In a milestone for Pakistani digital creators, Adnan Zafar, widely known as Ken Doll, attended Huda Beauty’s brand trip in London as the only creator from Pakistan invited to the event, joining a group of international influencers in Huda Kattan’s exclusive creator circle.
Zafar, who has around 3.5 million Instagram followers, is known for his comic and style videos as well as brand endorsements, and has now become the only Pakistani influencer to have worked with Huda Beauty.
The trip was nothing short of a full-on experience. He documented the event in detail, taking followers through his flight experience and a tour of the brand’s Easy Bake merch bus filled with makeup and desserts. His hotel room was decorated with balloons, Huda Beauty merchandise, and personalised pajamas.
Style was front and center throughout. At the main event, Zafar wore a shimmering pink ensemble by designer Fahad Hussayn, featuring a detailed blazer paired with parachute pants. He also appeared in clips with influencer Hala Owais, both presenting coordinated hot pink looks that highlighted a distinctly desi flair.
The most talked-about moment, however, was deeply personal. When Ken told Huda that people had doubted his abilities, she held his hands and said, “You are leading Pakistan, look at you. You are amazing. Everyone in my team loves you.” He became emotional — and so did Pakistan.
For Pakistani creators watching from the sidelines, Adnan Zafar’s presence on that trip sends a clear message: there is space for South Asian voices in global beauty, and someone just walked through the door and held it open.
