"Rifat Ozbek Rıfat Özbek (, ; born in 1953 in Istanbul, Turkey) is a Turkish-born fashion designer, known for his exotic, ethnically-inspired outfits. He was named British Designer of the Year in 1988 and 1992. Özbek was born in Istanbul, Turkey and grew up in a yali on the Bosphorus. He moved to London in the 1970s and lived in his parents flat in Belgravia whilst he was studying architecture and then fashion at Saint Martin's School of Art. After graduating in 1977 (or 1978), Özbek went to Italy where he designed clothes for Monsoon. In 1984 he established his"
"from a global grab bag. In 2010, Özbek launched a new business called ""Yastik"" which means ""pillow"" in Turkish. Özbek was an interior designer for Robin Birley's new nightclub, Rupert's, which opened in 2011. He lives between London, Istanbul and Bodrum, where he resides with his partner Erdal Karaman. Rifat Ozbek is inspired by adornment. He is an observer of culture and subculture, from Tibetan to American Indian, and his interest in decoration is evident in his ornamental clothing. He gained notoriety by combining the decorative symbols and shapes of diverse cultures, such as the Far East, Africa, and his"
"Zuhair Murad Zuhair Murad () (born in 1971) is a Lebanese fashion designer. He was born in 1971 in Ras Baalbek, Lebanon. Zuhair Murad was born to a Catholic family in Ras Baalbek. Shortly after high school, Murad moved to Paris, where he obtained his degree in fashion. In 1999, Murad made his first appearance on the catwalks of Rome with an acclaimed collection that led to his participation in the Italian calendar. In 1995, Murad opened his third head shop in Beirut. His extensive lines encompass haute couture, ready-to-wear and accessories. Plans to expand the fashion line are underway"
"of today: Born of a Jamaican mother and a Nigerian father, Duro Olowo was raised in Lagos. He arrived on the London fashion scene in 2004 and has impressed the right people with his vibrant mix of African prints, seventies tailoring, and unlikely color combos. A high-waisted patchwork boho dress—known as the ""Duro""—put the brand on the fashion map, and became a cult item in 2005 after being discovered by American ""Vogue"" editor Sally Singer and Julie Gilhart of Barneys. The patterns and colors of his designs, which are sold to concept stores like Ikram in Chicago and Biffi in"
"Tarak Ramzan Mohammad Tarak Ramzan (born January 1953) is a British businessman, and the founder and CEO of the Quiz womenswear retail chain. Ramzan was born in the Southside area of Glasgow, Scotland. In 1947, his father arrived in Scotland from Pakistan, and started a business making duffle coats, kilts, and tartan pinafores, before returning to Pakistan, with his son taking over a staff of 30 at the age of 18. As of early 2017, Quiz had more than 300 stores and outlets worldwide, and employed 1500 people. In July 2017, Ramzan listed the company on the AIM section of"
"own company and then began to show his yearly collections in Milan and New York City, and more recently, in Paris. In 1987 the production of his studio line, Future Ozbek, was licensed to Aeffe SpA, in Italy, and his notoriety continued to grow. By 1995, Özbek had launched his own perfume called ""Ozbek"", and later a second perfume called ""Ozbek 1001"". The fall 1999/spring 2000 collections of many designers reflected the very aesthetic that Ozbek valued for over a decade—the artful mixing of unlikely patterns, shapes, and ornamentation, rowed from a global grab bag.along with bits and pieces borrowed"
"criticized the term ""Islamophobia"" and says it first appeared in Iran ""a few years ago, as a way of silencing critics of that country's government"". Rhazoui was born on 19 January 1982 in Casablanca, Morocco. She describes herself as a ""blédarde, born in Morocco to an indigenous father and French mother,"" and thus a dual French and Moroccan citizen. Growing up in Morocco, she routinely asked critical questions about the subordinate status of women under Islam. In secondary school, she made a point of wearing black nailpolish and low-cut blouses to school, where her teacher was a conservative man with"
"Ahmed Aboutaleb was born on 29 August 1961 in Beni Sidel in Morocco. He grew up as a son of a Riffian Amazigh Sunni imam in a small village in the Nador Province, Rif region. Together with his mother and brothers he moved to the Netherlands in 1976, when he was 15 years old. Aboutaleb had already noticed how he differed from other kids. As he says in an interview: 'I was so different, such a school dork. I wanted to learn, I wanted to know everything.' Aboutaleb then studied Electrical engineering with a specialisation in Telecommunication at different schools"
