A large number of people from fashion industry, diplomatic corps and different walks of life witnessed a rare collection of Brazilian culture at a fashion show organized by Brazilian Embassy at local hotel in the federal capital.
The Embassy of Brazil, together with Verve Events, presented Kamiar Rokni’s collection inspired by the exuberance of Brazil, named the “Colours of Brazil”.
The event was envisioned by Ambassador of Brazil Alfredo Leoni and Arsalan A Khan. The event was the result of a project initiated in 2011 by the Brazilian Embassy with the invitation to four young and talented Pakistanis to visit Brazil and experience the best of the Brazilian cultural life. Among them were Verve Events Creative Director Arsalan A Khan and Kamiar Rokni, one of the most prestigious fashion designers of Pakistan.
The event was held at local hotel in the presence of more than 400 guests from the diplomatic corps and fashion industry, along with Pakistani trendsetters. Kamiar Rokni said, “Brazil is all about the “Mix”: the mix of European and African, the mix of Brazilian and Japanese and the mix of urban sophistication and natural beauty.”
Kamiar speaks about this collection, saying, “The starting point was mid-century modernism and from there we move on to Bahia and the African influence and we end with a touch of nostalgia and an interpretation of the glamour that the Name Brazil evokes.” The collection is supported by headpieces made in collaboration by Hashim Ali that keep the same influences in mind and are also a nod to the Japanese culture that is very much a part of Brazil. Traditional Brazilian music – Samba and Bossa Nova gained a new twist with electronic beats on this occasion. The set-up, done by Arsalan Khan and Imtisal Zafar of Verve, also perfectly showcased the exuberance of Brazil, in a display of creativity and glamour.
