Shahid Afridi: from Cricketer to Couturier

Shahid Afridi may not be known in all circles around the world, but his name is definitely a household hit on the Indian subcontinent, where he enjoys a massive following.

Born 1980, Shahid is a Pakistani cricketer on the national team in the international circuit.

An aggressive batter, Shahid has scored the highest strike rate in international cricket, earning himself the nickname “Boom, Boom Afridi.”

Meanwhile, his passion for haute couture, coupled with a personal sense of style, swung Shahid right into the fashion field in 2008 as he nurdled his way to a flagship store in Karachi.

Designing both casual and formal wear, Shahid pitches vibrant colors and innovative cuts into his casual wear; whereas, his formal wear is a consistent delivery of unique patterns and stone embellishments.

Shahid Afridi recently debuted in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on February 27th at the JYK Boutique of local designer Juhi Yasmeen Khan.

Well, sit back and enjoy the game!

Turquoise Sherwani in Jamawar fabric with sequins, Kora and Dabka work; worn by Ajay Ramchandani—famous choreographer and socialite.

Sherwani in Jamawar fabric with silk thread hand embroidery, silk pajama and scarf; worn by Mohammad Mustafa, son of Juhi Yasmeen Khan—owner of JYK.

Black formal Kurta with antique hand embroidery, Kora sequins work with beads and a red turban to give complete Pakistani/Indian groom look; worn by Jawahar Choda—prominent TV presenter and socialite.

Off white Sherwani with Dabka and Zardosi work with traditional shoes and Shalwar; worn by Faisal Khan—famous model and socialite.

Maroon silk Sherwani with sequins work and Zardosi handwork with silk thread, traditional shoes and Shalwar; worn by Gaurav Tandon—famous TV presenter and Radio RJ.

Khadi Kurta with hand silk thread hand embroidery and Kora work with sequins; worn by Fawad Alam—member of the Pakistani Cricket Team. Fawad Alam is accompanied by famous designer Salma Khan.

Champagne color Sherwani with silk thread hand embroidery on Jamawar fabric with sequins and bead work, worn by Nitin Mirani—famous comedian and entertainer.

Mr. M. A. Khan, honorable retired judge, father of Juhi Yasmeen Khan, wearing blue formal Kurta with hand embroidery with silk thread and fabric buttons with pajama.


Shahid Afridi

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