Farah Khan (Malaysian businesswoman)

Dato' Farah Khan is the founder and president of Malaysia's leading luxury retailer, The Melium Group[1] as well as the creative director of her namesake label Farah Khan. She is regarded as a style-icon [2] and ranked amongst the best esteemed Malaysian designers such as Jimmy Choo and Bernard Chandran.[3] In 2011, The Star listed her as one of the top 100 memorable women in Malaysia.[4]

In 2006, Dato' Farah Khan was given The Ordine della Stella della Solidarietà Italiana, an award to honour foreign personalities who have played an active role in strengthening ties between Italy and foreign countries in terms of culture, language, humanitarian or other activities as well as the strengthening of the economic relationship between Italy and other countries.[5]

In 2007, she created her namesake label, Farah Khan, which currently retails in 44 major cities worldwide.[6]

Creative director Farah Khan made an enduring mark on the fashion landscape of Malaysia as a retailer and creator. Her namesake label started as a hobby and an outlet for her design creativity. In 2007, FARAH KHAN made its international presence when it showed in Paris and New York. Her brand of easy, effortless glamour caught the attention of international buyers. Farah marries intricate Southeast Asian beadwork and modern styles. At the drawing table, she takes her inspiration from her travels, architecture, botany, art, music, and the people she meets from all over the world.

Her love for travel also inspired her to create a highly desired product for the woman who constantly travels. Farah created an easy product that became the perfect travel companion of all women, for it was timeless, glamourous and practical. To date, FARAH KHAN has dressed celebrities, style luminaries and personalities. It is also found in 70 cities worldwide.

Farah’s success goes far beyond her role as Creative Director. Outside of her label, she is a pioneering business woman and entrepreneur. As President of The Melium Group, Farah oversees a premier luxury retail group that distributes over 100 international luxury fashion and lifestyle brands.

Away from the boardroom, Farah devotes much of her time to charity, with special emphasis for causes benefiting children with special needs.

References

  1. ↑ The Edge Malaysia
  2. ↑ Singapore Tatler
  3. ↑ Malaysian Digest
  4. ↑ The Star
  5. ↑ The Star
  6. ↑ Top 10 Malaysia

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