Who We Are

Born in Miami Beach, Florida, in 2019, Miami Modest Fashion Week proudly stands as the first Modest Fashion Week platform in the USA dedicated to elevating the modest fashion & lifestyle industry on a global stage.

OUR MISSION

To amplify the voices of modest fashion designers, artists and leaders, foster global connections, and reshape the future of the industry by preserving cultural heritage identity, promoting faith-based values, and championing authenticity, creativity, and inclusivity.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to establish Miami Modest Fashion Week as the premier global platform for modest fashion and lifestyle, uniting diverse cultures through education, cultural exchange, and collaboration. By embracing innovation and upholding cultural identity and ethics, we empower designers, brands, and nations to shape a sustainable future for the industry

THE ROOTS,THE STORY, THE TEAM & THE PRODUCER

At the heart of Miami Modest Fashion Week is its visionary founder, whose passion drives the platform's purpose.

Supported by a diverse team of global advisors from various continents, age groups, and cultures, their collective efforts shape a future where modest fashion transcends boundaries, celebrating inclusivity, creativity, preserving cultural richness and identity.


  • Founder | Visionary | Trailblazer | Global Strategist

    Norsham Mohamad-Garcia is a visionary entrepreneur, cultural disruptor, and unorthodox strategist whose influence spans fashion, art, sports entertainment, and global business development. As the founder and driving force behind Miami Modest Fashion Week (MMFW)—the first Modest Fashion Week in the USA—she has redefined industries, built bridges across continents, and pioneered a movement blending creativity, commerce, and culture. An immigrant entrepreneur with over three decades in the U.S., born in Linggi, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia, she carries the esteemed Bugis Linggi lineage, which fuels her mission to empower communities, create economic opportunities, and challenge global narratives.

    FASHION | A Self-Funded Visionary Redefining Modest Luxury and Creativity
    With relentless determination, Norsham single-handedly built MMFW from the ground up—entirely self-funded. She transformed an ambitious idea into a global platform that elevates modest fashion beyond a niche, introducing runway-fresh collections, ethical luxury, and cultural representation. Her journey proves that passion, resilience, and innovation can break barriers and inspire the next generation of trailblazers.

    ART | A Force in Cultural Diplomacy & Global Art Curation
    As a self-taught art curator and consultant, Norsham has elevated Southeast Asian art on the world stage through initiatives like Arts Kuala Lumpur. Collaborating with prominent cultural institutions, her work reinforces a commitment to cultural diplomacy and creative exchange.

    SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT | Global Strategist & Power Connector
    Drawing on extensive experience as a freelance agent and consultant, she has facilitated strategic partnerships and high-profile projects—from orchestrating corporate golf events to spearheading initiatives at the G20 Summit. Her work in sports and entertainment underscores her prowess in merging global commerce with creative industries.

    STRATEGIC BUSINESS & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS | Driving Global Market Expansion
    As Founder & CEO of The Connector Group & Agency LLC, Norsham drives strategic business development, project commercialization, and exclusive event production. Her ability to forge alliances across industries and regions has positioned her as a trusted consultant for major brands, cultural institutions, and international investors.

    A Visionary Recognized on the Global Stage
    Her groundbreaking work has earned international acclaim in publications such as Vogue Arabia, Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, Bloomberg, Forbes, Salaam Gateway and more—proving that fashion, business, and cultural diplomacy are powerful forces for global transformation. DETAILED INFORMATION VIA LINKEDIN


  • The Producer

    The Connector Group & Agency LLC is a boutique strategic development and consulting firm specializing in project development and exclusive event production.

THE GLOBAL BOARD ADVISORS

Our Global Board Advisors are a distinguished group of visionaries from both East and West, uniting to redefine interfaith modest fashion.

Their leadership bridges cultures and empowers brands, designers, and sponsors to join a transformative movement, setting a new global standard where fashion fosters connection, innovation, and economic growth.

  • COUNTRY ASSOCIATE PARTNERS

    Significant Contributions to Modest Fashion:

    • Associate Partner and Host for Miami Modest Fashion Week in Kuala Lumpur

    • Led Malaysian Designers to New York Fashion Week in 2017-2018

    • Successfully brought over 70 delegates from Malaysia for fashion events and business competitions

    • Instrumental in fostering international collaborations and promoting Malaysian fashion on a global stage

    Professional Achievements:

    • Senior legal counsel with over 30 years of experience

    • Authored books on legal aspects of business for entrepreneurs

    • Founder of Sembang Legal Sdn Bhd

    • ​​Chairman of National Federation of Women​ Entrepreneur Associations Malaysia ​

    • Former President of Association of Bumiputera (Muslim) Women in Business and Profession (PENIAGAWATI)

    • Adjunct Professor at Binary University of Management & Entrepreneurship

  • A proud Arabian of Moroccan lineage, born and raised in France. She is the eldest of seven siblings. Her father grew up in the Moroccan desert and left the country when he was 13 years old.

