Pakistani Fashion Designer - Deepak Perwani

Deepak Perwani, designer, runs a men's boutique in Pakistan. As the fading century slips into the new millennium, his couture shows signs of staying power and a newfound confidence. The Dubai fashion show was an instant sell out with his truck art accents, and the Zargalli premier, Deepak Pervani broke all hell loose when he sent models down the runway in the most sensuous and seductively draped ensembles that complimented the jewellery presentation perfectly well. Despite the fact that today Deepak Perwani is a good name; the real man shows no signs of arrogance or snootiness.

He never suffered from an inflated ego; humble to the core Deepak truly believes in the ‘live and let live philosophy’ and may be that’s the reason for his glorious success.

Deepak Perwani's product line includes men's embroidered kurta, groom sherwani, casual shirts, bridal wear, and bridal accessories, saris and formal wear.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Amina Tahir

Pakistani fashion designer Amina Tahir formally launched her collection in 2003 under the title of Amina’s Collection. Owing to her natural flair for fashion, she had been designing for friends and family since 1997. She has held exhibition in New York, Lahore and Islamabad. Her collection consists of formal shalwar kameez, lehnga, choli, choori dar pajama, kurta, embroidered kurtis, bridal wear as well as casuals.

One distinctive quality of Amina Tahir, that sets her apart from a sea of designers is her departure from typical flowery motifs. Her clothes depict abstract designs and figures (birds, dragons) which are not only a visual treat to behold but are refreshing and contemporary.

Her future plans include holding fashion shows in Pakistan, India and opening ethnic boutique in London.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Aijazz Aslam

Aijazz Aslam runs a men's wear boutique in Pakistan. Aijazz is the lucky one to have started his business early enough, and nowadays he is doing good in menswear both ethnic and western as a Pakistani fashion designer.

Aijazz, himself a fashion designer entity too, started fashion designing few years back, since he was into modelling. He was founded to be keen in having his own clothing line after working as model for some big fashion designers in Pakistan.

Aijazz Aslam hope's to keep on introducing new fashion ideas in Pakistan and aims at being one step ahead by other fashion designers. Aijazz's product line includes Embroidered sherwani, kurta, traditional groom couture and wedding accessories like turbine, shawl and vivid scarf for men.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Amina Yasmeen

“I don’t call myself a full-fledged fashion designer as yet. But what I do is appreciated by my clients.” Mansoor commented that designer shirts should have vivid embroidery, style, grace and a concept unique to that particular designer. Mansoor Khan works under the designer label "Amina Yasmeen". Only around for a couple of years, Mansoor already has a reputation for making clothes that are out of this world. Talking to him, one is encouraged that the upcoming talents are experts in their field. Many have raved about Mansoor’s designs, saying his work tends to break traditional designing values.

At Amina Yasmin, another difference is of jamawar cloth, used mainly for ghararas. “There is a jamawar cloth that costs Rs 70 per yard and then there is a jamawar cloth that costs Rs 700 per yard. So you see where designs and cuts matter, cloths also have a say on the pricing of an individual shirt.”

Mansoor is getting ready for more fashion courses. Apparently he has his sights fixed on a foreign university that will enhance his qualities in the fashion field.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Asifa & Nabeel

Asifa and Nabeel are two young designers with an indisputable flair for fashion. They together form a formidable team of eastern plus trendy dresses. Asifa and Nabeel duo work with a variety of fabrics. They mix bright and subtle hues in a unique fusion of colour displaying a finely tuned aesthetic sense. Wasli, Karachob, Zardozi, Silk and Threads are used in exciting juxtaposition to create unusual and unique garments.
The comprehensive range of outfits includes fashions for all occasions: bridal wear, formal and semi-formal wear. Exclusive designs are available for special occasions. Asifa and Nabeel’s collection fulfills the demand of modern lifestyle along with Eastern tradition.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Reet

The word Reet means tradition. Although tradition may not seem to be a priority for the boutique that gave us denim shalwars and a line of day wear in very modern jersey-knit, it is actually a driving force behind the international Reet boutiques.
Reet staged the first street fashion show in Pakistan outside their boutique and uses ancient fabrics such as screen-printed georgette in modern outfits including bikini tops and culottes. All these ground-breaking moves do not mean that his boutique is inappropriately named. To the contrary, Reet believes that the only way to keep tradition alive is for each new generation to use it.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Bunto Kazmi

