By The Arabian Leaders
Published on: 9-07-2025
Celebrating Women’s Heritage Through the Quiet Luxury of Pakistani Craftsmanship
In an era where fashion often equates extravagance with impact, Omar Mansoor’s latest Paris Couture Week SS26 collection, Lapis Lazuli, redefines power dressing through restraint and cultural depth. Drawing upon his Pakistani heritage, Mansoor has crafted a series of garments that speak not only to aesthetics but also to women’s timeless resilience and grace.
The Inspiration: Lapis Lazuli as Colour and Philosophy
For centuries, lapis lazuli has adorned the jewellery boxes of queens and empresses, from Mesopotamia to the Mughal courts. This gemstone was ground into ultramarine to paint the robes of Madonna in Renaissance art, symbolising purity and divinity. Mansoor’s collection revives this regal legacy, translating its profound blue into silk couture pieces that are both statement and meditation.
“There’s a timelessness to lapis,” Omar Mansoor shared backstage. “That’s what I want from my clothes – to endure.”
Each dress is crafted from sustainably sourced silk, cut and draped with an eye for minimalism and tailored perfection. This restraint is not simplicity; it is an intentional nod to the slow, considered craftsmanship that defines Pakistan’s textile history, from handwoven silks of Punjab to the detailed embroideries of Sindh and Balochistan.
Feminine Strength Rooted in Heritage
Women’s suiting and couture have always been forms of armour – from Coco Chanel liberating women with jersey suiting in the 1920s, to the power suits of the 1980s redefining boardrooms. Mansoor continues this lineage, designing for the woman who does not need embellishment to announce her presence.
His Lapis Lazuli collection celebrates the quiet confidence of femininity, redefining allure as something rooted in dignity rather than display. Each silhouette is designed to move fluidly – echoing a woman’s freedom of movement, choice, and self-expression.
Beyond the Salons: Couture for Life’s Real Evenings
Mansoor’s vision of Paris is not confined to the bright lights of runways but extends to its dusky evenings, its quiet streets where stories unfold beyond the gaze of crowds. Lapis Lazuli is couture for those moments when a woman feels most herself – calm, powerful, and effortlessly elegant.
Omar Mansoor: A Legacy of Understated Glamour
Born and raised in Pakistan and trained in London, Omar Mansoor has long championed sustainable fashion, cultural storytelling, and refined design language. His collections have graced London and Paris runways, always bringing forward the artisanal richness of South Asia in a modern global context.
For him, true luxury lies in enduring craftsmanship and cultural honour. This is evident in Lapis Lazuli, where every seam and drape carries a piece of history, designed for today’s woman who writes her own.
Final Word
Omar Mansoor’s SS26 Lapis Lazuli collection is more than couture. It is a journey across centuries and borders, uniting women through a universal language of dignity, beauty, and quiet power
Photos by: Singh Studio Paris
Production: Trailblazer Queen Productions
Designer: @omarmansoorcouture
