Umed Kuchkaliev Couture Brings Bright Color, Bold Patterns to Kazakhstan Fashion Week

By Jesse Scott As Central Asian fashion continues to gain international momentum, with Kazakhstan establishing itself as the leader in the space, Umed Kuchkaliev Couture took the runway in Almaty this November and reminded guests that Tajikistan is also undergoing a sartorial resurgence. The only Tajik designer at Kazakhstan Fashion Week, which included brands from South…