The AA has learnt that Khalid al Qasimi, son of Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, the ruler of Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates, has very sadly passed away aged 39. Khalid was an AA student with Shin Egashira in 2000/01, before joining Central Saint Martins. In recent years he became a leading figure in the London fashion scene, his spring/summer 2020 collection showcasing at London fashion week only three weeks ago to great critical acclaim. His Qasimi studio sits between Tottenham Court Road and Morwell Street - overlooking the AA barrel vault - and he retained links to architecture through his work on the Sharjah Architecture Triennial and Sharjah Urban Planning Council. Our sincere condolences to the family, and to all the members of the AA community here in London and the UAE who will feel his loss keenly.