| Khadijah Shah | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American Pakistani |
| Alma mater | London School of Economics |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
Khadijah Shah is a Pakistani American fashion designer.
Early life and family
Khadijah Shah was born to former Finance Minister, Salman Shah. She is a granddaughter of former Chief of Army Staff, Asif Nawaz Janjua. Shah went to the United Kingdom for her studies and attended the London School of Economics. After completing her education, she returned to Pakistan and entered its fashion industry.
Shah is married and has three children: two sons and a daughter. She holds dual citizenship.
Career
Shah's early exposure to fashion design was influenced by her mother, Aneela, a fashion designer. The family's fashion brand, Élan, introduced in 2004, was named after Aneela's nickname, underscoring her influence on Shah's career trajectory.
During the early stages of her career, Shah primarily engaged with a select clientele in the high-end market, thus establishing her brand. In 2012, Shah formed a partnership with Hussain Mills Ltd., and ventured into the lawn market. Élan lawn was launched on March 15, 2012, which helped expand the brand.
In 2014, Shah entered into a partnership with Sapphire Mills, assuming the role of creative director. Concurrently, she continued to manage and develop her independent brand, Élan.
In 2017, Shah left Sapphire Mills and started another fashion label called Zaha. Élan is also available in India.
In 2023, she was arrested for "conspiring against the state of Pakistan due to alleged participation in the 9 May Corps Commander House attack in Pakistan.
References
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