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Sarah Jawaid, better known by her label name Sarah Gandapur, is a popular Pakistani fashion designer and Fashion journalist. She rose to prominence by exhibiting number of fashion shows and fashion weeks. She also debuted as a costume designer for films and was awarded ARY Film Award for Best Costume Design for Chambaili.

Personal life

Sarah was born Sarah Javed in Peshawar, Pakistan to Muslim parents. Her father wanted her to become a lawyer, but Sarah attended Lahore School of Fashion Design and opened her clothing label after graduating in 2005.

Career

Sarah started her career in 2005 after her graduation fashion designing. She started in-house studio and take orders on special demands, later in 2007 she established herself as one of leading fashion designers for women. At one point she started designing for men as well, but renewed her focus on clothing for women as by her own account men's clothing was not her forte.

Clothing line

Sarah designs only for Women, and has several exclusive clothing lines including:

1. Eastern and western Pret Line
2. Eastern and western Couture line.
3. Bridal line.

Additionally, she has hosted many International and National fashion weeks, including PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Weeks. Apart from clothes, Sarah has designed home accessories like cushions and bed covers. She serves both international and domestic clients.

Costume Designing

In an interview with Fashion Central Sarah said:

"In the first demonstration of my skills, I did a presentation on "18th century Victorian costumes". The effort turned out to be a herculean one, yet I went through enough research and effort to demonstrate my capabilities. And as a result I reaped the rewards. The designs became an instant success in the shape of acceptance by the well known Shah Sharabeel. I was given go ahead to produce costumes for his play The Phantom Of Opera, and suddenly, from obscurity I was propelled into a world of acclaim and lauded with praise and applause." - Fashion Central

She produced costumes for 2013 acclaimed movie Chambaili, for which she won an ARY Film Award for Best Costume Design.

Awards and honors

Sarah won numerous awards for participating in international fashion weeks and exhibitions, and was awarded "Best youngest fashion Journalist" on International Women's Day at the 3rd Sukh Chan and Wellness club awards. She also served as the youngest Jury member three times for Lux Style Awards in selecting fashion awards winners. She won an award for Best Costume Designer for Chambaili at the ARY Film Awards 2014.

References

1. "Sara Gandhapur in an interview". Athar Khan. Rewaj. September 17, 2004. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
2. "Designs for a complete woman-Sarah Gandapur". Nation. August 3, 2014. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
3. "Sarah Gandapur Spring Summer Collection 2013". Style.pk. Asma. May 2, 2013. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
4. "Sarah Gandapur talks to Fashion Central". Fashion Central. Feb 4, 2010. Retrieved August 13, 2014.
5. "Animal rights activist urges society to adopt humane practices". Retrieved 22 April 2022.

External links

• Sara Javed on Facebook
• Sarah Gandapur Designs on Facebook
• Sarah Gandapur on Twitter

• People from Peshawar
• People from Lahore
• Pakistani fashion designers
• Pakistani women fashion designers
• Living people