EIP: How did you start your career in fashion? What inspired you to enter that field?
DUNYA: I started my brand eight years ago, after a trip to Lebanon. I moved to Beirut and felt a strong need to create a brand that truly represents my community. I saw that fashion was full of cultural appropriation and driven by capitalism, and I wanted to create something that looked like me, felt like us, and brought us together.
EIP: You made everything yourself, so every piece has your special touch, which is rare when it comes to fashion these days. Tell us about your process.