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Kamiar 'Kami' Rokni (Urdu: کامیار روکنی ) is a Pakistani fashion designer and media personality. He is the founder of his eponymous label, The House of Kamiar Rokni.
Kamiar Rokni | |
|---|---|
| کامیار روکنی | |
| Born | 15 October 1976 |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Education | Pakistan School of Fashion Design |
| Label | 'The House of Kamiar Rokni' |
Early life
editKamiar was born in Bahawalpur on 15 October 1976, of Pakistani and Persian descent. His father is from Iran, and his mother is from Bahawalpur in South Punjab.[1] Raised in a creative family surrounded by culture, art, creators, and tinkerers, Kamiar started making clothes at the age of seven.[2]
Career
editIn late 2007, he launched his own fashion label, The House of Kamiar Rokni.[3]
In 2008, Kamiar began hosting a show called No Reservations on Dawn News, where celebrities were invited for a candid talk about their lives.[4]
In early 2018, it was announced that Kamiar Rokni had joined Sapphire as a Design Director while simultaneously continuing his eponymous label.[5]
Kamiar mentors the 'Emerging Talent' segment of the Pakistan Fashion Design Council.[6]
Achievements
editIn 2008, Kamiar Rokni was nominated for a Lux Style Award in the 'Best Prêt Wear' category.[7] In 2017, he was nominated again, this time for the category of 'Achievement in Fashion Design—Bridal'.[8]
Two of Kamiar Rokni's designs opened the 'artist' and the 'prom queen' segments at the Lahore Grammar School Defence branch fashion show in 2008, which was held to raise funds for the Smile Again Foundation.[9]
In 2014, Kamiar partnered with Porsche Pakistan to create a capsule collection based on the theme of Polo.[10]
In 2016, he collaborated with L'Oréal Paris Pakistan on their Ambassador of Fashion platform by creating a capsule collection for the 'Art of Color' campaign.[11]
Kamiar designed a custom-made dress for Meesha Shafi[12] for the Magnum Chocolate Party of 2017 in Lahore, Pakistan. As Meesha performed her track, her dress was illuminated using projection mapping by the light artist, Umer Toor.[13]
References
edit- ^ "10 Things You Need To Know About Pakistani Designer Kamiar Rokni". 1947 Mag. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ Admin, Kluchit. "In Conversation with Kamiar Rokni! - Kluchit". www.kluchit.com. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ "Kamiar Rokni celebrates 20 years in fashion with solo show 'The Optimist'". Daily Times. 8 December 2021. Retrieved 23 August 2023.
- ^ "SPOT LIGHT: Baring it all -DAWN Images; June 01, 2008". 4 August 2008. Archived from the original on 4 August 2008. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ Rehman, Maliha (20 January 2018). "The timing was just right, says Kamiar Rokni on joining Sapphire". Images. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ "PFDC SUNSILK FASHION WEEK". www.siddysays.com. 16 April 2015. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ "Fashion Nominations announced for 7th LUX Style Awards". LUX Style Awards. KARACHI. 15 May 2008. Archived from the original on 20 September 2008. Retrieved 15 February 2009.
- ^ "Winners of the Lux Style Awards 2017 - Lux Style". Lux Style. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 17 October 2018.
- ^ Syed, Madeeha (25 November 2007). "Starbuzz". Dawn.com. Archived from the original on 2 May 2008. Retrieved 15 February 2009.
- ^ "KAMIAR ROKNI POLO CAPSULE - SiddySays". www.siddysays.com. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ Admin, Kluchit. "L'Oréal Paris Excellence Crème Celebrates the 'Art of Color' Campaign featuring Kamiar Rokni - Kluchit". www.kluchit.com. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
- ^ "Meesha Shafi Shines Bright At Magnum Chocolate Affair". Women's Own. 16 October 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.
- ^ "Projection Mapping Building Projection Digital Signage Large Projectio From Dailymotion - Kren-A.biz". thronetheater.com. Archived from the original on 7 November 2017. Retrieved 1 November 2017.