A three-day fashion show celebrating South Asian threads will be showcased in Coquitlam next weekend.
The event kicks off Friday, March 2 with an evening gala, with the runway open on Saturday and Sunday for public viewing of garments by such designers as Armaan, Bombay Couture and Indochino.
“We want to challenge and expand people’s imagination to go beyond Bollywood when it comes to South Asian fashion,” said co-founder Farah Hasan, in a news release. “South Asia is highly diverse and includes Pakistan, Afghanistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka — not just India. The first edition of SAFW will have a particular focus on Indian and Pakistani fashions.
"In future editions, we hope to highlight other parts of the region,” Hasan said.
The inaugural event is at the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver (2080 United Blvd.). Visit safw.ca.
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