Rabia Dastgir
Rabia was born and raised in Quetta, Pakistan. Soon after high school, Rabia found herself engrossed in the study of French Couture, at the Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design affiliated with Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la couture, Paris. After graduating with Honours she cut her teeth in the Fashion trenches of Retail design and production, in both, Pakistan and China, working with local fashion giants like Crossroads and Breakout as well as brands of international acclaim, like Gap, Tommy Hilfiger and Nautica. Since 2015, Rabia has called Vancouver, Canada her home, where her signature collections have been showcased at the Vancouver Fashion Week, to much international applaud.
Since 2017, she has worked with one of the largest Custom Apparel Companies in Northern America and leads a Dynamic Design and Manufacturing team at Bishop Custom Clothing. Rabia is passionate about introducing and researching methods of sustainable inclusivity in her designs and ideations. She keeps abreast of all the latest trends in high and street fashion and has a penchant for coaching new aspirants. Rabia is equally at home in nature as she is lounging with her family.
About Me
Rabia's Projects
CrossRoads
Breakout
Designed and managed Production for one of the most coveted Retail Brand of Pakistan, CrossRoads for 4 years.
Breakout is a mirror image of NY 's street culture being translated in Pakistan. I managed breakouts Campaigns for Marketing and Promotion for 4 years.
Kids Breakout
Established the children wear Brand and managed to achieve great success in terms of product range and quality, expansion to 40 outlets and building a strong image and clientele.
Le gossip
Le Gossip Canada is an online retailer concept for Eastern wear RTW clothing for the North American Market. It stages the finest designers from Pakistan and makes it accessible for the South Asian community in Canada to reach them.