In 2010, he met Yahseer Javed, a fashion design graduate who was working for leading designer Munib Nawaz, and in January 2011 they teamed up to launch their label. Under the Arsalan & Yahseer label. Arsalan Iqbal now goes solo with the launch of hisw eponymous Arsalan Iqbal brand.
To this end, the underlying design philosophy inherent in his brand is to redefine the menswear tradition through an interpretation of that which is wearable yet trendy, relaxed but bold and always in sync with contemporary life and trends.
Indeed, as Creative Director at his previous brand, Arsalan Iqbal constantly endeavoured to make every day Eastern menswear vibrant and eclectic – a commitment he continues to channel through his new label. To this end, the designer launched the now acclaimed collection 'Rangeen' which was based in hand painted and block printed traditional Eastern wear for men. With a constant passion for innovation, Arsalan was also the first menswear designer in Pakistan to have made a fashion video, which featured popular actor and model, Mohib Mirza and was directed by Fayyaz Ahmed, for his previous label. As part of his former label, he introduced the “Coloresqué” collection at Fashion Pakistan Week in Karachi and then showcased their “Modern Sindh” collection at the Islamabad Fashion Week. The brand further showcased their “Urban Slick” collection at Fashion Pakistan Week 4 and “Spectular Blanc” at the the recently concluded Fashion Pakistan Week 5.
Arsalan Iqbal currently has two outlets in Karachi on Zamzama and Tariq Road and is stocked at the multi-brand menswear studio. Ammar Belal Store in Xinhua Mall and Republic by Omar Farooq Store in Gulberg 3. The Ramp in Islamabad and other multi-brand stores in Canada, United Kingdom, States of America and India. The brand also retails exclusive footwear at their outlet which is constructed meticulously from fabric and leather.
To this end, the underlying design philosophy inherent in his brand is to redefine the menswear tradition through an interpretation of that which is wearable yet trendy, relaxed but bold and always in sync with contemporary life and trends.
Indeed, as Creative Director at his previous brand, Arsalan Iqbal constantly endeavoured to make every day Eastern menswear vibrant and eclectic – a commitment he continues to channel through his new label. To this end, the designer launched the now acclaimed collection 'Rangeen' which was based in hand painted and block printed traditional Eastern wear for men. With a constant passion for innovation, Arsalan was also the first menswear designer in Pakistan to have made a fashion video, which featured popular actor and model, Mohib Mirza and was directed by Fayyaz Ahmed, for his previous label. As part of his former label, he introduced the “Coloresqué” collection at Fashion Pakistan Week in Karachi and then showcased their “Modern Sindh” collection at the Islamabad Fashion Week. The brand further showcased their “Urban Slick” collection at Fashion Pakistan Week 4 and “Spectular Blanc” at the the recently concluded Fashion Pakistan Week 5.
Arsalan Iqbal currently has two outlets in Karachi on Zamzama and Tariq Road and is stocked at the multi-brand menswear studio. Ammar Belal Store in Xinhua Mall and Republic by Omar Farooq Store in Gulberg 3. The Ramp in Islamabad and other multi-brand stores in Canada, United Kingdom, States of America and India. The brand also retails exclusive footwear at their outlet which is constructed meticulously from fabric and leather.
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