Report by Santanu Ganguly: Ultra Hi Fashion, Indian Ethnic Wear and Anarkalis modeled by top fashion Models in a traditional Mogul-era Indian home setting on May 1, 2013 from 4 to 6 pm at RUV Villa, Danapani, Next To Poonawalla Bungalow, Madh Island, Mumbai.
Umair Zafar’s Princess Anarkali collection, Anarkalis are one of the hottest selling fashion garment items which have crossed all social and socio-religious barriers in India. For the last few years, Anarkalis have over taken saris, salwar kameezes and lehanga cholis to become the favorite of all fashionistas in the country.
Details: Limited edition (no repeats or multiple pieces), Prince Range: Rs 25,000 to 35,000, Fabrics used: Pure Georgettes, Velvets, Chiffons, etc.
Embellishments: Mirror work, Traditional lace borders, Tassels, Thread work Persian Motiffs, Touch up of Swaroski stones to enhance the rich feel, Colors: White and Red, Black and Red, Rust with antique gold, Vibrant Yellow with Royal Blues, etc.
The Models: Ashleysha Yesugade, 21-year-old Ashleysha Ashok Yesugade who has worked with LX models which is a Lisbon Model Management firm and has represented India in the Miss Swimsuit USA International Pageant. She has modelled for Shoppers Stop, Punya Jewellers and participated in the Gladrags Mega model and the Female of the Universe Pageant held in Egypt. She has also done covers for Maxim Magazine, FHM, Femina and others.
Gauri Janwalikar has walked the ramp at various fashion weeks for some of the top fashion designers in the country. She has modelled various cosmetic and apparel brands and is a well-known name in the fashion circuit.
Satarupa Pyne is a well-known face and was among the top ten Femina Miss India finalists. She has a background in haute couture and commercial modelling; Satarupa Pyne is a woman with a lot of consistent traits and has worked with top fashion designers and labels all over the country and even abroad. .
The Collection: The Umair Zafar Princess Anarkali collection includes hi-end Anarkalis which are a limited edition with no repeat pieces. The fabrics used range from pure georgettes to velvets and chiffons with embellishments like mirror work, traditional lace borders, tassels, thread work Persian motiffs, touch up of Swarovski stones to enhance the rich feel. The fabric colors include white and red, black and red, rust with antique gold, vibrant yellow with royal blues, etc.
Umair Zafar is a celebrity stylist, fashion designer, merchandiser and versatile consultant in the fashion business believes that fashion trends and designs should translate at an affordable price. His vision is to make style comfortable and affordable. His venture into the commercial market has been enduring. The designer is known for consultation of and with various brand building projects and customized outfits.
In 2012, Umair made shopping easy for his followers as he launched his online shopping portal to offer his designer collection with affordable pricing, which includes Indian & western collection.
His designs are available on ebay.com, SBI smart card, HDFC, Junglee , Niketes etc. The designer handles different clients from the glam and fashion world including Padmani Kolhapuri, Tejaswani, Geeta Basra, Rituparna Sen Gupta, Sayali Bhagat, Nisha Kothari,Yukta Mukhi, Nandana Sen, Aditi Sharma, Shilpi Sharma, Claudia Ciesla, Reshmi Ghosh, Deepshikha Nagpal, Anushka Shetty, Pakistani Actress-Meera Ali, Singer Mamta Sharma, Rahul Roy, Kiran kumar, Raj Kumar Yadav, Shahbaaz khan and his fantastic list of small screen celebs goes on.
In July- August- 2012- Umair Zafar has endorsed a luxury boutique Resort in North Goa for promotion, Branding and Marketing in Fashion & Lifestyle segment.
In 2012 April, Umair showcased his collection in association with Gitanjali where more than thirty two Main lead TV actors worn Umair Zafar’s Design at Sun & Sand- Juhu for the Cause of “Beti” with Gr8 Magazine 2012-January- Fashion show for Indian Princess at Tulip Star.
In 2011, Umair Zafar did a Fashion show in his hometown Lucknow, with top of the line Models like Tv actress Reshmi Ghosh, Amanpreet Wahi, Amruta Patki. The celebrity designer has presented various crafts of India in his collection; He has massively campaign for the importance of education among the community of craftsmanship.
In 2011 May, He also Showcased Collection at Navy Nagar- Mumbai on the Eve of tjhe May Queen for Indian Army.
Fashion Shows- Mumbai- 2010- (Theme- Brides wardrobe) sponsored by fashionista-Delhi based reputed fashion school, Umair Zfar is a Celeb faculty also of fashionista.
USP of Umair Zafar’s collection- Umair creates trendy & international look, with an amalgamation of western & Indian colour palette with a minimal embellishments, Indian body type is always into consideration while designing his collection.
