{"id":760799,"date":"2025-09-02T08:46:56","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T08:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=760799"},"modified":"2025-09-02T09:52:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T09:52:36","slug":"first-lady-nehmat-aoun-opens-up-about-fashion-and-state-spending-rumors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/760799\/first-lady-nehmat-aoun-opens-up-about-fashion-and-state-spending-rumors\/","title":{"rendered":"First Lady Nehmat Aoun Opens Up About Fashion and State Spending Rumors"},"content":{"rendered":"

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In her first media interview with the youth on LBCI, First Lady Nehmat Aoun<\/a> spoke openly about a sensitive topic that has recently stirred debate: her style and public appearances. Since President Joseph Aoun took office, attention has focused not only on her presence but also on her refined, classic fashion sense. Much of the buzz<\/a> centered on claims that her \u201cluxurious looks\u201d were all by designer Elie Saab.
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The interviewer addressed the matter directly (loosely translated):<\/p>

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\u201cThere\u2019s been some criticism of your appearances, and to be frank\u2026 people say the First Lady is always dressed in Elie Saab, always in costly, luxurious outfits. Some are asking: is the state treasury covering the expense of these looks? What\u2019s your response?\u201d<\/p>

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