Omar Mansoor SS19 Collection at Fashion International during London Fashion Week

Inspired by Grace Coddington, US Vogue’s creative director for 30 years, Omar Mansoor injects just one colour into his SS19 collections– Red. 

At first glance we all realise this bold primary colour is representing Grace’s iconic wild red mane, but Mansoor also goes deeper and uses the red to symbolise her strength, passion, desire and determination – all characteristics of being a strong ambitious woman..

 Modest necklines and full- length statement dresses offer both a practical and an elegant solution to women’s fashion needs.

 Whilst the diffusion line plays with a variety of lengths in a range of fabrics including chiffon, tulle, crepe and lace combined with embroidery 

and embellishments of large sparkling sequins dancing loosely on sleeves, hems and teh bodice of a jumpsuit.

Whilst red faux pearls are scattered over a gypsy style short dress.

Mansoor showcased his collection with Fashion International in the Ballroom of the Amba Hotel Charing Cross.

Footwear by Lucy Choi London

Photo credit: Shahid Malik

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Omar Mansoor SS18 Collection at London Fashion Week

Omar Mansoor's SS18 collection titled 'The New Empire' draws inspiration from the Russian Revolutionary as it chimes in its centenary celebrations. He brings his own fashion spin to the Russian Revolution staying on point with modern day trends. Here he shows the exaggerated sleeve and rows of ruffles.

Peasant style dresses have been upgraded with on trend sheer panels and fashionable ruffles

The beginning of the 20th Century saw fashion take a 360 degree turn from exotic and restrictive dresses to fuss free uniform like attires. Like most changes, this was a gradual process, a natural merging of the old and new as Omar taps into this transitional period with the softer jumpsuit and belted dresses

Colour pallete used are neutral almost colourless shades to represent peace.

The neutral is accentuated with symbolic hand embroidered red army insignia alongside Faberge eggs.

Fabrics included chiffon, tulle and velvet

Eveningwear is simple and elegant

Footwear by Lucy Choi
Photography by Shahid Malik

Omar Mansoor AW16 Collection at London Fashion Week

Omar Mansoor returns with his 11th collection at LFW featuring couture gowns inspired by Marchesa Casati, who was an Italian heiress, muse, and patroness of the arts in early 20th-century Europe known for her eccentricities.

A celebrity and femme fatale, the Marchesa's famous eccentricities dominated and delighted European society for nearly three decades.

As the concept of dandy was expanded to include women, Marchesa Casati fitted the utmost female example by saying: "I want to be a living work of art", and so the collection is titled 'LArt Vivante.

Models wearing eye masks symbolizes Venetian Carnival, as Marchesa Casati set up residence on grand canal in Venice in 1910 and known for her soirees.

Omar picks up the contrasting combination of Pewter and Gold colours.

The collection features full size ball gowns and knee length dresses made up of Koya Silks, Crepe Silks and Velvet.

Three of the key items of the collection are made of hand woven koya silk. Koya ( Cocoon in Urdu) is a movement headed by veteran Pakistani designer Maheen Khan. The Koya initiative that actually inspires to revive, re-introduce and even rehabilitate the dying craft of hand woven fabric.

It aims to provide sustainable solutions to a group of artisans, living mostly in Karachi’s Banaras Colony, through creative consultation and pattern guidance to breathe new life into this dying craft. By combining hand woven fabric alongside modern fabrics,

 Omar creates an elegant look for a woman, who embodies the jauntiness, gaiety and grandeur. Credits:
 Footwear: Lucy Choi London
 Concept and Styling: Edita Lozovoska
 Photography: Shahid Malik