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“The start of Everything__________”
The core motivation is to educate the region, the creative audience within the realms of creativity in the context of fashion, arts, design, music in order to inspire, innovate, and drive culture forward.
Raha Kunakunova and Fuad Ali are the co-founders of Duette Studio, a creative platform based in Dubai. Together, they bring a wealth of artistic and creative expertise to their work.
Raha Kunakunova is a multifaceted creative leader, serving as the Co-founder & CEO of CC Company, Co-founder & Creative Lead at Duette Studio, and Co-founder & Managing Director of POP. Known for her versatility in the arts and business, Raha specializes in high-impact visual concepts that meld artistic brilliance with commercial viability.
With an illustrious career spanning 15 years, Raha has had the privilege of working with some of the world’s most prestigious luxury brands within the KERING Group and LVMH, across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Her multidimensional skill set enables her to contribute uniquely to the luxury and artistic sectors, making her a sought-after name in both domains.
Raha's works have garnered attention from local and international private art collectors and have been prominently featured in platforms like Vogue Arabia. Her collaborations extend to cultural powerhouses like the Louvre Abu Dhabi and luxury timepiece brand Richard Mille, further cementing her influence in the art and luxury industries.
Her impact has also been publicly recognized by esteemed figures such as Mohamed bin Zayed and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who have acknowledged her on their respective social media platforms and national television channels. Raha's accolades include being listed as a Women Artist Around the World 2022 by ZeeArts Gallery, under the patronage of the United Nations, and being featured in the art book "Women Artists Around the World" by Rasul Samadov, a program specialist for Culture at UNESCO.
Raha has showcased her art at notable venues such as Al Serkal Avenue, adding another layer to her already rich portfolio and solidifying her standing in regional and international creative circles.
rahat Kunakunova
Fuad Ali, born in Ethiopia, is a multidimensional creative professional with an expansive portfolio that covers a wide array of disciplines. As Co-Founder and Creative Director at Duette Studio, CC Company, PAR, and POP, as well as Chief Creative Officer at DSTRKT, Fuad is an industry leader who wears many hats, specializing in everything from creative concept creation, event management, and brand campaigns to luxury retail programming and design direction for videos and shoots.
With over 18 years of experience, Fuad has served in pivotal roles working with an elite portfolio of international luxury brands across the LVMH group and luxury concept department stores in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. His expertise in developing visually captivating and commercially successful installations, concepts, and displays has garnered him nominations for best international concept installations in London and local awards in Dubai.
As the Chief Creative Officer for a cutting-edge shopping platform, Fuad is redefining consumer engagement by bridging the gap between gaming and retail, an innovation he playfully calls "web 2.5." This initiative exemplifies his prowess in leveraging tech-savvy solutions to enhance interactive consumer experiences.
Fuad's entrepreneurial spirit is reflected in the successful launch of multiple companies and a high-profile event, solidifying his status as a creative disruptor in both artistic and commercial domains.
fuad Ali
”we have both grown greatly—one thro’ the other… singly neither would have grown so strong________”