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Favorite Fashion Week Find: Bounipun

Friday, September 08, 2006


One of my favorite parts of fashion week is traipsing around the buyer's booths, both to see the designers who didn't do runway shows and also to get a close-up look at all the clothes. You never know who or what you're going to find, but I was immediately drawn into the booth for Bounipun, a new label from charming Kashmiri designer Zubair Kirmani.


The Delhi-based Zubair took traditional Indian techniques and modernized them to create these beautifully made, geometrically inspired pieces. Both the technique and the finishing were very well done -- which is not always the case in India -- and the collection really stood out for both its simplicity and quirkiness. I love the contrast of the black and white patterns, but I also love the simple elegance of the white on white -- the texture in the design is really all the decoration that's needed. (And thank goodness! After a few fashion shows in India, you start to get your fill of sequins and fringe very quickly.)

In any case, I was able to chat with Zubair several times during the week and am really excited to watch what he does in the future. In the shorter term, I ordered the two amazing dresses below for myself. I mean, really. Can you blame me?

21 comments :

Anonymous said...

The one on the right is absolutely darling!!!

I wish I were taller so babydoll cuts and kimono dresses fit me better but I'll be content living vicariously through others!

Can't wait for your pictures!

Ruth Singer said...

Wow! this is such nice work. It's similar to a technique that I use too, but not so similar in style that I need worry about it looking like copying. I use traditional techniques too, they are often really beautiful and effect, as proved by these garments.

Anonymous said...

this is really beautiful,i wish him a very bright future. the collection looks real good.

Anonymous said...

Kudos to guys like Zubi who are showcasing the innate talent of Kashmiri's to the world. Kashmir rules!!!!

Anonymous said...

Superb collection. Zubari Kirmani has the potential to be the Next Big Thing. All the best to him!

Anonymous said...

so gorgeous! i'd have bought some for myself as well.

Anonymous said...

great work zubi...watch out fashion designers..here comes the next best thing in the world of fashion...and for those who think "originality" never pays..well then u havent heard from BOUNIPUN as yet..great going ZUBI..KEEP IT UP..

Anonymous said...

nice i love the grey dress! Can we get it anywhere online???

Anonymous said...

White Rockssss!

I must say that u have a hell of a Creativity and elegant sense of fashion in all ur designs!
REally like them alot.

Bounipun Rocks mannnnnnn... Keep up the great work !!!

Anonymous said...

my gosh.. all the clothes are so beautiful made and done. where can you get them? I've got to get to India!

Anonymous said...

hi zubair i know u always rock and your collection is simply great ...keep up yhe good work
cheers
neha mehta

Anonymous said...

A WORK OF ART REALLY, KUDOS TO YOU MAN , KEEP IT GOING

Anonymous said...

hey amazin collection..good job.. keep it up. n all da best.i really liked them..when u showcasin here..
lots of love dolly.

Anonymous said...

Hi zubair.cour superb collection & response.GREAT GOING.

Anonymous said...

HEY ZUBAIR GREAT GOING.WHAT A SUPERB WORK OF A SUPERB DESIGNER OF A SUPERB PLACE.

Anonymous said...

What I want to know is how much do these things cost in American dollars.

Anonymous said...

wow, beautiful stuff, so nice , new and refreshing! ce fantastic!

Anonymous said...

wish u all d luc and more...

Unknown said...

all the very best bhai great work god bless

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