"Bijan (designer) Bijan Pakzad (; , ), generally known simply as Bijan (4 April 194016 April 2011), was an Iranian designer of menswear and fragrances. Born in Tehran, Iran, in 1940, although his birth year has also been claimed to be 1944. Bijan immigrated to America in 1973, settling in Los Angeles, his exclusive boutique on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills was established in 1976. It has been described as ""the most expensive store in the world"". Bijan's career began in Iran with the Pink Panther Boutique in Tehran. Among his clients, Bijan claimed to count five American Presidents –"
"and added that he would continue to showcase the collection in Australia, France, the USA and other countries. After the fashion show, the visitors participated in an exhibition showcasing photos of the national costumes at the hall next to the auditorium. Kevork Shadoyan won the Best Foreign Collection Award during Estet Fashion Week in Moscow, Russia. Kevork Shadoyan Kevork Shadoyan (; Arabic: كيفورك شادويان; born 14 February 1974) is a Syrian/Armenian fashion designer. His main workshop is in Yerevan, Armenia. Shadoyan was born in 1974 in Aleppo, Syria to an Armenian family. Kevork`s father was a tailor in Aleppo and"
"Nigeria. There is one new fashion capital from East Asia: Kuala Lumpur. There is one new fashion capital from the Middle East: Beirut, Lebanon. Before the various insurgencies in the region, Beirut was known as the Paris of the Middle East. There are two new fashion capitals from North America: Portland, Oregon known for its ‘weird’ culture, much like Austin, Texas and Columbus, Ohio known in the fashion world as the manufacturing headquarters of Henri Bendel, Victoria’s Secret, the Bath & Body Works, Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F), and others. No. 3 Barcelona — Moving into Big Four Territory is Big"
"Oscar Lawalata Oscar Lawalata, full name Oscar Septianus Lawalata (born in Pekanbaru, Riau, 1 September 1977, age 36 years) is an Indonesian fashion designer. He was born with a mother from Maluku, Ragnild Lawalata Antoinette (better known as Reggy Lawalata) who was an artist and a father from Manado, Alexander Polii (now divorced). His younger brother, Mario Lawalata, is Indonesian soap opera player. Oscar had studied fashion at fashion schools in Jakarta, Esmod. The program should be finished by 3 years however he only finished half of his study and quit school during the monetary crisis in 1998. With the"
"African continent, by providing first-stage funding for feasibility studies and business development of large-scale infrastructure projects based in the region. Ozwald Boateng Ozwald Boateng OBE () is a British fashion designer of Ghanaian descent, known for his trademark twist on classic British tailoring and bespoke style. Boateng, whose parents emigrated from Ghana in the 1950s, was born in 1967 in Muswell Hill, North London. Boateng was inspired by the immaculate suits his father wore, and received his first suit from his mother aged eight: a double-breasted in purple mohair. At fourteen, he found a summer job sewing linings into suits."
"Setenay Özbek Setenay Özbek (born 1961, in Istanbul, Turkey) Is a Turkish writer, artist and documentary maker. Ubykh descent. Erenköy Girls High School and in 1990, she graduated from Marmara University, Faculty of Fine Arts (Department of Performing Arts), and has also embarked on a writing career. From 1983 to 1986, Özbek studied art informally at the ""Istasyon Fine Art Academy"", under the tutelage of several artists, Sabri Berkel, Hülya Düzenli, Erkan Özdilek and Ergül Özkutan. Her abstract expressionist paintings make frequent use of acrylic and oil techniques, they have a bold appearance due to the contrasting colours and shapes"
"her fashion line ""Guli"" featuring Uzbek fabrics and designs based on the traditional Uzbek long coat, at New York′s Fashion Week. In September 2011, Karimova′s planned spring 2012 fashion show at New York’s Fashion Week was banned after Human Rights Watch and other organizations had drawn attention to her connection to her father’s government and its record on torture, and child and forced labour. According to Human Rights Watch, up to two million Uzbek children are forced to leave school each year for two months to pick cottona fabric woven throughout Karimova’s designs. However the fashion show was eventually held"
"Mehrafza Mirzazad Barijugh Mehrafza Mirzazad Barijugh (Oroumieh, 8 September 1985) is an Iranian industrial designer, living in the United States. She completed her studies in industrial design in Turkey, at Middle East Technical University (METU). In 2010, she became the first female designer from either Iran or Turkey to be presented with the Red Dot Award: Design Concept Best of the Best prize for her ETU (Emergency Transporter Unit for Amputated Body Parts) design. Mirzazad Barijugh was born in Oroumieh, Iran. She studied at the prestigious National Organization for Development of Exceptional Talents school during her middle and high school"
