Local Spotlight: Zahra Saeed

Posted on November 2008  
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Behind all great clothes, lies a great story about the designer. Moorestown-based Zahra Saeed just might top them all: Born in Pakistan and wed in an arranged marriage at 18, she soon found herself with two children at the age of 21, and living in the Philly area after her husband transferred jobs. She went against cultural norms, getting a divorce and struggling to create her own life.

Her clothes pretty much reflect all she has gone through: They are sexy and bold; dramatic and feminine. All have high-quality fabrics saturated in color from Italy, Austria and France. Her Spring 2009 line focuses on carefully-tailored tops, jackets, dresses and skirts, with a penchant for upturned, eye-catching collars and tulle-lined hems. And, for such unique designs, all are moderately priced. This flirty Monet skirt is $270, the London jacket is $245.

Find her stuff online at zahrasaeed.com and we’ll update you on when her lines hit Philly stores soon.
Originally published on phillymag.com on November 4, 2008.
 

User Comments:

new ideas
Posted by Anonymous | Nov. 7, 2008 at 4:36 PM
COMMENT:
an old design major-I am always looking for something new-fabric looks and sound great-I will check this one out for sure. Thanks
New Blog!
Posted by Erin | Jan. 22, 2010 at 4:05 PM
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We've got a new blog, check it out for the Spring 2010 line!1
Zahra Saeed Blog
Posted by erin | Jan. 22, 2010 at 4:07 PM
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zahrasaeed.wordpress.com
 
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