Lubna Najjar, founder of USA based IL Moda Brand Development (2012-present) and Her Denim, LLC. As the curator and developer of the official Fashion district in downtown Columbus, Ohio Common Thread Shops on Third, Lubna is an accomplished fashion designer & brand development professional, Najjar, works to develop, build and prepare products and brands in market readiness and industry research. Working with fashion brands nationally, Lubna has aided over 200 brands in developing labels and collections in contemporary & influencer brands. She’s the co-author of the academic university textbook a The Power of Branding in Fashion 2000 & Beyond. Lubna is the President of the Columbus Fashion Council and Chairs the Entrepreneurship committee on the Board of Directors for the Better Business Bureau. She is also on Guild for Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). She has been featured on Good Morning America, in The Huffington Post, and her projects have been featured in Forbes, USA Today & more.