Who:
Sadaf Malaterre
WHAT: Designer
WHERE: Ensemble launch, Lahore
 Mystique
of the orient has always found its way to world fashion, whether
in the dramatic colouring of an eye, much like Kabuki art or whether
inspiring multiple folds in a skirt devoted to origami. Whether
it's a kimono sleeve or the ancient art of paper folding, the Orient
and specifically Japan has kept its influence strong. With the increasingly
high potential of Japan as a new and flourishing retail market,
that influence has found new wings and designers world wide have
been re-introducing motifs and design concepts that would appeal
to a wealthy Japanese buyer. Here avant garde Pakistani designer
Sadaf Malaterre wears a kimono cut handkerchief dress that has made
several red carpet appearances on women who find it irresistible.
How
to show-down in Little Tokyo
Indian model Tapar models a rich, kimono inspired Varun Behl outfit
at India Couture Week
 Nadia
Hussain displays a sea green sari embroidered
with ancient Chinese motifs symbolizing
longevity and prosperity. The chopstick hair pins ins her hair are
very Japanese.
Lebanese
designer Elie Saab puts kimono sleeves and a wide Japanese obi sash
on the runways of Paris Couture Week
Koni
models a Japanese jacket inspired tunic by Iman Ahmad of Body Focus
on the Ensemble runway.
Sanam
Agha replaces her wild curls with a very Japanese straight fringe.
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