Fashion means business
Connected fashion entrepreneurs at the Dubai Fashion Business Summit, sharing insight from the stage and building opportunities.
Dubai · October 2023
Work with meFashion brand growth strategist & mentor
Industry Highlights
Taking Fashion Knowledge Beyond the Boardroom
From serving on the Lakmé Fashion Week jury to conducting masterclasses, bootcamps and industry workshops at institutions like Heriot-Watt University and Fashion Incubators, I actively contribute to shaping the next generation of fashion entrepreneurs and industry leaders.
Selected appearances
Jury
Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCI
Served as a jury member at Lakmé Fashion Week, one of India’s leading fashion platforms, in association with the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI).
India
Guest faculty
Heriot-Watt University
Mentored fourth-year textile students at Heriot-Watt University through a 10-week bootcamp, from idea to launch.
Dubai
Press interview
“Strategic spending is crucial for growth”
Featured in Khaleej Times — sharing insights on why strategic spending and informed financial decisions are essential for sustainable fashion brand growth.
Dubai · June 2025
Honoured
Fashion, Retail & Innovation in ASEAN
Honoured with an award by the Director of Fashion Business School, Asia, for my contribution to discussions on fashion retail and innovation. An opportunity to share industry perspectives and engage with the next generation of fashion professionals at one of Southeast Asia’s leading universities.
Malaysia · July 2026
Soft launch
Anicy Manuguian
Led the brand’s journey from soft launch to growth and expansion, positioning this handmade, sustainable crochet haute couture label through curated private events, strategic collaborations and retail partnerships.
Panellist
Womenpreneur Middle East
Spoke on the “Women Leading the Conscious Future” panel at Womenpreneur Middle East, exploring how empowerment is changing brands and the planet. Shared the stage with Kayane Mahrejian, founder of Kaiane Designs, a brand I have worked with.
Dubai · 2025
Panel
World Fashion & Arts Business Forum
Spoke on a panel at the World Fashion & Arts Business Forum in Dubai, bringing a business-first perspective to fashion and the arts.
Dubai · 2023
Talk and panel
Dubai Fashion Business Summit
Delivered a talk and joined a panel discussion at Talkingly Business Events’ Dubai Fashion Business Summit in Business Bay.
Dubai · October 2023
Session
New monetisation models
Led a session covering new monetisation models for fashion brands — special-occasion rentals, certified pre-owned resale and digital fashion for avatars — exploring revenue beyond the next collection.
Industry forum
Vogue Business Fashion Futures
Attended the inaugural Dubai edition of Vogue Business Fashion Futures, held in strategic partnership with Dubai Design District (d3).
Dubai · February 2025
Podcast
Mindvalley
Featured on a Mindvalley podcast as one of four voices at the table, bringing my perspective as a fashion brand growth strategist.
Club launch
Global Woman Club
Attended the Dubai launch of the Global Woman Club, an international network for women in business.
Dubai · 2022
Podcast
Womenpreneur podcast
Featured on a Womenpreneur podcast in a one-to-one conversation with Lara, an HNI club founder and philanthropist.
Forum
The Future Women Leaders Forum
Marked International Women’s Day at The Future Women Leaders Forum, organised by Gulf News with BeingShe and presented by Tristar.
Dubai · March 2025
Presentation
She Glows
Took part in a She Glows presentation in Germany.
Germany
Client launch
Golden Wings Awards
Supported the Dubai soft launch of Vuliwear, the US luxury eyewear label, walking the Golden Wings Awards red carpet with its founder, Dionne Ellison.
Dubai · May 2023
Studio conversation
Blur Print Hub
Sat down one-to-one with Kayane Mahrejian, founder of my client Kaiane Designs, for a Blur Print Hub studio conversation.
Race day
Super Saturday
Attended Super Saturday, the official dress rehearsal for the Dubai World Cup, at Meydan Racecourse, where Anicy Manuguian, the crochet couture label whose journey I led, was among the brands on show.
Dubai · March 2023
Networking
With Shalini Passi
Privileged to meet Shalini Passi, the renowned collector and patron of Indian art and culture, at Womenpreneur Middle East.
Dubai · 2025
Pitch day
The Pitch
Joined The Pitch, Hashtag Department Store’s pitch day at The Dubai Mall.
Dubai
Celebration
Emiratia
Celebrated Emirati Women’s Day at Emiratia, Gulf News and BeingShe’s tribute to “the visionary daughters of the nation”, at the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa on The Palm.
Dubai · August 2025
Guest
Dubai Opera Ball
Joined the Dubai Opera Ball, a cultural soirée of music, dance and art presented by M Premiere and Mundus Gala at Dubai Opera.
Dubai · November 2023
My series
The Fashion & Business Edit
Created The Fashion & Business Edit, an intimate series combining a live case study, a founder conversation and an entrepreneurship roundtable. Because behind every successful brand, there’s a business story worth listening to.
Dubai · 2026
Most of my work happens away from the stage, with founders building their brands.
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