Saturday, November 29, 2008
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Nomi Ansari
"I have used textured fabrics this time like cotton karandis etc and the cut is the most important aspect of this collection," says Nomi. The clothes are ethereal with delicate embellishment in an array of hues – which show his never ending love for colour. One can pick that short shirt and trouser or Patiala that has become so famous recently. "The response on Eid is always great, everyone wants to buy something new and for this, the best is to have a ready–to–wear line as no one wants to go through the fuss of ordering."
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Naushin Haq
A diversified collection of trendy formal and bridal wear and bridal accessories in the most refreshing colours.
Naushin haq's product line includes trendy formal and bridal wear, ethnic haute couture, bridal accessories and bridal shoes in the most refreshing colours of all the seasons.
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Nabeel and Aqeel
Moving on, a painting of a tiger is framed above a wooden desk. An emerald green loveseat and sapphire blue fur sofas are prominently placed. Dim lighting from two lamps completes the impressive ambience of the office area. Balancing the otherwise loud interior, a beige carpet lends the welcome touch of sobriety.
Nabeel and Aqeel's wedding and party wear collection is currently on display. Shalwar kameez, short shirts with bootleg pants, kurtis, saris and lehngas, the collection is varied. Nabeel & Aqeel used vibrant colours and spread out embellishment, unrestrained is the word. Nabeel&Aqeel has the complete colour spectrum. You will see hot pink and magenta, sky blue as well as pale yellow, fawn and the essential black and white. Those who prefer minimalism may find some of the outfits overdone. Have no fear. Pared down ones such as a plain parrot green raw silk shalwar kameez with a block printed duppatta and a pale yellow shirt with resham embroidery can also be spotted. Then there is also a striking blue short shirt with a crisscross neck and back and embellishment on the bodice. Best of the lot are the saris and lehngas. From amongst the saris you can take your pick from the traditional ones with heavily embellished blouses and the trendy ones with sequinned blouses. For men the boutique offers shalwar kurtas and achkans. Some are plain and some are embroidered around the neck and sleeves.
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Mussarat Bushra
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Monia Farooqi
Colourful stones, beads and embroidery in intricate designs and motifs on contrasting fabrics make her clothes stand out from the rest. Designing both bridal and evening wear, Farooqui's clothes cater to different tastes and wallets.
Designing under the label Jazeb, she sells ready made clothes as well as a variety of embroidered and embellished fabric. When the lights go out, let Monia Farooqui dazzle you!.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Meeras by Nilofar Shahid
One could say that she was almost genetically sensitized towards the finer things of life. Of course being brought up on a steady diet of Khalil Gibran and A.R Chaughtai’s paintings only served to further accentuate her talent.
From an early age Nilofer was drawn to the art of craftsmanship, an obsession that continues to date. Thus, in 1992 with the launch of her fashion house Meeras, Nilofer made an almost natural transition from being an avid admirer to becoming an active participant.
The themes of her collections reflect her deep affinity with the land of her birth – from Islamic calligraphy to Mughal architecture to the heritage of central Asia, Nilofer’s work has spanned the east in its truest meaning.
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Nayna by Saman Arif
Nayna's Collection, showcasing Bridal Wear, Formal Wear, Shoes and other Accessories, has tapped into the wealth of rich Pakistani fabrics, and employed the skill of experienced Lahori craftsmen for the production of its hand embroidered and intricately detailed products. At the same time, all of Nayna’s manufacturing is completed in-house, thus enabling strict quality control at every level of production.
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Rouge by Memoona Manan
The siblings have infused their mother’s label with freshness and vitality with their own line of contemporary fusion garments that have the signature Memoona Manan embroidery and quality, but a young and trendy look.
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Lajwanti by Afzal Ali & Ana Ali
In the past Four years Lajwanti has expanded by adding one outlet in Karachi in year 2000 another out let on the posh area of M.M ALAM ROAD Gulberg and in early 2003 a franchisee for UK in London.
Lajwanti by Afzal Ali & Ana Ali - One of pakistani designer boutique selling men's and women's bridal formal, wedding, traditional shalwar kameez, sherwanis and much more. address: Gulberg Lahore, Zamzama Karachi, New Delhi India, Chicago USA
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Klash - by Kanwal Lashari
Later she joined Libas International and worked their as a chief designer for more than a year. She has also participated in some of the exhibitions for her Hand Painted Saris which turned out to be a big hit in the market while bringing more fame to her name.
