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Pakistani bespoke tailor Sarfaraz Akbar has received international recognition at Milano su Misura – Trofeo Arbiter 2026, an international tailoring event held in Naples, Italy.
Akbar, CEO of Sartoria Di Ambassador and Ambassador Bespoke Group of Pakistan, received the Petronius Award and the title of “Arbiter Ambassador.” He represented Pakistan among 24 leading bespoke tailors from around the world.
The recognition highlights Pakistan’s traditional tailoring heritage and its expertise in handmade garments. Akbar’s participation also offered an opportunity to showcase Pakistani craftsmanship to an international audience.
During the event, Akbar presented an original bespoke creation that reflected traditional tailoring techniques, detailed handwork and attention to precision.
His work demonstrated the role of skilled artisans in the international bespoke tailoring industry. The event also provided a platform to highlight Pakistan’s potential in the global luxury fashion market.
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Akbar comes from a family tailoring tradition spanning more than six decades. Under his leadership, Sartoria Di Ambassador and Ambassador Bespoke Group of Pakistan continue to combine traditional techniques with contemporary styles and international quality standards.
Commenting on the achievement, Akbar said the recognition represented more than an individual accomplishment. He described it as an opportunity to represent Pakistan and introduce its craftsmanship to the international community.
He said participating alongside leading bespoke tailors was both a privilege and a responsibility. Akbar also expressed his ambition to secure wider international recognition for Pakistani craftsmanship.
According to Akbar, bespoke tailoring involves much more than making clothes. It requires patience, precise measurements, proportion and individual attention. The craft also relies on skills passed down through generations.
Each handmade garment reflects the relationship between a tailor’s expertise, fabric quality and the wearer’s personal preferences.
Based in Karachi, Sartoria Di Ambassador specialises in personalised tailoring. The business combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary approaches to elegance and individual style.
Meanwhile, Ambassador Bespoke Group of Pakistan aims to preserve the country’s tailoring heritage, promote local skills and expand Pakistan’s presence in the global luxury fashion industry.
Akbar’s participation and reported recognition in Naples highlight the importance of showcasing Pakistan’s skilled artisans and traditional crafts to international audiences. The achievement also draws attention to opportunities for Pakistani bespoke tailoring within the global luxury market.
