Clothes Maketh the (Wo)Man
The wildly applauded Fashion Pakistan Week held in Karachi in October marked a milestone in the history of the country’s fashion industry. It propelled centrestage a brand new breed of extremely talented young designers who wowed fashion aficionados and style gurus with their collections. But this year wasn’t just about Fashion Pakistan, it was also about the young trend-setters who are creating a niche for themselves.
It’s safe to predict that 2010 will be the year of this innovative bunch of designers who are not scared to experiment and push the boundaries of fashion further and further.
Newsline heralds the new year by spotlighting a few of these savvy youths: James Abidi, Mahin Hussain, Tayyab Bombal, Feeha Jamshed and Rizwanullah.
James Abidi
James Abidi loves the unexpected. Drawn towards fashion from the 1920s and 1930s, Abidi’s designs are dramatic and extraordinary. She draws inspiration from Coco Chanel and her life. Her label is more about the cuts and the draping of the fabric since she prefers clean silhouettes to embellishments. “I focus on the design by first sketching it and then move towards the technical aspects.” When asked about fashion disasters, she is quick to respond: “My blonde hair! What was I thinking?”
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