Deepak Perwani head of Pakistan Fashion Council has special plans for his country’s fashion industry. Other than showcasing designer collections, the Council will also be offering aspiring youngsters a chance to show their mettle on the ramp says Perwani.
According to Perwani, August 14 will see a special Millennial Show that will feature 10 promising designers. Talking about the fashion business in Pakistan that stands apart from its Indian counterpart, he says they may seem to be moving parallel but the Pakistani fashion is extremely cut-oriented. As per him yellows, oranges, greens and pinks are finding a place in their wardrobe. The fact that that their mindset is becoming more metrosexual
Having spent over seven years in the US, Perwani returned to the land of his origin because of the inspirational craftsmanship and designs to experiment with. That was more than two and half decades ago, and Perwani has had no regrets. Having steadily climbed the rungs to reach the top, he often takes to the hinterlands to help empower women of the minority communities by teaching them varied crafts that cater to city tastes. Perwani visited them every three months to talk to them, teach them stuff like how to make Rs 100 a day.
