The notepad: Zainab Malik

Managing editor at Niche Lifestyle, lists international designers who made her realise fashion completes her

Zainab Malik, managing editor at Niche Lifestyle, jots down a list of international designers who made her realize fashion completes her

Elie Saab



His collection Palais de Tokyo in 2009 was a welcome change. This Lebanese designer is so design-savvy that each year he leaves his followers spellbound and I am no different. I want to attend one of his shows and feel  part of the whole fairytale.

Roberto Cavalli



Roberto Cavalli has always been an ultimate favourite of mine since 2007. I still love how effortlessly chic a woman can look in a printed gown by him (and that too a zebra print). He can make a pretty girl look fierce in his clothes and that is what designing is all about!

Alexander McQueen



He was the youngest designer to achieve the title of British Designer of the Year! He became popular very fast and his design aesthetic made me realize you don’t have to be perfect to be a hit. You need to love what you do and this man certainly did.

Tom Ford



Super models from the 90s called him the magician of fashion. He is a man of style, instinct and purpose. I remember seeing his documentary, and till today I seem to relate to everything fashion with his awesome quotes. And let’s not forget the man loves his suits!

Armani



The first designer jeans I owned were by Armani. I felt so awesome when I wore them! I love how this man can make a simple black jacket look so chic. Very few designers possess the power to envision their designs the way Armani does.