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Born in Zanzibar, Farouque
continued the family tradition as fourth generation tailor, going on to train
at the London College of Fashion. Working with natural fibers and traditional
African textiles, Farouque creates couture and avant garde fashions. His exquisite
fashion sensibility has been seen in films and theaters as well as on international
catwalks. Masai and Egyptian traditions strongly influence Farouque's work.
Encouraged by the late Princess Diana
to maintain the African influence in his work, Farouque hopes to help African
fashion gain recognition as a vital influence in global style. To this end,
Farouque has held individual fashion shows in varied locales including: the
1999 Zanzibar International Film Festival and the Save the Children Benefit
in London.
Factfile:
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| Genre/Specialty:
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Couture,
Avant Garde |
| Locations
that Carry Label: |
Emerson
and Green, Zanzibar and British Museum, London |
| Clientele: |
Maya
Angelou, Eddy Grant, Salif Keita, First Lady of Zanzibar, Cathy Tyson
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| Awards/Honors:
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Girls
Own Inc. (magazine) Trend Setter of the Year 1985 |
| Individual
Shows: |
1999
Zanzibar International Film Festival, Zanzibar; Save the Children Benefit,
Royal Festival Hall London |
| Group
Shows: |
Africa
at Whiteleys, London Benefit for Rwanda, London; African Mosaique, Paris,
New York, Washington |
| Education/Training: |
London
College of Fashion On Tailors and Cutters |
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