Omar Afridi AW19 The Pastoral Nomad
An earthy collection, that's simplicity in design harks back to an idyllic age of fraternity in men young and old
Review by Princess Ashilokun
Photography by Hark1karan
Omar Afridi is known for being a contemporary menswear label which merges both practicality and resilience with forward-thinking aesthetics. Omar Afridi’s presence at London Fashion Week for Menswear this year, marked the emergence of a deeply innovative and conceptual collection for his Autumn/Winter 2019 showroom, presenting designs and an earth hue palette which paid homage to both pastoral nomadism and aboriginal paintings.
On entering the showroom, one immediately steps into a space that feels both primaeval and instinctive: silver milk pails and models perched in deep-thought on wooden stools which were dispersed around the room, converging around the motion of a canvas being continuously painted with abstract shapes by older actors in the showroom.
