Arab designers take over 2017 Golden Globes red carpet

Annual award ceremony saw more celebrities opt for Arab designers

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The 74th annual Golden Globes award ceremony has witnessed a rise in celebrities sporting dresses by Lebanese designers, marking heightened competition between legendary Arab designers Elie Saab and Zuhair Murad.

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Former Miss Universe Olivia Culpo wears a printed gown by Lebanese designer Elie Saab

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Lily Collins celebrates her first nomination in an haute couture Zuhair Murad gown

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Actress and model Emily Ratajkowski opts for a silky number by Lebanese designer Reem Acra

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Jessica Biel, who is often seen in Elie Saab on the red carpet, sports a black and white risqué gown by the Beirut and Paris-based designer

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Tracee Ellis Ross received her Best Actress for a Television Series award in an embellished Zuhair Murad dress

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Well-known television host and reality TV star Giuliana Rancic opted for a gown by Lebanese designer Rani Zakhem

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Saturday Night Live comedian and actress Kristen Wiig chose an all-white and lace Zuhair Murad gown

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Colombian actress and Modern Family star Sofia Vergara opts for a golden Zuhair Murad dress

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Julia Louis-Dreyfusm, known for her roles in comedy television shows Seinfeld and Veep, wears a colour block number by Lebanese designer Georges Chakra