In 2002 till 2005- Umair Has started targeting direct export market, in 2003, He has started exporting to Saudi Arabia, UAE, USA & Italy, Zafar’s Show. Products like EmbroideredTextiles, Kaftaans and Tunics.
What makes Umair Zafar make his mark in the world of designing? The designer doesn't believe in producing mass commodity or burn holes in your pockets. Unlike other fashion franchises, the designer designs each outfit personally! There is a personal connect between the designer and the client. You are not passed on to some assistant who then explains to the designer who then designs your garment which eventually gets handed to the assistant for fine tuning! This process usually leads to a “lost in translation scenario”!!
Keeping this in mind, the designer, meets with each client personally, understands their likes dislikes, their personality, their lifestyle and after this only does he create an outfit for the client keeping all the facets in mind!
Each design carries the distinct Umair Zafar glimpse, be it in usage of a specific fabric, an exquisite motif or a well fitted cut!
An Umair Zafar creation is made especially for the real woman of today. Unlike most designs available in the market, Umair Zafar’s designs have a perfect blend of fashion and pragmatism.
Be it the girl next door, a business woman, a mum between errands or a style diva, Umair creates outfits to work on all body types. His designs are the amalgamation of generations of talent of exquisite karigari and the fine nuances of the various cuts. When you buy an Umair Zafar design be rest assured it is going to compliment every aspect of you. There is no mass production here. All designs are very limited. There is a usage of different fabrics keeping the Indian woman in mind, hence flattering all body types.
Umair Zafar, the reputed fashion designer of Mumbai, with a decade of experience in Indian and International market, catering to various segments like-Bollywood Celebs,& Tv actors , and retailing to high end fashion conscious clientele, is regularly showcase his workmanship& designs at various theme based, fashion shows at Mumbai, Lucknow& Dubai. Umair Zafar is Having a six hundred sq feet Studio cum Boutique in the prime venue of Oshiwara.
After perusing his diploma in fashion, In the 2000 Umair Zafar joined his father in Mumbai, who is one of the finest embroiderer in the country. His father had small workshop embroideries.
Umair had a flair for fashion since childhood and wanted to pursue his career in the fashion industry but his father never wanted him to join his workshop. Because he was aware even after all the hardship, embroiders gets neither name nor money. After Umair Zafar’s request & consistent perusal his father agreed.
Umair Zafar learned the technicalities of embroideries & fabrics etc. when he joined his father and used it as a learning experience. After a year Umair Zafar took a small place in Juhu for a workshop, he started targeting direct retail customers. He was surprised to know he got response more than his expectation; the reason was Umair had a technical understanding of the embroideries, fabrics & cut, it was easy for him to understand and at the same time, he could easily explain to his Karigars.
Umair Zafar’s Princess Anarkali collection, Anarkalis are one of the hottest selling fashion garment items which have crossed all social and socio-religious barriers in India. For the last few years, Anarkalis have over taken saris, salwar kameezes and lehanga cholis to become the favorite of all fashionistas in the country.
Details: Limited edition (no repeats or multiple pieces), Prince Range: Rs 25,000 to 35,000, Fabrics used: Pure Georgettes, Velvets, Chiffons, etc.
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| Umair Zafar's Anarkali Collection |
The Models: Ashleysha Yesugade, 21-year-old Ashleysha Ashok Yesugade who has worked with LX models which is a Lisbon Model Management firm and has represented India in the Miss Swimsuit USA International Pageant. She has modelled for Shoppers Stop, Punya Jewellers and participated in the Gladrags Mega model and the Female of the Universe Pageant held in Egypt. She has also done covers for Maxim Magazine, FHM, Femina and others.
Gauri Janwalikar has walked the ramp at various fashion weeks for some of the top fashion designers in the country. She has modelled various cosmetic and apparel brands and is a well-known name in the fashion circuit.
Satarupa Pyne is a well-known face and was among the top ten Femina Miss India finalists. She has a background in haute couture and commercial modelling; Satarupa Pyne is a woman with a lot of consistent traits and has worked with top fashion designers and labels all over the country and even abroad. .
The Collection: The Umair Zafar Princess Anarkali collection includes hi-end Anarkalis which are a limited edition with no repeat pieces. The fabrics used range from pure georgettes to velvets and chiffons with embellishments like mirror work, traditional lace borders, tassels, thread work Persian motiffs, touch up of Swarovski stones to enhance the rich feel. The fabric colors include white and red, black and red, rust with antique gold, vibrant yellow with royal blues, etc.
Umair Zafar is a celebrity stylist, fashion designer, merchandiser and versatile consultant in the fashion business believes that fashion trends and designs should translate at an affordable price. His vision is to make style comfortable and affordable. His venture into the commercial market has been enduring. The designer is known for consultation of and with various brand building projects and customized outfits.
