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Azeeza Khan

Azeeza Khan

Azeeza Khan is an American fashion designer from Chicago, Illinois. She is the founder of the luxury fashion label Azeeza. [1] [2] [3] [6]

Education

During high school, she spent her summers traveling to India to learn garment construction and hand embroidery one on one with an English-fluent tailor who specialized in Western design. [1]

Khan graduated from DePaul University, where she studied political science and marketing. [1]

Career

Early beginnings

In 2012, Azeeza set forth into design with the release of SS13 under the name Atelier Azza.

The collection began predominately in what has defined her signature; woven metals, faceted crystal and semi-precious stone beading on vivid fine textiles in statement-making silhouettes. Later that year the new label was nominated for Fashion Group International's “Rising Star Award”. [1]

The following year the collection evolved to include a full line of ready-to-wear and accessories and was shown for the first time on the runway during New York Fashion Week. Vogue India went on to recognize Azeeza as a “Rising Star Designer". Khan also opened her first retail concept on Chicago's Magnificent Mile making her the only local designer presence in the luxury retail district. The retail post was nominated by TimeOut and Racked as "Best New Store" of 2013 and hailed as a "top Chicago destination" by Forbes Travel. [1]

Azeeza

In 2015, she founded Azeeza which quickly gained recognition for its voluminous, ruffled dresses rendered in brightly hued silk. [1]

In December 2019, she collaborated with Nike on the Nike Air Force One Swoosh. The Azeeza x Nike Air Force 1 Low comes in two forms, both sporting a triple black colorway and an intricately beaded Swoosh. One version features the Swoosh in silver and the other in black, both using the mix medium, “Swarovski Caviar Bead.” Athleisure including a hoodie is updated with the brand’s signature ruffle detailing, while a tiered sweatshirt dress features Nike and Azeeza co-branding. [2]

Personal Life

She resides in Chicago with her husband Rehan and their daughter Kamilla.

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References

[1]
Citation Linkwww.linkedin.comAzeeza Khan on Linkedin
Dec 22, 2019, 7:34 PM
[2]
Citation Linkhypebae.comAZEEZA REIMAGINES THE NIKE AIR FORCE 1 SWOOSH WITH CRYSTAL BEADING
Dec 22, 2019, 8:52 PM
[3]
Citation Linkwww.instagram.comAzeeza Khan on Instagram
Dec 22, 2019, 8:53 PM
[4]
Citation Linkwww.chicagobusiness.comDesigning woman Azeeza Khan
Dec 23, 2019, 11:07 PM
[5]
Citation Linkywqaugeunhowzrcj.public.blob.vercel-storage.com
Jan 17, 2020, 9:16 AM
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Citation Linkwww.chicagotribune.comAzeeza Khan, founder and creative director, Atelier Azza
Mar 14, 2020, 1:22 AM