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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nThe making of a designer; early years, studies, and inspiration<\/strong><\/h2>\nGrowing up in an artistic home with an interior designer sister and a brother with a business background and a fashion sense, it was inevitable he would also follow a similar career.<\/p>\n
Studying in California taught him a lot; he blended in with the locals, and made friends with a plethora of people which ultimately, helped him gain a perspective on how to live in another person\u2019s shoes and better understand their fashion sense. California was his main source of inspiration for his key fashion piece; the leather jacket. \u201cI always loved the overall aurora of a leather jacket and how it can complete any wardrobe whether classy or casual and the confidence it can give the individual who is wearing it.\u201d he says.<\/p>\n
His inspiration comes from pop culture; the movies and the musicians he grew up watching and listening to. What mesmerizes him the most, is the psychological effect a fictitious can have on a designer; how it inspires him on how he wants his designs to be worn by the customer. \u201cArt reflects life,\u201d he says \u201cand it\u2019s the experiences we have that we can incorporate into our designs;\u201d that\u2019s his main motto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/doha\/2021\/02\/DSCF3831.jpg\")
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nInside the mind of a creative genius – from a sketch to a masterpiece<\/strong><\/h2>\nAnd what about his creative process? The journey from inspiration to design and creation is a fascinating one. \u201cIt starts with a sketch of what I want the jacket to look like, then what color palette would suit this specific design the most, followed by the minor components such as buttons, zipper, additional designs such as paintwork or studs, and how we could fit the pieces all together.\u201d he says and continues with the selection of leather samples, quality check and lastly, the creation, \u201csince it\u2019s all been made by hand by highly qualified artisans, we make the sample and observe the fit and once all those components have been green-lit, we are all set for a final product.\u201d<\/p>\n
His definition of fashion is stylish yet comfortable; confidence and comfort can be combined to create a perfect piece that will tell the story of the person who is wearing it. And a little controversy doesn\u2019t harm, \u201cIt\u2019s like looking at an art piece in a gallery, everyone has their own opinion on what they\u2019re seeing\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/lovin.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/doha\/2021\/02\/DSCF3960.jpg\")
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nEntrepreneurship and the pandemic’s effect on fashion<\/strong><\/h2>\nBeing an entrepreneur in 2021 and owning a business during a global health crisis is challenging, \u201cmarketing your brand within a limited budget is the hardest part of having your own business. Dealing with different suppliers, and logistic companies, and making sure all is going smoothly is aspects of the game that bring out the challenge in you\u201d he says about creating his fashion brand.<\/p>\n
The pandemic has affected the fashion industry and forced the brands to adapt to new standards and rules – \u201cat first, it was scary due to not knowing where we were headed but gradually things got better\u201d he says about the pandemic. Mohammed Rabi underlines the necessity of expanding the brand\u2019s designs to give his customers something different, \u201cI introduced customized duffel bags. Since people couldn\u2019t travel a lot of bags were purchased for their staycations that they were having regularly.\u201d<\/p>\n
The pandemic has affected the increasing consumer consciousness and recognition that independent designers have grown to know lately. Designers are appreciated more he says but advocating the hard work they put in their brands has been a struggle since the COVID-19 pandemic began.<\/p>\n\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nInside the mind of a creative genius – from a sketch to a masterpiece<\/strong><\/h2>\nAnd what about his creative process? The journey from inspiration to design and creation is a fascinating one. \u201cIt starts with a sketch of what I want the jacket to look like, then what color palette would suit this specific design the most, followed by the minor components such as buttons, zipper, additional designs such as paintwork or studs, and how we could fit the pieces all together.\u201d he says and continues with the selection of leather samples, quality check and lastly, the creation, \u201csince it\u2019s all been made by hand by highly qualified artisans, we make the sample and observe the fit and once all those components have been green-lit, we are all set for a final product.\u201d<\/p>\n
His definition of fashion is stylish yet comfortable; confidence and comfort can be combined to create a perfect piece that will tell the story of the person who is wearing it. And a little controversy doesn\u2019t harm, \u201cIt\u2019s like looking at an art piece in a gallery, everyone has their own opinion on what they\u2019re seeing\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\nEntrepreneurship and the pandemic’s effect on fashion<\/strong><\/h2>\nBeing an entrepreneur in 2021 and owning a business during a global health crisis is challenging, \u201cmarketing your brand within a limited budget is the hardest part of having your own business. Dealing with different suppliers, and logistic companies, and making sure all is going smoothly is aspects of the game that bring out the challenge in you\u201d he says about creating his fashion brand.<\/p>\n
The pandemic has affected the fashion industry and forced the brands to adapt to new standards and rules – \u201cat first, it was scary due to not knowing where we were headed but gradually things got better\u201d he says about the pandemic. Mohammed Rabi underlines the necessity of expanding the brand\u2019s designs to give his customers something different, \u201cI introduced customized duffel bags. Since people couldn\u2019t travel a lot of bags were purchased for their staycations that they were having regularly.\u201d<\/p>\n
The pandemic has affected the increasing consumer consciousness and recognition that independent designers have grown to know lately. Designers are appreciated more he says but advocating the hard work they put in their brands has been a struggle since the COVID-19 pandemic began.<\/p>\n\n
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