Zahia Dehar Shows off in Paris: From Teen Prostitute to High Fashion Lingerie Designer
Zahia Dehar, the young teen who first hit the news for her involvement in a sex scandal with three celebrated French soccer players, is now a renowned lingerie fashion designer.
In her second couture lingerie show, Dehar went for a steamy bride ensemble and walked the runway wearing her creation. Critics called her show a Victoria's Secret affair gone wild.
Dehar, 20, punctuated her Paris show with elaborate details and creative lace numbers. Her see-through bride-themed dress was a solid eye-catcher.
Dehar's Fall-Winter 2012/2013 high-fashion lingerie line did not disappoint. The show was spiced up with sexy numbers and ornate details.
Commendations from celebrities
Dehar has gained the support of celebrities with her taste in skimpy lingerie fashion.
"I love this girl. I love her life story, and what she does is very pretty, too," Béatrice Dalle told wwd.com.
Emmanuelle Béart gave props to the visible "femininity" in Dehar's creations.
"I'm here purely out of curiosity, because I heard that the last show was sumptuous," said Zoé Félix.
From sixteen-year-old prostitute to 20-year-old high fashion designer
Dehar was only 16 years old when she first met French soccer star Franck Ribery. She allegedly had paid sexual relations with him and his two buddies, Karim Benzema and Sidney Govou. Ribery had admitted to the sexual act, but denied knowing she was underage at the time.
The scandal has damaged the names of the three men, but Dehar went on to become a fashion icon in the making. Zahia Dehar has become a sex symbol and made appearance in high profile magazines, such as Vanity Fair Italia and V Magazine.
Hong Kong-based First Mark Investments had backed Dehar in her fashion pursuits. She debuted in Paris earlier this year, and came back for a stab at the Paris Couture Week.