Over the four days, the runways included collections from Canada-based designer Mikel Hamid, Sri Lankan brand Buddhi Batiks, Sri Lankan brand Lovi by Asanka De Mel, South African designer Andile Cele, Sri Lankan designer Faujul Hamid’s brand Hamidiya, Indian designer Rajesh Pratap, Bangladeshi designer Asad Sattar. Asad Sattar presented his designs for the first time […]
For Tasmim, working within Givenchy’s atelier was an immersion in the highest level of craftsmanship. Precision defined everything – where even a millimeter adjustment could change the entire silhouette. The design process unfolded through constant experimentation: sketching, exploring fabrics, fitting and ongoing dialogue between designers and artisans. Each garment evolved organically, moving from concept to […]
“Our mission is to democratise fashion and provide a platform where Bangladeshi young designers, brands and entrepreneurs can grow and thrive.” Arka Fashion Week, founded by Asad Sattar, is supported by a dynamic team including Azra Mahmood, Tahseen N Chowdhury, Aumiya Khundker, Afshan Sattar, Shifa Mamun, Nawshin Khair, SK Saifur Rahman, Mehruz Munir and Zarin […]
“It will be a studio collection and Virginie Viard will not be involved,” a Chanel spokeswoman told AFP. The end of the Lagerfeld era has reignited a favourite pastime of fashionistas: guessing who will come next. Popular names include: France's Marine Serre, Celine's Hedi Slimane, Pierpaolo Piccoli (who recently left Valentino) and Simon Porte Jacquemus, […]
Knowing Mugler's penchant for bold experimentation with solid colors, especially black, we chose a dress that reflected this aesthetic. I wore a newly designed saree by House of Ahmed, with zardozi embroidered sleeves and a leather blouse with intricate beads. Meanwhile, Shanta Lifestyle CEO Sajid wore a sleek black silk and velvet tuxedo designed by […]
Siriano said, “We really start the show with a lot of beautiful tailored pieces, great trousers, gorgeous cut jackets and then it really transitions into a beautiful, more romantic, glamorous evening world.” “I wanted people to see a range of dressing, and I think that's what my customer really wants.” Nearly 50 brands, including Carolina […]
Cable knits and ribbed sweaters and matching dresses were everywhere on the runways, providing casual glamor to those who wore them. At Max Mara, a form-hugging cable knit gray dress engulfed the light model, the pattern knitted on a diagonal to better follow her curves. Wide ribbed bands reflecting Japanese obis on kimono cinched the […]
Designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana added bows to black transparent blouses as well as shoes, which were sometimes shiny. The look was predominantly black, with leopard print, some shiny silver creations and a chiffon blouse and dress adorned with a large gold polka dot print. Models, including Naomi Campbell, wore black hats with a […]
The Argentine designer, previously at Loewe, was named creative director of the outrageous, pop-influenced brand last month after his predecessor David René died after just 10 days on the job. The Gucci veteran, who died in November, was brought in when Jeremy Scott stepped down after a decade at the helm. Founded by Franco Moschino, […]
