Reem Acra

Growing up in Beirut, I used to go to the souks with my mother to buy fabrics... I understood fashion at an early age, and my first designs were when I was five.

I hope that the women who wear my perfume will have men all over them.

As you know, all women at all ages do not feel their ages anymore. The young girl feels older, and the older woman feels younger.

I am my own cheerleader. I am the one who puts my goals, who pushes myself to get to the next goal. I don't have someone next to me saying, 'Here you go, now do this, it's your next step, go for it.'

My top styling tips for brides are, first and foremost, to be careful not to go overboard with makeup. The goal is to look like yourself, just a bit enhanced!

When my mother threw a party, even as a kid, she'd call me in and say, 'Organize it for me.'

I've seen petite brides carry a ballgown, and I have also seen plus-size women carry a ballgown, though you wouldn't think so.

Fashion is for us to have fun.

Too often, bridal shows are boring - I love including a small, unexpected element to make it interesting, like the removable skirts and umbrellas in seasons past.

I love to live in a magical place.

I love bags, and little bags within bags. Everything is contained.

My brother Max made my desk. It's a masterpiece, like a piano. Everybody who comes in my office loves my desk.