Reema Al Khatib

Reema Al Khatib
Reema Al Khatib
Born	March 2, 1986 (age 40); Syracuse, New York, U.S.
🏳️ Nationality	American-Jordanian
🏫 Education	The American University in Dubai (B.A. in Marketing), ESMOD Dubai (Diploma in Fashion Design)
💼 Occupation	Fashion designer, Entrepreneur
📆 Years active	2022–present
Known for	Founder and CEO of Tigre Rosa
🌐 Website	www.tigrerosa.com

Reema Al Khatib (born March 2, 1986) is an American-Jordanian fashion designer and entrepreneur, recognized as the founder and CEO of Tigre Rosa, a luxury footwear brand established in Dubai in 2022. Her designs are noted for integrating Italian craftsmanship with Arab cultural influences, emphasizing femininity, strength, and sustainability.

Early life and background

Reema Al Khatib was born in Syracuse, New York, into a family that valued entrepreneurship and innovation. She credits her father, Eng. Khalid Al Khatib, a significant influence on her work ethic and drive for excellence. From an early age, Reema exhibited a passion for fashion, particularly footwear, drawing inspiration from global art and culture during her travels.

Education

Reema earned a bachelor's degree in marketing from The American University in Dubai. She further pursued her creative ambitions by obtaining a Diploma in Fashion Designing from ESMOD Dubai, a leading fashion institute in the Middle East.

Career

Early career

Reema's professional journey in fashion was characterized by a dual commitment to business strategy and creative design. Her marketing background laid the groundwork for brand development, while her design education refined her artistic direction.

Founding of Tigre Rosa

In 2022, Reema Al Khatib launched Tigre Rosa, a Dubai-based luxury footwear brand. The brand is known for its handcrafted Italian shoes embedded with natural, top-graded stones such as Tiger Eye and Clear Quartz, chosen for their symbolic meanings of strength, clarity, and resilience. The main office of the brand is in Dubai, UAE, while the shoes are manufactured in Milan, Italy.

Brand philosophy and design style

Tigre Rosa combines European elegance with Arab symbolism. The brand's aesthetic is defined by:

Embedded top-graded natural stones in each heel for symbolic strength and clarity.
Clean, minimalist silhouettes with a modern luxury twist.

Handcrafted production in Italy using premium materials.
A focus on fashion as wearable art connecting mind, body, and soul.

Recognition and collaborations

Under Reema's leadership, Tigre Rosa has gained international attention, participating in major fashion showcases like Paris Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week and Layali El Meshraq.The brand has also collaborated with celebrities such as:

Haifa Wehbe
Noha Nabil
Meagan Good

Personal life

Outside of her professional work, Reema Al Khatib has expressed interest in fashion, entrepreneurship, and women's empowerment, themes which are reflected in the mission and design philosophy of Tigre Rosa.

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