Fashion Pakistan Week 5
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Day 2
Deepak Perwani’s Frieda was one true diva!
* Maheen Khan awarded Diamond Designer Award, Emraan Rajput recognised
as Best Emerging Talent, Council lauds sponsors
By Saira Agha
Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW) 5 Day 2 saw some of the most eagerly-anticipated designer collections on the ramp especially Shamaeel Ansari and Deepak Perwani's, owing to them being members of the Fashion Pakistan Council, one would expect more from these fashion pioneers and fortunately, their huge clientele wasn't disappointed as they stole the show for many in an effortless and flawless manner.
Day 2 kicked off with Shamaeel Ansari's collection titled Extra Orient. The modern consorts of the collection was combined with a vintage look to give birth to a fresh, chic and cosmopolitan look. The Verdict: Shamaeel's collection was rich in modernity, innovative with the design philosophy and chic in style. Shamaeel had focused on a lot silks, velvets and a dusky yet stand-out colour palatte. From evening gowns to loose chiffon palazzos, an across the border touch and feel was evident in all her designs. Shamaeel has no doubt reached out to the inner diva of a lady regardless of ethnicity and locality.
Arsalan & Yahseer were next in line to showcase their Spectacle Blanc collection meaning white snow in French. The collection saw a fusion of Eastern Kashmiri embroidery with the Italian leather weaving technique called interciatto. The Verdict: The designer-duo had a well-researched collection catering to the market of traditionalists. Playing with mostly whites, the collection was an instant hit with coloured embroideries and bright jackets and collar work on top of pearly white jackets and waistcoats. Originality and hardwork, which sometimes lacks in today's fashion collections, was evident in Arsalan & Yahseer's designs. Talking to Daily Times, Arsalan said, "We have implemented our fascination with Kashmir in a manner, which wouldn't look outdated rather would appeal to all fashion lovers with the collection. After carrying out extensive research, we created a fresh yet relatable collection for our fondness with this culture." A special mention to Khawar Riaz who styled the Arsalan & Yahseer collection muses. We loved the signature KR sleek and sexy gelled back and carefree style, but would've fallen head-over-heels more had there been a traditional look to the styling too.
Ayesha Ibrahim was third in line, showcasing her '60s-era inspired collection, solely comprising of women's wear. Her collection embodied bold checkered patterns, stripes and tie & dye. It encompassed both mini and maxi dresses. The Verdict: We love how Ayesha added her own take on the '60s era with some fresh modern cuts and did not solely rely on the fashion that was.
Next up was Rizwanullah with his collection titled Love, Devotion, Separation featuring a diverse range of tunics, tops, skirts and pants. The Verdict: Rizwanullah indeed knows how to make a lasting statement so when it comes to fashion, the gothic fashion master is all about vibrancy, confidence, tonnes of appeal and above all, kickass glamour. The fashion guru sure knows how to leave an impression. Unlike his previous collections, which focused on the darker depths of an individual, his spring/summer 2013 collection stayed true to its title and reflected merriness and cheeriness, which was evident in a brighter colour palette infused with black. The enigmatic designer pulled off a collection, which stood out and appealed to masses.
Kayseria showcased their Kayseria's Summer Journey collection featuring special dyes on stretchable jacquard in neons. The Verdict: Four-year-old brand Kayseria, which has a history of providing exquisite fashion to women, fell flat in terms of design as there was minimal prints however dense in the vibrant colour palette. Catering to a large market for women of all tastes and sizes, straight shirts with straight pants just didn't seem right.
Obaid Sheikh's collection Elise drew inspiration from changing seasons, especially celebrating summers with the energy that comes with spring. The collection was predominantly catered to female audiences but included men's wear designs as well. The Verdict: Obaid's experimentation with various fabrics infused with a wide range of colour palette with some diverse cuts and designs, helped him prove his mettle for being a versatile designer. All designers aiming for an East meets West diversity, please take note from Obaid Sheikh on how it's done. We loved the nets and crochet embroideries more than anything.
Next up was Ishtiaq Afzal who showed his Gul Kari collection, drawing inspiration from Iranian culture. The fabrics used in the collection were voile and also entailed machine embroideries. The Verdict: Although we loved Ishtiaq's design philosophy of ruffled leaves and an autumnal colour palette, which was quiet pleasing to the eye, there was nothing new to the collection for the designer to shine through. We want more personality, don't we? But kudos to the designer for an amazing use of fabric over another, showing his skill and knowledge of what should go with the other.
