What Tony Ward is known for
Lebanese haute couturier based Paris, designing elaborate gowns and formal eveningwear. Paris Fashion Week participant; showroom on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré.
Tony Ward is a Lebanese fashion designer born March 27, 1970 in Beirut, known as 'The Architect of Detail.' At age 18, he enrolled at the prestigious École de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne, working under legendary designers Claude Montana (Lanvin), Gianfranco Ferré (Dior), and Karl Lagerfeld (Chloé) before launching his independent couture line in 1997. Ward won first prize at the 'Société des Artistes et Décorateurs' design competition for his debut collection. He shows regularly at Paris Fashion Week, presenting haute couture collections drawing inspiration from contemporary architecture. In May 2018, Ward inaugurated his flagship showroom at 14-16 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, Paris's ultimate luxury shopping destination. His design practice emphasizes elaborate gowning and formal eveningwear. Recent collections include 'Whispers of the Dunes' (Autumn/Winter 2026-27), an autumn couture line inspired by desert landscapes. Ward's work appeals to collectors and clients seeking haute couture with narrative depth and meticulous craftsmanship.
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Best for — Elaborate couture gowns and formal eveningwear silhouettes
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