Mahdiya Ahmed

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Mahdiya Ahmed
From Dhaka

About Me

Mahdiya Ahmed

My work is deeply inspired by my South Asian heritage. I'm Bangladeshi, and I take a lot of pride in where I come from. My culture, memories, and traditions are at the heart of everything I create. Whether I'm designing or curating, I always aim to weave storytelling, identity, and culture into my work.

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My Designs

Ilish — bridal saree design
Naksh — kantha-inspired saree design
Lotus — maroon lotus-print saree design
Pink Palace — Ahsan Manzil-inspired saree design
Emerald — flag-inspired saree design
Lilypad — shapla-inspired saree design

Expertise

Skills

Fashion Designing

Visual Merchandising & Styling

Retail Operations & Budgeting

Inventory Auditing & Management

Trend Forecasting & Analysis

Team Leadership & Training

Customer Relations & Service Excellence

Time Management & Event Coordination

Background

Education & Work Experience

Education

Australian College of the Arts

Bachelor's in Fashion Buying and Retail Management

2023 – 2026

Work Experience

Operations Manager

Kimaya Design Studio, Dhaka, Bangladesh

July 2022 – February 2023

Team Manager

Total Care Salon, Dhaka, Bangladesh

February 2022 – June 2022

Intern

Casa Bonita Lifestyle, Melbourne, Australia

July – August 2026

Academic Work

Projects & Reports

Capstone Project — Paari

Reports & Assignments

Craftsmanship

Handmade Textiles

Handmade textile 1
Handmade textile 3
Handmade textile 7
Handmade textile 2
Handmade textile 8
Handmade textile 4
Handmade textile 6
Handmade textile 5

Creative Work

Creative Direction & Volunteering

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Styling & Creative Direction

Layali Launch

Layali Launch — embellished cuff detail
Layali Launch — styled look
Layali Launch — on set
Layali Launch — behind the scenes
Layali Launch — styling
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Assist

Kimaya Design Studio Fashion Show

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Volunteering

Melbourne Fashion Week

Project FOMO
04

Styling & Modelling

Project FOMO

Coffee Dress shoot for S.Blackney
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Assist

S.Blackney

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