"Boris Bidjan Saberi Boris Bidjan Saberi is a German menswear designer in Barcelona. His work is noted for its wide range of references, including skate culture, streetstyle, hip-hop, and clothing from the Middle East. Saberi was born on 11 September 1978, in Munich to a German mother and Persian father. His parents both worked in fashion, running their own label, and introduced their son to the industry early on. He studied fashion design in Barcelona, graduating in 2006. While still a student, Saberi launched his first label, a leather accessory line called 'UCANFUCKW' in 2003 or 2004. After graduation, he"
"Alisher Mirzo Alisher Mirzo (born March 21, 1948 Tashkent, Uzbekistan) is an Uzbek painter whose works are kept in galleries, museums and private collections in Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Norway, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Yugoslavia, Russia, Japan, India, Madagascar and the United States of America. He combines elements of Impressionism and Abstract Art with traditional Uzbek art forms such as miniature painting and decorative styles of applied art. His subjects range from landscapes and still lives to intimate scenes of ethnic Uzbek life. Mirzo studied at the Republican College of Arts named after P.P. Benkov and at the Moscow State Art Institute"
"money leftover that he had in school he open his own boutique along with his partner Novie. Oscar Lawalata Oscar Lawalata, full name Oscar Septianus Lawalata (born in Pekanbaru, Riau, 1 September 1977, age 36 years) is an Indonesian fashion designer. He was born with a mother from Maluku, Ragnild Lawalata Antoinette (better known as Reggy Lawalata) who was an artist and a father from Manado, Alexander Polii (now divorced). His younger brother, Mario Lawalata, is Indonesian soap opera player. Oscar had studied fashion at fashion schools in Jakarta, Esmod. The program should be finished by 3 years however he"
"Fawad with his wife, and has modelled for prominent designers. Khan was born in Karachi on 29 November 1981 into a Pathan family, and speaks Punjabi as his first language. His father was born in Patiala, British India (now Punjab, India), and moved to Pakistan at a young age after the 1947 partition. His mother's family originated in Lucknow, British India (now Uttar Pradesh). When Khan was young, his father was in pharmaceutical sales, which required the family to live in Athens, Dubai, Riyadh and Manchester during the Gulf War. His family returned to Lahore when he was 13. Since"
"in his 2013 collection at London Fashion Week. Nasir Mazhar Nasir Mazhar is a British fashion designer. He is best recognised for his inventive approaches to sports caps and headwear. Lady Gaga has worn a few of Nasir Mazhar's hats. Mazhar was born in East London and brought up in Leytonstone, London, to Turkish Cypriot parents. Once he left school Mazhar began an apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon. While working in a Brick Lane salon, he started designing headpieces and soon progressed to hats. He recently created the hats for the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony (the clubbing scene), and launched"
"Ozwald Boateng Ozwald Boateng OBE () is a British fashion designer of Ghanaian descent, known for his trademark twist on classic British tailoring and bespoke style. Boateng, whose parents emigrated from Ghana in the 1950s, was born in 1967 in Muswell Hill, North London. Boateng was inspired by the immaculate suits his father wore, and received his first suit from his mother aged eight: a double-breasted in purple mohair. At fourteen, he found a summer job sewing linings into suits. While studying computer science at Southgate College at age 16, he was introduced to cutting and designing by his girlfriend."
"the year 2015, E.A.T brand called “The Madame”,a collection of her master piece was showcased at Native & Vogue Port Harcourt Fashion Week and Dakar Fashion Week and Kenya Fashion Week respectively. Ejiro Amos Tafiri Ejiro Amos Tafiri is a Nigeria fashion designer. She is the originator of Ejiro Amos Tafiri (E.A.T) brand which was established to meet the fashion needs of a modern woman. Ejiro is an indigene of Delta state,she was born in the city of Lagos. Her love for fashion started at tender age of 3 years through the influence of her grand mum who was then"
"Olga Sorokina Olga Borisovna Sorokina (born January 21, 1985, Vitebsk) - Belarusian model, owner and Creative Director of French fashion house IRFĒ. Olga Sorokina was born on January 21, 1985 in Vitebsk (Belarus). Father - Boris Sorokin, mother - Tatyana Sorokina (lives in Moscow). Younger sister - Tatyana Sorokina (lives in Italy). Citizenship – Russian. Takes part in charity events, and supporting projects related to the arts and culture in different countries of the world: Art of Elysium and the Elton John AIDS Foundation in Los Angeles, AmFAR in New York and Cannes, SIDACTION charity dinner in Paris, a retrospective"
"Georgina von Etzdorf Georgina von Etzdorf (RDI) (born 1 January 1955) is a British textile designer whose eponymous fashion label was renowned for its luxurious velvet scarves and clothing accessories. Etzdorf was born in 1955 in Lima, Peru, to a Prussian father and an English mother. She lived in Peru until the age of five, when her family returned to Britain. She has often claimed that her early years in Peru strongly influenced her dynamic sense of colour and texture. Etzdorf studied textile design at Camberwell School of Art in London, graduating in 1977. At Camberwell she met Martin Simcock,"
