Ali Xeeshan is a fashion designer renowned for his extravagant bridal dresses. Many consider the designer’s work bold and progressive, however, the new fashion line comes with a serious purpose. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CK_GSR3lGoI/?utm_source=ig_embed Xeeshan’s recent line named ‘NUMAISH- a pledge against dowry’ doesn’t just have profound designs but a great message condemning dowry. The collection is inspired by putting an end to dowry culture and is described as being ‘A pledge against the old-age tradition of Dowry!’. The issue of dowry continues to be a pertinent problem for many segments of Pakistani society today, despite the practice being deemed illegal in Pakistan in 2020 as per the tenets of Islamic sunnah.
NUMAISH – A pledge against the age-old tradition of Dowry. #Numaish #NumaishNaLagao #JahezkhoriBandKaro #StopDowrymongering pic.twitter.com/4EQ8laWZcF
— ALI XEESHAN (@ALIXEESHAN) February 7, 2021
The project is in collaboration with UN women and advocates the phrase ‘Numaish na lagao’ meaning ‘Do not put me on display’.
The collection is a beautiful combination of lehengas in red and gold.
Many on social media loved the work and the message behind it.
Very powerful message. #StopDowryMongering #NumaishNaLagao #JahezkhoriBandKaro https://t.co/KU081gjGTv
— Shah Nasir Khan (@ShahNasirKhan) February 7, 2021
Say no to Dowry! pic.twitter.com/SYMlqdFPEC
— HADEEL SAHAL ALBALUSHI -GNB (@HlHadeel) February 7, 2021