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I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

I am so honoured to have written about Bandi Chhor Divas for @britishvogue and to have tapped the incredible @hark1karan to capture the Sikh community in Southall.

At a time when the Ambanis are hosting galas at the British Museum, conservative South Asian politicians are throwing Diwali parties at 10 Downing Street, and the Indian Prime Minister is marking the festival with remarks about war with Pakistan–these images serve as a reminder that cross-cultural solidarity has always existed among South Asian communities, far beyond any single festival. A reminder of the importance of resisting erasure, standing firm against Islamophobia, and raising an eyebrow at the yassified versions of South Asian culture that brands try to cash in on every Diwali.

Link in bio to read the full piece and take in these heart warming images.

@ayham_hassan_99 and the cast behind the scenes @bafcsm—having what I think were the most important conversations in the room—was a reminder of why we care about what we wear and where we come from. I still have chills from hearing about the way these textiles were brought from Palestine to London. The most meaningful social video I’ve made @britishvogue #freepalestine 🇵🇸

5 looks for 5 days of London Fashion Week 🧚🏽‍♂️ which look is your fav? @londonfashionweek

Left work to direct some videos for a documentary about work 🤷🏽‍♂️ and also DonatellaVERSACE💜 forever.

Thank you the THEE TEAM y’all have my heart.

Director @zeesw
DOP @olaakinlade_
Producer @heyitsrashida
IRL Fashion Team @char_rutter & @jxneill

This documentary is about us.

Left work to direct some videos for a documentary about work 🤷🏽‍♂️ and also DonatellaVERSACE💜 forever.

Thank you the THEE TEAM y’all have my heart.

Director @zeesw
DOP @olaakinlade_
Producer @heyitsrashida
IRL Fashion Team @char_rutter & @jxneill

This documentary is about us.

Left work to direct some videos for a documentary about work 🤷🏽‍♂️ and also DonatellaVERSACE💜 forever.

Thank you the THEE TEAM y’all have my heart.

Director @zeesw
DOP @olaakinlade_
Producer @heyitsrashida
IRL Fashion Team @char_rutter & @jxneill

This documentary is about us.

Left work to direct some videos for a documentary about work 🤷🏽‍♂️ and also DonatellaVERSACE💜 forever.

Thank you the THEE TEAM y’all have my heart.

Director @zeesw
DOP @olaakinlade_
Producer @heyitsrashida
IRL Fashion Team @char_rutter & @jxneill

This documentary is about us.

Left work to direct some videos for a documentary about work 🤷🏽‍♂️ and also DonatellaVERSACE💜 forever.

Thank you the THEE TEAM y’all have my heart.

Director @zeesw
DOP @olaakinlade_
Producer @heyitsrashida
IRL Fashion Team @char_rutter & @jxneill

This documentary is about us.

Left work to direct some videos for a documentary about work 🤷🏽‍♂️ and also DonatellaVERSACE💜 forever.

Thank you the THEE TEAM y’all have my heart.

Director @zeesw
DOP @olaakinlade_
Producer @heyitsrashida
IRL Fashion Team @char_rutter & @jxneill

This documentary is about us.

Left work to direct some videos for a documentary about work 🤷🏽‍♂️ and also DonatellaVERSACE💜 forever.

Thank you the THEE TEAM y’all have my heart.

Director @zeesw
DOP @olaakinlade_
Producer @heyitsrashida
IRL Fashion Team @char_rutter & @jxneill

This documentary is about us.

Left work to direct some videos for a documentary about work 🤷🏽‍♂️ and also DonatellaVERSACE💜 forever.

Thank you the THEE TEAM y’all have my heart.

Director @zeesw
DOP @olaakinlade_
Producer @heyitsrashida
IRL Fashion Team @char_rutter & @jxneill

This documentary is about us.

Left work to direct some videos for a documentary about work 🤷🏽‍♂️ and also DonatellaVERSACE💜 forever.

