# Nomi Ansari

> Nomi Ansari is a couture and eveningwear label based in Karachi, Pakistan, started in 2001. Behind the label: Nomi Ansari. Known for saturated colour and contrasting separates, finished with zardozi and crystal work.

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- Facts checked: 2026-10-25
- Author: Kaiser Khan (Founder & Editor)

## Quick facts

- Behind the label: Nomi Ansari
- Based: Karachi, Pakistan
- Since: 2001
- Focus: Couture and eveningwear
- Makes: Prêt, occasion wear and bridal couture
- Trained: Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design

## Who is behind Nomi Ansari?

Nomi Ansari, who was born in Karachi into a carpet-weaving family, developed his couture skills at the Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design and set up his Karachi studio in 2001, Culture Trip reported; it noted his reputation for bold colour and contrasting separates finished with zardozi and crystals. At LAAM Fashion Week he contributed to the Season I opening showcase and showed Metamorphosis on the final day, 3 February 2026: flowing, layered silhouettes in shifting colours with needlework and hand craft drawn from nature’s cycles, according to his LFW profile. Dawn Images singled out his collection for its wearability and retail appeal.

## Timeline

- 2001: Sets up his studio in Karachi. (source: https://theculturetrip.com/asia/pakistan/articles/pakistans-top-10-designers-you-should-know)
- 3 February 2026: Shows Metamorphosis on the final day of LAAM Fashion Week Season I. (source: https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/04-Feb-2026/laam-fashion-week-concludes-landmark-debut-taking-fashion-game-to-next-level)

## Sources

- [Culture Trip — Pakistan’s top 10 designers you should know (14 December 2016)](https://theculturetrip.com/asia/pakistan/articles/pakistans-top-10-designers-you-should-know) — checked 2026-10-25
- [LAAM Fashion Week — Nomi Ansari designer profile and Metamorphosis](https://laamfashionweek.com/designer/nomi-ansari/) — checked 2026-10-25
- [Daily Pakistan — LAAM Fashion Week concludes landmark debut (4 February 2026)](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/04-Feb-2026/laam-fashion-week-concludes-landmark-debut-taking-fashion-game-to-next-level) — checked 2026-10-25
- [Dawn Images — LAAM Fashion Week and the business of fashion in Pakistan (February 2026)](https://images.dawn.com/news/1194835) — checked 2026-10-25