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Sparkling In Sarajevo
by SUMEHA KHALID
It’s common practice for designers to first establish themselves at home and then venture into foreign lands for recognition. After all, it’s common sense to first make your mark in your country of origin and then think in terms of international fame. However, people like Saim think otherwise. He is one of those rare creative people who have yet to have their showing in Pakistan though he’s had a few internationally. He’s been around for some two years now; Saim’s latest tryst with fashion was in Sarajevo at the International Fashion Week of Sarajevo.
Eighteen Designers from various countries – France, Australia, Holland, etc. – had been shortlisted for the showing at this prestigious event. The day designated to Saim was a “good day” as “I couldn’t have asked for anything better,” in his words. “It was a Saturday and a Danish designer as well as a well-known crystal manufacturer had their exhibition in the later part of the evening.” The show started with Saim’s collection, which was a fusion of eastern and western sensibilities. His choice of colours was quite interesting as there was nothing black, white or grey about it. He had opted for colours all the way as he says, “I like to play with colours.”
The beautiful models pranced on the ramp in eye-catching tunics, gowns, shirts and ponchos paired with capris and trousers, skirts… you name it and the design was right there on the runway. The models had been beautified by stylist Babloo while Saim had choreographed his sequence. “The only local model was Sophia Khan while the rest were a mix from the various countries… and were they beautiful? Simply stunning and so professional in their attitude,” reveals the designer.
As for the kind of response his display elicited, “The response for my show was phenomenal and the very next day I was contacted by a fashion television channel, which has asked me to participate in August in the Croatia Fashion Week. So I’m really looking forward to that now.” |
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