Thank you the THEE TEAM y’all have my heart.

Director @zeesw
DOP @olaakinlade_
Producer @heyitsrashida
IRL Fashion Team @char_rutter & @jxneill

This documentary is about us.

Interviewing the legendary @shreyaghoshal ahead of her London show was a full-circle moment I’ll never forget. As a kid I wanted to be every Bollywood heroine she lent her voice to, not to mention Paro in Devdas. Hearing her sing “Bairi Piya” right in front of me!? My inner child was healed. And I got to see her incredible sold-out performance with my mom, on the very day we lost the legend Asha Bhosle. Still have chills. It was such a beautiful experience to be in the same room with so many South Asian people from so many different backgrounds all united by a love for music and the sounds of our cultures.

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

all in a weeks work darling sweetie & they don’t call it a job for nothing

choose your @gucci fighter 🧚🏽
playing dress up in demna’s gucci for BV shopping 👔

choose your @gucci fighter 🧚🏽
playing dress up in demna’s gucci for BV shopping 👔

choose your @gucci fighter 🧚🏽
playing dress up in demna’s gucci for BV shopping 👔

choose your @gucci fighter 🧚🏽
playing dress up in demna’s gucci for BV shopping 👔

choose your @gucci fighter 🧚🏽
playing dress up in demna’s gucci for BV shopping 👔

choose your @gucci fighter 🧚🏽
playing dress up in demna’s gucci for BV shopping 👔

choose your @gucci fighter 🧚🏽
playing dress up in demna’s gucci for BV shopping 👔

choose your @gucci fighter 🧚🏽
playing dress up in demna’s gucci for BV shopping 👔

choose your @gucci fighter 🧚🏽
playing dress up in demna’s gucci for BV shopping 👔

choose your @gucci fighter 🧚🏽
playing dress up in demna’s gucci for BV shopping 👔

directing this one is a momenttt but I can’t put the feeling in better words than @rad.seth

“I don’t know about you, but I haven’t been feeling particularly optimistic lately – what with the rise of the far right, the continued framing of immigration as some great evil to be vanquished, and Reform MP Sarah Pochin openly saying on TV: “It drives me mad seeing adverts full of Black and Asian people.”

In reality, we’ve never been given much space, and almost always relegated to the sidelines. But this feels like a rare victory. And it’s one I will be celebrating.”

Director: @ZeeSW
Director of Photography: @OlaAkinlade_
Producer: @HeyltsRashida
Stylist: @SarrJamois
Hairstylist: @SamMcknight1
Make-Up Artist: @MelArter
Manicurist: @ManicuredBySimone

One day you will look at those photos with much kinder eyes, and say, “dear God, I was a beautiful thing!” — one of the most soft and impactful lines Catherine O’Hara delivered as Moira Rose. RIP queen.

Thank you @hark1karan & @nahwandjaff for capturing me on film. 🤍

One day you will look at those photos with much kinder eyes, and say, “dear God, I was a beautiful thing!” — one of the most soft and impactful lines Catherine O’Hara delivered as Moira Rose. RIP queen.

Thank you @hark1karan & @nahwandjaff for capturing me on film. 🤍

One day you will look at those photos with much kinder eyes, and say, “dear God, I was a beautiful thing!” — one of the most soft and impactful lines Catherine O’Hara delivered as Moira Rose. RIP queen.

Thank you @hark1karan & @nahwandjaff for capturing me on film. 🤍

One day you will look at those photos with much kinder eyes, and say, “dear God, I was a beautiful thing!” — one of the most soft and impactful lines Catherine O’Hara delivered as Moira Rose. RIP queen.

Thank you @hark1karan & @nahwandjaff for capturing me on film. 🤍

One day you will look at those photos with much kinder eyes, and say, “dear God, I was a beautiful thing!” — one of the most soft and impactful lines Catherine O’Hara delivered as Moira Rose. RIP queen.

