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Pakistan Fashion Design Council
Day Two: First-timers Mahgul and Shamsha Hashwani 1
“It’s true that all the collections weren’t exceptional but that was not the point of allowing them onto our platform,” said the council’s Chairperson, Sehyr Saigol. “By allowing them into the spotlight, we are giving them a chance to grow and improve their work. It’s not fair to only laud the older, established designers. Ideally, I’d want our fashion weeks to feature more new designers and less of the older ones.”
Review: Day Two
Nevertheless, it was two of the relatively older designers that saved the second day of PLBW.
Mahgul and Shamsha Hashwani were the standout designers of Day Two of PLBW
Mahgul, particularly, was stand out. The brand has been around for quite some time now, winning us over with capsule collections, regular exhibits and a very savvy spring/summer line-up earlier this year.
Shamsha Hashwani, similarly, is already dabbling with retail through her small but exceptionally trendy boutique in Karachi’s E-Street. It was truly high time that she ventured her exceptional signature onto the catwalk.
Here’s the lowdown:
Mahgul
With this collection, Mahgul truly came into its own within bridal’s glittery realm. These designs were meant for the fashion-forward only; sophisticated, well-structured and reinventing traditional embroideries into newer forms.
Mahgul presented modern interpretations of traditional embroidery at PLBW
There were layered pants, cinched waists, slouchy jackets, culottes galore and a marble-hued satin especially developed by the atelier and fashioned onto clutches and apparel. One doesn’t get too excited about Mughal miniatures but to Mahgul credit, they were worked with finesse, amidst beautiful chikankari, dabka and pearls.
Also noticeable was the kundan and polka statement panjas and teekas created by the brand in-house, dramatizing the formals sufficiently.
This ensemble, modelled by Sadaf Kanwal, fell victim to overdesigning
It all came together as a collection with a distinct personality, to be appreciated and worn by women who knew their fashion rather than mere followers of fads. Having said this, there were certain garments that fell victim to overdesigning. The finale lehnga worn by Sadaf Kanwal was hardly flattering and at other times, the effusive use of net did not make sense.
Shiza Hassan
The high point of Shiza Hassan’s collection was her showstopper, the designer’s brother Aisamulhaq Qureshi taking to the catwalk. The tennis star is a veritable national icon and he had the audience cheering.
The appearance of AisamulHaq on the runway was definitely the highpoint of the showcase
There were some interesting elements to the fashion: printed hunting scenes accentuated with stone-work and embroidered shawls. The color palette also worked at times; for instance, an aqua and mint green lehnga.
Shiza Hassan has promise which is why she has built a budding market in the two short years since she launched her label. Now she needs to develop a more decipherable signature in order to make a mark.
Farah and Fatima
Farah and Fatima produced an extremely underwhelming collection at PLBW
Farah and Fatima made one wonder whether the PFDC had refrained from editing collections. The clothes droned on, burdened with unflattering silhouettes, a mish-mashed color palette and embellishments that were run of the mill. Hardly a collection worth fashion week.
Saira Rizwan
Saira Rizwan apparently has a burgeoning clientele in Lahore and her PLBW collection was probably targeted towards them.
Saira Rizwan offered an effusion of sequins, shimmer and net
It was a line-up that stepped into pastel’s long worn-out route and then, remained stuck there. An effusion of sequins, shimmer and net followed. Pretty enough for the regular bridal shopper but nothing new at a fashion week purported to be setting trends for the year to come.
Our favorite part of this show: the very pretty actress Hareem Farooq taking to the catwalk as Saira Rizwan’s showstopper.
Shamsha Hashwani
One can’t fully appreciate Shamsha Hashwani’s workmanship from the catwalk’s vantage point. It is only when one scrutinises the clothes up-close that their understated elegance can be seen: the tiny pearls and smatterings of Swarovski interspersed amongst indigenous handwork.
Shamsha Hashwani's workmanship deserves to be admired upclose
The designer’s ‘Mughal mirage’ drifted through culottes that were cut high to the knee, embellished along the slits, simmered gharara pants and tapered short shirts. The flirty short angarkhas paired with shalwars were particularly enjoyable emulating wedding-wear for the trendy girl who prefers high fashion to overdoses of bling.
The canvas of mint greens and coral pinks was lovely and her extensively hand-worked shawls have the makings of a winter wedding success.
