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Described by The New York Times as ‘ traditional meets modern ’, Amna founded her brand TRZI to connect today ’ s aspirational women to their cultural roots .
With this innovative approach , Amna has elevated her fashion house to become a pioneer in the region , captivating not only Middle Eastern clientele but also gaining recognition on the global stage .
It is hard to believe that her journey began with something as simple as a family wedding .
Further encouraged by the time spent with her aunt at the sewing machine , Amna decided to study fashion design at university – though things could have been very different . After graduating from high school , Amna felt pressure to make the ‘ smart ’ choice and study a subject like business , but found herself drawn towards her creative ambitions .
“ I was lucky enough to have [ my family ’ s ] support and belief in this passion that I had ,” she says gratefully . With their blessing , Amna graduated with a BA in fashion design .
At just 15 years old , ahead of an upcoming celebration , Amna ’ s mother encouraged her to drape a piece of fabric for the first time , which she then had sewn by a tailor . Reflecting on that moment years later , Amna considers it the start of an incredible career .
It was during her academic studies that Amna founded TRZI – a brand that has since been consistently at the forefront of Qatari innovation in fashion .