Mahiri Takai
Posted by Ashley Wali on January 16, 2012 | No Comments »
Stylistas are celebrating the best of Dallas fashion during Fashion Week Dallas, which started today. I spoke to Mahiri Takai, the man behind Fashion Week Dallas and the CEO of Mklinks Models. Takai, who is also the editor of Dallas Weekly, says that for him fashion is “the staple of artistic expression and the foundation of greatness.” He advises those that aspire to work in the industry that “opportunity is not given, it’s taken.” Mahiri indicates that FWD is different from other fashion weeks because it has “made it easy for everyone to be a part of this experience without spending hundreds of dollars” and has “opened doors for some who never thought they could be a part of such an event.” Fashion Week Dallas attendees can expect “fire dancing, makeovers, great designers, amazing art, jazz, and beautiful singers,” since it is “something truly for everyone.” Mahiri came up with the concept for FWD because he was “searching for something that catered to everyone.” Mahiri describes the Dallas fashion scene as something that represents “fashion in every way” with “undeniably rich couture.” Mahiri’s favorite accessory is bow ties because they “can change the perception of an entire outfit.” Mahiri and his business partner, Arif Merritt, created their brand, Arikai, based on this fact alone.
