Est. 1969 · Beirut · Paris
Our Story
A house born in Beirut. Elevated by Paris. Built for the world. Fifty-five years of fashion, craft, and the courage to dress women who refuse to be ordinary.
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Chapter I
Beirut, and a Vision for Fashion
It began in Beirut — a city that has always dressed itself with more ambition than its size would suggest. The house was founded in 1969 with a single, clear purpose: to bring real fashion to women who deserved it, and to serve a Beirut that was rapidly becoming one of the Arab world's most sophisticated capitals.
What started as a fashion destination evolved into something larger — a manufacturing and wholesale force supplying boutiques and retailers across the Gulf, with a B2B wholesale office in Saudi Arabia and a network extending across the GCC and international markets.
"To dress a woman well is to understand her world before she walks through the door."
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A New
Chapter
The Evolution
Chapter II
ZEIN — The Designer Enters
After graduating in design from Paris, I returned to Beirut not simply to continue the house — but to transform it. I wanted to take everything that had been built and elevate it: a world where the designer is present, where every client is known by name, and where couture is not a distant institution but a living, flexible, deeply personal experience.
I introduced my color vision — a palette that moves between Mediterranean warmth and Arabesque depth. My textile designs became a signature: sourced from the finest mills in Italy, France, and the East, then reimagined through my own sensibility. Every commission begins with a direct conversation — with me.
"Couture should feel like it was made for you alone — because it was."
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Paris
& Beyond
The Expansion
Chapter III
A Fashion House Without Borders
Paris is not a dream for this house — it is a direction. The ZEIN name moves forward with trunk shows in the French capital, a prestigious address placing Look In Couture in the company of the world's great fashion houses, and a growing network of retailers, boutiques, and collectors across the GCC, Europe, and the Lebanese diaspora worldwide.
The house today is a complete fashion universe — couture, bridal, ready-to-wear, textiles, and a digital presence that speaks directly to the women we dress, wherever they are. Beirut gave us our soul. Paris gave us our address. The world is our atelier.
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1969
Look In Couture founded in Beirut as a fashion retail and manufacturing house
GCC
B2B wholesale office in Saudi Arabia — distribution across the Gulf and beyond
ZEIN
The designer elevates the house — couture redefined, Paris connected, clients known by name
2025+
Paris expansion, global trunk shows, and a new chapter as a worldwide fashion house
ZEIN ✦ Look In Couture · Est. 1969
"Fifty-five years of fashion.
One house. One commitment."
That every woman who wears our name feels it was designed for her alone — and no one else.
ZEIN — Creative Director & Designer
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Salim Salam · Beirut · By Appointment
The Atelier
Where every dress begins with a conversation
Beirut · Est. 1969
A space where fashion is made,
not just sold
Our 800m² complex on Salim Salam houses three distinct experiences — the private atelier, the BEIT lifestyle concept store, and a curated rental floor. Each space has its own purpose. All three share one philosophy: that fashion at its finest is always personal.
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The Atelier
Appointment-only. Where couture and bridal commissions are designed, fitted, and finished. Every client who enters receives the full attention of the house — fabric consultations, pattern discussions, and fittings conducted with complete privacy.
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BEIT — Concept Store
A curated lifestyle destination within the complex. Exclusive ready-to-wear, accessories, and curated objects from the ZEIN universe — available to visit, discover, and take home. The bridge between couture and everyday luxury.
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The Rental Floor
A curated selection of ZEIN evening and occasion pieces available for private rental. For the woman who wants the experience of a designer gown without the commitment — styled, fitted, and returned. Contact us to arrange a viewing.
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The Craft
Made by hand.
Made for one.
Every garment that leaves this atelier has been through a process no machine can replicate. From the first conversation about fabric and silhouette, to the final fitting where the dress becomes yours — every step is done by hand, by artisans who have spent decades mastering their craft.
We source fabrics from Italian mills, French maisons, and specialist suppliers in the East. We work with Swarovski-certified embellishers. We cut, construct, and finish every piece in this building.
How it works
The Atelier Process
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First Contact
Reach us via WhatsApp or email. Share your occasion, timeline, and initial ideas. We confirm availability and schedule your consultation.
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Consultation
Private appointment at the atelier or by video call. We discuss silhouette, fabrics, embellishments, and your vision in full.
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Design & Build
Sketches and fabric samples presented for approval. Construction begins. Timeline: 4–12 weeks depending on complexity.
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Final Fitting
One or two fittings at the atelier. Alterations completed. Your dress is delivered in our branded atelier packaging.
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The Fitting Room
Private, unhurried, and entirely yours. Every fitting appointment is given enough time to get every detail right.
Fabric Selection — The Fabric Room
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The Fabric Room
Italian crepe, French lace, silk chiffon, duchess satin — our fabric library is curated seasonally from the world's best mills.
Atelier Beirut · Salim Salam Highway
Book Your Atelier Appointment
Private consultations available Saturday through Thursday, 10:00–19:00 Beirut time. Evening appointments available for bridal clients on request.
Opening Hours · Beirut Atelier
Saturday – Thursday · 10:00 – 19:00 · Beirut Time
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Paris · By Appointment
Paris
Private viewings · Trunk shows · GCC & diaspora clients
ZEIN ✦ Look In Couture · Paris
Where Beirut meets the world
Paris has always been the language of couture. ZEIN Look In Couture is present in the French capital for private client appointments, exclusive trunk shows, and by-appointment consultations for our GCC clients, Lebanese diaspora, and international collectors.
