Two Artists, One Vision
I could not have been more fortunate than to model for Pharaoh Farrukh during this year’s London Fashion Week. His label, House of Aristocrats, represents everything I admire about creative courage.
As I stepped onto the stage in his exquisite creation – a stylish outfit created specifically for me, I couldn’t help but reflect on how our journeys align.
We both started our careers on vastly different plateaus. He trained as a forensic dentist. Yet his love of fashion, individuality, and a burning desire for sustainability saw him switch to fashion design. And I chose to be a model at 84
The Art of Reinvention
What captivates me most about Pharaoh’s circular approach to design – rather than contributing to fashion’s waste problem, he deconstructs pre-existing garments and breathes new life into forgotten materials.
Sometimes he even takes existing items from clients, redesigning them into something entirely new and distinctive.
Each item he produces is custom-made, including this breathtaking outfit you see above that he created especially for me to wear on the London catwalk.
The beauty of this method is its elimination of waste, every scrap of fabric finds purpose rather than polluting our planet. Revolutionary thinking that goes beyond mere trend-following.
Stepping Into the Spotlight
As I moved along the stage, wearing Pharaoh’s stunning creation, I felt absolutely radiant. There was pride and joy in the artistry draped around me. And I felt completely alive.
Like me, Pharaoh is an artist, I paint on the canvas of life, he sculpts beauty on the human form. Neither of us fears trying new things or pushing boundaries to discover what we’re truly capable of.
A Philosophy for the Future
Learning about Pharaoh’s concern for material waste and understanding his circular approach has been enlightening. His passion for sustainability isn’t just a marketing strategy – it’s a fundamental belief that fashion can be both beautiful and responsible.
I couldn’t help but wonder: what if other brands embraced this philosophy? What if the entire industry turned towards upcycling and the circular economy?
The Universal Language of Reinvention
Standing backstage at London Fashion Week, surrounded by models decades younger, I realised something profound. Pharaoh and I represent the same revolutionary spirit, just expressed differently.
We’ve both refused society’s expectations – he left forensic dentistry for fashion; I, by choosing modelling at 84.
The message remains clear: it’s never too late to become who you’re meant to be.
Life is circular, not linear. Walking that catwalk in Pharaoh’s magnificent creation, I felt this truth completely. Two artists from different worlds, creating something meaningful, sustainable, and beautiful.
The future of fashion isn’t just what we wear – it’s how we choose to live, create, and inspire others to push beyond society’s boundaries.
My partnership with Pharaoh proves that extraordinary collaborations happen when we dare say ‘yes’ to the unexpected.
