Have You Met Fathima Mehreen?

Some creatives are defined by one medium. Fathima Mehreen prefers to move between them.

Working across photography, art direction and production, Fathima approaches visual storytelling with instinct, curiosity and a strong sense of personal style. Her work is less about creating an image for the sake of it and more about finding the idea behind it - building narratives that feel considered, visually distinct and grounded in something meaningful.

For the past three years, she has been part of creative agency Seamlify, contributing to a variety of major projects and the breadth of that work reflects her ability to move between art, culture, fashion and commercial storytelling without losing her own creative perspective.

That same versatility extends to social media. As a fashion and lifestyle creator, Fathima understands the space from both sides of the lens - not simply as somewhere to be seen, but as another medium for experimentation, storytelling and connection. Her online presence feels like a natural continuation of her wider creative practice rather than a separate identity built for the algorithm.

Whether she is directing a project, producing behind the scenes, taking photographs or stepping in front of the camera herself, the common thread is a clear visual instinct. At a time when creativity is increasingly expected to fit neatly into titles and categories, Fathima’s work makes a convincing case for doing the opposite.

For this edition of Have You Met?, MOLTN gets a nutshell insight into the visual storyteller shaping images, ideas and creative conversations across the region.

Whats your coffee/matcha order?

My coffee/matcha order is quite simple - it's always a latte with coconut milk.

What are your Top 3 songs on repeat right now?

Currebntly, DX7 by Dabeull, Undercover Lover by Qendresa, and Turnaround by 54 Ultra.

Whats one thing you always have in your bag?

My SPF Bitchstix and Ole Henriksen lip balm for my crusty ass lips!

What one cultural tradition would you like to pass down?

I think buying a new outfit for every eid, cooking biriyani and feeding everyone you love. What I love specifically about Eid in Kerala is that we always follow and take inspiration from Pakistani fashion and dress ourselves in designer Pakistani wear - I think the form, structure, prints and patterns are always so stunning!

What's something in your closet you will never part with?

It's hard to pick just one but I've curated a good collection of jackets over the years that I don’t think I would ever get rid of and would love to pass down to my kids.

What city do you feel most connected with outside of your hometown?

I'm yet to travel to more cities around the world to find that feeling. But in all honesty, I’ve felt a sense of connection in different ways to each city I’ve travelled to. Not the kind where I’ve felt like my whole self just yet, but I guess that sort of connection is directly linked to a sense of belonging or home. And that feeling, specifically, will always be about the people I surround myself with and the environment I create for myself wherever I am.

Which 3 creators you are loving right now?

My three favourite creators right now are:
@theturmerictimes - I love her style, her content and her grace
@ashishisshah - always looking forward to his work, I think he's the best photographer
@chaudsoleil - she has a great eye and is a beautiful filmmaker

What is a dish you’ve eaten at a restaurant that you always think about

Oh there are so many - but I have to give shoutout to my South Indian cuisine - the beef biriyani at Erode Mess in Dubai.

What’s your favourite movie of all time?

There are many for different reasons but I could watch La La Land over and over again. It covers almost every feeling I love to feel. The nostalgia, the romance, the music and dance, the style, and  the bittersweet yet deeply realistic ending. Somehow, it leaves you feeling hopeful instead of heartbroken about the reality of love and life.

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