Tag: Omar Mansoor

  • Omar Mansoor LFW S/S ‘17  ‘’Royae Shahdokht’’ (Dreams of a princess)

    Omar Mansoor LFW S/S ‘17 ‘’Royae Shahdokht’’ (Dreams of a princess)

     

     

    _dsc2044Omar Mansoor returns with his 12th collection at LFW featuring ready to wear dresses inspired by the ancient Persian symbol of the Faravahar deriving from Zoroastrian traditions and Navy Blue. 

    From the start of the 20th Century, the Faravahar icon found itself in public spaces and became a known icon among all Iranians. The Faravahar is a national symbol rather than a religious icon. Nowadays, it represents both the modern and ancient Iranian State. 

    The symbol first appears on Royal inscriptions and it is thought to represent the “Divine Royal Glory” of the King. The winged discs which are usually blue in colour have a long history in the art and culture of the ancient near and Middle East.

    The Navy Blue is the inspiration and colour scheme for Omar Mansoor’s Collection. “Navy Blue” which describes both a bright and dark shade of Azure Blue combined with the tradition in European Art and ancient Persia. Omar Mansoor marries both points of inspiration thus drawing on his heritage and European traditions. 

    The collection features full and short length dresses made up of vintage laces, Crepe and Chiffons.  

    By combining vintage fabrics alongside modern fabrics, Omar creates an elegant look for a woman, who embodies the self-confidence, high spirits and splendour.

    Concept and Styling: Arshia Tousi 

    Sales: Donna Llewellyn [email protected] 

    Instagram: omar.mansoor   Twitter: @omarmansoor  Email: [email protected]   

     

  • Omar Mansoor LFW A/W ‘16“L’art Vivante”

    Omar Mansoor LFW A/W ‘16“L’art Vivante”

    Omaar_mansoor_2016_01L’art Vivante”

    (Living work of art)

    Omar Mansoor returns with his 11th collection at LFW featuring couture gowns inspired by Marchesa Casati, who was an Italian heiress, muse, and patroness of the arts in early 20th-century Europe known for her eccentricities.

    A celebrity and femme fatale, the Marchesa’s famous eccentricities dominated and delighted European society for nearly three decades. As the concept of dandy was expanded to include women, Marchesa Casati fitted the utmost female example by saying: “I want to be a living work of art”.

    Models wearing eye masks symbolizes Venetian Carnival, as Marchesa Casati set up residence on grand canal in Venice in 1910 and known for her soirees.

    Omar picks up the contrasting combination of Pewter and Gold colors. The collection features full-size ball gowns and knee-length dresses made up of Koya Silks, Crepe, Silks and Velvet.

    Three of the key items in the collection are made of hand woven Koya silk. Koya ( Cocoon in Urdu) is a movement headed by veteran Pakistani designer Maheen Khan. The Koya initiative that actually inspires to revive, re-introduce and even rehabilitate the dying craft of hand woven fabric. It aims to provide sustainable solutions to a group of artisans, living mostly in Karachi’s Banaras Colony, through creative consultation and pattern guidance to breathe new life into this dying craft.

    By combining hand woven fabric alongside modern fabrics, Omar creates an elegant look for a woman, who embodies the jauntiness, gaiety, and grandeur.

    Click on photos for the gallery

    Credits:

    Footwear: Lucy Choi London

    Concept and Styling: Edita Lozovoska 

    Photography: Shahid Malik

    PR: Enigme Internationale

     

    Instagram: omar.mansoor 

    Twitter: @omarmansoor          

    Email: [email protected]

  • Designer Omar Mansoor showcased Imperial Romance at London Fashion Week SS 16

    Designer Omar Mansoor showcased Imperial Romance at London Fashion Week SS 16

    Omar Mansoor with his model

    Imperial Romance

    Omar Mansoor returns with his 10th collection at LFW featuring evening wear, depicting the context of Russian Revolution.

    In Russian history, the fashion revolutions always coincided with the greatest political changes: from Peter the Great to the Revolution of 1917 to Gorbachev’s Perestroika. The Revolution of 1917 made the Russian fashion adjust to the new Communist norms, which condemned everything “bourgeois” and extraordinary.

    The collection is constructed with hues of white and ivory depicting the peace post-revolution. The pre-revolution Tsarist Autocracy is shown with Faberge imperial eggs inspired motifs, while the rise of revolution is communicated with military insignia and caps, the end of revolution peace is shown with white and gold silk flowers.

    The diffusion line includes both knee and full-length dresses along jumpsuits constructed using a range of fabrics from silk jersey, crepes to lace blended with Lycra.

    Footwear: Justin Reece

    Concept and Styling: Edita Lozovoska

    Sales: [email protected]

    Photography: Shahid Malik

    PR: Enigme Internationale

    Twitter : @omarmansoor

    Instagram: omar.mansoor

    EMail:  [email protected]