Rahil Hesan

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Rahil Hesan
Rahil Hesan in Yarevan.jpg
Hesan in Yerevan
Born (1978-08-31) 31 August 1978 (age 44)
Dubai, UAE
Other namesRose
Alma mater Cavendish College London
OccupationFashion designer and blogger
Years active2005–present
Employerself employed
Website rahilhesan.com

Rahil Hesan (born August 31, 1978) is an fashion designer and fashion entrepreneur, born in Dubai. She began her career in 2005 in the field of couture.

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Education

In 2015, Hesan graduated from the Cavendish College London, majoring in fashion design, accessory designs, textile, color theory and fashion psychology. [1]

Career

In 2007, two years after graduating from college, Rahil founded her company Warda Haute Couture, based in Dubai. [1] Her creations were worn by Carrie Underwood. [2]

In 2016, Hesan participated at the Art Hearts Los Angeles Fashion Week Runway Show. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Awwad, Salma (2013-12-29). "Warda haute couture launches Menswear line". Arabian Business . Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  2. "Carrie Underwood Hits Staples Center During The Storyteller Tour". Style and Society. 2016-09-20. Retrieved 2017-06-30.
  3. "Rahil Hesan at Art Hearts Los Angeles Fashion Week Runway Show". New York Street Guide. 2017-06-30.