The petite Sohai Ali Abro looked beautiful as Shamsha’s showstopper
Having said this, one wishes designers would drift away from Mughal imagery. It featured frequently on Shamsha's canvas and while it may be crafted diligently, it doesn't bring anything new to the fore. The collection could also have benefited with some good old-fashioned drama. While extremely wearable, there was an oomph that was definitely missing.
The petite Sohai Ali Abro looked beautiful as Shamsha’s showstopper. She, along with the other starlets on the catwalk, added oomph to a fashion week which was, as always, low on celebrity quotient.
Instead, the black carpet redeemed itself with a rush of socialites all dressed in the latest designer-wear. Often the black carpet wardrobe is a lot better than what’s on the catwalk – sadly, this rang true for most of day two.
Day Two: First-timers Mahgul and Shamsha Hashwani 1
“It’s true that all the collections weren’t exceptional but that was not the point of allowing them onto our platform,” said the council’s Chairperson, Sehyr Saigol. “By allowing them into the spotlight, we are giving them a chance to grow and improve their work. It’s not fair to only laud the older, established designers. Ideally, I’d want our fashion weeks to feature more new designers and less of the older ones.”
Review: Day Two
Nevertheless, it was two of the relatively older designers that saved the second day of PLBW.
Mahgul and Shamsha Hashwani were the standout designers of Day Two of PLBW
Mahgul, particularly, was stand out. The brand has been around for quite some time now, winning us over with capsule collections, regular exhibits and a very savvy spring/summer line-up earlier this year.
Shamsha Hashwani, similarly, is already dabbling with retail through her small but exceptionally trendy boutique in Karachi’s E-Street. It was truly high time that she ventured her exceptional signature onto the catwalk.
Here’s the lowdown:
Mahgul
With this collection, Mahgul truly came into its own within bridal’s glittery realm. These designs were meant for the fashion-forward only; sophisticated, well-structured and reinventing traditional embroideries into newer forms.
Mahgul presented modern interpretations of traditional embroidery at PLBW
There were layered pants, cinched waists, slouchy jackets, culottes galore and a marble-hued satin especially developed by the atelier and fashioned onto clutches and apparel. One doesn’t get too excited about Mughal miniatures but to Mahgul credit, they were worked with finesse, amidst beautiful chikankari, dabka and pearls.
Also noticeable was the kundan and polka statement panjas and teekas created by the brand in-house, dramatizing the formals sufficiently.
This ensemble, modelled by Sadaf Kanwal, fell victim to overdesigning
It all came together as a collection with a distinct personality, to be appreciated and worn by women who knew their fashion rather than mere followers of fads. Having said this, there were certain garments that fell victim to overdesigning. The finale lehnga worn by Sadaf Kanwal was hardly flattering and at other times, the effusive use of net did not make sense.
Shiza Hassan
The high point of Shiza Hassan’s collection was her showstopper, the designer’s brother Aisamulhaq Qureshi taking to the catwalk. The tennis star is a veritable national icon and he had the audience cheering.
The appearance of AisamulHaq on the runway was definitely the highpoint of the showcase
There were some interesting elements to the fashion: printed hunting scenes accentuated with stone-work and embroidered shawls. The color palette also worked at times; for instance, an aqua and mint green lehnga.
Shiza Hassan has promise which is why she has built a budding market in the two short years since she launched her label. Now she needs to develop a more decipherable signature in order to make a mark.
Farah and Fatima
Farah and Fatima produced an extremely underwhelming collection at PLBW
Farah and Fatima made one wonder whether the PFDC had refrained from editing collections. The clothes droned on, burdened with unflattering silhouettes, a mish-mashed color palette and embellishments that were run of the mill. Hardly a collection worth fashion week.
Saira Rizwan
Saira Rizwan apparently has a burgeoning clientele in Lahore and her PLBW collection was probably targeted towards them.
Saira Rizwan offered an effusion of sequins, shimmer and net
It was a line-up that stepped into pastel’s long worn-out route and then, remained stuck there. An effusion of sequins, shimmer and net followed. Pretty enough for the regular bridal shopper but nothing new at a fashion week purported to be setting trends for the year to come.
Our favorite part of this show: the very pretty actress Hareem Farooq taking to the catwalk as Saira Rizwan’s showstopper.
