Kamiar 'Kami’ Rokni () is a Pakistani fashion designer and

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. He is the founder of his eponymous label The House of Kamiar Rokni.

Early life

Kamiar was born in

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on October 15, 1976, of Pakistani and

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descent. His father is from

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and his mother is from

in South Punjab. Raised in a creative family, surrounded by culture, art, creators, and tinkerers, Kamiar started making clothes at the age of seven.

Career

In 2008, Kamiar began hosting a show called ''No Reservations'' on

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where celebrities were invited for a candid talk about their lives. In early 2018, it was announced that Kamiar Rokni had joined Sapphire as a Design Director whilst simultaneously continuing his eponymous label. Kamiar mentors the 'Emerging Talent' segment of the Pakistan Fashion Design Council.

Achievements

In 2008, Kamiar Rokni was nominated for a

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in the 'Best Prêt Wear' category. In 2017, he was nominated again and this time for the category of 'Achievement in Fashion Design – Bridal'. Two of Kamiar Rokni's designs opened the 'artist' and the 'prom queen' segments at the

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Defence branch fashion show in 2008 which was held to raise funds for the Smile Again Foundation. In 2014, Kamiar partnered with Porsche Pakistan to create a capsule collection based on the theme of Polo. In 2016, he collaborated with L'Oréal Paris Pakistan in their Ambassador of Fashion platform by creating a capsule collection for the 'Art of Color' campaign. Kamiar designed a custom-made dress for

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by the light artist, Umer Toor.

References

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