Beirut Designers' Week by Gata Exceeds All Expectations

For 5 days, design and creativity took over Zaitunay Bay which hosted from the 27th till the 31st of May the third edition of Beirut Designers' Week by Gata, the biggest and most important platform showcasing the creations of up-and-coming designers in Lebanon, in collaboration with Solidere and Beirut Waterfront Development.

The event's official opening ceremony was headed by the Minister of Tourism Mr. Michel Pharaon and the Economic Affairs’ Advisor at the Ministry of Economy & Trade Professor Jassem Ajaka, with the presence of Mr. Mounir Doueidy, General Manager of Solidere, key representatives from Beirut Waterfront Development Company, the exhibitors, the media and the sponsors.

Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Economy & Trade and with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, the third edition has proven to be the largest since the event's launching in 2013 and that based on feedback by exhibitors and partners all of whom praised the large number of visitors including renowned political, economic, social and media figures such as the President Michel Sleiman and his wife. More than 80 fashion wear, fashion accessories, furniture, home accessories and jewelry designers participated in Beirut Designers' Week by Gata to showcase their latest collections to the public and launch their new brands.

From her end, Mrs. Sandra Ghattas, Managing Director of Gata Events & Promotions s.a.r.l. - the event organizers - underlined the exhibition's importance, saying: "Beirut Designers' Week by Gata has become indeed a full-fledged launching platform for emerging design talents in Lebanon. In addition to its economic and touristic value and its ongoing support for local craftsmanship, our event aims at highlighting participants in every way possible whether through media interviews and articles before, during and after the event or through attracting the right visitors and potential buyers from Lebanon and abroad to help the designers expand their label."

What also distinguishes Beirut Designers' Week by Gata is its activity-packed calendar, which featured this year fashion shows, live workshops by reputed fashion icons, live interviews with local and regional designers and instagram fashionistas, as well as live ateliers and exhibitions by fashion and design schools in Lebanon.

Ghattas concluded: "We will continue to support the design sector in all its aspects, whether by supporting design students, up-and-coming designers or skilled artisans. The success of Beirut Designers' Week by Gata only reaffirms the fact that Lebanon boasts endless design talents and remains a real hub for design and designers. This edition has exceeded all expectations. For the fourth edition, visitors should expect an unprecedented buzz that will literally take over Beirut City!"