Derek Khan |
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"In the world of music there's a hierarchy of fashion stylists who double as image builders, and Derek Khan is definitely at the TOP of that echelon." New York Times "He got down as great with the hip-hop crowd as he did with the upper-crust fashion crowd." Carrol Brody Ellis, Harry Winston for The New York Times. "New artists loved Derek, not only because he came with experience but he knew how to be a diva and he would help them develop that attitude, that star quality." Arista Records. "He was instrumental in introducing high fashion to the hip-hop community," Anne Fahey, Chanel. Crowned The King of Bling, by US Vogue, Derek Khan is the man responsible for introducing high end fashion(Chanel, Dolce and Gabbana, Versace etc.) and jewels ( Van Cleff and Arpels ,Harry Winston and Graff) to the of world of R&B and Hip Hop. Derek Khan taught Mary J Blige how to be a diva, he showed P Diddy how to dress and Pink has him on speed dial. Born in the lovely Caribbean island Trinidad he left for the bright lights of New York City as a youth, and worked with fashion luminaries such as Hubert De Givenchy and Yves Saint Laurent, before being beckoned by music studios to give much needed makeovers to their up and coming stars. Pink, Sean 'P' Diddy'Combs, Mary J Blige, Carlos Santanna, Lauren Hill, Queen Latifa are just some of the stars who owe their iconic style to Derek. With the fashion industry looking toward Hip Hop idols to reinvigorate their brands and sell them to a younger market, it was not long before Derek, himself was making headlines in Vogue, The New York Times and Harpers Bazaar, for his extravagant lifestyle and star studded entourage. Continually breaking records throughout his career, Derek Khan is the only stylist to be credited at the prestigious Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute's Rock Style Exhibit 2000, where four of his outfits were on display. Not content with being a household name in music and fashion, Derek agreed to be a guest celebrity judge on America's Next Top Model, for his friend Tyra Banks, which went on to be an international sensation, and he has also been the subject of documentaries about fashion and rock and roll, on VH1 and MTV. As a fashion commentator for CNBC he has interviewed major fashion icons including Beyonce Knowles, Sara Jessica Parker and Oscar de la Renta to name a few . "Just seeing these beautiful women walking around with Bottega Veneta and Hermes handbags and stunning make up made me feel right at home. This is my playground", Derek said "I am looking forward to bringing my flare and electric sense of style here. I have a few ideas up my sleeves which will bring the Bling to the region". "I have been doing my homework and there are some Arabic celebrities I would love to get my hands on such as Nancy Ajram, Haifa Wahbi and Diana Haddad. They are absolutely stunning but there is always room for improvement and a bit of a Derek touch" Derek added. Always being ahead of the game and recognizing the region as being the next best world class destination Derek has decided to make Dubai his new home. To date Derek Khan has: - Covered by all top fashion, glossy and lifestyle publications - Made an appearance on the hugely popular talk show called "Her Say" as the Fashion Guru and covered the Dubai World Cup - On the Board of Advisors for Dubai Fashion Week - Designed and put his name on a high end luxury jewellery brand soon to be launched - Approached by various regional and international TV networks. He is currently working on the "Piers Morgan on Dubai" an ITV programme which focuses on what makes the Emirates one of the most intriguing places to live in the world. Derek is working a regional TV show focused on stylists and has already has some of the biggest names in fashion and high society regionally and internationally on board. For more information, please contact: Strawberry abier hamidi Al Safa Tower, off. 1605 Sheikh Zayed Road p.o box 119027. dubai.uae tel. +971 4 331 5173 ext. 104 fax. +9714 331 5215 mob. +971 50 353 1613 email. This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it HIT LIST OF SUCCESS DEREK KHAN has worked with Keith Sweat, Snoop Doggy Dog, Mase, Boyz II Men, Tracie Spencer, Faith Evans, Queen Latifah, Foxy Brown, Total, Jermaine Dupree, Silk, Kimani Marley. Styled for Arista Recording Artist Deborah Cox's One Wish album and Nobody's Supposed To Be Here video. Styled for Bad Boy Sean "Puffy" Coombs. Helped in developing his image from Hip Hop Artist to International superstar. Did his cover for Teen People, Superstar, Notorious and numerous billboard and publicity pictures. Styled Boyz II Men for the Prince of Egypt soundtrack and all related Dreamworks projects. Styled for Mary J. Blige Share My World Album and "Not Gonna Cry". Styled Aretha Franklyn for VH1 Divas Live, the most watched show in the history of VH1. Styled for Teddy Riley and Janet Jackson on the Test Video Project for Interscope. Styled Monica and introduced her to the fashion world of Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Oscar De La Renta. |
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