She is the co-lead of the Asian Global Network , an employee affinity group at her firm.
Shahzaad’s portfolio is instantly recognizable. She masterfully juxtaposes opulent, traditional textiles (think heavy zardozi, antique tassels, and deep maroons) against stark, minimalist backdrops or unexpected elements—metallic body paint, fragmented mirrors, or dramatic, almost uncomfortable lighting. She refers to her style as “eerie, strange, beautiful,” and that triad is accurate. Her editorial work often feels like a still from a Guillermo del Toro film set in Lahore or Brooklyn. dana shahzaad