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Men's, boys' activewear
Designed, Developed
Production-Ready

Nearly 30 years of NYC product development for Reebok, Fila, Spalding, Russell and Everlast. Now available to apparel brands and private-label suppliers as fractional design leadership, long-term contract, or by season.

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Here's what some clients had to say

Zahiyya has been such a pleasure to work with, and much of our success has to do with all she has provided in product development Not just on product but people and processes. Much thanks
Alan H.
VP Sales, M. Hidary
Zahiyya is one of the best designers that I have collaborated with to this date. Not just for her skill set but because of her work ethic, exceptional design taste and commitment to making design meaning and relevant. It is so easy to work with Zahiyya and I’m always looking forward to working with Zahiyya on new projects!
Yusef R.
Co Founder, Hyphens & Spaces
Thank you sooooo much! Tears came to my eyes when I viewed my website after it went live! It looks so beautiful—something I can be proud of! People I asked to review the site had very positive feedback: “impressive,” “easy to navigate,” “looks great!”.
Halima T.
Director, ACKI
I could not be happier with my site and the service I received.If you’re looking to create a strong social or online presence through your website, I’d definitely recommend working with Zahiyya. This girl knows her stuff and she’ll work with you to make sure you’re 1000% satisfied with the end result
Safia S.
Business Coach

About

Who

Zahiyya Abdul-Karim has spent nearly 30 years in the New York fashion industry designing men’s, boys’ and activewear for Reebok, Fila, Spalding, Russell, Everlast, Halston and X-Games.

She spent 22 years at M. Hidary & Company, rising from Design Assistant to Design Director and leading all Men’s and Boys’ Active Lifestyle design and development. A young men’s urban label she created and designed from concept through execution grossed over $13 million in its first year. She has run overseas sample development in Shanghai, Taiwan, Hong Kong and New Delhi, and holds a BS with honors in Fashion Design from Philadelphia University.

Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Huffington Post, Sew News and Azizah Magazine, and earned NAMSB awards for Excellence in Menswear, Best of Show and Most Creative Collection.

What Region Design Lab does

Senior-level apparel design and product development for brands and private-label suppliers, from trend and color direction through tech packs, fit and production-ready deliverables. Engagements run as fractional design leadership, long-term contract, or by season.