Shamoon Sultan
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Shamoon Sultan | |
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| Born | |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Khaadi |
Shamoon Sultan is a Pakistani businessman. He is the founder and chief executive officer of Khaadi, a fashion retail company. He has received numerous industry accolades, including the Lux Style Awards for High Street Band three times, and the Achievement in Fashion Design – Prèt – Prêt award. Additionally, he has been nominated in various categories at the Lux Style Awards.[1]
Early life and education
[edit | edit source]Sultan earned his undergraduate degree in Textile Design from the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture, specialising in handloom and the weaving process.[2]
Career
[edit | edit source]Khaadi
[edit | edit source]In December 1997, Sultan opened his first shop in Karachi's Zamzama. He told Dawn News: "We started getting feedback from day one. We were stocked out in two weeks and we had to shut down the store."[3]
In 2010, Khaadi opened stores in the UAE, first in Dubai and later in Abu Dhabi. In 2013, stores were planned in the UK.[4]
In December 2021, a 32,000-square-foot store called The Experience Hub opened in Karachi's Dolmen Mall Clifton.[4]
In addition to his role as CEO of Khaadi, Sultan has served on the Government of Pakistan's Advisory Committees on Heritage and the Expo 2020.[5]
Sustainability
[edit | edit source]In 2022, Sultan founded Kreate Your Mark, a non-profit platform that aims to accelerate economic empowerment for women entrepreneurs in Pakistan.[6]
References
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