There is a quiet dignity in the Kazmi household. On entering the residence/showroom, one feels transported to a modern Mughal atmosphere with the family members floating from one room to another with some higher purpose and the attendants going about official and personal work at the same time. Today everyone refers to Oriental Fashions as Mrs. Kazmi's bridal wear without their trying – it is rare to see the design house in shoots or advertised in any form. It is to their credit that one of the oldest fashion houses has achieved its fame by word of mouth and reputation rather than being backed by fashion degrees and marketing strategies.
One can’t help but feel as if Bunto has stepped out of the sets of Devdas into the real life hustle and bustle of modern day professions - but she is not sandwiched here. If anything she is the fantasy part of the creations, which bridge the practical with the ideal. This has resulted in a design house that boasts creations at international levels and has been exhibited in museums globally. More importantly, it defines our cultural identity and puts Pakistani couture on the map because of the commitment of the Kazmi institution. Day professions - but she is not sandwiched here. If anything she is the fantasy part of the creations which bridge the practical with the ideal. This has resulted in a design house that boasts creations at international levels and has been exhibited in museums globally. More importantly, it defines our cultural identity and puts Pakistani couture on the map because of the commitment of the Kazmi institution.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Maria B.

Maria Belal is an ambitious young Pakistani designer with vision. A graduate of the Pakistan School of Fashion Design, Maria launched her label ‘Maria B’ in Lahore few years back. Right after the fashion show in Pakistan, she opened the doors to her new women's boutique in Karachi. Her cotton shalwar kameez, choori daar pajama, and embroidered evening wear, all meticulously cut and stitched, were quickly snapped up by trendy Lahoris.

The outfits she has selected – from a cotton sleeveless salwar kameez to black net culottes to a chiffon sari – embody her look for the modern Pakistani woman in the late 90s.

She learnt that there was tremendous scope for Pakistani fabrics in the international market and was determined to make her mark globally. As she says with confidence, “I’m a staunch patriot – I want to take Pakistan’s name in the international fashion scene. I want to show people around the world what a great heritage we have. That really is the core philosophy of my business. We want to go into the international market and prove ourselves as a Pakistani brand name.”

Maria’s main goal is to export her dresses abroad – “I want to send haute-couture items such as evening wear, bridal wear etc. to UK/Europe, and then eventually to the US/Canada, Singapore and Australia.” She remains undaunted by the global competition and says “you have to aim high – and I do want to get to New York, Milan and Paris one day.”

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Zain Mustafa

Zain Mustafa's philosophy of Design is different, definitive and daring. He steering away from the ornate adornment that local designers ascribe to, his creations are starkly striking in their simplicity, elegant to the eye, soft against the skin.

His design's are marked by clear cut shapes and lines defiantly attractive, brazenly bare. There is no commotion of colour , no mayhem of provocative pattern just an adherence to the mastery of cut that creates a flow whether in the "Malmal" or "Khaddar" that falls lovingly on the skin.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Tazeen Hasan

"I design my cuts with people from real society in mind and not just models." says Tazeen Hasan, Contemporary Pakistani Designer. We should not accentuate our heavier parts. Instead of wearing a close fitted shirt which mostly does no good for our appearance, we must try to wear clothes which make us look smart and in control of ourselves."

Tazeen Hasan sells Pakistani womenswear, embroidered dresses, and Pakistani Bridal dresses, shalwar kameez, lehnga choli, and wedding dresses. Tazeen Hassan's designs are very simple, classy, sophisticated and above all very wearable. A combination of cut and embroidery gives style but it should be wearable too. I focus a lot on finishing which is so important. Yet, Tazeen hassan is new to her field and a lot to discover in the ethnic fashion industry.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Taufiq Hussain

Taufiq Hussain, or the “Dream Merchant” as some choose to call him, has maintained accolades of consistency during his 14-year-old career.

Taufiq Hussain's designs are sensational, each outfit as unique as the individual that it has been created for. In fact it is the fatigue of repetition that has proven inspirational to Taufiq.

Taufiq Hussain has chosen not to attach himself to any particular discipline; his work does not adhere to the rules of either minimalism or extravagance.

The world may be a stage…but you are not part of the backdrop, so don’t dress like everyone else, be a show stealer!

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Sobia Nazir

Sobia Nazir is young, enthusiastic, stylish and effervescent designer whose focus is to bring out her client's best features by giving them what they want and creating unique designer tailor made to meet client requirement.

Sobia's women's fashion designer label in Pakistan and now in UK. Sobia's exquisite designer wear stands apart from all other labels due to the unique blends of colours, embroidery and style. The unique style captures the mood, personality and taste of women with breath taking result.

