Shukri Hashi is the founder and CEO of Shukri Hashi Bridal, a company that is differentiating itself in the massive international bridal business with wedding dresses that combine traditional Somali touches and modern Western styles.
Launched in 2014, Shukri Hashi Bridal is based in London.
The global wedding market is a $300 billion industry, according to Huffington Post. More than 500,000 businesses make up this industry worldwide. No matter what part of the world a women is from, her wedding day is often the biggest day of her life, and the one that most money is spent on.
Of Somali heritage, Hashi was born in Kenya and has lived in London since she was 8 years old. She continues to be based in London and through her bridal designs, Hashi gives a nod to her Somali heritage.
She combines the traditional bridal Somali print known as Hido iyo Dhaqan with modern Western styles on fabrics such as satin, tulle and chiffon.
Shukri Hashi, shukrihashi.com
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