Kamiar Rokni
The Exclusive Class & Niche
Kamiar Rokni is one of the most elegant fashion designers from Lahore with very individualistic personal style as well as his professional signature design theme that reflects in everything which he designs.
Kamiar with his cousin Tia Noon launched the Kamiar Rokni Design House in 2007.
In the short span of just one year, the company grew to be recognized as among Pakistan’s premier fashion design houses.
The luxury brand label is best known for its focus of wearable, chic and fun clothes that have an international flavour and where each design bears testimony to excellence in cut, workmanship and quality.
They draw much inspiration from their Pakistani cultural heritage
giving it their own unique and modern twist - be it in Pret, Couture or Wedding
wear.
Kamiar Rokni - The Gradual and Sold Growth
Kamiar Rokni has received an impressive response from a overseas clientele.
His design team is now designing for clients based in Italy, Holland, USA, England, France Canada, Dubai and Greece.
The luxury label’s prêt a porter and haute couture collections have already hit the runways in Karachi and Lahore many times.
In 2008, his brand had the much coveted honour of having been nominated for Pakistan’s biggest style awards, The Lux Style Awards in the best Prêt wear category.
Kamiar himself is an international award winning
designer having received an award in Japan at the Makuhari Grand Prix design
competition.
The Kamiar Rokni fashion house strives to provide an immaculate
essence of style in all their creations, designing signature one of a kind
pieces that evoke a sense of individuality and elegance in the people that wear
them.
The Professional Growth
Kamiar Rokni completed his 20 years in Fashion industry and celebrated it in 2021.
His wedding-wear continues to beat its own singular drum. He accepts that his clothes are not for everyone.
Kamiar Rokni very well remembers his 20-year journey in the fashion industry, particularly focusing on a recent solo show titled 'The Optimist'.
The collection showcased a blend of diverse influences, from Arabian Nights to Hollywood glamour, with an emphasis on innovative and custom designs rather than commercial appeal.
Kamiar Rokni's intricate designs featured a mix of traditional and modern elements, such as embellished gowns, layered lehngas, and embroidered saris.
The collection paid homage to past works while incorporating fresh inspirations, creating a unique and captivating aesthetic on the runway.
The designer's decision to include silk gowns alongside bridal wear raised questions about the collection's cohesion, but Kamiar defended this choice by highlighting their appeal for pre-and post-wedding events.
He emphasized the importance of personalization and attention to detail in creating bespoke designs for his diverse clientele.
He believes that broader discussions on the fashion industry, including the evolution of fashion weeks, the impact of the pandemic, and the balance between commercial viability and artistic expression in couture are very much required.
Kamiar's dedication to preserving hand-embroidered craft and staying true to his signature style is commended, with an anticipation for future surprises and artistic innovations in his upcoming collections.
Some Collection Items From His 'The Optimist' Fashion Show
The 'Optimist' collection by designer Kamiar Rokni showcased a sense of hope and creativity, drawing inspiration from his previous work while infusing new elements.
The collection of 34 items featured vibrant colors, intricate designs, and unique aesthetics, catering to a discerning audience.
Despite some unconventional choices like interspersing gowns in the lineup, the show was lauded for its innovative approach to wedding-wear and design elements.
While some critiques were noted regarding the placement of gowns and choreography, overall, the collection was praised for its brilliance and the designer's ability to bring optimism and beauty to the fashion industry.
Kamiar Rokni's distinctive style and ability to blend tradition with modernity were highlighted, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.
The Personal Side of Kamiar Rokni
Personally, the Fashion Designer Kamiar Rokni likes to listen to English songs to make his mood chill, during work as well.
Being a creative designer, he needs to relax his mind & temperament to concentrate on his work more.
So in order to get the desired chilliness, he sometimes listens to the music.
He takes notes especially on some of his favorite music, like a lot of Amy Winehouse and ‘Valerie’, which he loves most.
He also likes two songs of past Grammy award winners ‘Fleetwood Mac’;
‘Landslides’, and ‘The Chain’ in particular.
Other then all these, he also likes some classic music of seventies, like
‘Steely Dan’ with ‘Do it Again’ and he listens to listen to Madonna too.
Wrap Up
Kamiar Rokni works on his own terms. He caters to his select clientage niche who he connects well with. Most of his collections are with westernized themes as what is well aligned with his own core personality.
He is bold in his work and stays true to his identity and authenticity without any double standards whatsoever.
You may also check out his article in Dawn.
Contact
Kamiar Rokni is currently available in Lahore at the PFDC Boulevard, 10 Q Gulberg, and in Karachi, at luxury design boutique, Ensemble, 76 Old Clifton.
The Kamiar Rokni studio is available to contact by appointment only.
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