The eagerly-awaited Sania Maskatiya's collection titled Naqsh sought to map new destinations, journeys, maps and worlds through time and space. Motivated by the beauty of bright geometrics, bold stripes, grids and colours, Naqsh aspired to capture the imagination of the fellow discoverer, charming new territories. The Verdict: We have to hand it over to Sania for sticking to her signature style statement of daunting designs and exaggerated stripes, focusing on not just the colour palette itself but also the print to complement it perfectly.
The Act Two was opened by the enchanting designer duo Sana Safinaz followed by lawn pioneer Gul Ahmed. The Sana Safinaz collection was an ode to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Babe Paley and Nancy "Slim" Keith. The Verdict: Both the revered brands were spot on with their presentation of bringing forth a strong collection of some of the most exciting patterns on top of silks, cottons and chiffons. We loved Gul Ahmed's embroidered cotton shirts with an amazing lawn colour palette.
Hajra Hayat was next with her collection titled Resort Line 13, which was inspired by the texture of the fabric itself. The Verdict: We loved the royalty touch to the silks with some stunning back brooches to highlight the femininity factor of the collection. Hajra who is known for her distinct use of the colour palette with some of the most appealing embellishments to go with the dress, did not falter once, infact brought forth an evening gown royalty charm of its own.
Jafferjees, Hasina Khanani and Nauman Arfeen followed with their collections Just Colours, Chain Reaction and The Sands Of Time respectively. The Verdict: Jafferjees teamed up with Wardah Saleem and Nubain Ali to provide a classy, practical and indulging collection. A must have for every working man and woman on the go. Hasina lacked the richness of quality although her sleek Western cuts stood out. Nauman Arfeen can now be deemed as the best men's wear brand in town with its distinct embroideries, classy colour palette and fineness of the stitching. Bravo indeed.
It was Deepak Perwani who stole the show, as FPW seemed to have saved the best for last. Deepak's collection titled Frieda Goes to Khardar was cool, stylish, relevant, practical and what not. The headgears, accessories, the fabric, the cuts and the colour palette made up for one Frieda too hot to handle.
FPW 5 was organised and arranged by the Fashion Pakistan Council with the media and PR done by Lotus PR.
Day 2
Deepak Perwani’s Frieda was one true diva!
* Maheen Khan awarded Diamond Designer Award, Emraan Rajput recognised
as Best Emerging Talent, Council lauds sponsors
By Saira Agha
Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW) 5 Day 2 saw some of the most eagerly-anticipated designer collections on the ramp especially Shamaeel Ansari and Deepak Perwani's, owing to them being members of the Fashion Pakistan Council, one would expect more from these fashion pioneers and fortunately, their huge clientele wasn't disappointed as they stole the show for many in an effortless and flawless manner.
Day 2 kicked off with Shamaeel Ansari's collection titled Extra Orient. The modern consorts of the collection was combined with a vintage look to give birth to a fresh, chic and cosmopolitan look. The Verdict: Shamaeel's collection was rich in modernity, innovative with the design philosophy and chic in style. Shamaeel had focused on a lot silks, velvets and a dusky yet stand-out colour palatte. From evening gowns to loose chiffon palazzos, an across the border touch and feel was evident in all her designs. Shamaeel has no doubt reached out to the inner diva of a lady regardless of ethnicity and locality.
Arsalan & Yahseer were next in line to showcase their Spectacle Blanc collection meaning white snow in French. The collection saw a fusion of Eastern Kashmiri embroidery with the Italian leather weaving technique called interciatto. The Verdict: The designer-duo had a well-researched collection catering to the market of traditionalists. Playing with mostly whites, the collection was an instant hit with coloured embroideries and bright jackets and collar work on top of pearly white jackets and waistcoats. Originality and hardwork, which sometimes lacks in today's fashion collections, was evident in Arsalan & Yahseer's designs. Talking to Daily Times, Arsalan said, "We have implemented our fascination with Kashmir in a manner, which wouldn't look outdated rather would appeal to all fashion lovers with the collection. After carrying out extensive research, we created a fresh yet relatable collection for our fondness with this culture." A special mention to Khawar Riaz who styled the Arsalan & Yahseer collection muses. We loved the signature KR sleek and sexy gelled back and carefree style, but would've fallen head-over-heels more had there been a traditional look to the styling too.
