Aimed to present western aesthetics for local audience, the
Sana Safinaz’s latest collection is a balanced blending between East and West. The
collection ‘Message from the East’ have been crafted to show the exquisiteness when
west meets the east’s traditional motifs and artistic creativity.
Famous for their artistic fusion work, Pakistan’s fashion
designer duo Sana Safinaz showed a range of modern-day cuts, colors and styling.
However, the array of designs didn’t succeed in presenting something for
everyone. Some Victorian style cuts are not very practical and can’t be adopted
in 21st century, yet we can still say that the idea and creativity
behind the collection startlingly displayed in the essence of ‘Message from the
East’.
The wonderful amalgamation of materials from light net to dense
fabrics, bright to dark shades and unique cuts proves the designer duo has a
amazing chemistry to present out of box concept. One thing is very confusing,
the season has been changed, from winter to summer, but Sana Safinaz added
velvet and suede in their collection. Pakistan’s fashion enthusiasts can’t wear
such heavy material in the upcoming hot and humid season, May be the designer
duo focused their international clients for these heavy fabric designs.
Some of designs gives the bohemian vibes. The designs
included flared trousers paired with long shirts. The rich shades integrated
with light to heavy embroidery, silk thread work along with pearls, tassels,
rhinestones and traditional fringe style kiran.
For the wedding season and brides-to-be, Sana Safinaz
displayed lehengas, cholis and gowns made with satin, tissue, organza and mainly
in greyish or silver tones with experimental embellishments on dupattas.
Not many events happening in my city are women oriented. So,
whenever there is an opportunity to attend an event particularly organized for
women and their families, I always mark my calendar to attend it.
Recently, I was lucky enough to be invited to an event that
focused on beauty, fashion, makeup, tips. It was organized in the spacious
Global Marquees by Cool and Cool. The three-day-long, starting from 24th
to 26th April, Beauty & You event got tremendous appreciation
from women. It was Pakistan’s first ever beauty event covering women’s interest
areas.
Through Beauty & You expo platform, Cool and Cool gave
an opportunity to several brands such as Shower Scents, Jennifer’s, Make-Up
City and Hemani to display their products at the event. The jewelry stalls caught special attention of ladies.
There were three makeup masterclasses by well-known artist including Masarrat
Misbah, Nadia Hussain and Angie Marshall. These makeup classes were free of
cost and covered the new tips and tricks of latest make-up trends. The bridal
makeup were the highlights of the event. A large number of women attended these
classes on all three days.
The event also set-up a huge food-court with delicious
pizza, burger, chaat, rolls, juices, cold drinks stalls. The food brands
included Subway, Dunkin’ Donuts, Chatkhaar and Naurus serving up tasty
sandwiches and slushies. There was also a play area for children.
In case, you have missed this opportunity of attending the Beauty
and You expo, I would say DO Not WORRY!
Yes, don’t be sad, because the winter edition is on the way;
happening on the 7th, 8th and 9th of December 2018.
Pakistan’s famous fashion designers showcased their new
collections at the Fashion Pakistan Week Spring / Summer 2017. The
most imperative highlight of spring summer 2017 event is that Pakistan Fashion Council
has successfully completed a decade of style and fashion. So, this season, the PFC decided to do the event more like an anniversary celebration of FPW. From HSY’s tranquil yet eccentric
collection to Nomi Ansari traditional attires and from Tena Durrani’s dramatic outfits to colorful FNKAsia
collection, several top designers showed their best work. The collections were comprised of embroidery pieces, lace, organza, appliques and numerous other elements to show the latest trends of fashion world.
The
event also incorporated upcoming talents of Pakistan's fashion industry. The new designers
displayed their work in the Rising Talents category. Their designs were appreciated by the audience.
The FPW’17 also witnessed the participation of Nida Azwer, Bunto
Kazmi, Shamaeel Ansari, Umar Sayeed, Sana Safinaz, Amir Adnan, Nilofer Shahid
and Maheen Khan. The other collections that were showcased during the fashion
week were from Amato Couture, Munib Nawaz, Zuria Dor, The Pink Tree Company, Jeem, Amir Adnan,
Deepak Perwani, Sonya Batla and Gulabo.
Following are some of the highlights of Fashion Pakistan
Week’17
All of us want to have a distinct style and stunning new look for the wedding functions. From dresses to matching bangles and from jewelry to stylish
sandals, we all spend a lot of time, energy and money just to create our own unique
individual style for Mayoun, Mehndi and Shaadi functions.
After this tiresome exercise, finalizing the makeup and
three special hairstyles for three different functions is another difficult
task. Trying new makeup trends is pretty easy as compared to new hairstyles. The reason is simple, new hairstyles require lots of styling and artificial hair products that make hairs weak, dull, dry and ultimately it becomes impossible to manage them. So, many of us feel
contented with our one typical old hairstyle for every other occasion. We are quite sure that you people also have such feelings about your hairs. However, there is a secret for managing this problem; and we will reveal it at the end of
this blog. To make it more interesting for all of you, there will be some hints
between the lines about this secret thing.
So, just relax and stop worrying about your joras (dresses),
makeup and hairstyles this wedding season, because we have some tips and solutions for
you.
Mayoun
We all know that Mayoun is a traditional function with
yellow and orange color themes. So, go for some traditional dresses with modern
fusion. Make a dress in contrasting colors of yellow, orange, red or shocking
pink. You can pair a long flared shirt carrying a
border of jamawar patti work with a choridaar pajama and a gotta patti dupatta. You can also have a
more modern look with a Jamawar or banarsi pant with a short sleeveless shirt
and long coat.
