Kurdish designer Azhin Gardi has transformed a dream into Riviera Reverie, a Dubai-based brand blending fashion, identity, and global reach.
A Kurdish girl has built her own distinctive brand and carved out a place in the global IT and fashion world, where demand for her creations continues to grow.
Azhin Gardi, a Kurdish designer, is an emerging name in international fashion. Through her brand “Riviera Reverie,” she has set herself apart from others in the field. Based in Dubai, she has established an international presence through workshops and collaborations with global labels. Her products have reached international standards, and her exposure to many world-class designers has been crucial to her success in clothing design.
The brand name “Riviera Reverie” translates to “dreams of the shores.” It reflects not only the elegance of her designs but also her personal philosophy of turning aspirations into reality. Beyond fashion, she has tied her work to social good: part of her income goes to charity, and for every garment sold, she plants a tree in Kurdistan. Her designs are recognized for their unique artistic patterns, blending classic cuts with soft, breathable fabrics in colors inspired by nature.
On her brand’s website, Azhin Gardi explains: “As a mother, engineer, and lifelong fashion enthusiast, I created ‘Riviera Reverie’ to solve a personal problem—finding stylish, breathable summer clothes suited for travel and elegant daily wear.”
A native of Southern Kurdistan, Azhin conceived the idea of “Riviera Reverie” during a summer trip in 2023 with her husband and son. She recalls: “I was walking along Via Camerelle Street in Italy, taking in its lively spirit, when the thought struck me: How many more years will I let my dream remain just a dream? In that moment, I knew I had to begin.”
The Kurdish Globe