“It is expressive, whether that is to be in the gym, dressing a certain way, doing your hair or whatever someone does,” Parishae said.

TV host Nadia Khan has faced criticism over her interview with fashion designer Parishae Adnan, with viewers questioning the focus of a conversation following the designer’s appearance at New York Fashion Week.

Parishae recently appeared on Rise and Shine, co-hosted by Nadia Khan and Zohaib Hassan on 365 News, after presenting her collection Second Skin at New York Fashion Week. She closed Flying Solo’s showcase with the collection, which focused on sustainability, reworking existing garments and highlighting Pakistani craftsmanship and fashion heritage.

However, parts of the interview focused heavily on Parishae’s clothing, gym videos, personal boundaries and whether her parents approved of her choices.

Despite the direction of the discussion, Parishae remained composed and repeatedly brought the conversation back to fashion, creativity and self-expression.

“It is expressive, whether that is to be in the gym, dressing a certain way, doing your hair or whatever someone does,” Parishae said.

“Humans are multifaceted. You can’t take one thing and run. We are all multidimensional. You might like cooking or running, so I don’t put myself in a label either. What is more important is people don’t define us,” she added.

Discussion Focuses on Appearance

One of the most discussed parts of the interview involved questions about Parishae’s appearance and clothing choices.

Khan questioned Parishae about the way she dresses, including comments about her dressing “like a man”, and asked her to show her muscles before the conversation moved towards the wider issue of personal expression.

Parishae rejected the idea that a particular aspect of someone’s appearance should define them, describing clothing as another form of self-expression.

She also said she had “always been a rebellious kid” and later stated, “I am a very religious person too by the way”, as the discussion continued around her appearance and choices.

The conversation then moved towards personal boundaries and whether they can be defined universally.

“I don’t think anything is rigid. Art is subjective. What is your boundary isn’t always mine or someone else’s,” Parishae said.

Parishae Explains Her Gym Videos

The subject of Parishae’s gym videos also became a key part of the discussion.

Khan asked whether criticism surrounding the videos worried Parishae’s parents.

Parishae acknowledged that safety could be a concern but explained that her motivation for sharing her fitness journey was largely connected to the response she received from other women.

“Yes, maybe, but I think safety is a concern. But besides that, what gets me up and takes me to the gym is when I get messages in my inbox from all those girls, women, even women who get inspired by seeing it and go to the gym themselves. That’s a big thing,” she said.

Parishae also said she lacked similar representation while growing up.

“When I was young, I didn’t have anyone like that to show me I can have those genetics or who is a close Pakistani I can follow who has body-ideal,” she said.

She explained that sharing her fitness journey was therefore not only about her own appearance or lifestyle, but also about encouraging other women by showing them that such a journey was possible.

The interview subsequently drew criticism from viewers who felt the discussion placed too much emphasis on Parishae’s appearance and personal choices instead of her recent international fashion achievement.

Despite the questions, Parishae used the platform to discuss her creative work, her approach to sustainability and her views on fashion and individual expression.