Bashar Assaf is a Beirut-based Lebanese fashion designer who kickstarted his career soon after graduating from the “École Supérieure des Arts et Techniques de la Mode” (ESMOD), Beirut by working as a costume designer for award winning advertisements and films around the MENA region. In December 2012, he was selected as one of Starch Foundation’s designers, a non-profit organization for emerging talent launched by international fashion designer Rabih Kayrouz, and creative director Tala Hajjar. Developing a unique style that marries minimalism with feminine lines, the brand quickly took form with its signature cuts and ethereal prints, gaining critical acclaim in fashion shows and exhibits across several fashion capitals. The brand was featured at the Somerset House exhibit in London, the Wallpaper magazine exhibit, garnering 2 nominations for the acclaimed Woolmark prize and Elle Style awards.As executive designer for luxury brand Diamondogs, talent hunter for Starch Foundation, and stylist for global advertisements, Bashar’s versatile skills are tools he uses to balance the artistic, business and curatorial demands of today’s fashion world.
Listed skills include Fashion Design, Styling, Fashion, Creative Direction, and 3 others.