Shamsha Hashwani
One can’t fully appreciate Shamsha Hashwani’s workmanship from the catwalk’s vantage point. It is only when one scrutinises the clothes up-close that their understated elegance can be seen: the tiny pearls and smatterings of Swarovski interspersed amongst indigenous handwork.
Shamsha Hashwani's workmanship deserves to be admired upclose
The designer’s ‘Mughal mirage’ drifted through culottes that were cut high to the knee, embellished along the slits, simmered gharara pants and tapered short shirts. The flirty short angarkhas paired with shalwars were particularly enjoyable emulating wedding-wear for the trendy girl who prefers high fashion to overdoses of bling.
The canvas of mint greens and coral pinks was lovely and her extensively hand-worked shawls have the makings of a winter wedding success.
The petite Sohai Ali Abro looked beautiful as Shamsha’s showstopper
Having said this, one wishes designers would drift away from Mughal imagery. It featured frequently on Shamsha's canvas and while it may be crafted diligently, it doesn't bring anything new to the fore. The collection could also have benefited with some good old-fashioned drama. While extremely wearable, there was an oomph that was definitely missing.
The petite Sohai Ali Abro looked beautiful as Shamsha’s showstopper. She, along with the other starlets on the catwalk, added oomph to a fashion week which was, as always, low on celebrity quotient.
Instead, the black carpet redeemed itself with a rush of socialites all dressed in the latest designer-wear. Often the black carpet wardrobe is a lot better than what’s on the catwalk – sadly, this rang true for most of day two.
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Collection: Marjaan
When a designer who’s known for his kaleidoscope of colour opens his collection with a stunning cream and dull gold bridal and groomswear, you know you’re in for a treat. There was beaded fringe added to the sleeves of the opening number which may not be the most practical but still brought some dramatic flair to the ramp. What followed were technically sound, signature Ansari bridals with swirls of floral prints and shimmery embroidery that caught the eye from a distance. There were ghararas, lenghas and even one churidar but what really stood out was the show stopping number on Amna Ilyas. That outfit made one want to give Ansari a standing ovation for mastering the use of myriad colours without looking tacky.
Zara Shahjahan
Collection: Mehrunisa
Shahjahan’s collection was a nostalgic testament to the times of yore. The bridals were elegant and timeless, and were an obvious reminder of our mothers’ bridal ensembles that were made in tissue and gold fringe borders. The models had motia around their hair, which was another nod to Pakistani traditional weddings. Shahjahan’s groomswear was also crisp, well-tailored and easy on the eyes in colours of whites and cream. It was refreshing to see a designer unabashedly return to traditions and execute the idea so well.
Sonia Azhar
Collection: Hypnotism
If Azhar’s collection was meant to make someone fall asleep, it was a job well done. The highest point of the collection was probably when her showstopper Ahsan Khan walked out and people woke up from the snooze fest the showcase induced. With voluminous ball gowns, net dupattas, capes and misplaced unflattering frills, the collection was a major letdown. The designer needs to reevaluate her aesthetics before showing at a bridal showcase.
Republic by Omar Farooq
Collection: Damask
As a brand solely dedicated to menswear, one expects a lot from them and they usually do deliver. This collection, however, fell short of those expectations, even though it ran the whole gamut from sherwanis, waistcoats, kurtas, jackets and blazers. Farooq employed some 3D embroidery on the last three blazers but the brand didn’t show anything exceptionally new. That is not to say that it was a bad collection but Farooq could have pushed the envelope further.
Muse
Collection: A Love like Ours
While Muse has been doing bridals for a while, this was their first bridal showcase. The collection inspired by ‘A Princess Bride’ featured three main colours – red, navy, and nude. Using organza and dupion in varying silhouettes and hemlines with ghararas and churidars, the collection didn’t steer far from Muse signature. Although, we’ve come to realise Muse’s signature aesthetic looks best when done for pret wear. Their bridal collection with heavy metallic threads, sequins and pearls was for the modern bride – which may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
Ali Xeeshan
Collection: Khamooshi
Saving the best for the last, the most anticipated show that was to close PLBW was that of the threatrical Ali Xeeshan. He opened with a stirring fashion video featuring a somber looking Amna Babar dressed up as a bride with a lock on her mouth. Surrounding her was a group of women oblivious to her misery, reveling in the ensuing wedding celebrations. The scene cut to a chained monkey and then to the groom who is a much older man. Khamooshi was Xeeshan’s attempt at creating awareness around child marriages in the country, the statistics of which are rather alarming. As for the collection, it was a strong cohesive showcase with layered angharka and peplum cuts and an impressive use of colours. Two standout numbers in the collection were the white and black long dress and the layered green boxy shirt paired with a shalwar.
