The Designer
Zain Abusakran is a Jordanian-American fashion designer of Palestinian heritage and the founder of Le Cattleya. Born and raised in Jordan, she moved to the United States in 2010 and earned a degree in Broadcasting Media with a concentration in Television and Radio. While her academic background was rooted in media, her true passion has always been fashion.
From an early age, Zain’s love for design was nurtured by her mother and co-designer, Manal Jaroun, who encouraged her creativity and appreciation for style. Together, they transformed ordinary garments into unique pieces by adding fabrics, crystals, rhinestones, and personalized details, laying the foundation for the design philosophy that would later define Le Cattleya.
Driven by a desire to bring her creative visions to life, Zain turned her lifelong passion into a fashion brand that reflects elegance, individuality, and sophistication. Through Le Cattleya, she aims to empower women to feel confident, feminine, and distinctive, creating designs that embody timeless glamour, grace, and style.
Le Cattleya’s Vision & Story:
Le Cattleya is a fashion house defined by vibrant color, elegance, and glamour. Its collections celebrate individuality through richly detailed designs that appeal to a wide range of tastes and generations. Inspired by the beauty of nature, each piece is thoughtfully adorned with floral elements, shimmering rhinestones, and sparkling crystals, reflecting the brand’s passion for artistry and craftsmanship.
The brand takes its name and inspiration from the Cattleya orchid, often referred to as the “Queen of Orchids.” Renowned for its striking beauty, the Cattleya is considered one of the world’s most exquisite orchid varieties and can be found throughout Central and South America, from Costa Rica to Argentina. Much like its namesake flower, Le Cattleya embodies sophistication, femininity, and timeless allure.
Le Cattleya officially launched on November 10, 2017. Within just a few months, the emerging brand began gaining industry recognition. In January 2018, Le Cattleya debuted its first collection at Dallas Fashion Week, where its runway presentation immediately captured attention. That same evening, the brand received an invitation to showcase at New York Fashion Week, marking the beginning of its rapid ascent within the fashion world.
At New York Fashion Week, Le Cattleya earned the distinguished honor of closing the show, further solidifying its growing reputation. Supporting the presentation, The Estée Lauder Companies partnered with the brand by providing an expert artistry team to create the runway’s hair and makeup looks, while also sponsoring the event’s gift bags. The collaboration helped bring Zain’s creative vision to life on one of fashion’s most influential stages.
Building on the success of Dallas and New York, Le Cattleya continued its momentum with a showcase at Los Angeles Fashion Week, expanding the brand’s visibility and opening doors to new opportunities within the industry. During this period, Zain received notable recognition as the only designer scouted by Walt Disney Studios for her collection, leading to discussions regarding a potential collaboration on an upcoming project.
The brand’s growing international presence culminated with its presentation at Paris Fashion Week, where Le Cattleya unveiled its Allure collection. The collection celebrated beauty, elegance, and feminine strength through vibrant colors, intricate floral embellishments, sparkling crystals, feathered accents, and regal crowns. Showcasing a harmonious blend of artistry and sophistication, Allure captivated audiences and marked a defining milestone in the brand’s journey onto the global fashion stage.
From its debut runway show to appearances at some of the world’s most prestigious fashion weeks, Le Cattleya has established itself as a brand driven by creativity, craftsmanship, and a vision of modern glamour. Each milestone reflects the brand’s continued evolution and growing influence within the international fashion industry.