Gianni Maanaki is a self-taught designer who has been forging his passion since a very young age. Gianni opened his first workshop in Lebanon at the age of eighteen. Word of his presence spread quickly and in no time, the attractive and distinct designs he was producing became increasingly popular. Several years after opening his workshop, Gianni opened an Haute Couture atelier in Beirut. The designer began exhibiting at prestigious fashion shows in Beirut, Qatar and Dubai as demand for his work continued to grow. He earned his reputation designing and creating one-of-a-kind Haute Couture fashions for a growing list of prominent clientele, including members of the royal families as well as celebrities from the Middle East. Currently residing in Vancouver, Canada, Gianni intends to launch his first ready-to-wear collection, a collection as opulent as haute couture gowns that will exude beauty and draw to the forefront female inner elegance