Mahira Khan walked for the designer, also holding a decorative monkey that pulled the entire showcase together. The collection also featured six menswear pieces comprising prince coats, classic sherwanis and waistcoats.
Collection: Marjaan
When a designer who’s known for his kaleidoscope of colour opens his collection with a stunning cream and dull gold bridal and groomswear, you know you’re in for a treat. There was beaded fringe added to the sleeves of the opening number which may not be the most practical but still brought some dramatic flair to the ramp. What followed were technically sound, signature Ansari bridals with swirls of floral prints and shimmery embroidery that caught the eye from a distance. There were ghararas, lenghas and even one churidar but what really stood out was the show stopping number on Amna Ilyas. That outfit made one want to give Ansari a standing ovation for mastering the use of myriad colours without looking tacky.
Zara Shahjahan
Collection: Mehrunisa
Shahjahan’s collection was a nostalgic testament to the times of yore. The bridals were elegant and timeless, and were an obvious reminder of our mothers’ bridal ensembles that were made in tissue and gold fringe borders. The models had motia around their hair, which was another nod to Pakistani traditional weddings. Shahjahan’s groomswear was also crisp, well-tailored and easy on the eyes in colours of whites and cream. It was refreshing to see a designer unabashedly return to traditions and execute the idea so well.
Sonia Azhar
Collection: Hypnotism
If Azhar’s collection was meant to make someone fall asleep, it was a job well done. The highest point of the collection was probably when her showstopper Ahsan Khan walked out and people woke up from the snooze fest the showcase induced. With voluminous ball gowns, net dupattas, capes and misplaced unflattering frills, the collection was a major letdown. The designer needs to reevaluate her aesthetics before showing at a bridal showcase.
Republic by Omar Farooq
Collection: Damask
As a brand solely dedicated to menswear, one expects a lot from them and they usually do deliver. This collection, however, fell short of those expectations, even though it ran the whole gamut from sherwanis, waistcoats, kurtas, jackets and blazers. Farooq employed some 3D embroidery on the last three blazers but the brand didn’t show anything exceptionally new. That is not to say that it was a bad collection but Farooq could have pushed the envelope further.
Muse
Collection: A Love like Ours
While Muse has been doing bridals for a while, this was their first bridal showcase. The collection inspired by ‘A Princess Bride’ featured three main colours – red, navy, and nude. Using organza and dupion in varying silhouettes and hemlines with ghararas and churidars, the collection didn’t steer far from Muse signature. Although, we’ve come to realise Muse’s signature aesthetic looks best when done for pret wear. Their bridal collection with heavy metallic threads, sequins and pearls was for the modern bride – which may not be everyone’s cup of tea.
Ali Xeeshan
Collection: Khamooshi
Saving the best for the last, the most anticipated show that was to close PLBW was that of the threatrical Ali Xeeshan. He opened with a stirring fashion video featuring a somber looking Amna Babar dressed up as a bride with a lock on her mouth. Surrounding her was a group of women oblivious to her misery, reveling in the ensuing wedding celebrations. The scene cut to a chained monkey and then to the groom who is a much older man. Khamooshi was Xeeshan’s attempt at creating awareness around child marriages in the country, the statistics of which are rather alarming. As for the collection, it was a strong cohesive showcase with layered angharka and peplum cuts and an impressive use of colours. Two standout numbers in the collection were the white and black long dress and the layered green boxy shirt paired with a shalwar.
Mahira Khan walked for the designer, also holding a decorative monkey that pulled the entire showcase together. The collection also featured six menswear pieces comprising prince coats, classic sherwanis and waistcoats.
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Bridal gotta Dresses at PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2016
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Bridal dresses in different and amazing colors and in unique embroidery were seen. For Mehndi brides, gotta dresses were seen at PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2016. Here we have collection of Bridal gotta Dresses at PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2016. Have a look.
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Bridal dresses in different and amazing colors and in unique embroidery were seen. For Mehndi brides, gotta dresses were seen at PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2016. Here we have collection of Bridal gotta Dresses at PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2016. Have a look.
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