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V&A ∙ 2006

'Karokia' (detail), 2004. Silk-screen print on paper. 60 × 250 cm
In 2005 one of Zakee's screen prints, Karokia, was procured by the V&A Museum, and was subsequently featured in their Prints Now exhibition, held in the V&A's Julie & Robert Breckman Gallery in 2006. The show detailed recent developments in printmaking and More

Shariff/Hudson, “We Are Running Slightly Blind” ∙ 2006

Zakee & Cody's work hanging together at the Hejfina Gallery, Chicago, October 2006
Zakee collaborated with Chicago-based artist Cody Hudson (Struggle Inc) for a show entitled We Are Running Slightly Blind, held at the Hejfina gallery/store in Chicago. More

Zakee Shariff × Medicom ∙ 2006

Henri, 'Jah Star' textile design For Medicom's FABRICK project, 2006
Zakee designed an all-over print for the Japanese toymaker, Medicom, for their fabric project, FABRICK. The Jah Star design as featured on a variety of accessories and interior products, including the soft toy, Henri. Another toy, named Jean & Tempur, More

Shariff/Miller, “Dubai” ∙ 2006

Rainbow buildings, 2006. Silk-screen print on photograph
In 2005 Zakee took a trip to Dubai with her friend and long-time collaborator, photographer Rosalind Miller. Rosalind shot a series of images, on which Zakee screen printed geometric forms in rainbow blends of colour, to contrast with the more neutral More

Amelia’s Magazine ∙ 2005

'Cherries', 2005 For Amelia's Magazine (UK), Issue #4, Nov 2005
One of Zakee's illustrations was used as a double-page spread in issue 4 of Amelia's Magazine, which came with a vibrant scratch 'n' sniff front cover and an exclusive set of smelly pens to colour-in some wonderful "colouring pages" designed More

Zakee Shariff × The Consortium ∙ 2005

Zakee Shariff, assorted decks, 2005. Silk-screen print, stencil and spray paint on wood
Zakee created a touring exhibition of hand-sprayed skateboard decks, alongside prints and limited-edition screen printed unisex T-shirts, which were exhibited in June 2005 in the Consortium Shop, Bournemouth, and then at Five Green, Dubai in July 2005. A number of skateboards were More

“West Coast Desert Highway” Exhibition, London & Dubai ∙ 2005

'Rainbow Feet' photograph. Used for exhibition invite

In 2005, Zakee's West Coast Desert Highway art exhibition showed in the London Printwork Trust Gallery in Brixton, South London, before touring to Dubai where it was exhibited at the Five Green gallery. Zakee customised the floor of More

Zakee Shariff ∙ SS05

Cotton/viscose jersey dress: Love Writes print. Photo by Clementine Charity
For Spring/Summer 2005 Zakee continued to create simple, wearable garments with an innovative approach to print, fit and embellishment – exceptionally feminine clothes with an urban twist. Entitled West Coast Desert Highway, the SS05 collection was inspired by a trip that Zakee made More

Zakee Shariff, “Where For Art Thou” ∙ AW04

Silk dress: Love Doily print. Hand-applique belt: Lucy Miller for Zakee Shariff. Photo by Rosalind Miller. Styling by Tamara Fulton. Make-up by Kate Lee. Hair by Asashi
For Autumn/Winter 2004, Zakee drew inspiration from her personal sketchbook from one of her journeys through Japan. The Jima Sky print was derived from a luxury star-printed jersey, taken from Zakee's sketches of a night sky on the Japanese island of More

Zakee’s Shoes, 2004–06

Printed canvas boot, Zakee Shariff, AW05
Zakee created four shoe collections in both leather and canvas. The most popular were her printed flat pump canvas shoes and high-top sneaker boots. Still loved by many. More

Zakee Shariff, “Summer Breeze” ∙ SS04

Bikini: Starcat print. Photo by Jess McDonald. Make-up by Kate Lee. Styling by Zakee Shariff
Zakee's Summer Breeze collection for Spring/Summer 2004 was inspired by the joys of city life crossed with the elements of nature, especially the sea. The collection included a fusion of elegant silks, strong tailoring and casual jerseys. Images and shapes inspired by More

Oki-Ni ∙ 2003

'Orgy' print, used for wallpaper for the Oki-Ni window display, 2003
Zakee was asked by London-based design collective Oki-Ni to create an exhibition of customised clothing for their store on Saville Row, London. As well as hand-customising underwear, tops, bottoms and sweatshirts, Zakee created the wallpaper for the store (in her Mhendi print) as More

Zakee Shariff, “Peace Driven” ∙ AW03

Cotton jersey jacket: Orgy print, Cotton jersey pants: Mhendi Hands print. Cotton striped socks: no print. Leather shoes: no print. Photo by Rosalind Miller. Make-up by Kate Lee. Styling by Tamara Fulton
For her Autumn/Winter 2003 collection, Zakee was inspired by childhood memories of her mother's boutique in 1970s Pakistan, where sumptuous embroidered fabrics lay strewn over a stunning mosaic floor. Zakee fused these elements with influences from London street culture, creating a More

Shariff/Miller “Together” Exhibition At The Tabernacle ∙ 2003

Zakee Shariff & Rosalind Miller, 'Freedom', 2003. Silk-screen print on photograph, dry-mounted onto aluminium. 70 × 125 cm
A Rosalind Miller (photography) and Zakee Shariff (silk-screen printmaking) exhibition, held at the Tabernacle, London W11. Ros and Zakee travelled to various places in the UK where Ros recorded Zakee in the privacy of her thoughts. A selection of images More

Shariff/Stewart, “The Angels Of Z” ∙ 2003

"The Angels Of Z" is a short film about a day in the life of ten girls wearing Zakee Shariff's Spring/Summer 2003 collection. Filmed by Neil Stewart with animation by Zakee Shariff and Public, it was screened in London (London Fashion More

Zakee Shariff ∙ SS03

Silk jacket: Scots' Land print. Silk trousers: Scot's Land print. Photo by Neil Stewart. Styling by Zakee Shariff
Seeking refuge on a deserted beach in Thailand, Zakee found inspiration in the purest elements of nature – the sky, sun and stars. Each print was hand-drawn, bringing together personal mementos, precious memories, the fun of fantasy and the warmth More