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KARACHI:
The glitz and glam of Fashion Pakistan Week 2017 Winter/Festive continued on
Wednesday, September 13th at the Global Marquees in Karachi. With 12
designers remaining to showcase their latest semi-formal, formal and bridal
collections, six of them displayed their stellar designs on Day 2 leaving fashion
enthusiasts wanting more on the third and last day of the showing.
The
glamorous evening began with the presence of renowned film and TV personalities
such as director Asim Raza, political worker Sharmila Farooqi, actors Feroze
Khan, Aly Khan with his lovely wife Chandni Saigol Khan, talk show host and
designer HSY and a few others from the world of Pakistani fashion and
entertainment walking down a star-studded red carpet hosted by the uber
charismatic and sparkling Anoushey Ashraf. With Nabila and N-Pro in charge
backstage the looks were modern when they had to be and traditionally beautiful
for the mehendi and bridal collections.
“Those working behind
the scenes know of the intense efforts that go into making the event flow
seamlessly as it does. There’s much to expect from this year’s Fashion Pakistan
Week Winter/Festive as it’s even grander than previous years with a line-up of
many known and upcoming designers from across Pakistan showcasing their
creativity in breath-taking ensembles while setting the perfect trends for the
season,” said Deepak Perwani, Chairperson of Fashion Pakistan Council and himself
a prominent Fashion Designer.
After
the collection showcase, designers were found mingling with celebrities and
other key media at the LUX Lounge that looked exquisite in its signature floral
setting. The lounge was a perfect getaway for attendees who after absorbing
fashion moved on to the lounge to please their tastebuds with savories from
Necos and desserts by Yum by Amna. The stunning art and décor for the Lux Lounge was done by Anisa
and Amina Rasheed Khan of RAKA.
Day 2 at Fashion Pakistan Week:
Sanam Chaudhri - Pandora
Her Pandora collection featured silhouettes
inspired by late 80’s to early 90’s power couture, an audacious juxtaposition
of starkly masculine and liltingly feminine lines; edgy jackets with fluid
shalwars, bold shouldered peplum coats and fluid pleated skirts, umbrella cut
capes and wide leg pants. There was a mix of long flares, elegant flowey tails
and floral embellishments on the sleeves and hems of super stylish shirts. The
fresh colours such as parrot green and greyish blue made a fashion statement. Made
from the most opulent of fabrics, each ensemble had an enchantingly unique and
fiercely alluring feel to it and most of her ensembles were for the confident
city dweller who transitions from cocktails to theatre and on to supper and
were guaranteed to identify the inner diva in women.
Emraan Rajput – The Gentleman’s Club
His collection showcased quality menswear as he presented The Gentlemen's Club that entailed a range of premium suits for the men who like to live life in style. The collection was crafted from the finest fabrics, creating timeless cuts and styles. Classic white coat with big black buttons, clean cut navy blue suits, edgy patterned insides for a sneaky colourful look that were sophisticated yet funky. Along with that, white and light blue checked suits, patterned ties and pocket squares and bow ties added the splash of colour. Most of his outfits were in navy blue, grey, maroon, white and black. The male models wearing Emraan's collection surely won the hearts of all with their best foot forward on the ramp, they strode with confidence, ready to take over the world and his collection surely proved that no one can beat a man in a suit.
Wardha Saleem - Dholak
Inspired by the ‘Dholak’, her collection
celebrated the traditional mehndi bride. Deeply traditional yet with a modern
play of colours and a silhouette that was supremely playful, the collection was
a symphony of vibrant colours, intricate techniques and details keeping in line
with our rich and vibrant heritage. She perfectly blended the bright hues of
fuchsia, radiant oranges, vibrant greens, lustrous blue, passionate plums and
rich reds in her own signature style. Beautiful cholis and shimmery ghagras
with bird embroideries, hints of truck art, patterned bell bottoms celebrated
joy and new beginnings. Light lilacs with greys and kamdani work lent a soft
and delicate look a bride to be needs. Angarkhas with deep back necks and
beautiful knotted beads, yellow like the summer sun, highlighted and overpowered
the colours of bhangra. The men collection consisted of bright Sherwani
colours, patterned kurtas in colours of orange and pink. With the music of the
dholak and thalis with flowers and candles, Wardah Saleem's collection
replicated the environment of a mehndi, almost enticing the well-heeled audience
to get up from their seats and dance.
HEM – The Royal Majesty
HEM’s collection was a blend of local crafts and experimental techniques. A soft colour palette was used with the purpose of reviving various embellishment techniques that curated different looks perfect for all occasions. It was hard not to pay heed to each of HEM’s dresses as the silver embellishments on the champagne gold and silver dresses, sparkled in the bright lights that surrounded the ramp. Tassels were seen on the hems of a few dresses that were inspired by contemporary trends depicting a subtle romance through each attire. The glamorous ensembles were filled with bead work and completed by fanning frills on the neck and waist. It was obvious that great attention had been paid to each detail, whether it was the work on the neck or the gem work on the front. Each of HEM’s dresses, stunned the audience as the models carried them gracefully.
Sadaf Malaterre
Her flamboyant
and flirty collection was specifically designed for the young at heart and
fashion forward. Ranging from capes and shirts to dresses and pants, the
collection mainly incorporated a mélange of wispy dark maroons, blacks and
greys, perfect for evening wear. With a nod to the festive season, just round
the corner, layered party wear dresses were created using glittery fabrics,
spaghetti straps, frills and fringes. Sadaf Malaterre presented a daring
collection emphasizing women empowerment through bold colors, tassels and
frills, strong cuts and unique silhouettes as part of innovatively crafted
jumpsuits and dresses. This was Winter/Festive for Karachi’s mild winter months
even though the odd velvet piece hinted at a far colder clime.
Deepak Perwani – Gold Dust
Drawing from the heritage
of our sub-continent, Deepak Perwani presented ‘Gold Dust’, a collection of
exquisite bride and groom wear that is effortlessly timeless, with a nod to
modernism in the cuts and melange of colours. The collection entailed smart
sherwanis and regal lehenga cholis, which, paired with jewellery by Sherezad,
created a wave of nostalgia from the past. The traditional bridal colours; reds
and maroons with gold work were used on the dresses shown initially. This was
followed by a more subtle version of bridals including lighter colours such as
mint green and champagne gold, with intricate silver embellishments on them.
Sherwanis for men were mostly plain but they were complemented well by emerald
green and maroon shawls that had classic golden work on them. This combination
created a unique menswear ensemble, best for a groom on hunt for the perfect
wedding attire. Deepak’s magnificent collection generated an almost magical
feel at the show, by re-creating trends of the past and perfectly concluded day
2.
#FPW17 Day 2 was also executed
smoothly with the help of numerous partners. Catwalk Productions led by Frieha Altaf was the official
event planner.
For the media partner, Fashion Pakistan Council joined ties with ARY
Digital Network to get a nation-wide coverage of greater magnitude. Beautiful
You with LUX as lead sponsors and Sunsilk and Fair & Lovely were backstage
partners throughout the event. Aquafina as the red carpet partner, TDAP as the official hospitality partner, The Deli
as official food partner, FM89 as the official radio partner and Emirates as
the official airline partner. Photography used on Fashion Pakistan Week’s
official social media and website go to Faisal Farooqui from Dragonfly.
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