Omar Mansoor returns to London Fashion Week

We caught up with Omar Mansoor to find out what he has been up to since February when he last showcased during London Fashion Week and what to expect from him in September.


It’s great to have you showing at London Fashion Week for the 3rd consecutive season – how does it feel to be returning?

The feeling is more challenging than exciting, as you came in competition with your own previous collections, as I see each season, each show, as a new chapter in the book of my life.

 Who do you design your clothes for?

Women who are confident of themselves and ready to experiment!

Do you feel that over the last few years your designs or inspirations have changed?

I like the idea of mixing innovation with textiles and fabrics as I'm always thinking what am I going to do about my next collection? I'm really inspired by everything:  art, music, women, travel, my friends,... I take that inspiration and translate it into my work.  As my previous collections featured quite a few short length dresses, but by passage of time, long gowns took over. There’s always a specific muse I'm working on, it could, be culture, painter, theatre or sculpture... You have many, many ideas, it goes up and down.

Which celebrities do you admire and are there any that you take inspiration from?

For me this is the most difficult question to answer as for me it’s not about wearing, but all about carrying it right! all celebs try their best to rock on the red carpet but still almost all of them had the incidents knows as 'fashion disasters', so technically there's no specific 'inspiring celebrity' but 'inspiring stylists'(like Anna Bance) , who dress and create whole look for celebs for specific occasions.

Did you find London Fashion Week daunting the first time you showed there?

When I was selected to showcase for the first time at LFW, I couldn’t  believe it's happened, I was totally shocked ! there was inspiring fear or intimidating but it wasn’t  discouraging for me as My ambition has always been to grow my business I've worked really hard for it  and had ups and downs. It's not something I'd give up easily.

 How do you feel watching your designs on the runway?

It’s like seeing your child graduating :)

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Very good question - only if I had any (laughs).. whenever I have any spare moments , I like to spend them with my besties and discuss the non-fashion affairs in their lives, but for some reason 'art' does comes in to discussion.


How would you describe your personal style?

For me it started out being all about craftsmanship and about how well you can sew. Design is all about creating the garment, a silhouette, a structure.

My personal style has nothing to do with ‘Trend’, I design my garments to look good on real women’s bodies, curves and silhouettes.

It's one thing to design a size-eight catwalk dress; it's another to make sure that dress will proportionally fit someone who is a size 16.

Do you feel that your business experience has helped your career as a designer?

My formal education in business may sound rather a 'traditional path' for entrepreneurship. it helped me in my career as lots of things are needed on the business side. To create a brand that achieves this image was a gradual process – an evolution.

What can we expect from your collection in September? 

Something chic, feminine,  colourful and elegant.

Last day of the ‘A La Mode’ International London Fashion Week Catwalk ends on a high note

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The last day of the ‘A La Mode’ International LFW show which took place on Sunday 20th February, was attended by a packed house of key Industry figures who included Fashion Editors, Top Stylists, Buyers and a selection of upscale consumers.

Opening the show with her stunning and elegant couture gowns was London based designer Luna Sky. The beautiful collection, consisting mainly of black and white pieces, represented innocence and purity and symbolised her personal motto being 'La vita bella' – Life is beautiful. Luna feels every girl deserves to be a princess and her drive is to create a beautiful lifestyle for modern girls and women.

Luna Sky will also be showcasing her stunning pieces at Milan Fashion Week. Her collections are sold globally in Italy, France, UK, USA, Canada, Japan and Hong Kong.

Next up was London based designer Omar Mansoor who was showcasing during London Fashion Week for the second consecutive season. Omar presented his new collection entitled ‘Paradise Lost’ which was inspired by the Garden of Eden. The collection comprised of two key colours being Lilac and aniseed green. The use of woven lace flowers, layers of sheer fabrics, asymmetrical hemlines and dramatic necklines throughout the collection all symbolised the story of ‘Sin, Angels, Curiosity and Beauty’.

Nigerian designer Ngozi of Zed Eye brought us a magnificent selection of Royal Blue Jackets complimented by extravagant faux fur and feather trimmings. The collection entitled ‘50’s!30’s!20’s’ reflects the liberation of the Twenties combined with the elegance of the Thirties, juxtaposed with the femininity and romance of the Fifties.

Styling her show backstage was Celebrity stylist and UK River Island PR Manager Arieta Mujay.

Her magnificent wigs were sponsored by leading hair brand Sensational and styled by Award winning hairdressers Natasha John Lewis and Lorraine Dublin.

Closing her show was the Face of Africa’s International model Mirash Davis who flew into London for Fashion Week.

Zed Eye will also be showcasing this month at the prestigious Arise Fashion Week event alongside established designers such as YSL and Lanvin.

Closing the show was Award Winning Celebrity musician Egypt who presented her new label Eveae West’s A/W 11 Collection. She surprised the crowd by opening the show with her breathtaking new single ‘Stronger’ Produced by DJ Pioneer. Based on a Goddess theme the collection consisted of retro vibrant pieces with gold metallic’s being a key feature alongside her ruffle sleeves. Her fun and exotic wigs were supplied by Sleek.

