{"id":23724,"date":"2021-10-16T16:00:19","date_gmt":"2021-10-16T16:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/heres-how-fahad-hussayn-is-blurring-the-lines-between-fashion-music-art\/"},"modified":"2021-10-16T16:00:19","modified_gmt":"2021-10-16T16:00:19","slug":"heres-how-fahad-hussayn-is-blurring-the-lines-between-fashion-music-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/?p=23724","title":{"rendered":"Here\u2019s how Fahad Hussayn is blurring the lines between fashion, music &#038; art!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The confluence of fashion and art is one that can be considered the most organic and it\u2019s almost like an offshoot of each other \u2013 where one cannot survive without the other. This is why, any major couturier around the world emphasizes on the importance of visuals, music, drama, and theatrics on a grand scale. In Pakistan too, there\u2019s one designer who has continued to be the bastion of this concept \u2013 and that\u2019s Fahad Hussayn.<\/p>\n<p>Marking more than a decade in the industry, it has been Fahad\u2019s constant creative approach and focus on song production and musical elements within his collections that has set him apart from all the others in the industry and have continued to make him a force to be reckoned with. Be it the myriad of antics we have seen on the runway over the years \u2013 that have included everything from an ode to <em>vogueing<\/em> to creating a live dance and movement show \u2013 or his homage to the traditional trousseau with his musical fashion film, there\u2019s something that has always set him apart.<\/p>\n<p>Amidst this plethora of fashion films that have kept the esteemed clientele satiated, <strong><em>Something Haute <\/em><\/strong>explores the ones that we have seen as the biggest head turners\u2026<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SHAH JEEVAY &#8211; Celebrating A Decade of Decadence <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>One of the few designers who doesn\u2019t shy away from letting his creative juices flow in more than just the happy-go-lucky tropes we usually see, Fahad Hussayn ingeniously tied up the bridal trousseau and the many faces who work behind the scenes with the dichotomy of strikes, chaos, war threats, volatile economy and everyday struggle, in which in spite of all troubles, the bridal industry works day and night.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1260px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-23724-1\" width=\"1260\" height=\"709\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/SHAH-JEEVAY-Celebrating-A-Decade-Of-Decadence-At-Fahad-Hussayn-_-Official-Video.mp4?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/SHAH-JEEVAY-Celebrating-A-Decade-Of-Decadence-At-Fahad-Hussayn-_-Official-Video.mp4\">https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/SHAH-JEEVAY-Celebrating-A-Decade-Of-Decadence-At-Fahad-Hussayn-_-Official-Video.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>The video is an ode to the blood, sweat and tears that goes behind making beautiful things and to being a part of people\u2019s good memories forever. Truly, this production featuring the beautiful Sana Javed, and the mellifluous vocals of Ali Sethi will always be our favourite.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>GUDDI WANG &#8211; The Junjj Mix<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Fahad Hussayn has time and again proven his connection to the soil with his intricate exploration of the bridal culture of Pakistan, and this version of <em>Guddi Wang<\/em> is the perfect example of that. Paying homage to the <em>Junjj \u00ad\u2013 <\/em>and the concept of taking a <em>baraat <\/em>or a procession in a vehicle where everyone sings along through the journey, the fashion film\/music video reminds us of the era gone by where the vibrancies of the ensembles interweaved with the smells of the <em>mehendi <\/em>and the joys of the night.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-23724-2\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/GUDDI-WANG-THE-JUNJJ-MIX-ZEB-BANGASH-OST.-BAAJI-THE-FILM-FAHAD-HUSSAYN.mp4?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/GUDDI-WANG-THE-JUNJJ-MIX-ZEB-BANGASH-OST.-BAAJI-THE-FILM-FAHAD-HUSSAYN.mp4\">https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/GUDDI-WANG-THE-JUNJJ-MIX-ZEB-BANGASH-OST.-BAAJI-THE-FILM-FAHAD-HUSSAYN.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>Truly there\u2019s no one who has been able to capture that nostalgia as beautifully as Fahad has with his version of the classic song in Zeb Bangash\u2019s melodious voice.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Gallan Kardi\u00ad \u2013 Rangrasiya X Fahad Hussayn<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Part of a trio of videos, where the tales of heritage and the secrets of an unsung love take centerstage vis a vis a beautiful folk song, <em>Gallan Kardi<\/em> is the perfect m\u00e9lange by Fahad Hussayn of celebration and opulence in bridal festivities!<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1260px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-23724-3\" width=\"1260\" height=\"709\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/Gallan-Kardi-_-Rangrasiya-X-Fahad-Hussayn.mp4?_=3\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/Gallan-Kardi-_-Rangrasiya-X-Fahad-Hussayn.mp4\">https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/Gallan-Kardi-_-Rangrasiya-X-Fahad-Hussayn.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>The idea of heritage collectibles brings forth a brilliant recreation where a kaleidoscope of ethnicities and faces come together for a musical exploration of nostalgic literature complemented by visuals of luxuriously intricate embroideries and delicate traditional ethos. Just what else could prove the brilliance of Fahad\u2019s creative mind than this!