She has a fabulous control over formal line and her special focus is always on the eastern body structure for the best eastern wear, Now that she is very much satisfied with her work and upon her clients request now she will be launching her Bridal wear along with formal line.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Khaadi by Shamoon Sultan
Shamoon capitalised on the advantages fortune favoured him with: his father's finances and artistic direction from architects Arshad and Shahid Abdulla, his uncles. But this is a man who simply cannot be dismissed by the inconsequential epithet: "lucky" or even someone "in the right place at the right time." Spotted by Noorjehan Bilgrami while still a student at the Indus Valley, Shamoon's talent and creative vision propelled his rise from proprietor of a small boutique on Karachi's elite-street Zamzama, where Khaadi was first set up, to head of one of the most successful textile houses in the country. His creative and business acumen certainly show no signs of abating as Khaadi continues to expand.
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Kechoo's - by Jehangir Khalid
He came in the fashion Industry in 2003 but within one year he attracted all the art admirers at his fashion house because of his quality work in Bridal dresses.
Bridal dress means a lot to an eastern girl, a one true time of honour and happiness therefore when it comes to designing a wedding dress Kechoo puts an extra effort for having a lot of options for embroidery and creation, Kechoo's specialty is Bridal and Sari's, His favourite colour combinations are Pastel colours. He is very enthusiastic and filled with energy. He always says that every new bridal dress is a challenge, a challenge with an opportunity, an opportunity to prove his art.
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Kamiar Rokni's Karma
Kami is an interesting mix of contrasts and contradictions. Bred and born in Pakistan, he feels more at ease designing a pair of trousers and a tank top than a shalwar kameez. "Probably because I've always been wearing westerns and I've been reading Vogue since I was six. Also due to the nature of the training provided by PSFD you will find that most of the graduates will be more proficient in designing Westerns than Easterns since our entire syllabus is designed and executed according to the guidelines sent by the mother school in Paris and the emphasis thus is on the designing of jackets and skirts rather than on the making of ghararas and lahngas."
Karma is about clothes that demand attention without eclipsing the person wearing them. Karma's label is about innovative fashion; modern, fresh, glamorous, yet timelessly elegant. Fashion is more than the clothes you wear. It is the way you live your life. Karma's clothes reflect that individuality. They are about style, a sense of aesthetic beauty that is relevant anywhere and everywhere in the world.
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Jugaan - by Shazia Wajahat
Shazia Wajahat, designing under label "Jugaan" inherited some qualities from her father. In 1995, Shazia who is painstakingly research oriented, nature loving, conceived her to be a fashion designer. Shazia has exhibited her work all over Pakistan, today her name is well recognized and in the field of formal, evening and bridal dress designing in land and abroad.
Shazia Wajahat is very much optimistic, well committed with her profession and every day she creates and thinks many new designs along with different style/cats, by making sketches.
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Hassan Shehryar Yasin, HSY
Hasan Shehriar Yaseen promoting fabrics with Lycra blend, the 'Has It' campaign's theme being, 'You either have it or you don't' brings the product to a more personal level, while differentiating Lycra blend garments from the rest. Projecting the designer chosen for designing a spring/summer 2004 collection for the multinational by saying "Hassan Shehryar Yasin has it" in the introduction as a pun might be taking the branding element too far, since not only was branding very much in evidence at the venue, but giveaways included lots of literature on the same. Along with a multimedia presentation and a couple of speeches thrown in, a word has to be put in for subtlety here.
Effectively bridging the gap between raw material - fabric, and the finished product - a prét line, DuPont has shown the way for the textiles industry to gear up for more value-added products. In the competitive global market for apparel, fashion and textiles, with our basic textile sector infrastructure in place, there remains the need to boost exports. While the Lycra-incorporated apparel line is aimed at both the local as well as foreign market, an interesting fact, as pointed out by DuPont was that "all fabrics used" were locally produced by different mills, primarily Nishat mills, Liberty mills, Master Naqshbandi Industries, Artistic Denim and Siddiqsons Denim.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Khayaal
Meticulous attention to detail has been integral to Khayaal's success. Durnave spends much time with her clientele to determine their requirements. As the genesis of unique apparel begins to take shape, she personally supervises a team of highly skilled artisans. The process is akin to creating a mosaic, bringing together a range of sartorial talent in designing, colour selection and stitching. In order to remain true to her original convictions, the creations always carry the traditional motifs that have become Khayaal's signature. The work is both inventive and innovative and has successfully resuscitated nearly extinct forms of zardozi and embroidery.