Thank you @hark1karan & @nahwandjaff for capturing me on film. 🤍

One day you will look at those photos with much kinder eyes, and say, “dear God, I was a beautiful thing!” — one of the most soft and impactful lines Catherine O’Hara delivered as Moira Rose. RIP queen.

Thank you @hark1karan & @nahwandjaff for capturing me on film. 🤍

One day you will look at those photos with much kinder eyes, and say, “dear God, I was a beautiful thing!” — one of the most soft and impactful lines Catherine O’Hara delivered as Moira Rose. RIP queen.

Thank you @hark1karan & @nahwandjaff for capturing me on film. 🤍

One day you will look at those photos with much kinder eyes, and say, “dear God, I was a beautiful thing!” — one of the most soft and impactful lines Catherine O’Hara delivered as Moira Rose. RIP queen.

Thank you @hark1karan & @nahwandjaff for capturing me on film. 🤍

it’s fashion dallliiinnn ’ @alexconsani! coupla bay area girls taking a morning walk in London dallliinnn

brown girl brown fit is always gonna eat.

my winter shopping checklist for @britishvogue is all brown to match my winter wardrobe. (avail on my story for 24h)

brown girl brown fit is always gonna eat.

my winter shopping checklist for @britishvogue is all brown to match my winter wardrobe. (avail on my story for 24h)

brown girl brown fit is always gonna eat.

my winter shopping checklist for @britishvogue is all brown to match my winter wardrobe. (avail on my story for 24h)

brown girl brown fit is always gonna eat.

my winter shopping checklist for @britishvogue is all brown to match my winter wardrobe. (avail on my story for 24h)

brown girl brown fit is always gonna eat.

my winter shopping checklist for @britishvogue is all brown to match my winter wardrobe. (avail on my story for 24h)

On Monday I directed my first video for Vogue with @anokyai & turned it around in >24h with the dream team. Anok’s impact goes far beyond the runway. As a Sudanese refugee thriving in a fashion world built on the exploitation and erasure of refugees, she’s shifting the narrative. Seeing her shine gives me a kind of hope that feels personal. Representation with teeth. Visibility with history. As someone who’s grandparents were displaced by mass-migration, it was an honour to speak to Anok and her parents, and to see how proud they are of her and their legacy.

Thank you so much to so many people on the team who I can’t even begin to list for trusting me to direct this on a night when we really need all hands on deck. We may have been spread thin but this will always be a win! If Anok wins, we all win! Free Sudan!

Director: Zorawar Waraich
Director of Photography: @OlaAkinlade_
Producer: @HeyItsRashida
Camera Op: @Raquan.Films
Stylist: @Mr_Carlos_Nazario
Hair: @TheLaceBandit
Make-Up: @PaintedByEsther
Nails: @KarenTatiana._

On Monday I directed my first video for Vogue with @anokyai & turned it around in >24h with the dream team. Anok’s impact goes far beyond the runway. As a Sudanese refugee thriving in a fashion world built on the exploitation and erasure of refugees, she’s shifting the narrative. Seeing her shine gives me a kind of hope that feels personal. Representation with teeth. Visibility with history. As someone who’s grandparents were displaced by mass-migration, it was an honour to speak to Anok and her parents, and to see how proud they are of her and their legacy.

Thank you so much to so many people on the team who I can’t even begin to list for trusting me to direct this on a night when we really need all hands on deck. We may have been spread thin but this will always be a win! If Anok wins, we all win! Free Sudan!

Director: Zorawar Waraich
Director of Photography: @OlaAkinlade_
Producer: @HeyItsRashida
Camera Op: @Raquan.Films
Stylist: @Mr_Carlos_Nazario
Hair: @TheLaceBandit
Make-Up: @PaintedByEsther
Nails: @KarenTatiana._

On Monday I directed my first video for Vogue with @anokyai & turned it around in >24h with the dream team. Anok’s impact goes far beyond the runway. As a Sudanese refugee thriving in a fashion world built on the exploitation and erasure of refugees, she’s shifting the narrative. Seeing her shine gives me a kind of hope that feels personal. Representation with teeth. Visibility with history. As someone who’s grandparents were displaced by mass-migration, it was an honour to speak to Anok and her parents, and to see how proud they are of her and their legacy.

