ON OUR HOTSEAT THIS MONTH
Hassan Bilal is your classic gentleman straight out of ‘Mills & Boons’ with his suave looks, immaculate sense of dressing and creative vision. Known for his meticulous couture and deft combination of classic elements with contemporary designs, famed couturier Hassan Bilal is synonymous with fashion and luxury creations especially in Lahore. I recently managed to ask him some questions that curiously sat in my mind…
What’s your favorite fashion brand of all time?
Tom Ford.
Favorite fashion accessory at the moment?
My Officine Panerai wrist watch.
What fashion trend do you hate the most?
Wide V-Neck T-shirts.
What is your favorite outfit that you have right now?
My Navy Double-breasted suit
Name one style rule you think every person should break.
Wearing sneakers outside gym.
What’s in your gym bag right now?
Sweatpants, gym shirt, gym shoes and headphones.
Coffee or tea person?
Tea person.
Skiing in the Alps or beach lounging in Maldives?
Beach lounging in Maldives for sure.
What is the thing you’re most afraid of?
Height.
What compliment does people give you the most?
Salt and pepper hair 😛
Are you a morning person or night person?
Night person.
Favorite song at the moment.
Take me to Church by Hozier
What was the last gift you gave someone?
A cell phone.
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My cell phone, Your guilty pleasure Chocolate shells from Pink Pistachio. Most treasured home decor item? My Beoplay A9. What is your typical Saturday night like? Late night conversations at a Chai Dhaba with friends. The one thing you do when you’re looking to get inspired. I travel – history, architecture and a mix of cultures inspire me What’s the best piece advice you’ve received? From my Father, “Respect people and be kind towards them regardless of their name, profession or money, differentiate among people on the basis of character alone”. If you were not who you are today, whom would you be? Musician, most probably. What conspiracy theory do you actually believe? 9/11 What looks delicious but tastes terrible? Baked whole fish in foil. What is the most fun thing someone could have in their backyard? Pool, and a fire pit for winters. What first world problem do you have? Too much air and too Few chips in a Lays pack. What is the most interesting game concept you can come up with? Not at all a gaming person What actor played their character so well that you can’t watch them in any other show or movie without seeing that character? Hugh Laurie in House MD. What are you really happy about being terrible at? Sugarcoating things. What was the last thing you created? A suit. What book do you wish would be turned into a movie? Shantaram |
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Is there an app that you hate but use anyways? Snapchat. What was the last thing that you fixed? My dartboard. Could you survive in the wilderness for a month? I think I could. What are some songs you know by heart? Cherry wine, ain’t no sunshine. What piece of technology brings you the most joy? My headphones. If you could rename the street you lived on, what would you rename it? Savile row. Lol! What do your clothes say about you? Experimental, Restraint, Easy-going.  What piece of clothing or accessory can someone wear that immediately makes you have a bad opinion of them as a person? Men wearing gold jewelry. What’s the weirdest thing that has happened to you in a car? I gave lift to a stranger and when he left I realized that he stole my phone If you put out a magazine, what would you name it and what would be in it? It would be about how and why every man should dress well, would name it Fibonacci Style Journal. Lastly, why so good-looking? I highly doubt you can find a better model to showcase your brand than yourself. Hahahaaa, I actually know quite a few better looking models that I am planning to use for the upcoming campaigns.
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