Tech Powered Luxury Live from Abu Dhabi: How the Middle East Holds the Future for the Luxury Industry with Akash Mehta, Dr Vali, Jamie Ray & Magee
Feb 25, 2025
Join Dr. Shawana Vali, a skincare innovator for celebrities, Jamie Ray, a creator agency founder focusing on influencer marketing, and Anneliese Duffy, a designer revitalizing Irish fashion. They discuss luxury branding's evolution, the transformative power of authenticity in influencer marketing, and the synergy between Irish design and Middle Eastern markets. The conversation highlights exciting initiatives in fashion education and community-building, offering a glimpse into the innovative future of the luxury industry, where tradition meets modernity.
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Fable and Mane's Cultural Roots
- Akash Mehta named Fable and Mane after his grandma's storytelling and hair massage ritual.
- He founded the brand to celebrate culture and quickly launched it in Sephora US.
Brand with Conservation Mission
- Akash Mehta connects his brand to wildlife conservation by launching the Fable Fund.
- He aims to use business success to generate large-scale wildlife conservation impact.
From Doctor to Luxury Brand
- Dr. Shawana Vali started with a small wellness brand and self-funded to build a luxury aesthetic and longevity practice.
- Her current brand operates a sophisticated space in Selfridges offering 360-degree beauty and health services.