Second Year as Sponsor of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage Competition

New York, NY -- Internationally acclaimed fashion designer, Reem Acra, continues with her prestigious sponsorship of the 27th season of the Western European League and the Final of the FEI World Cup™ Dressage competitions in s'Hertogenbosch, Netherlands this April, 2012.

 “The FEI is delighted to welcome Reem Acra as the new dressage sponsor”, FEI President HRH Princess Haya said. “The Reem Acra brand will add even more glamour to what is already one of the world’s most stylish sports and it is wonderful to have such a renowned sponsor for the Western European League and for the Final.”

Confirming the on-going sponsorship, Reem Acra added, “I have always loved horses and have watched and admired dressage events for many years. For me it is the most beautiful and stylish discipline within the equestrian world so I am thrilled to be given the opportunity to take a more active role in the sport.”

Reem Acra’s collections are known around the world for her modern, international aesthetic.  Her designs make a woman look and feel beautiful both on the inside and the outside.  The ready-to-wear and bridal collections evoke an ethereal quality, which appeals to a discerning clientele including personalities, royalty, and style setting women from all corners of the globe.

Celebrated for her ability to match a look to a woman’s personality, Acra has dressed global icons of style for weddings, red carpet appearances and award ceremonies.  Her following includes Angelina Jolie, Halle Berry, Beyonce Knowles, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Eva Longoria as well as royal families around the world.

In 1997, Acra launched her fashion business with a bridal collection that quickly became recognized for its elegance and impeccable designs. This success led to the introduction of the Reem Acra ready-to-wear collection six years later. Acra’s ready-to-wear and bridal collections are carried by the world's most exclusive retailers such as Harvey Nichols, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks Fifth Avenue and at specialty boutiques in New York, Lebanon, Mexico, Canada, Morocco, The Netherlands, Taiwan, Singapore, England, Switzerland, France, Greece, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, China, Japan and Korea. For more information please visit www.reemacra.com.

Competitors from the four qualifying leagues will compete for a place at the 2011/2012 Reem Acra FEI World Cup™ Dressage Final, which will take place in s'Hertogenbosch (NED) in April 2012 alongside the closing stages of both the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping and the FEI World Cup™ Driving.