Seven years straight in to the business [and still counting], Ms. Rimie shares with us some of her favorite picks from a heartwarming collection.
Featuring her own set of outfits exclusively in 2007 on the RUNWAY show, Rimie explored her talents of thinking outside the box, focusing all her ideas in to one single theme. Definitely a success in terms of self development, Rimie stole the show as best designer.
With her own academic background in designing, Rimie sets a great example as she shares her talent by teaching aspiring designers. With a hint of ‘classy’ in all her outfits, Rimie has worked for some of the most well-known celebrities in the region.
In the year 2009, she brought more of her inner talent by creating outfits for all the models in the reality show, EVINCE Model. She states that designing is not entirely about presenting the final product to a client, but in ensuring their full satisfaction with her work until the very last bit of any event.
Rimie claims that she has a habit of staying back with the client in helping her pick out further accessories/shoes to match the outfit.
“It’s the final moment that counts; right when she/he walks in to their planned spot/event/show” she says. “You have to sync with your client, make sure their smile stays on throughout. Nothing is worth more.”
Unfortunately though, it seems Fashion Designing is not as easy to be practiced here as it would seem. Drawing up a sketch and making it in to a winning reality, can be acquired through continuous zest and the support from the requested client.
“I love to make my own designs. Usually though, it’s clients coming in with their own idea of designs. They bring me pictures and ask me to sew up a dress in accord with their idea. But what they probably do not understand is the fact that I’m wired to create my own customized designs. I am able to recognize what could work and what could not. Depending on their fitting and requirements of bringing out a particular theme or style, a designer would have the knowledge in delivering the perfect piece of apparel; be it a wedding dress, party dresses or men outfits”.
Rimie defines fashion designing as having the freedom to simply create. She believes that designing and sewing are entirely two different areas. A designer need not necessarily be a tailor.
“Designing outlines all the details, right from the material of the clothing to the beads and accessories to be used on the outfit. Here in Maldives, I find that people may have a misconception where a designer is expected to sew as well. But I’d love to see the day when I am able to design my own clothes and hand it over to someone and expect them to bring out the same product as the sketch. For me, that’s what designing is. At times I feel that people are afraid of seeing a sketch; they have their doubts that a real result can be brought out with a simply drawn-up idea. That, for me, becomes quite a challenge”.
While this may take some time for our community in adapting to, hopefully it’s not too far off. Rimie claims that she awaits a day for when fashion designers such as herself would be able to indulge in exposing their talents, through exhibitions; something which she believes would definitely be of value.
With an eye out for the latest trends and a heart of gold to carry her through, we wish Rimie all the best in her future ventures. To see some of her latest designs, don’t forget to visit https://www.facebook.com/ByRimie
