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Opening the door to extraordinary and functional wear to the kingdom of Bahrain. Khaleda’s passion for design began in the mid 90's, designing dresses and outfits for herself and her friends.
Exploring the mind of Bahraini Designer,
Khaleda Rajab
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he considered making a career of it while studying her bachelor’s degree in Business at the University of Suffolk Boston.
Upon returning to Bahrain, she decided to take her passion seriously and took the first step of designing for fierce women who wouldn't leave the house without ensuring that their outfit would make a statement. Fast forward, a couple of years later, Khaleda opened her very own exclusive boutique aptly named ‘Khaleda Rajab Haute Couture’. One thing that has always remained paramount is that she wanted to appeal to the masses; she accomplishes this by creating pieces to suit every taste and budget. The designer took herself to new heights by also manufacturing her own textile and pattern on certain fabrics. Never a lady to sit still, she has also collaborated with other designers for her launch of sunglasses
78 Bahrain Confidential February 2017