Screen Shot: OP-HANEEN

@littlevictah

City Based: Delhi/Kerala

What inspired the brand name?

Op-haneen comes from my name Haneen Muhammed.

At what moment did you realize you wanted to start a brand?

To be honest, I can’t really think of a specific time. But the whole idea came to me when I was in 9th grade and the “op-haneen” idea actually started when I’m in my second year of design graduation. My brand is more like a daily journal where I execute every my learning and thought even though it may not be good from a business point of view.

What helps you get over creative blocks?

Every time when I have creative blocks I travel to hills. It helps a lot.

What is the biggest mistake you have made?

*no comments*

What is the biggest success you have had?

Whatever I have achieved with my brand. Though it’s a very small step

A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION PEOPLE MAY FIND WEIRD?

Talking to myself

Favorite color to use?

Yellow

ARE THERE ANY RETAIL SHOPS YOU WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU BRAND IN?

N/A

ANOTHER BRAND THAT INSPIRES YOU AND WHY?

Dries Van Noten, Yohji Yamamoto, Rick Owens, Jun Takahashi, Acne Studios, Rajesh pratap Singh, Abraham thakore. (Their love for fabric )

WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF AND THE BRAND IN 1 YEAR AND 5 YEARS?

Opening a store, studio space and an independent fashion show.

IN 5 WORDS OR LESS DESCRIBE YOUR BRAND?

CHAOS

Screen Shot: OP-HANEEN