Growing up in Canada, I used to love a walk in the early morning, when the streets are quiet and the sun was shining. Walking in the morning is still very refreshing... and if I can, I will walk to my first meeting or appointment. Imran Amed appointmentcanadaearly share on social
I've always had an affinity for the fashion industry - I've always been drawn to it. But I grew up in Calgary in Canada, which, being a fairly isolated city, is not particularly known for having anything to do with fashion. Imran Amed affinitycalgarycanada share on social
Combining technology and fashion shouldn't be about PR gimmicks - they should genuinely enhance the experience of buying, owning and experiencing a luxury product. Imran Amed buycombineenhance Change image and share on social
I love nothing better than immersing myself in different street cultures; exploring all those neighbourhoods in Tokyo was quite amazing, or visiting Morocco to see an Inditex factory. Imran Amed amazecultureexplore Change image and share on social
I realised I had to work in something creative, but with a business and global element. And that I had to do it while I was still young and had an appetite for risk. Imran Amed appetitebusinesscreative Change image and share on social
You might call me an accidental entrepreneur. Imran Amed accidentalcallentrepreneur Change image and share on social
Not everyone can be successful selling fashion at $25,000 for a wedding outfit. Certain designers are able to do that. And there is only a certain amount of consumers who can do that. The real opportunity is in that $25 garment. Imran Amed 000amountconsumer share on social
Fashion for a long time was very elitist and difficult to get access to. The access I can now provide to my readers live from fashion shows with my iPhone was never, ever possible before. Imran Amed accessdifficultelitist Change image and share on social
When you come through a business education, a lot of what they teach you is to make decisions through analysis, and logic and rationale, and I'm a big believer in that. But I also believe in the power of instinct. The truth is you're never going to have a perfect answer or view of how it is going to work. Imran Amed analysisanswerbeliever share on social
One of my closest friends was a half-black, half-Jewish girl. Another good friend had a shaved head... but I was also friends with jocks. I was a 'floater,' I guess you could say. Imran Amed blackclosefloater Change image and share on social