Abbas caught the attention of designers when he transformed his look into the rugged one he has today and indeed that his now his ‘signature’ look.. This change in style gave his career a much needed boost with designers and editors alike seeking his services. Many considered this change to be temporary but over the last few years, he has made it his own.
He has been nominated for the Best Male Model at the Lux Style Awards this year.
He feels people in Pakistan are reluctant to change, as they see how foreigners respond to change before they embrace it themselves. “I was rejected as a model because of my look and it wasn’t until an Australian delegation appreciated my style that our industry took notice of my talents,” adds Jafri.
He continues to handle his father’s telecommunications business and is in the process of launching his own venture. “It’s a new concept I ventured into, keeping in mind the needs of our society,” he added.
The project revolves around student rights and he intends to form a student union to encourage communication between them.
