing on one shoulder.

Keri Russell attended the ceremony in an all-black look by Lebanese designer Zuhair Murad. (Getty Images)

Lebanon was also represented by designer Elie Saab, who dressed Kaitlyn Dever, Leighton Meester and Sofia Carson.

Singer and actress Carson continued her love affair with powerhouse Lebanese designers with the SAG Awards appearance, months after she showed off looks by Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad during international performances alongside legendary Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli.

On Sunday, Carson opted for a baby pink gown from Saab’s Spring/ Summer 2026 couture line, complete with an elegant train and elegant draping over one shoulder.

Sofia Carson opted for a baby pink gown from Saab’s Spring/ Summer 2026 couture line. (Getty Images)

Meester also picked her look from one of Saab’s 2026 collections, but the TV star chose a column gown from his Spring/ Summer 2026 ready-to-wear line. The Lebanese designer’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection was inspired by the “sun-soaked savannah,” according to show notes, and this look was no exception.

Crafted from raffia-style fabric, the look harked back to safari wear without falling into tired cliches.

Meanwhile, “Ticket to Paradise” actress Dever showed off a peach-toned column gown with paillettes across the length of the dress.

US actress Marissa Bode shone a spotlight on Lebanese Italian designer Tony Ward. (Getty Images)

US actress Marissa Bode shone a spotlight on Lebanese Italian designer Tony Ward by opting for a ballgown from his Spring/ Summer 2026 collection. The gown featured an exaggerated Cinderella-style skirt with embellishments across the length of the dark tulle.