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Khawer Iqbal
Khawer Iqbal has a certain style. Beautifully crafted, Khawer's vision is to create clothes for creative, contemporary women as well as classic and traditional women who dare to be different.
Khawar Iqbal has maintained its position at the forefront of the Pakistani fashion industry by evolving and continually presenting a fashion product that is sufficiently cutting-edge and modern, whilst having a broad enough appeal to warrant success in such a wide span of areas.
Khawer is renowned for technical innovation, unique finishes and uncompromised individuality. Khawer offers the perfect balance between wearablity and a love of fashion.
Pakistani Fashion Designer - ABCD by Ammar Belal Men's T-Shirts, Jeans, Casual Wear, Street Wear
The idiosyncrasy starts from the very name 'ABCD?' Are clothes about being an American Born Confused Desi, or not? What ever your answer might be, his creations are creating more than waves today.
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Amir Adnan, Fnk Asia, Men's Formal Wear, Grooms Wear Shalwar Kameez
Aamir Adnan yet is looking beyond the usual horizons and planning to open an outlet in every possible prospective market of fashion. Aamir Adnan organised a fashion show in Pakistan with special help from old friends and colleagues like Khawar Riaz (KR CREW) and Ather Hafiz, the men's wear designer at Libas. Khawar Riaz provided the models and was in charge of their grooming and make-up.
The collection that was presented on the stage carried a wide range of designs and latest styles of formal shalwar kameez and semi-formal salwar kameez for both genders. The men's collection portrayed simple colours like black, blues, greens and browns with the elegance of embroidery on kurta and sherwanis that is associated with all Amir Adnan products. The eastern wedding wear was the most well received. The second segment of groomswear capsuled the glory and majesty of our traditions. The sherwanees were elegantly embroidered using semi-precious stones and delicate hand embroidery that made every model look like a member of the royal courtyard of the Maharajas and Emperors. Pure silk Jamewar turbans provided the picture perfect glory of the past represented as today's fashion statement.
Females were also dressed to create an awareness of fashion in Pakistan. Huma Adnan's beautiful collection was displayed on the ramp like a soft spring breeze blowing in the heat of the scorching summer sun. Huma Adnan's collection consisted of beautiful and detailed cuts that are the perfect amalgamation of western styles with an eastern touch for the modern woman of not just Pakistan but the world. The designer plans to launch this fusion line in the USA very soon. Huma Adnan stylized collection of bridals matched the sartorial image of their male counterparts. Presenting brides and grooms together allowed the designers to represent traditions with style.
Monday, November 10, 2008
Pakistani Fashion Designer - Faiza Sami
Showing at Bridal Asia 2003 for the second time, where she stole the limelight from designer Ritu Kumar on Thursday at Uppal’s Orchid, Samee believes Pakistani embroidery has several influences that range from Chinese to Turkish. “Karachi is more like Delhi. It is a bit conservative unlike what I saw in Mumbai. But my forte is formal and trousseau wear that focuses on making bridal wear really, really interesting,” Faiza Samee elaborates. Navratan, her collection, is inspired by jewelled hues such as emerald, garnet, ruby, jade and coral. “We never had the kurti revolution that was seen here, probably because most girls still prefer the fitted silhouette. This is the back to the ’70s look that had body-hugging kurtas teamed up with churidars, now that straight pants are out of fashion,” says Faiza Samee. Being one of the pillars of the fashion industry back home in Pakistan, she wants a fashion week there on the lines of India.
However, Faiza Sami does admit that unlike India, Pakistani designers are quite laid-back and very disorganised. “Someone has to take the lead somewhere and make an effort to put it all together. I guess it will take time but we need to get it right in the first place,” says Faiza Sami.