FATIMAH VALENTIN
FOUNDER / CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Fatimah is a multidisciplinary artist, creative director, and founder of C1371C, an evolving platform dedicated to art, fashion, and radical imagination. With over a decade of experience in fashion and interior styling—including work with Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, The Container Store and independent films and clientele —Fatimah brings a dynamic blend of editorial sophistication and grassroots creativity to her practice.
Her early training in jewelry and photography laid the foundation for a lifelong exploration of material, form, and personal narrative. Through her ventures—including The Portal 75 vintage boutique—she has curated spaces that celebrate handmade aesthetics, cultural memory, and the power of adornment.
At the heart of her work is a belief in art’s ability to foster community and drive collective liberation. As the visionary behind C1371C, Fatimah leads collaborations, workshops, and events that blur the boundaries between creative disciplines while centering mutual aid and shared growth. Her practice is rooted in curiosity, resilience, and a commitment to building beauty that disrupts, heals, and inspires.