    Her exposure to fashion, started as early when she worked part-time during high school for a small shoe company.

    Her sharp talent for fashion and business was manifested when she came out with her draft shoe collections and sold them successfully. When she was seventeen years old, her father sadly asked her to quit her school to support the family. She was her father's Chief Operating Officer (COO) where she responsible as a designer, buyer, negotiator, and the production lead to manufacturing garments in South East Asia, Europe, which was sold wholesale to Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and United States.

    In 2009, she started her journey in building her own career. Several of her accomplishments including:

    • Nora was the FIRST FEATURE DESIGNER chosen by CITRUSS TV; The  FIRST FASHION TV Channel in DUBAI and Arab Gulf.

    • 600 pieces of her dresses were SOLD in ONE HOUR, on the MARKA VIP in Dubai.

    • Her work has also been recognized by many FORTUNE 500 & 1000 CEOs from the Judges of Hollywood TV Series,  Shark Tanks; The Queen of the QVC Laurie Grenier, Mark Cuban, Daymond John, Other A-List Celebrities including Renowned World Fashion Stylist; Ms. Jay, Super Model Naomi Campbell, World Designer Roberto Cavalli, The Team of The Next America TOP Model and Miss Universe and many more.  

    • RED DRESS CHARITY EVENT donated and auctioned for American Heart Association amongst other renowned Fashion Designers; Oscar Dela Renta, Donna Karan, Nicole Miller, and Custo Barcelona.

    •  As one of the Guest Speakers at Miami Modest Fashion Week amongst other Global Modest designers, leaders and influencers; Nora is a visionary designer at the forefront of the modest fashion movement, blending contemporary elegance with her rich cultural heritage. With a deep-rooted passion for craftsmanship, she draws inspiration from global artistry, creating pieces that exude sophistication and purpose.

    • She is married and currently residing in the city of Marseille and UAE.

  • Jeny graduated from ASRIDE ISWI Jakarta majoring in Fashion Design as the best graduate, her signatures are modern and progressive, making her work look stylish, unique and fresh. Jeny’s passion for fashion is getting bigger, as she continues to utilise the skills she picked up during her Bachelor Degree studies in Fashion Design at IKJ, Jakarta 

    Jeny Tjahyawati is an Indonesia renowned celebrity and award winning designer in the fashion industry focusing mainly on Moslem fashion. In recent years the Moslem fashion industry has become one of the

    leading trend setting sectors. Based in Indonesia Jeny has contributed to the rise of Moslem fashion which has now become an integral role in the Indonesian Fashion World.

    Jeny is the founder of @indonesiamodestfashionweek ; The FIRST Modest Fashion Week in Indonesia, the FIRST Indonesia Islamic Fashion Week and also Ramadan Fashion Show. Her can be seen at many prominient International Media publication including Elle Magazine Indonesia and British Vogue.

  • LEA KISS:  Introducing the esteemed Fashion Director, who joined the team as an independent director in 2023. With an exceptional career trajectory, she has held roles as a Sony Recording Artist and served as a muse for Paco Rabanne. Collaborating with fashion luminaries like Roberto Cavalli, Jean-Paul Gaultier, and Gianni Versace, she has left an indelible mark on the industry. Her creative endeavors have graced the screens of Fashion TV and earned partnerships with renowned brands such as LaPerla and Just Cavalli.

    In 2019, she embarked on a new venture, launching the World Best Model Academy in Paris, which later expanded to Miami Beach, FL in 2021. Her leadership at the academy has nurtured aspiring models, including talents like Skarla Ali and Kiki Barth, who have made significant contributions to the global fashion landscape and media.

Esq. Dato Azlin Ahmad Shaharbi

Malaysia Associate Partner

Nora Sahraoui (UAE, France & Morocco )

Style Advisor

Jeny Tjhayawati ( Indonesia )

Modest Fashion Advisor

Lea Kiss ( USA - France)

Runnway Director