Ayesha Ibrahim was third in line, showcasing her '60s-era inspired collection, solely comprising of women's wear. Her collection embodied bold checkered patterns, stripes and tie & dye. It encompassed both mini and maxi dresses. The Verdict: We love how Ayesha added her own take on the '60s era with some fresh modern cuts and did not solely rely on the fashion that was.
Next up was Rizwanullah with his collection titled Love, Devotion, Separation featuring a diverse range of tunics, tops, skirts and pants. The Verdict: Rizwanullah indeed knows how to make a lasting statement so when it comes to fashion, the gothic fashion master is all about vibrancy, confidence, tonnes of appeal and above all, kickass glamour. The fashion guru sure knows how to leave an impression. Unlike his previous collections, which focused on the darker depths of an individual, his spring/summer 2013 collection stayed true to its title and reflected merriness and cheeriness, which was evident in a brighter colour palette infused with black. The enigmatic designer pulled off a collection, which stood out and appealed to masses.
Kayseria showcased their Kayseria's Summer Journey collection featuring special dyes on stretchable jacquard in neons. The Verdict: Four-year-old brand Kayseria, which has a history of providing exquisite fashion to women, fell flat in terms of design as there was minimal prints however dense in the vibrant colour palette. Catering to a large market for women of all tastes and sizes, straight shirts with straight pants just didn't seem right.
Obaid Sheikh's collection Elise drew inspiration from changing seasons, especially celebrating summers with the energy that comes with spring. The collection was predominantly catered to female audiences but included men's wear designs as well. The Verdict: Obaid's experimentation with various fabrics infused with a wide range of colour palette with some diverse cuts and designs, helped him prove his mettle for being a versatile designer. All designers aiming for an East meets West diversity, please take note from Obaid Sheikh on how it's done. We loved the nets and crochet embroideries more than anything.
Next up was Ishtiaq Afzal who showed his Gul Kari collection, drawing inspiration from Iranian culture. The fabrics used in the collection were voile and also entailed machine embroideries. The Verdict: Although we loved Ishtiaq's design philosophy of ruffled leaves and an autumnal colour palette, which was quiet pleasing to the eye, there was nothing new to the collection for the designer to shine through. We want more personality, don't we? But kudos to the designer for an amazing use of fabric over another, showing his skill and knowledge of what should go with the other.
The eagerly-awaited Sania Maskatiya's collection titled Naqsh sought to map new destinations, journeys, maps and worlds through time and space. Motivated by the beauty of bright geometrics, bold stripes, grids and colours, Naqsh aspired to capture the imagination of the fellow discoverer, charming new territories. The Verdict: We have to hand it over to Sania for sticking to her signature style statement of daunting designs and exaggerated stripes, focusing on not just the colour palette itself but also the print to complement it perfectly.
The Act Two was opened by the enchanting designer duo Sana Safinaz followed by lawn pioneer Gul Ahmed. The Sana Safinaz collection was an ode to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Babe Paley and Nancy "Slim" Keith. The Verdict: Both the revered brands were spot on with their presentation of bringing forth a strong collection of some of the most exciting patterns on top of silks, cottons and chiffons. We loved Gul Ahmed's embroidered cotton shirts with an amazing lawn colour palette.
Hajra Hayat was next with her collection titled Resort Line 13, which was inspired by the texture of the fabric itself. The Verdict: We loved the royalty touch to the silks with some stunning back brooches to highlight the femininity factor of the collection. Hajra who is known for her distinct use of the colour palette with some of the most appealing embellishments to go with the dress, did not falter once, infact brought forth an evening gown royalty charm of its own.
Jafferjees, Hasina Khanani and Nauman Arfeen followed with their collections Just Colours, Chain Reaction and The Sands Of Time respectively. The Verdict: Jafferjees teamed up with Wardah Saleem and Nubain Ali to provide a classy, practical and indulging collection. A must have for every working man and woman on the go. Hasina lacked the richness of quality although her sleek Western cuts stood out. Nauman Arfeen can now be deemed as the best men's wear brand in town with its distinct embroideries, classy colour palette and fineness of the stitching. Bravo indeed.
It was Deepak Perwani who stole the show, as FPW seemed to have saved the best for last. Deepak's collection titled Frieda Goes to Khardar was cool, stylish, relevant, practical and what not. The headgears, accessories, the fabric, the cuts and the colour palette made up for one Frieda too hot to handle.
FPW 5 was organised and arranged by the Fashion Pakistan Council with the media and PR done by Lotus PR.
