Style Anatomy: Hasaan Iqbal Rizvi

Hasaan Iqbal Rizvi decodes his style!

Creative Director at Nine Lines, Art Director at Élan and stylist Hassan Iqbal Rizvi decodes his style. From his quirky outfits to his style evolution over the years, he gets down to the basics and tells us all



Understanding your body is the key to looking good and a trait found amongst all impeccably dressed fashionistas. While people shy away from talking about their bodies, these brave souls explain how they work their anatomies to their advantage



How would you describe your body type?

My body is not very muscular. I’d rather say I’m lean and smart. Not entirely fat, not entirely thin. I’m that body type that looks good even without working out haha.

Has your body type changed over the last five years?

My body hasn’t drastically changed over years. I can still fit into a t-shirt I bought in 2007.

How has your style changed over the years?

My sense of style has remained constant throughout - quirky and casual. I would never wear anything that would make me basic. Standing out has always been my top priority in terms of style and otherwise.



In your opinion, what is your most troublesome area?

I believe it’s my legs. They look a little too thin probably because I’ve missed too many leg days haha. I really have to figure out what type of pants will go well with my legs.

How do you dress your body according to your body type?

I prefer prints, pops  of colour and detailing as I believe they expand the dimensions of my upper torso.

In your opinion what is the biggest mistake a person can make while dressing? 

Wearing black belts with brown shoes and vice versa. No one should ever do that. It kills the vibe. Also, believing that tight clothes will suck everything in. The way to tackle this is to invest in properly tailored pieces that will make the best of your assets.



Which silhouettes suit your body the most?

I prefer long-line funky t-shirts that are not too body hugging. Considering I am long and lean slightly oversized silhouettes work just fine for me.

What is the one piece of clothing that you shy away from wearing and why?

I don’t think I can ever pull off an actual shalwar kameez. I mean with trousers, I can but shalwar is one thing that I just can’t. And pea caps. They just won’t contain my thick hair in place ever.