Mohammed Ashi
Mohammed Ashi is a Saudi Arabian fashion designer and the founder of Ashi Studio, a fashion house recognized for its haute couture designs.[1][2] Ashi gained notability for his architectural approach to fashion and craftsmanship.[3]
Early life and education
Ashi was born in Saudi Arabia. Ashi graduated from Esmod International Fashion University in Paris in 2004.[4][5]
Career
In 2007, Ashi founded Ashi Studio, a couture house based in Beirut, Lebanon. The label gained attention for its sculptural silhouettes and minimalist aesthetic, combining contemporary design with traditional craftsmanship.[6][7]
In 2023, Ashi became the first designer from the Gulf region to be invited to show at Paris Haute Couture Week under the official calendar of the French Haute Couture Federation.[8][9] His designs have been worn by Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, and Queen Rania of Jordan.[10]
In 2024, Forbes included Ashi in their list of "fashion innovators."[10]
References
- ^Chitrakorn, Kati (2024-06-27). "Saudi Arabia star designer Mohammed Ashi takes to the skies". Financial Times. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^"Saudi Designer Mohammed Ashi To Design Cabin Crew Uniforms For Riyadh Air | Harper's Bazaar Arabia". 2024-05-30. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^Maisey, Sarah. "How Mohammed Ashi became the creative force for Saudi fashion". The National. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^"Meet Mohammed Ashi, Saudi Arabia's first 'It' designer who dresses the stars". South China Morning Post. 2023-03-21. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^"Saudi designer Mohammed Ashi makes history as first Gulf Arab on Paris Haute Couture Week calendar". Arab News. 2023-07-06. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^Diderich, Joelle (2023-07-06). "Ashi Studio Couture Fall 2023". WWD. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^France-Prese, Agence. "Meet Mohammed Ashi, the Saudi Arabian designer who's dressed Beyoncé, Zendaya and Cardi B". Tatler Asia. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^Taylor, Elise (2023-07-06). "Ashi Studio Becomes the First Gulf Designer to Show at Paris Haute Couture Week". Vogue. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^"Saudi couturier Mohammed Ashi dresses stars at the Golden Globes". Arab News. 2025-01-06. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
- ^ abMughal, Waqar. "Mohammed Ashi". Forbes Lists. Retrieved 2025-01-09.
