WAEL.
Grey Sheep
Location
dubai / united arab emirates
University
The University Sheffield
Graduation year
2011
Born and raised in the fastest growing city in the world - Dubai, Wael Hussain stepped into the world of fashion in 2011. Coming from a long family heritage involved in sartorial practices, it was his grandfather who started with dressing the noble of India during the days of the British Raj in the early 1900s. The eldest of the seven sons moved to Dubai in the 1960s and continued the family tradition and soon after Wael's father joined, in the 1970s. Today being the 3rd generation of the family, Wael, who is qualified with a Law degree from the UK has also chosen to continue with the family legacy.
Wael has equipped himself with the knowledge of the latest production methods and best practices of the couture industry.
His youthful restlessness and ambition would not let him rest on his laurels, as he dreamt of establishing his own brand. Brainstorming with a friend over coffee for a suitable name for his fashion line, he decided to avoid using foreign or misspelled words. His label would have to reflect his own self.
Thus in 2015, the label WAEL. was born. The signature theme of the brand is modern-minimalist and the goal of WAEL. is to keep the spirit of handcrafted clothing alive.