akif ilyas' photostream

"Makeup should be fun, not fascist," said Akif Ilyas one of the most adored stylists turned photographer among fashionistas, entertainment divas, and la de dah socialites in Pakistan. Young and energetic Akif arrived on the fashion scene as a stylist in the mid '90s and his career since have been motivated by the feel-good ideals of acceptance, diversity, and the vain world of beauty has eagerly participated in his vision. While one may puzzle on how it is he finds fulfillment in an industry known for its superficiality and elitism, Akif's words are nonetheless infectious and the touches of his brushes inspired. He is indisputably the best-known makeupartist today and has astonished with his jaw-dropping transformations of brides, famous models, tv actors, film stars to ordinary people alike.