Saim Ali is very talented and hard working fashion designer based in Lahore. He designs Eastern and Western clothes for both men and women. Saim has worked with top Pakistani Actresses and Models. Not only is Saim a fashion designer but he also models occasionally and does TV hosting. He is a regular host on Good Morning Pakistan on ARY Digital.  Saim is known to have showcased his collection in a show for American President George W. Bush at the Islamabad President House.  Saim Ali is set to make waves in not only Pakistani fashion scene but internationally as well after the great response of his latest Intoxicated Collection at Sarajevo Fashion Week in Bosnia.

How did you get into fashion design?

Fashion is in my blood, I live for it non-stop.

Where did you go to school?

I did my fashion studies at Dubai Knowledge Village.

What inspired you to get into fashion design?

My mother was a fashion designer, Farrah Gillani, so I’ve grown up with such atmosphere where I used to see her famous clients like Noor Jehan and other singers and actresses and used to love it.

What skills do you need to be a fashion designer?

To have great fashion sense.

What has been the greatest challenge in your career so far?

To work with Maduri Dixt, which I still need to fulfill.

How would you describe your style of fashion?

Chic and stylish but yet simple.

What inspires your designs?

It could be anything from Spring, waterfalls, history, birds, to high street fashion, etc.

Do you specialize in any particular line of clothing?

No

Do you think having a strong sense of sewing skills is important in fashion design? 

No, not really.

What are you working on now?

Working on my latest Intoxicated Collection.

What kind of colors and cuts in designs do you see taking centre-stage this winter season in Pakistan?

Well you will see lots of Eastern and Western compositions in my designs. I work on Western cuts while the embellishments are pretty Eastern so I have a lot of fusion in my designs.

If you could do anything else, what would it be?

Acting or hosting, which I’m already doing on the sideline.

If you had a chance to work with any designer in the world who would it be and why?

Peter Hermes. I simply love the brand.

Your favorite Pakistani and international model? 

Fouzia Amir, Iraj Mazoor, Naomi Campbell, and Gisele Bundchen.

Your favorite Pakistani designer? 

Sana Safinaz and Banto Kazmi.

How do you see the future of Pakistani Fashion Industry?

Absolutely wonderful as we are already working on an international scale, so let’s keep our fingers crossed.

What was it like participating and your work being appreciated so much in  Sarajevo Fashion Week in Bosnia?

It feels great especially when you are working for the softer image of Pakistan.

This was your 3rd time at  Sarajevo Fashion Week, what was the inspiration of your clothes this time around?

I showcased my latest Intoxicated winter line and I was so happy this time because I sold half of the pieces. Also, I loved the satisfaction of having sold internationally where people don’t have much Asian fashion sense. Yes, It was my third time and I would love to thank Mr. Jouher Saleem who invited me for the 3^rd time. I would love to go there again and again!!

Your designs were extremely popular this year and sold out instantly. Why do you think the people love your clothes so much?

Well this time I really worked hard and wanted to give the best show, which I actually managed to give. My clothes were a fusion, like I said earlier I love designing on both compositions Eastern and Western, so this time I hit it successfully.

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What other fashion weeks worldwide have you showed at?

None so far but I have showcased my collection in London as well at the Vision Events International’s Fashion Gala.

How would you compare Pakistani fashion scene with international fashion scene? 

What advice do you have for a young person who wants to be a fashion designer?

Website: http://saimbling.com