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February 25, 2026
Fast-breaking fashion: Ramadan becomes part of London fashion week
British-Yemeni designer Kazna Asker paused her presentation at sunset to share iftar with the models, staff and guests
TL;DR
- Kazna Asker's fashion presentation "Hour of the Sunset" incorporated a deliberate pause for iftar (breaking the fast) during sunset, aligning with the observance of Ramadan.
- The event transformed the British Fashion Council's NewGen space into a majlis, with guests seated on floor cushions to foster a communal atmosphere for breaking fast together.
- The collection featured garments blending tailored pieces with futuristic silhouettes and Yemeni cultural dress, with a focus on showcasing the power of Muslim women.
- A female model wore a jambiya (Yemeni dagger belt), historically reserved for men, integrated into a power suit, symbolizing the strength of Muslim women.
- Asker previously made history as the first designer to feature hijabi models on the runway at Central Saint Martins.
- The presentation served as a cultural platform, with Asker researching cultural dress and Yemeni communities' reinterpretation of tradition across borders.
- An orange tree centerpiece symbolized an allegory for Asker's impact on the next generation of designers, inspired by the tale of "The Man Who Planted Trees."
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