Thank you so much to so many people on the team who I can’t even begin to list for trusting me to direct this on a night when we really need all hands on deck. We may have been spread thin but this will always be a win! If Anok wins, we all win! Free Sudan!

Director: Zorawar Waraich
Director of Photography: @OlaAkinlade_
Producer: @HeyItsRashida
Camera Op: @Raquan.Films
Stylist: @Mr_Carlos_Nazario
Hair: @TheLaceBandit
Make-Up: @PaintedByEsther
Nails: @KarenTatiana._

On Monday I directed my first video for Vogue with @anokyai & turned it around in >24h with the dream team. Anok’s impact goes far beyond the runway. As a Sudanese refugee thriving in a fashion world built on the exploitation and erasure of refugees, she’s shifting the narrative. Seeing her shine gives me a kind of hope that feels personal. Representation with teeth. Visibility with history. As someone who’s grandparents were displaced by mass-migration, it was an honour to speak to Anok and her parents, and to see how proud they are of her and their legacy.

Thank you so much to so many people on the team who I can’t even begin to list for trusting me to direct this on a night when we really need all hands on deck. We may have been spread thin but this will always be a win! If Anok wins, we all win! Free Sudan!

Director: Zorawar Waraich
Director of Photography: @OlaAkinlade_
Producer: @HeyItsRashida
Camera Op: @Raquan.Films
Stylist: @Mr_Carlos_Nazario
Hair: @TheLaceBandit
Make-Up: @PaintedByEsther
Nails: @KarenTatiana._

On Monday I directed my first video for Vogue with @anokyai & turned it around in >24h with the dream team. Anok’s impact goes far beyond the runway. As a Sudanese refugee thriving in a fashion world built on the exploitation and erasure of refugees, she’s shifting the narrative. Seeing her shine gives me a kind of hope that feels personal. Representation with teeth. Visibility with history. As someone who’s grandparents were displaced by mass-migration, it was an honour to speak to Anok and her parents, and to see how proud they are of her and their legacy.

Thank you so much to so many people on the team who I can’t even begin to list for trusting me to direct this on a night when we really need all hands on deck. We may have been spread thin but this will always be a win! If Anok wins, we all win! Free Sudan!

Director: Zorawar Waraich
Director of Photography: @OlaAkinlade_
Producer: @HeyItsRashida
Camera Op: @Raquan.Films
Stylist: @Mr_Carlos_Nazario
Hair: @TheLaceBandit
Make-Up: @PaintedByEsther
Nails: @KarenTatiana._

On Monday I directed my first video for Vogue with @anokyai & turned it around in >24h with the dream team. Anok’s impact goes far beyond the runway. As a Sudanese refugee thriving in a fashion world built on the exploitation and erasure of refugees, she’s shifting the narrative. Seeing her shine gives me a kind of hope that feels personal. Representation with teeth. Visibility with history. As someone who’s grandparents were displaced by mass-migration, it was an honour to speak to Anok and her parents, and to see how proud they are of her and their legacy.

Thank you so much to so many people on the team who I can’t even begin to list for trusting me to direct this on a night when we really need all hands on deck. We may have been spread thin but this will always be a win! If Anok wins, we all win! Free Sudan!

Director: Zorawar Waraich
Director of Photography: @OlaAkinlade_
Producer: @HeyItsRashida
Camera Op: @Raquan.Films
Stylist: @Mr_Carlos_Nazario
Hair: @TheLaceBandit
Make-Up: @PaintedByEsther
Nails: @KarenTatiana._