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We scoured Instagram for this year's top accounts that offer the best advice in fashion and style from Pakistan. Here's what we came away with:
Rehmat Ajmal (@rehmatajmal)
With more than 80,000 followers, Rehmat Ajmal, model and owner of bespoke fashion line Rehstore, tops our lists and rightly so. Her Instagram account offers users an incredible experience with curated content, a behind-the-scenes look at fittings and fashion shows, and a window into her source of inspiration, such as the quotes she frequently posts. Ajmal’s ‘gram presence' is also heavily punctuated with non stylized shots showcasing her keen fashion sense.
Anaa Nadim Saber (@oursecondskin)
Anaa Nadim Sabir is steadily growing as one of the “it” girls of NYC’s fashion scene with a heavy-duty portfolio of modeling and brand consultations, which includes those for Man Repeller and And Other Stories. With style that is a perfect mix of feminine, modest fashion and street wear, Pakistani-American Saber, who has more than 25,000 followers is on her way to becoming a main stay at fashion weeks around the globe. Her Instagram handle has well-thought out editorials, and lots and lots of outfits for inspiration.
Maryam Raja (@merlettebymaryam)
Editor and fashion stylist Maryam Raja launched her fashion blog in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. After moving to Pakistan and working in different capacities in the world of fashion, her chic style sense is being picked up by brands looking to update their aesthetic. Raja, whose insta handle boasts nearly 8,000 followers, frequently shares pictures of outfits that are both western and eastern-inspired.
Sarah Cheema (@sarahkcheema)
Another style queen, Sarah Cheema – who is the CEO and designer of Atelier De Frower –shares photos that showcase desi formals against the backdrop of beautifully sun-drenched nature shots. With 20,000 followers and growing, the designer is slowly and steadily inching her way to the top of the fashion ladder.
Marya Javed (@no.fomo)
Filmmaker and writer Marya Javed’s Instagram feed is a beautiful source of fashion inspiration, especially on days when you are running on empty. Her outfits celebrate the best of traditional wear as well as give ample space to ensembles that could inspire you to break out of a style rut. Javed currently has more than 15,000 followers.