Nasir Mazhar

Nasir Mazhar is a British fashion designer. He is best recognised for his inventive approaches to sports caps and headwear.[1] Lady Gaga has worn a few of Nasir Mazhar's hats.[2]

Biography

Mazhar was born in East London and brought up in Leytonstone, London, to Turkish Cypriot parents.[3][4] Once he left school Mazhar began an apprenticeship at Vidal Sassoon. While working in a Brick Lane salon, he started designing headpieces and soon progressed to hats.[5] He recently created the hats for the 2012 Summer Olympics opening ceremony (the clubbing scene), and launched his first full clothing for men and women in his 2013 collection at London Fashion Week.[3][6]

References

  1. ↑ Higham-Stainton, Rosie (2008-12-27). "Hackney designers are toast of London Fashion Week". Hackney Citizen. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
  2. ↑ "London Streetwear: Just Brilliant". FADER.
  3. 1 2 TimeOut London. "An interview with hat-maker Nasir Mazhar". TimeOut London. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
  4. ↑ London Fashion Week. "Nasir Mazhar". London Fashion Week. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
  5. ↑ Walker, Harriet (2008-12-27). "The fashion designer: Nasir Mazhar". The Independent. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
  6. ↑ Yaeger, Lynn (2012-09-20). "Hat Trick: Nasir Mazhar Adds Clothes to His Collection for Spring 2013". Vogue. Retrieved 2012-10-09.
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