Trunk
Shows
Seasonal Events
Twice yearly in Paris, ZEIN presents the latest couture and bridal collections to invited clients. Intimate, private, and by invitation. Contact us to join the Paris trunk show list.
Private
Viewings
By Appointment
For clients residing in or visiting France, we arrange private consultations at our Paris address. Bridal commissions, couture fittings, and collection viewings — at your convenience.
GCC &
Diaspora
Your Destination
Our Paris presence is designed specifically for Lebanese diaspora clients in Europe and GCC visitors passing through France. We combine the intimacy of Beirut with the prestige of a Paris address.
Paris — By Appointment
A prestigious address.
A personal experience.
Our Paris address is available for client meetings, press appointments, and collaboration discussions. All visits are arranged in advance to ensure full privacy and availability.
For bridal clients visiting Paris, we recommend combining your Paris consultation with your Beirut atelier visit to see the full collection and fabric library in person.
Paris Address
[Paris Address — By Appointment]
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Trunk Shows 2025 · Paris
"To see the full collection in Paris, reach us. We will arrange everything — privately."
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Italian Mills · French Maisons · Exclusive Sourcing
The Textiles
Haute gamme fabrics for creative and commercial partners
Zein
Creative Director & Textile Curator
ZEIN Look In Couture · Est. 1969 · Beirut · Paris
Textile Collaboration · Beirut
Fabrics that are not found
in mass production
For over fifty years, Look In Couture has sourced exclusive fabrics from Italian mills, French maisons, and specialist suppliers across Europe and the East. Our textile floor at the Beirut atelier is open to brands, creative studios, hospitality partners, and production houses. These are not catalogue fabrics — they are curated selections that define the difference between good and extraordinary.
Italian Crepe & Satin
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Italy · Como & Milan Mills
Crepe & Duchess Satin
Double-faced crepe, duchess satin, and silk-blend satins sourced from Como and Milanese fabric houses. The backbone of our evening and bridal collections.
French Lace & Guipure
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France · Calais & Lyon
Lace & Guipure
Calais lace, Chantilly, and guipure from French manufacturers with roots in 19th-century heritage weaving. Structural, refined, and unmistakably French.
Silk & Chiffon
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Italy · France · India
Silk, Chiffon & Georgette
Pure silk, silk-chiffon blends, and georgette in seasonal colorways. Available in standard widths with custom dyeing on minimum order quantities.
Embellished & Crystal Fabrics
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France · Austria · India
Embellished & Crystal
Pre-beaded, sequined, and Swarovski-embellished fabrics for couture construction. Also: embroidered tulle, crystal organza, and hand-beaded panels.
Tulle & Organza
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Italy · France
Tulle & Organza
Bridal and evening-grade silk tulle, illusion tulle, and silk organza in ivory, white, and custom colorways. Available by the meter or full bolt.
Digital Prints & Custom Design
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ZEIN Originals
Digital Prints & Custom
Original ZEIN textile prints available for licensing, plus custom digital print services on silk and satin base fabrics. Minimum runs and design approval required.
For Brands · Venues · Creative Partners
Textile Collaboration
We collaborate with luxury fashion brands, hospitality groups, interior studios, event companies, and production houses who require fabrics of an exceptional standard. If your project demands more than what the market offers, you are in the right place.
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Connect
Contact us with your project details — fabric type, intended use, quantity, timeline. WhatsApp or email both reach the textile team directly.
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Sample Review
We present current options. Physical samples viewable at the Beirut atelier or shipped to your studio or hotel.
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Pricing & Terms
Pricing by the meter based on fabric type and quantity. Custom and embellished fabrics have minimum order quantities. Volume pricing available.
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Delivery
Collect from Beirut or international shipping arranged. Lead time 1–6 weeks depending on stock and custom requirements.
Partners we work with
Luxury Fashion BrandsHaute Couture Ateliers5-Star Hotels & ResortsInterior Design StudiosLuxury Event CompaniesProduction HousesPrivate Label BrandsBespoke Uniform ProgramsArt & Fashion InstallationsHigh-End Retail Environments
"Our textile floor is not a retail store.
Every enquiry is handled personally — by us."
B2B · Wholesale · Press · Partnerships
Collaborate
We build relationships with boutiques, press, designers, and showrooms who share our standard. If that is you, we want to hear from you.
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Boutiques & Retailers
We work with select multi-brand boutiques and standalone retailers who carry evening, bridal, and ready-to-wear. We offer wholesale terms, seasonal lookbooks, and dedicated support. GCC, Europe, and diaspora markets prioritised.
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Press & Editorial
We welcome editorial features, styling requests, and press collaborations from fashion publications, digital platforms, and content creators. We provide high-resolution imagery, press kits, and samples for approved editorial shoots.
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Designer Partnerships
We are open to creative collaborations with designers, artists, and studios whose work aligns with the ZEIN universe. This includes textile co-design, capsule collections, and joint editorial projects. Share your portfolio and a brief proposal.
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Multi-Brand Showrooms
We are actively seeking representation in multi-brand showrooms in Dubai, Riyadh, Paris, and London. If you carry designer ready-to-wear and evening collections, we welcome a conversation about representing ZEIN Look In Couture.
Get in touch
Start the conversation
Response time
48–72 hours for all collaboration enquiries
Markets we serve
Lebanon · GCC · France · UK · USA · Australia
