The designer has achieved a historic feat by having her work featured in Vogue USA’s December issue. This marks the first time a Pakistani designer has been showcased in the magazine’s coveted cover story. Sundus Shaheryar’s footwear, designed for Marc Jacobs Fall 2024 Runway, is featured in Vogue USA’s historic December issue guest edited by Marc Jacobs himself – the first time the magazine has ever named a guest editor in its history under Anna Wintours tenure. Sundus’ shoes are seen being worn by supermodel Kaia Gerber on the cover story lensed by legendary photographer Steven Meisel and styled by Grace Coddington. VISIONARY DESIGNER — born and raised in Lahore, Sundus’ creative journey led her to the prestigious Parsons School of Design in New York City where she received a BFA (Bachelors of Fine Arts) in Fashion Design. Known for her conceptual approach, she crafts exaggerated, sculptural accessories that push the boundaries of fashion. Her talent earned her a coveted position as an accessories designer at the renowned fashion house of Marc Jacobs, a part of the LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Henessey) luxury group. A YEAR OF TRIUMPH — 2024 has been a year of extraordinary achievements for Sundus. In addition to her Vogue USA feature in December, her designs have graced the covers of other high-profile publications. Kylie Jenner donned footwear by Marc Jacobs designed by Sundus’ for Elle USA, while Adut Akech showcased her work on the cover of Vogue Australia. Global icons such as Kendall Jenner, Dua Lipa and Hunter Schafer have also been spotted in Shaheryar’s designs, and her creations have graced prestigious events like New York Fashion Week and the Met Gala. These achievements underscore her growing presence in the highest echelons of fashion, placing her work alongside the most iconic names in the industry. HISTORIC MOMENT FOR A PAKISTANI IN FASHION — Sundus’ groundbreaking achievement paves the way for a new era for Pakistanis working in the global fashion industry. This achievement highlights a shift toward greater diversity with Sundus’ success paving the way for more representation of Pakistani talent on the world stage.