Jashaan Gill: A new fashion commission inspired by the sari

In the spirit of The Offbeat Sari’s ode to fashion innovation, MAC has commissioned Jashaan Gill, the designer behind internationally recognised Birmingham brand Jheez, to create a new fashion piece inspired by the sari. Drawing on his Punjabi heritage and a flourishing fashion career, Gill has produced a work that blends tradition with innovation. Incorporating denim to evoke contemporary streetwear and using fabric from his mother’s wedding outfit, the design carries profound personal significance— honouring family legacy while reimagining sari material as cutting-edge fashion.

Jashaan Gill said: “It’s a privilege to reimagine traditional materials for contemporary wear, making them desirable not only within my community but to a wider audience.”

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Image © Anjum James Francis.