Akmal Shaukat (born 14 August 1986) is a British artist, art director, and magazine editor. He is known for his work with Diesel, Francesco Scognamiglio, Giuliano Fujiwara, Essential Homme Magazine, Schön Magazine, Paper Magazine, and Homme Style Magazine. He is known for his sensual editorial and ad campaigns in fashion.[1]
Akmal Shaukat | |
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 Shaukat in 2008 | |
| Born | 14 August 1986 Bradford, England |
| Nationality | British-Pakistani |
| Education | Bradford College of Art |
| Occupation | Art director |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Era | Modern |
| Movement | Salafi movement |
| Website | akmalshaukat |
Biography
editShaukat was born in Bradford, England, to a Pakistani family, and graduated in 2008 from Bradford College of Art in Graphic Media Communication. He completed his master's in History of Visual Culture.[1][2][3]
In 2008 he moved to Italy. In 2010 he worked with designer Francesco Scognamiglio.[2] He is known for his conceptual and graphic S/S 2011 ad campaign starring Italian model Bianca Balti, photographed by Giampaolo Sgura.[4]
In 2012 he guest art directed Schön! Magazine Issue 18 (Showbiz), featuring Naomi Campbell on the cover, photographed by Ellen von Unwerth.[1][5]
In 2014 he curated Homme Style Magazine Issue 7, featuring Lindsay Lohan on the cover, photographed by Rankin.[1]
In 2015 Shaukat joined Hearst Communications within the Commercial Creative Solutions team. Managing brands such as; The Body Shop, Head & Shoulders, Marks & Spencer, Next plc, Rimmel and L'Oréal for titles Cosmopolitan (magazine), Red (magazine), Elle (magazine) and Harper's Bazaar.[6]
History
editHe has worked with people, publications, and companies including Attitude, Diesel, Francesco Scognamiglio, Fenwick of Bond Street, Giuliano Fujiwara, GQ Italia, GQ Turkey, Homme Style Magazine, L'Officiel Paris, Marjorie Gubelmann, Paper Magazine, and Schön Magazine.[7]
Seth & Sheth, Inc.
editShaukat is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Seth & Sheth, Inc. a boutique integrated creative agency specializing fashion lifestyle luxury brands. He has “championed” some of the most innovative campaigns of global brands like Rimmel, L'Oréal Paris and Diesel by creating mix of digital and print campaigns, product and packaging design.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Spotlight – Mr Akmal Shaukat". Therakishgent.co.uk. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ a b "Discovering Akmal Shaukat | Le pillole di Stefano". Lepilloledistefano.gqitalia.it. 30 March 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Akmal's journey from Manningham to Milan". Alumni.bradfordcollege.ac.uk. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Francesco Scognamiglio S/S 11 (Francesco Scognamiglio)". Models.com. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Schon Magazine 18 August 2012 Cover (Schön Magazine)". Models.com. 18 August 2012. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Our Clients". Archived from the original on 20 June 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2022.
- ^ "Akmal Shaukat – Art Director Profile – Photos & latest news". Models.com. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "About Us". Seth & Sheth. Archived from the original on 20 June 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2022.