In 2012, Umair made shopping easy for his followers as he launched his online shopping portal to offer his designer collection with affordable pricing, which includes Indian & western collection.
His designs are available on ebay.com, SBI smart card, HDFC, Junglee , Niketes etc. The designer handles different clients from the glam and fashion world including Padmani Kolhapuri, Tejaswani, Geeta Basra, Rituparna Sen Gupta, Sayali Bhagat, Nisha Kothari,Yukta Mukhi, Nandana Sen, Aditi Sharma, Shilpi Sharma, Claudia Ciesla, Reshmi Ghosh, Deepshikha Nagpal, Anushka Shetty, Pakistani Actress-Meera Ali, Singer Mamta Sharma, Rahul Roy, Kiran kumar, Raj Kumar Yadav, Shahbaaz khan and his fantastic list of small screen celebs goes on.
In July- August- 2012- Umair Zafar has endorsed a luxury boutique Resort in North Goa for promotion, Branding and Marketing in Fashion & Lifestyle segment.
In 2012 April, Umair showcased his collection in association with Gitanjali where more than thirty two Main lead TV actors worn Umair Zafar’s Design at Sun & Sand- Juhu for the Cause of “Beti” with Gr8 Magazine 2012-January- Fashion show for Indian Princess at Tulip Star.
In 2011, Umair Zafar did a Fashion show in his hometown Lucknow, with top of the line Models like Tv actress Reshmi Ghosh, Amanpreet Wahi, Amruta Patki. The celebrity designer has presented various crafts of India in his collection; He has massively campaign for the importance of education among the community of craftsmanship.
In 2011 May, He also Showcased Collection at Navy Nagar- Mumbai on the Eve of tjhe May Queen for Indian Army.
Fashion Shows- Mumbai- 2010- (Theme- Brides wardrobe) sponsored by fashionista-Delhi based reputed fashion school, Umair Zfar is a Celeb faculty also of fashionista.
USP of Umair Zafar’s collection- Umair creates trendy & international look, with an amalgamation of western & Indian colour palette with a minimal embellishments, Indian body type is always into consideration while designing his collection.
In 2002 till 2005- Umair Has started targeting direct export market, in 2003, He has started exporting to Saudi Arabia, UAE, USA & Italy, Zafar’s Show. Products like EmbroideredTextiles, Kaftaans and Tunics.
What makes Umair Zafar make his mark in the world of designing? The designer doesn't believe in producing mass commodity or burn holes in your pockets. Unlike other fashion franchises, the designer designs each outfit personally! There is a personal connect between the designer and the client. You are not passed on to some assistant who then explains to the designer who then designs your garment which eventually gets handed to the assistant for fine tuning! This process usually leads to a “lost in translation scenario”!!
Keeping this in mind, the designer, meets with each client personally, understands their likes dislikes, their personality, their lifestyle and after this only does he create an outfit for the client keeping all the facets in mind!
Each design carries the distinct Umair Zafar glimpse, be it in usage of a specific fabric, an exquisite motif or a well fitted cut!
An Umair Zafar creation is made especially for the real woman of today. Unlike most designs available in the market, Umair Zafar’s designs have a perfect blend of fashion and pragmatism.
Be it the girl next door, a business woman, a mum between errands or a style diva, Umair creates outfits to work on all body types. His designs are the amalgamation of generations of talent of exquisite karigari and the fine nuances of the various cuts. When you buy an Umair Zafar design be rest assured it is going to compliment every aspect of you. There is no mass production here. All designs are very limited. There is a usage of different fabrics keeping the Indian woman in mind, hence flattering all body types.
Umair Zafar, the reputed fashion designer of Mumbai, with a decade of experience in Indian and International market, catering to various segments like-Bollywood Celebs,& Tv actors , and retailing to high end fashion conscious clientele, is regularly showcase his workmanship& designs at various theme based, fashion shows at Mumbai, Lucknow& Dubai. Umair Zafar is Having a six hundred sq feet Studio cum Boutique in the prime venue of Oshiwara.
After perusing his diploma in fashion, In the 2000 Umair Zafar joined his father in Mumbai, who is one of the finest embroiderer in the country. His father had small workshop embroideries.
Umair had a flair for fashion since childhood and wanted to pursue his career in the fashion industry but his father never wanted him to join his workshop. Because he was aware even after all the hardship, embroiders gets neither name nor money. After Umair Zafar’s request & consistent perusal his father agreed.
Umair Zafar learned the technicalities of embroideries & fabrics etc. when he joined his father and used it as a learning experience. After a year Umair Zafar took a small place in Juhu for a workshop, he started targeting direct retail customers. He was surprised to know he got response more than his expectation; the reason was Umair had a technical understanding of the embroideries, fabrics & cut, it was easy for him to understand and at the same time, he could easily explain to his Karigars.
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