Shahab durazi biography
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Ace designer Shahab Durazi, 'There is no room for complacency or mediocrity in a creative space'
Shahab Durazi, a designer who redefined Indian fashion with his eye for perfection and immaculate presentation. At the time, when the country had a handful of designers, Shahab Durazi launched his label in with his first collection in his store, SHAHAB DURAZI in Mumbai in
Thirty years, and despite this stupendous success, he has only one store which he calls 'Boutique'. He made his grand arrival with a line of pantsuits that remains known for his exquisite and sharply tailored couture. Laces, silks, chiffons, wool, and wool blends are his favourite to create the quintessential luxe couture. He is touted to be the first designer to use Angora, cashmere, and camel hair wool for his creations.
Famous among Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Katrina Kaif, Arjun Rampal, Dia Mirza, and many a-lists from the tinsel town, the designer, stays away from celebrity dressing, social media validations, prom
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Born to an Iranian mother and Arab father, Shahab grew up in Mumbai in a large family. He went to Cathedral & John Connon High School, Mumbai nurturing his creativity and unique perception while playing in every conceivable form of art and craft accessible to him which later defined his design sensibilities. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce degree from The Sydenham College of Commerce and Economics, Shahab channeled his creativity by joining Fashion Institute of Technology, New York where he completed two year Associates degree, with a major in fashion design. On graduating summa-cum-laude, he was bestowed the Bill Blass
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Designer Shahab Durazi believes in telling narratives that are inspiring and worthy. His train of thought fryst vatten simple and displays his dedication for the craft — he doesn’t believe in any form of mediocrity or complacency in the creative space, if he’s convinced the story holds the complete attention of his target audience, only then he’s willing to put up a show. A designer who has categorically avoided being on the ramp, recently made his return after a long hiatus of twelve years. We’re in conversation with him as he tells us about the overarching theme of nostalgia that surrounds his capsule collection and who compelled him to be back on the ramp at the recently concluded fashion week.
What led you back to the ramp after such a long hiatus?
The credit for my return must go to Mr. Sunil Sethi, who has been persistently asking me to showcase my work as he feels it’s imperative the younger generation of designers, stylists, models, et cete