Qasimi

The directional lifestyle label of Qasimi entered the fashion industry upon it’s debut of Autumn/ Winter 2008 collection. The label evolved as the brainchild of Khalid Al Qasimi.

Growing up in the northern part of the Arab Emirates, in Sharjah, Khalid was exposed to a lifestyle influenced by the glamour and sophistication of the Middle East. He was introduced to the luxuries of life during the formative years. The Al Qasimi family would travel the world, introducing their children to a world beyond their homeland. After being awarded an art scholarship at the age of 9 Khalid arrived in the United Kingdom. For schooling he attended the University College London for Hispanic Studies and French Literature. Upon graduating in 2001 he decided to follow his passion of architecture and enrolled into the Architectural Association. After a 3 month trip to South America, Khalid decided to embark on a journey to build a luxury lifestyle brand. To build the foundation necessary Khalid entered the notable Central St. Martins in fashion design.

Qasimi’s third collection pays homage to the darker side of human nature. Themed by ‘heartache born from loss brings strength’ has been delicately communicated, with intricate designs hewn from lavish use of exotic fabric and exacting skill by Qasimi.  The model line up was inclusive of Yasmin Le Bon, Erin O’Connor, Lily Cole, Liberty Ross, Jacquetta Wheeler and Carmen Dell'Orefice.