The Kabul Catwalk

This past week, bombs went off in Kabul, the Taliban killed some British soldiers in the southeast, and unthinkable amounts of opium were harvested in Helmand province. But I've had more important things to worry about. Fashion. After many long evenings of dressing and undressing, pinning needles to skin, and practicing something as basic as how to walk, the big day finally arrived on Saturday. Two designers, seven models, and lots of beautiful Afghan-inspired clothes made for an awesome opening of the Kabul catwalk.

The event got picked up by the BBC--check it out: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/5163282.stm.
(and yes, that little picture is me on Afghan television!)

The clothes are all made here in Kabul, from Afghan materials including old turbans and raw silk. Some of the pieces have the most beautiful traditional embroidery. Zolaykha and Gabi, the designers, are incredibly talented and deserving of fame and fortune. Pictures of their older collections are available at www.zarif-royah.com, and I'm sure they will post pictures of the new collection soon.