Fravahar and fashion

London based Pakistani fashion designer Omar Mansoor (pictured right) showcased his 12th collection (below) at the London Fashion Week titled Royae Shahdokht. Known to take "pride in his Asian roots, (he) took inspiration from the ancient Persian symbol of the fravahar, deriving from Zoroastrian traditions, and a royal navy blue palette. He’s not Persian or Parsi, just to clarify, but he feels that his Asian roots have allowed him the creative liberty to represent all the communities within the Asian periphery,” reported The News International.
Taking flight from the icon that represents a guardian angel, the collection featured full and short length dresses made up of vintage laces, crepe and chiffons. By combining vintage and modern fabrics, "I have tried to create an elegant look for a woman who embodies self-confidence, high spirits and splendor,” stated Mansoor who "felt so humbled that the collection was well received by the attendees and buyers.” Seeing the interest and demand generated, he plans to make his designs available on sale before Christmas.
With Omar Mansoor now a well established brand that appeals to aristocracy and actors, he appreciates that to the London buyers "your ethnicity doesn’t matter if you deliver according to their tastes and understand their fashion sense.” Influenced by Pakistani embroidery that is famous for its intricate work, he announced, "I am proud of the fact that I am from Pakistan and I have never sported a fake accent to hide my identity… This ‘desi cum Paki cum foreigner’ can bring such fusion on the table that no other designer can. And that’s my USP (unique selling proposition).”