A few years ago I came across the Dareen Hakim collection via social media. I loved collection of handbags and clutches so I reached out to designer Dareen Hakim for an interview (read it here). Since that interview, I kept in touch with Dareen and her team and last October I finally had a chance to meet her!
With designer Dareen Hakim
On a nice October day, I caught an early bus to NYC to visit. I arrived in the city around 1pm and headed straight to the Dareen Hakim offices. Dareen and her Marketing Director Farah were so pleasant! We had a great time sitting around talking for hours about the collection, styling, fashion and more!
With Farah and Dareen
Farah introduced the current collection to me and allowed me to take a look at each piece. Dareen Hakim pieces are currently sold in 30 countries and 300 stores including Charmed Boutique in Georgetown. I was impressed when I first saw the collection online; I was even more impressed seeing it in person. Sumptuous leathers, arabesque calligraphy, dramatic hues all form the basis of style for each creation.
I had a great time taking a day trip to NYC to visit Dareen Hakim and Farah! I hope to visit them again this year.
Be sure to check out the entire FW13/SS14 collection HERE.
