Beauty Has No Shortcuts: The Zain Ali Way
Nov 05, 2025
33-year old Zain Ali runs a slow-fashion label, ZN ALI, inspired by his style icons: 20th century architects, his own family, and friends. His focus is on versatility, ease and excellent fabric. He, like his label, transcends the typical binaries: he’s British and Pakistani, a lover of craft as well as innovation, a preserver of heritage as well as a savvy millenial, an artist with proven social impact, a ‘party girl’ and an intellectual. Tehmina Khan speaks to him about his practice and curating the ‘Sustainable Fashion and Textile Symposium’ in Lahore.