Interview with Gunel Babayeva - Founder of Sophie Couture

Among her many notable roles, Gunel Babayeva, the young distinguished fashion designer is known as the Founder and Creative Director of Sophie Couture, a fashion powerhouse in the realm of women’s evening and bridal gowns with ateliers in Baku, Azerbaijan and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. As a wife and a mother to two young daughters, Ms. Gunel Babayeva has built upon an established background of educational and professional excellence in the fields of economics and finance to become what she is now—a globally renowned couturier and fashion dynamo. We were keen to interview Gunel - an inspiring, and unique personality to know more about her involved work, positive visions and influent voices.

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