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Cannes 2026 · Exhibition

Lahore, A Knot in South Asia's Loom

Hussain Rehar × Us Studios at Château St. George, the first solo showcase by a Pakistani designer alongside global luxury names at the 79th Festival de Cannes.

A historic milestone in cultural authorship. The exhibition centered on three themes, reframing how the world reads South Asian craft.

01

Decolonizing Fashion's Origin Story

A statement against the historical erasure, co-optation, and renaming of South Asian craftsmanship on global runways.

02

Preserving Indigenous Craft

Traditional techniques and heritage pieces, zardozi, phulkari, khussa, and maang tikka, named and honored correctly.

03

Celebrating Lahore's Textile Legacy

A tribute to Lahore as a primary source of fashion, intricate handwork, artisan labor, and cultural inspiration.

04

Cultural Authorship

"If a Japanese kimono retains its native name globally, a dupatta should be equally respected, and correctly named."

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Hussain Rehar, Lahore: A Knot in South Asia's Loom
Hussain Rehar, Lahore: A Knot in South Asia's Loom
Hussain Rehar, Lahore: A Knot in South Asia's Loom
Hussain Rehar, Lahore: A Knot in South Asia's Loom