<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\u201cSao Banjara\u201d \u2013 The Grand Bazaar of Curiosity<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong>A story that beautifully encompasses the traditional methods of storytelling and the lands once roamed by gypsies and travelers, <em>Sao Banjara <\/em>is the epic tale created by Fahad Hussayn that will make you be in awe of the couturier\u2019s vision that beautifully weaves fashion and art into one. Narrating a story of the landscapes of Nasarpur, where a fantasy legend of traveling gypsies touring the lands of Jugnubad can be found in joyous festivities after news of the betrothal of crown princess breaks, this short film is narrated by Wahab Shah.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-23724-4\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/Presenting-Fahad-Hussayns-grand-musical-Sao-Banjara-\u2013-The-Grand-Bazaar-of-Curiosity.mp4?_=4\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/Presenting-Fahad-Hussayns-grand-musical-Sao-Banjara-\u2013-The-Grand-Bazaar-of-Curiosity.mp4\">https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/Presenting-Fahad-Hussayns-grand-musical-Sao-Banjara-\u2013-The-Grand-Bazaar-of-Curiosity.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>We also find Mikaal Zulfiqar playing the ringmaster and Urwa Hocane playing the crown jewel of the curiosity caravan as both put forward a dramatic composition which becomes a source of an impressionistic play! Taking inspiration from ancient Iranian, Afghani, Persian and Rajasthani storytelling as well as design, this has to be one of Fahad\u2019s best works yet.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Mera Jora \u2013 Presenting Fahad Hussayn Couture<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the most popular videos to be put out by Fahad Hussayn in the recent times, <em>Mera Jora <\/em>is a cinematic experience par excellence. No couturier in Pakistan has woven a tale like this into their collections, and that is a testament to the visionary skillsets that Fahad holds. Playing to the idea of how a tribe of Banjaras pay an ode to heritage by putting forward their translation of jovial celebrations through a bejeweled tailored creation that has taken years\u2019 worth of effort, the production shines bright with Iqra Aziz as the shining centerpiece of it all.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 640px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-23724-5\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/Mera-Jora-Presenting-Fahad-Hussayn-Couture-Zeb-Bangash-ft.-Grehan-Band-Iqra-aziz.mp4?_=5\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/Mera-Jora-Presenting-Fahad-Hussayn-Couture-Zeb-Bangash-ft.-Grehan-Band-Iqra-aziz.mp4\">https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/Mera-Jora-Presenting-Fahad-Hussayn-Couture-Zeb-Bangash-ft.-Grehan-Band-Iqra-aziz.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s a real feeling of joy and celebration taking over the video, and for those who understand the minute details of Subcontinental heritage and craft, shown visually in the best of ways, then this song is something you\u2019d never forget.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Babulaa \u00ad \u2013 Fahad Hussayn Lawn Tradition<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bringing the idea of Fahad Hussayn into his Signature Eid Lawn as well, the fashion film plays to the idea of a celebration of our heritage, a composition of love, and a homecoming of innocence. Fahad creates a captivating tale around Maharang (Noor Khan) who returns from overseas, explores her heritage and reunites with her family to relive a tradition spanning across generations &#8211; the making of a summer wardrobe for your loved ones coming home for Eid.<\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1260px;\" class=\"wp-video\"><video class=\"wp-video-shortcode\" id=\"video-23724-6\" width=\"1260\" height=\"530\" preload=\"metadata\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"video\/mp4\" src=\"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/Babulaa-_-Fahad-Hussayn-Signature-Eid-Lawn-21-_-Lawn-Tradition.mp4?_=6\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/Babulaa-_-Fahad-Hussayn-Signature-Eid-Lawn-21-_-Lawn-Tradition.mp4\">https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/images\/2021\/10\/Babulaa-_-Fahad-Hussayn-Signature-Eid-Lawn-21-_-Lawn-Tradition.mp4<\/a><\/video><\/div>\n<p>Playing to the idea of generational adoration and adulation of traditional craft, Fahad truly creates magic as a way to celebrate the perennial South Asian heritage of values and traditions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amidst his plethora of fashion films, explore the ones that were the biggest head turners<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":23725,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[216,214],"tags":[710],"class_list":["post-23724","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-fashion-style","category-featured","tag-artfahad-hussaynfashionmusic"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23724","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=23724"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23724\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/23725"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=23724"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=23724"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/test.somethinghaute.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=23724"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}