About

About Me

Fashion designer and entrepreneur based in Dubai, founder of Parmi Signature — a personal brand built on hand-painted textile techniques that merge fine art with wearable design.

Profile

Fashion designer and entrepreneur pursuing a Bachelor's in Fashion Business at Dubai Fashion Institute (FAD), with hands-on experience across design, trend forecasting and brand management. Founder of Parmi, a personal fashion brand built on hand-painted textile techniques that merge fine art with wearable design.

A multidisciplinary background spanning model management, fabric sourcing, media coordination and backstage/PR operations for fashion shows — moving fluidly between creative and operational roles, where art, strategy and entrepreneurship intersect.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates · parmisignature@gmail.com · @parmisignature

Experience

YearsRoleWhere
2026Founder & DesignerParmiFounded and designed a personal fashion brand centered on hand-painted textile art, treating each garment as a canvas. Created hand-painted pieces and customized, premium collections merging fine art with wearable design.
Feb 2026 · 3 daysHead of PR – VIP & Celebrity RelationsJohn Richmond, Dubai Fashion WeekLed PR operations for the runway show, managing VIP and celebrity guest relations, plus guest logistics and hospitality for high-profile attendees.
2026 · 4 monthsEvents, Media & Social Media ManagerChic and HollandManaged and executed the brand's first-ever event in Dubai and its first Ramadan collection pop-up in Abu Dhabi, from concept to execution. Sourced media contacts and influencer partnerships, and handled full social media management.
Sep 2025 · 1 dayBackstage & PR InternChic and Holland, Dubai Fashion WeekServed as personal stylist to celebrity guests LJ (Dubai Bling) and actress Chitrangda Singh, supported backstage operations and PR during the event.
Sep 2025Brand AmbassadorBenang Jarum, Dubai Fashion WeekRepresented Benang Jarum as brand ambassador during Dubai Fashion Week.
8 monthsDesigner & Marketing ExecutiveAreej RimawiDesigned the Fall/Winter 2025 collection and led marketing strategy and social media management for the brand.
2026 · 4 daysBackstage Show Manager & Head StylistIlai SaraiManaged backstage show operations, led model styling, and controlled and organized stock for the show.
Brand Collaboration as InfluencerAmerican Rag CiePartnered with American Rag Cie as an influencer, promoting the brand to a fashion-focused audience.
Brand Collaboration as Influencer488 (French brand)Partnered with 488, a French brand, as an influencer, promoting the brand to a fashion-focused audience.
2024Catwalk ModelFashion Factor Show – AdidasWalked the runway showcasing Adidas's new collection.

Education

YearsProgrammeInstitution
2024 — 2027Bachelor's Degree, Fashion Business & EntrepreneurshipDubai Fashion Institute (FAD)Dubai, UAE — Expected graduation 2027.
2025Certificate in Fashion Design (4-Month Program)Dubai Fashion Institute (FAD)Dubai, UAE — Intensive training in fashion design practice and process.
2024High School DiplomaGEMS World AcademyDubai, UAE — Graduated 2024.

Design & Art

Hand-painting on textiles, garment design, trend forecasting, oil / acrylic / pastel and mixed-media painting on canvas, 3D sculpture making

Business

Retail buying, merchandising, brand strategy

Operational

Model management, fabric sourcing, backstage coordination, PR management for fashion shows

Software

Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Persian / FarsiFluent
  • FrenchBasic

Awards & Recognition

  • Featured in Gulf Heritage magazine as 'The Girl Who Turned Dreams Into Dubai Fashion Reality'
  • Featured in a UAE Stories article as a young, successful face in the UAE fashion industry
  • Best Player Award, Volleyball Team — Dubai Fashion Institute (FAD)