Fai Khadra

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Fai Khadra
Born
Faisal Khadra

September 9, 1991
Los Angeles, California, United States
Alma mater American School of Dubai
Occupations
  • Model
  • architect
  • designer
  • singer
  • songwriter
Parents
  • Ahmad Khadra (father)
  • Rula Khadra (mother)
RelativesSimi, Haze, Noor, Gigi (siblings)

Fai Khadra (born 9 September 1991) is an American model, architect, designer, and singer, and songwriter. [1]

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Early life and education

Khadra was born in Los Angeles, California, but was raised in Riyadh, London, and Dubai. [1] He has identical twin sisters Simi and Haze Khadra, who are DJs collectively known as "SimiHaze". [2] [3] [4] His father is a collector and his mother owns a lifestyle boutique in Saudi Arabia called The Art of Living. [5] [6] Khadra received a degree in architecture from the American School of Dubai. [7] [8]

Career

In 2017, Khadra appeared in the music video for Charli XCX's single Boys . [9] In 2018, Khadra co-wrote "Runnin'", a song by Blood Orange on his fourth album, Negro Swan , and Khadra's vocals were featured on "Runnin'" and three other songs on the album. In 2019, he co-wrote Justine Skye's song "Maybe". [8]

In November 2020, Khadra served as a guest curator for Sotheby's. [10] [11] [12] Khadra created a contemporary collection, designed to be "more inviting to younger audiences." [12]

In January 2022, Khadra collaborated with Oliver Peoples in designing an eyewear collection. [13] It was the first time Oliver Peoples collaborated with an individual. [7] The Fai Style sunglasses were available in five colors and were designed to "look good on everyone." [13] [14] Khadra promoted the sunglasses by hosting a dinner on helipad in Los Angeles. [13]

In February 2022, Khadra displayed a sculpture at the Los Angeles art show, "Vessels," in which Khadra carved a sculpture out of the ground. [14] That same month, Khadra participated in a campaign for Ralph Lauren's fragrance, Ralph's Club. [5] [14] He appeared in a campaign video for the fragrance alongside Gigi Hadid, Lucky Blue Smith, and Luka Sabbat. [14]

In April 2023, Khadra joined Dior Beauty's Gris Dior Collective. [15]

In October 2023, Khadra walked in Balenciaga's Spring 24 fashion show in Paris. [16]

Personal life

Khadra is of Palestinian descent and is a supporter of Palestinian statehood. [1] He currently resides in California. [3]

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