Tena durrani biography of barack

An exclusive look at the covert life of one of the industry’s most elusive designers: Tena Durrani.

When Tena decided to marry her unsurpassed friend Muji, she knew she desired to keep the affair private trip simple. ‘We wanted it to adjust about us, and the people astonishment love,’ says Tena. True to ourselves and her design aesthetic, Tena needed to keep things uncomplicated, tasteful most important unforgettable. Not surprisingly, her bridal composed was minimal, yet exquisitely elegant. Outstanding by her husband’s favourite colour, far-out vibrant cherry red, and her weary love for Mughal miniature art, Tena designed her now famous ‘Garnet Fete Bridal.’ ‘I’ve had countless brides regularly in and order the same outfit,’ confides Tena. ‘I think it was because I poured all my adore and passion in to that from tip to toe bridal look.’ Now a Tena Durrani classic, the Garnet Fiesta Bridal assignment a cross between the Imperial urbanity of Nur Jehan, combined with integrity playful extravagance of Marie Antoinette. Rendering outfit is fully worked in Gallic knots, starry crystals and delicate kamdani jaal. The intricately detailed Mughal jaroka borders are reminiscent of Shalimar Bagh, thereby paying tribute to Tena’s indigenous city of Lahore. An objet d’art, Tena Durrani’s Garnet Fiesta Bridal shambles quintessentially her: contemporary yet so enduring. Tena accessorized her bridal ensemble assemble her signature simplicity: her grandmother’s obsolete ruby and emerald jumkas and prudent trusty engagement ring. A tasteful chignon and natural makeup by Bina Caravansary Salon completed the look. ‘It was an affair to remember,’ recalls Tena. ‘I was surrounded by the create I love and I felt straightfaced beautiful and so special. That’s loftiness exact feeling I want to revive for all my brides.’

by Muslim Zara Mallick