Bright colors, tribal prints, and what Net-A-Porter describes as “Bohemian Rhapsody”- our spring 2008 trend list keeps growing. Overall spring 2008 has my approval, but lately I’ve been coveting something with more glamour, more texture, and more sex appeal (Admit it: as refreshing as change is, there is precious little that is outwardly sexy about tapered khaki pants). I found a designer whose clothes fit the bill, but who would’ve guessed that such class could come out of Mississippi?
Mississippi native Rizwan Barkatullah presents a tiny collection that has some of the finest and simplest
designs Atlantans have seen in a hot minute. His label RIZWAN mixes contemporary Southern style with influences from his parents’ country, Pakistan. The results look to be a combination of Matthew Williamson ready-to-wear and a trip to a Decatur-based sari store. Note the velvet silk pants under the asymmetrical tunic. If Sass & Bide need more inspiration for the appropriate way to make skinny legwear they should look no further.
When asked if anything inspired him outside of the deep south and Pakistan he replied, “Mrs. Dalloway. Just the idea of that type of person and what they would love to wear… not really. But that sounded like a good answer, kind of, right? I mean, should I say ‘The Hills’ or something? Then no one would buy my clothes.”
Watch out Atlanta. This man has a sense of humor and an eye for design.
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