From Loom to Runway: Omar Mansoor Presents 'The Living Loom' Collection
The Living Loom Omar Mansoor returns to London Fashion Week with "The Living Loom" collection, marking his 21st participation in Fashion Week. The collection begins with khaddar. Khaddar, hand-woven from organic cotton on traditional looms, bears the traces of the hands of those who create it. Its surface is never completely even, thanks to which […]
From the loom to the runway: Omar Mansoor presented The Living Loom collection
Omar Mansoor returns to London Fashion Week with "The Living Loom" collection, marking his 21st participation in Fashion Week.
The collection begins with khaddar.
Khaddar, hand-woven from organic cotton on traditional looms, retains the traces of the hands of those who create it. Its surface is never completely even, and that is precisely why the fabric gains its natural texture and character. These variations are part of its beauty.
For Mansoor, sustainability begins with the choice of fabric. The collection raises the question of where the material comes from, how it is produced, and who the people are behind its creation.
Khaddar is woven by artisans in Kamalia, Punjab, where the tradition of hand-weaving is passed down from generation to generation. While industrial manufacturing reshapes the textile industry, The Living Loom brings this traditional craft into a modern context.
The garments are characterized by clean lines and sophistication. Tailored jackets, coat dresses, A-line silhouettes, and long, column-silhouette dresses emphasize form and construction. Shades of ivory and black allow the natural texture of the fabric to remain prominent. Triangular shapes are inspired by geometric motifs found in artifacts and pottery of the Indus Valley Civilization.
Organic cotton, hand-weaving, responsible sourcing of materials, and timeless design form the core of the collection. For Mansoor, sustainability also means preserving traditional skills and supporting artisan communities.
What begins on a handloom in Kamalia then travels to the atelier and after that goes out to an international audience. Each piece carries the time, craftsmanship, and human touch behind the creation of the fabric.
With The Living Loom, Mansoor brings Pakistan's textile heritage into a modern international context.
The story begins with the fabric.
And before the fabric — with the loom.