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Zaid Affas

Zaid Affas
United States / Iraq / United Kingdom / Kuwait
Winner – Ready to Wear – 2021

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ZAID AFFAS practices an approach to design that is founded on true luxury of precise tailoring, demi-couture processes, architectural forms, and innovative luxury materials. Silhouettes are presented in a conceptual format that breaks ties with the traditional and explores the transformative nature of intricate construction. Through a rigorous editing process, every detail is developed to answer the needs of women today. Inspired by refined textiles and the inherent beauty of the woman who wears them, ZAID AFFAS is dedicated to redefining the image of modern luxury through timeless design. ZAID AFFAS fully manufactures all its sampling and production pieces in-house, in the Los Angeles studio.

Model wearing a short white dress
Model wearing a short white dress

About the Designer

Born and raised in Kuwait, Iraqi British designer Zaid Affas immigrated to London at the age of ten. He graduated with a degree in menswear design from Central Saint Martins College. Following positions directing the aesthetics of international labels that include Ports1961 and Ralph Lauren, the Los Angeles based designer launched his eponymous brand in 2014. He was awarded the International Woolmark Prize USA in 2017 and the Fashion Trust Arabia Prize for Ready to Wear in 2021. He has been a CFDA member since 2018. Having lived in Kuwait, London, New York, Los Angeles, Milan and Xiamen China, Affas’ work is a convergent mix of organic shapes and urban engineering, reflecting Zaid’s masterful tailoring.

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