The global fashion spotlight is turning toward a new name Iman Maqbool Khilji, founder and creative force behind IMK, as she prepares to step onto one of the industry’s most coveted stages: London Fashion Week 2026. With a refined artistic vision and an unmistakable creative voice, Iman is set to make a striking impression on the international fashion calendar.
Iman’s journey into fashion is a story of evolution, instinct, and bold ambition. Educated at the prestigious Convent of Jesus and Mary, she went on to study Computer Science during her intermediate years before embracing her creative calling. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Commerce from Government College Women University, Sialkot, a background that gives her a rare balance of artistic flair and business acumen an essential edge in the modern fashion world.
Her true design awakening came during her professional training at the London School of Trends, where she completed a Fashion Design diploma under the guidance of celebrated designer Manish Malhotra. It was here that early appreciation for her work transformed curiosity into conviction. The encouragement she received as a newcomer became the spark that ignited her passion and set her on a serious creative path.
At the heart of Iman’s design process lies an artist’s soul. An avid lover of sketching, painting, and fashion exploration, she approaches each creation as a canvas—infusing detail, emotion, and contemporary elegance into her work. Her designs reflect a seamless dialogue between tradition and modernity, confidence and craftsmanship.
Coming from an entrepreneurial family, Iman draws inspiration from her father, Shoaib Maqbool Khilji, a successful businessman and owner of Lancer Surgical Company, a leather enterprise. This exposure to quality, structure, and enterprise has subtly shaped her approach to building IMK as a brand rooted in both creativity and professionalism.
As she gears up for London Fashion Week 2026, ImanMaqbool Khilji stands at the cusp of a defining moment—one that places her among a new generation of designers redefining South Asian representation on global runways. Her upcoming showcase promises more than just fashion; it signals the arrival of a designer unafraid to dream internationally and design fearlessly.
With IMK, Iman Maqbool Khilji is not just presenting a collection she is presenting a vision. And London is ready to witness it.