"Ascia AKF Ascia Al Faraj (born 19 October 1989), known by her blogging name Ascia AKF, is a Kuwaiti fashion blogger, model, and fashion designer. Al Faraj, with over two million Instagram followers, is considered one of the Middle East’s most influential bloggers and social media influencers. She is also popular in Malaysia and Indonesia. She has worked with brands such as Ralph Lauren, Dior, Chanel, TAG Heuer, Net-a-Porter, and Tory Burch. She is also the face of Riva Fashion. Her fashion designs are mainly for women who wear hijab. On 10 July 2018, Al Faraj uploaded a video on"
"Rashid married Ivana Purić, a Serbian chemical engineer. He met Ivana Puric at a party in Belgrade in 2006, while working as an ambassador for the second installment of Belgrade Design Week. Together they have one child, Kiva Rashid born in 2013. Rashid is known for wearing white or pink clothing. Karim Rashid Karim Rashid (1960) is Egyptian-born and Canadian-raised industrial designer. His designs include luxury goods, furniture, lighting, surface design, brand identity and packaging. ""Time"" magazine has described him as the ""most famous industrial designer in all the Americas"" and the ""Prince of Plastic"". He is based in New"
"Belgian) in 2005, finishing in 84th place. Elvis Pompilio Elvis Pompilio (born 1961) is a Belgian fashion designer who specialises in hats. He was born in Liège to a family of Italian origin. Pompilio entered business in 1987, with a workshop in Brussels where he produced designs for use in fashion shows by marques such as Dior and Valentino. In 1990, he opened a retail store in central Brussels. He later opened a store in Antwerp, followed by branches in Paris and London. His designs are sold in the United States and Japan. Pompilio was a nominee on the RTBF"
"and lifestyle is much influenced by my time with Halston… as a designer you have to be aware of the various arts, travels, cinema, museums, culture and geography in order to be a world recognized brand."" Khan spent several years after his apprenticeship continuing to work with Halston on a freelance basis, going on to launch fashion house Riazee in 1981, a clothing label named after his mother that was carried in prominent American retail stores for about a decade. In 2003, he launched his eponymous label and began showing his collections at New York Fashion Week with immediate reception"
"Rebecca Ayoko Rebecca Ayoko, born in Agogo around 1960, is an international catwalk model from Togo. Rebecca was born in Agogo in Togo, West Africa. She grew up in a poor family and suffered abuses in her childhood. Rebecca sold doughnuts as a child. Former advertising star for Kodak, Rebecca Ayoko went in 1980 to Paris, France, where she was noticed by Hachette Filipacchi's team. She also met Regis Pagniez, then director of Lui, and joined the Glamor model agency. She met with Yves Saint Laurent, whom at the time was one of the first few black models to walk"
"suppliers in Bangladesh. It is also suspected that many of their raw materials originates from Uzbekistan, where children aged 10 are forced to work in the fields. The activists were calling to ban the use of Uzbek cotton and implement a ""track and trace"" systems to guarantee an ethical responsible source of the material. H&M said it ""does not accept"" child labour and ""seeks to avoid"" using Uzbek cotton, but admitted it did ""not have any reliable methods"" to ensure Uzbek cotton did not end up in any of its products. Inditex, the owner of Zara, said its code of"
"Biyan Wanaatmadja Biyan Wanaatmadja or biyan born in Surabaya, Jawa Timur, 20 October 1954. The most prominent and high end fashion designer living in Indonesia. Born from Surya Wanaatmadja and Elizabeth Jonathan, Wanaatmadja spent his childhood and youth at Surabaya. He pursued his studies in fashion, earning himself degrees at Mueller & Sohn Privat Mode Schule in 1977 at Düsseldorf, Germany and then the London College of Fashion in 1982 at London, England. In 1983, Biyan worked at Enrico Coveri di Firenze, Italia. After living in Europe for more than 15 years, Biyan's family asked him to come back to"
"Estonia, Lithuania, and Lebanon as a representative of NJAL. In March 2014, Siegel was the only representative of the Western fashion industry to attend fashion week in the Ukraine amidst the political turmoil. Stefan Siegel Stefan Siegel is an entrepreneur and former model from the Italian province South Tyrol. He is the founder and CEO of the startup slow fashion web-platform Not Just A Label, which is based in London. Siegel was born in the German speaking province of South Tyrol in northern Italy. Siegel attended Francesco Morosini Naval School. He received his MA in International Business Administration and Economics"