Karachi welcomes Judith Leiber

Judith Leiber bags exhibited for the first time in Pakistan at Labels.

KARACHI: International buyer Ruquiya Khan has brought Judith Leiber to Pakistan. When asked about the assortment, Khan said, “This is the current collection of Judith Leiber that I have brought in from L.A.” Khan is an independent buyer who has been based in the US for the last 25 years. She has earlier brought Indian textiles, as well as Bangladeshi Jamdanis, to Lahore. She also stocks for Sana Safinaz in Los Angeles.

But why bring Judith Leiber to Pakitan? “These are popular bags, internationally,” Khan asserts, “Be it the Emmys, the Oscars or even the fashion weeks, these are the most popular ones on the runaway, and the red carpet events. I can see that people here are already more aware of these bags, and with the wedding season fast approaching, this would be the right time to market these here.” For the discerning buyer, these bags are well worth the hefty price tag.

The bags are made of exotic crocodile, lizard and snake skins and sparkling Swarovski crystals. PHOTO: ARIF SOOMRO/EXPRESS

About the variety of the collection, Khan says, “The 40 plus pieces being displayed mainly consists of crocodile, lizard, and snake skin clutches, alongside fine leather ones, too. Swarovski crystal bags are also available.”

The bags are currently exhibiting at Sherezad’s Studio and will be available at Labels until mid-December.

Price

40 plus Judith Leiber bags are being exhibited with an average price tag of US$1,500 to US$3,500

Published in The Express Tribune, November 26^th, 2013.

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