Alia Khan is the Chairwoman of the Islamic Fashion and Design Council, an organization established for the development of the Islamic fashion and design industry worldwide. IFDC aligns itself with established and budding mainstream as well as Islamic fashion and design brands, government organizations, institutions, corporations, global conferences, events, fashion weeks, and publications to ensure a powerful, sustainable and supportive presence that will lead its talent to the global marketplace. In conversation with Tariq Qureishy, she shares her story and why fashion plays such an important role in her life