Episode 3 | From Award-Winning Designer to Strategic Visionary: Roni Helou’s Journey

Roni Helou takes us on a journey through his life and career, from childhood curiosity and early fashion experiments to international recognition and strategic consulting. He reflects on the creative environments of Beirut and Doha, building an activist-driven brand, navigating press and fashion shows, and crafting collections with critical messages. Created & hosted by Rana Baghdadi Produced by Media ID Content production by Christelle Daher Furniture by Kulloo Studio 00:00 Intro 00:23 Beirut vs. Doha: Creative inspiration & the environments that shape fashion 03:29 Fashion Landscape & Strategy: where to launch a successful brand 04:57 Early Beginnings: Childhood curiosity & the intuitive start of a fashion career 11:57 The Creative Space Beirut experience 16:16 Awards & Recognition: Fashion Trust Arabia & creating an activist-driven brand 18:48 Press & Fashion Shows 20:22 Turning Challenges into Strategy & the move to Doha 24:24 London Fashion Week experience 28:24 A Fashion Collection with a Critical Message 29:20 Disappearing from the Fashion Scene 33:34 Observations from emerging designers & guidance for aspiring creatives 36:02 Comeback & New Ventures: Readiness for a fashion return & demotivating factors 38:27 Reconnecting with Lebanon: Personal reflections, healing through design, and balancing international ambitions with home ties 39:53 Outro ► Follow Roni Helou https://www.instagram.com/ronihelou?i... ► Follow Hi! Fashion People: IG   / hifashionpeoplee.  . TIKTOK https://www.tiktok.com/@hifashionpeop.... ► Follow Rana Baghdadi: https://www.instagram.com/styleofrana.... If you liked this episode, leave a comment: share your thoughts!👇 Subscribe + 🔔 for new episodes every week.