Rad Hourani
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Rad Hourani | |
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| Born | 1982 |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Education | High school |
| Occupation(s) | artist, designer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Known for | Unisex /Genderless fashion |
Rad Hourani (born 1982) is a Canadian fashion designer and artist known for his neutral, genderless creations.[1][2][3]
Early life
Rad Hourani was born in Jordan to a Jordanian Father and a Syrian mother.[4]
Career
He created his unisex brand Rad Hourani in 2007 along with a unisex gender-neutral ready-to-wear collection.[5]
Two years later, he presented his first photo and video exhibition at the Jardins du Palais-Royal in Paris and continues exhibiting his photographic work around the world, including a film projection at Centre Pompidou in Paris, a solo show in Montreal at the PHI Centre,[6][7] an interactive installation at Tate Modern in London, as well as different installations at the FIT Museum in New York, MU Art Center in the Netherlands, the Herning Museum of Contemporary Art in Denmark and the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum in New York.[citation needed] His most recent multidisciplinary exhibitions were presented at Arsenal Contemporary Art Center in Montreal, at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, a film installation at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao.[citation needed]
His work is included in the permanent collection of the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum.[8]
In January 2013, Hourani became an invited member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture in Paris, making him both the first Canadian to show during Couture Week, as well as the first designer to show a unisex collection at this event.[9][10][11]
References
- ^ Sidell, Misty White (25 January 2013). "The Birth of Unisex Couture: Rad Hourani". The Daily Beast – via www.thedailybeast.com.
- ^ "Rad Hourani: Nightime Person". 20 February 2009.
- ^ "Rad Hourani has found success in the niche concept of genderless dressing". South China Morning Post. 14 September 2012.
- ^ "Rad Hourani Interview". www.bespoke-magazine.com. Retrieved 15 August 2024.
- ^ Cochrane, Lauren (30 January 2014). "Rad Hourani presents the first unisex couture collection". The Guardian – via www.theguardian.com.
- ^ "Fashion designer Rad Hourani's style on display in Montreal". The National. 10 October 2013.
- ^ Saad, Shirine (11 April 2014). "31-Year-Old Designer Rad Hourani Opens Solo Exhibit in Montreal". Fashionista.
- ^ "Search results for "rad hourani" - Collection of Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum". collection.cooperhewitt.org.
- ^ "Montreal's Rad Hourani first Canadian invited to present collection of haute couture in Paris - The Star". thestar.com. 18 January 2013.
- ^ "Rad Hourani becomes the first Canadian member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture". 16 January 2013.
- ^ Mayer, Erin (30 January 2014). "Rad Hourani Tries to Make Unisex Couture Happen". Bustle.