Yolande, LGN Events Fashion Director said “It’s great to see more and more key

Industry figures and celebrities coming down to the shows to support emerging and Independent Fashion Brands. Each season the show gains further recognition and we have brands consistently coming back to showcase with us which is fantastic!’.

Sponsors supporting the ‘A La Mode’ London Fashion Week shows this season included Guoman, Yelp, Anna Orkiszewska Make-up Artistry, Top Model UK, Perrier, Itsocks.co.uk , Fiore tights, Fruit of the Loom

The production and management of the show was handled by LGN Events.

Images from the show can be viewed at: http://lagenevenorthevents.dphoto.com/#/album/80077u

More Information on the showcasing designers can be found at:

http://www.lgn-events.co.uk/

http://www.lunaskymoda.co.uk/

http://www.zedeye.com/

http://www.omarmansoor.com/

About The ‘A La Mode’ International London Fashion Week Catwalk Show

The 'A La Mode' London Fashion Week Catwalk show, now in its fifth season, has rapidly established itself as a cost effective platform for select designers to reach out to key industry figures especially during these tough economic times, and as opportunity for buyers to snap up exceptional new and Independent brands.

Guests attending the bi-annual event include buyers, press, journalists, PRs and other fashion professionals and enthusiasts.

For further enquiries on the showcasing designers or showcasing in future shows contact joy@lagenevenorth.co.uk

Watch our Last Season 'A La Mode' LFW show Video here!

LFW September 2010 re-edit from Kerry Rush on Vimeo.

Omar Mansoor gives us an Insight into his high end Womenswear Brand!!

Why did you decide to launch your own label?

I started working in fashion at very early age, basically to design clothes for the existing 'social-circle' , hence after completing my education at London College of Fashion, I launched my label and am now working on it full time.

Who do your clothes appeal to?

my clothes are for women are who are confident and not afraid to experiment

If you can choose any celebrity to front your campaign who would it be and why?

Cheryl Cole ....as she is the spitome of glamour and style

Tell us a bit more about the exclusive collection you designed for Royal Ascot 2010
What have been some of your highlights so far?

Royal Ascot collection was specific in a way that it was constructed under the guide lines of the dress code of the event. consisting of one-off pieces in pure silks and chiffons with the theme of the event complimenting with matching millinery.

If you were not a designer you would have been a...

I'm a creative person & if I was not a fashion designer I would have been something equally creative.... may be a Painter or theatre artist

When you're not designing you're...

eating , sleeping or laughing

W: http://www.omarmansoor.com/

Don’t Omar Mansoor’s show which will be taking place on Saturday 18th September 2010 during London Fashion Week at the Luxurious Charing Cross Hotel.

Press and buyers interested in attending need to email theresa@lagenevenorth.co.uk

Limited public tickets are available at www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk/events.html

Luxury design maestro Omar Mansoor to present his timeless collection at London Fashion Week

The ‘A La Mode’ London Fashion Week September 2010 catwalk is delivering yet another healthy injection of high glamour and breathtaking craftsmanship to its avid fashionable followers. Expect the sweet liqueur of luxury spilling from the catwalk edges, as London-based fashion whiz Omar Mansoor showcases his eclectic collection; a mixture of ultimate glamour couture fused with innovative cutting and masterful drapery.



Omar pursued a life in fashion since his tender teenage years; his attraction to design stemming from his love for cloth and its workmanship. However after following a more traditional academic route in business, Omar followed his fashion intuition and culminated his fashion education at the coveted London College of Fashion. Post studying, Omar has featured in several high-profile fashion events, including London Fashion Week, Wimbledon Fashion Week, and Bahrain Fashion Week, working with some of fashion’s elite; alongside working on high profile fashion and beauty competitions to include Top Model UK and Top Model of Color. Featuring in international fashion bibles such as Elle, La’ Officiel and Sabaya, Omar has received wide acclaim for his exclusive Royal Ascot 2010 collection.

Having dressed celebrities such as Sophie Anderton, Leah Charles and Amy Guy, Omar is admired for his style aptitude by world class royalty, socialites and politicians alike. Apart from his fashionable traits, Omar is a particularly charitable individual, having worked with global charities including Edhi Foundation, British heart Foundation, Breast Cancer Campaign, BBC’s Children in Need, IDP’s of Swat and several other national and international charities.



Currently retailing in London and online though various retailing websites and independent boutiques, when asked who the target audience for his lavish designs were, he responded by saying “The women I design for are strong, confident and open to new ideas – someone who feels they need to be challenged.”

Attracting press and fashion industry alike, Omar will be presenting his highly anticipated designs at the lavish Charing Cross Hotel located on the Strand, on Saturday 18th September 2010 as part of the “A La Mode” International London Fashion week show.

Press and buyers wishing to attend the show should email Terri at Theresa@lagenevenorth.co.uk

For general queries email info@lagenevenorth.co.uk

W: www.lagenevenorthevents.co.uk




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