Zuhair Murad’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014 collection was a garden of pastels, ivory and lace, closed by a floral bridal gown, and it remains a good reference for red-carpet dressing. Here are the looks that defined it and how the Lebanese designer has moved on since.
| Key fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Designer | Zuhair Murad, born in Ras Baalbek, Lebanon |
| Collection | Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014, shown in Paris |
| Palette | Ivory, white, pastels and black |
| Signature touch | Gold leaf and feather-shaped belts |
| Finale | A white bridal gown with floral appliqué |
| Most recent couture show | Fall/Winter 2026-2027, July 8, 2026 |
What was in the Zuhair Murad Spring/Summer 2014 couture collection?
The collection opened with ivory daywear: pencil skirts, trousers and open jackets, reportedly fronted by a double row of gold buttons. Murad reportedly said that this look was his Parisian ideal. The jacket-shaped dress in ivory and gold, with its high split, was one of the standout pieces.
Next came femininity, in guipure lace outfits and see-through sheaths with shimmering appliqués. Lace ran through the whole collection, along with fabric flowers, draped satin and a few feather details. The dresses came in slim, kaftan, mermaid and corolla shapes.
The common element was gold: belts shaped like golden leaves and feathers accessorized the dresses. Black looks broke up the florals for anyone who finds a flower bed overwhelming.
Which colors and florals did the collection use?
Pastels were the season’s spring signal, with baby pink, peach and canary yellow reportedly leading, plus ivory, white and black. The closing section was a mystical garden of camellias, roses, peonies and gentian, shimmering on gowns.
The show ended back in ivory with a princess-like wedding dress covered in floral appliqués. We cannot confirm the count we repeated in the original article (25,000 appliqués), so treat it as a reported figure.
What has Zuhair Murad done since 2014?
Murad launched his brand in 1995 and has shown at Paris Haute Couture Week since 2001. His recent red-carpet moments include Jennifer Lopez in a Spring/Summer 2024 couture gown at the Wicked premiere in Los Angeles in November 2024, and Blake Lively in a Murad gown at the 2025 Time 100 Gala. He showed Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 on July 8, 2026.
For a bride, the house runs a separate bridal line. Its Autumn 2026 collection, announced in November 2025, is themed on family traditions and uses duchess satin, organza and Chantilly lace in ivory tones and whites.
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FAQ
What was Zuhair Murad’s Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2014 collection about?
It was a garden of ivory, pastels and black, with guipure lace, fabric flowers, draped satin and feathers, finished with gold leaf belts and a floral bridal gown.
What colors did Zuhair Murad use in Spring/Summer 2014?
Ivory, white, black and pastels. Baby pink, peach and canary yellow were reported as the main spring shades.
What shapes were in the Zuhair Murad 2014 collection?
The dresses came in slim, kaftan, mermaid and corolla shapes.
Who is Zuhair Murad?
Zuhair Murad is a Lebanese designer who launched his brand in 1995 and has shown at Paris Haute Couture Week since 2001.
What is Zuhair Murad’s latest collection?
The house showed Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 in Paris on July 8, 2026, and announced an Autumn 2026 bridal collection.
Last updated: October 2026.