January 2003 showed a major break through for Asian Bridal wear where Sobia's beautiful bridal wear were successfully modelled and widely appreciated at one of the UK's top Asian Bridal exhibitions. Pakistani designer Sobia Nazir to reveal outfits at "Asiana bridal show 2005" in London.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Samar Mehdi

Samar Mehdi's creations are an intelligent hybridisation of Asian elegance and Western decadence; of the traditional and modern.

Samar uses mostly natural materials from cotton to silk. Each outfit is a blend of many fabrics , matt vs shine , texture vs plain. Fruit and vegetables are employed to stunning effects in dyeing and printing of fabrics. Awareness of the environment is a by-product of her Western education. Pastels and whites are sculptured around the body in several layers - allowing the wearer to mix and customise the design to their own personal taste.

The layered design means, that there is no such thing as day or evening wear - you just adapt the dress to the occasion.

Samar Mehdi's fashion product line includes formal, casual, evening and party wear.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Salman Malik

Conceived the idea for Aangan after seeing the derelict state of the traditional weaving industry in Punjab.

Aangan's 'eco-friendly' cotton and khaddar outfits bear the loving stamp of the weavers' toil, for each fabric is hand-made over a considerable time. The spiritual theme behind every pattern has travelled through time from generation to generation. It is for this reason that Salman Malik's weavers refuse to commercialise their craft; they reject higher profits and do not amend any patterns or colours.

Salman's exquisitely patterned fabrics are sculpted to modern silhouettes in slinky, flattering cuts. Lungi's are remodelled into layered pants and shawls are cut down to sleek blouse tops. The casual look is supported by the comfort of wide jeans and loose shirts and jackets foro both men and women. Formal moods prevail in more structured lines, with vivid colours spilling into textured layers. As tradition meets the modern vision of Aangan, fashion surges forward with brave new ideas to adorn the body.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Saadia Mirza

Saadia Mirza’s VIRTUES, the label, is boldly quixotic. Unique in its creations, the outfits are like costumes, defining individual women with a raw power of fascination, which is in all essence characteristic of true femininity.
Concentrating on diversity, Saadia Mirza has expanded her creative energies in five different lines: VANITY, VINTAGE, VISION, VOYAGE, and VISAGE. All dramatic and spectacular, each line offers a myriad of choices for those who are more expressive of their own individuality. From vibrant bridal line to flamboyant glamour and classic silhouettes, from innovative and classy western wear to a colorful and bold blend of east and west and finally the hand made accessories that flaunt uniqueness and class, Saadia Mirza offers that rare option of exclusivity and distinctiveness.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Nomi Ansari

Nomi Ansari has gradually made a name for himself as a designer known for his extravagant sense of colour. He has started stocking outfits at two stores and is available in both Karachi and Lahore. Nomi's clothes are a fine mix of ethnic and contemporary elements dazzled by bright colours. For the ready–to–wear collection designed for the Eid season, Nomi has chosen a one–colour base for his line – white, what he calls the colour of purity. Nomi states that the collection is based on minimalism. He also emphasises the fact that the pricing is more affordable when compared to his other lines. This one aims straight for pret buyers.
"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

In the fashion industry of Pakistan Naushin struggles to manage herself as a niche designer. Her impeccable flair for designing led her to the conceptualisation of bridal ensembles which have proven to be her forte. She unrolls the fabric of her creative endeavours to present her new collection.

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

Five years after Wardrobe and following the triumphant opening of a Nabeel and Aqeel boutique in New York, the designer brothers Nabeel and Aqeel launched their new outlet in Lahore. Walking from Wardrobe to the Nabeel & Aqeel boutique there is a profound change in interior. The first is simpler in white while the second has red walls with long mirrors in golden frames adding to the glamour available there on the racks.

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

Musarrat Bushra started her professional career only one and half year back, and within this little duration she manages a number of clients in the Pakistan. Mussarat Bushra strives to prove herself to be among the leading fashion designers in Pakistan, and is a fierce competitor in getting to be the best among the best. And Musarrat Bushra owes all this to her determined and sincere hard work.

Pakistani Fashion Designer - Monia Farooqi

Aspiring artist turned fashion designer, Monia Farooqui has a whole new take on what to wear after hours… Just in time for the wedding season, Farooqui, whose collection was inspired by "just about everything," provides vibrant colour to an already festive winter.

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!.