A light and soft makeup look is perfect for a mayoun
function. Do wear matching bangles and large polki earrings to complete your
look. A simple loose side braid wrapped with flowers enhances the overall mayoun dressing.
Mehndi
Mehndi is another colorful and fun filled event which
includes lots of music and dancing. A traditional Gharara, Sharara and Lehenga
is a perfect choice for a lively function. A short blouse or short shirt can be
paired with these flared styles. If you are going to have an embroidered blouse
or shirt, than keep your flared skirt plain. You can make your dress more
attractive by adding multi-colors in blouse or dupatta.
Wear a bright lipstick and glittery eye makeup with a well-defined
eye liner to compliment your dress. For mehndi function, do not tie or make a
braid, instead go for a long loose curls with a stone studded matha patti; it will give you a
very glamorous and trendy look.
Shaadi
It is a big-day; everything should look perfect and
attractive. Your dressing should reflect your own unique style. A long velvet gown
with embroidered neckline and borders looks dreamy for the shaadi function. You can
also wear long sleeve zardozi short jacket over a sleeveless flared shirt or a
maxi.
Shaadi makeup should be more glamorous than mehndi. Go for a
smokey eye makeup with bold lipstick shade and eyeliner. Add a touch of shimmer
to your makeup. An enchanting side swept long hairs with loose curls will make
you a center of attraction. Do add a pear and diamante hair clips or slides.
Have some more ideas of
creating beautiful looks from Hania Aamir, who is looking absolutely gorgeous
in this Sunsilk Thick and Long ad. She is flaunting some trendy dresses by designer Sania Maskatiya and Nomi Ansari and superb
hairstyles that you can recreate at home. Now, let us reveal the big secret! We all know that a good quality shampoo and conditioner helps in achieving manageable hairs. Sunsilk’s new Thick & Long shampoo is enriched with Keratin yoghurt complex that provides all the essential nutrients for hair growth. It is an ultimate formula for healthy thick and long hairs that will help you in picking any hairstyle of your choice for any occasion.
May the magic of this Eid bring lots of happiness in your life and may you celebrate it with all your close friends & may it fill your heart with wonders. Eid Mubarak to all our friends :) Eid is incomplete without the shopping of bangles and the beauty of henna. Do you think these bangles and henna designs are fabulous?
Pakistan witnessed one of the most anticipated fashion shows, Bridal Couture Week – The Gold Edition. The dynamic team at Hum Network managed the mega fashion event. As always Bridal Couture Week left its audience stunned with its majestic stage, uniquely set for a one of kind fashion show. Much like every year Bridal Couture Week showcases not only some of the biggest designers but also welcomes the aspiring designers with great talent both domestically and internationally. For the details of BCWGold Day 2, please clickhere For the details of BCWGold Day 1, please clickhere The 3rd Day showcased a fantastic line up of designers starting with Nickie Nina, Rang Ja, Emraan Rajput, Aisha Imran, Asifa & Nabeel, Amir Adnan, Sonya Batla and the Grand Couturiers. The Grand Courtiers included Zara Shahjehan, Kamiar Rokni, Shamael Ansari, Shehrazad, Sania & Umair, Nida Azwer, Umer Sayeed and Elaan. BCW had some of the biggest super models participate this year from the likes of Nadia Hussain, Sunita Marshal, Fouzai Aman, Areeba Habib, Cybil Chaudry, Nooray Bhatti, Rizwan Ali, Abbas Jafffery, Omer Shehzad amongst even some internally acclaimed models.
BCW known for its stars, hosted an amazing line up of showstoppers; Zahid Ahmed, Yasir Mazhar, Agha Ali and Sammi Khan walked the ramp for Emraan Rajpoot while Sana Javed walked the stage for Asifa and Nabeel and Junaid Khan walked the ramp for Rang Ja. Amir Adnan had an ensemble of superstars including Azfar Rehman, Irfan Khan, George Fulton, Noor Hassan, Fahad Mirza, Aijaz Aslam, Wiqar Ali Khan, Moamer Rana, Shehzad Shiekh, Ali Safina, Javaid Shiekh, Ahsan Khan, Adnan Siddiqui, Sarwat Gillani, Hira Tareen, Fia Khan and Eshal. Sonya Batlya Humayoun Sayeed, Sohai Ali Abro, Dr. Jawwad and Mussarat Misbah closed the show for Sonya Batla.
Hair & make up was handled by the team at Nabilas and N-Gents while the choreography and event direction was beautifully executed by Ketan Bhatia and jewelry by Hamna Amir. The PR was handled by Hasan Rizvi from BodyBeat Events & PR as well as the PR department at Hum Network. The official photographers are Haris Usmani, Ahsan Qureshi, and Kashif Rashid.
PRESIDENTS NOTE
Bridal Couture Week is one the highest profile fashion events to hit the nation. BCW enjoys the privilege of hosting bridal weeks in both Karachi and Lahore every year. Sultana Siddiqui (President Hum Network) comments on BCW, “It has always been our core objective to highlight the positive attributes of Pakistan. With the participation of the fashion pioneers and so much immense talent platforms like BCW are the future."
DESIGNERS INSPIRATIONS
Nickie Nina:
The collection incorporates the signature style of NickieNina, the versatility of which weaves into the workmanship. A vast range of techniques, fabrics and colors are all aligned in the form of a dialogue. Silk, jamawar, organza and velvets have been joined with thread and zardozi. They have used traditional techniques such as zari work, balochi taankas and resham work, fused with modern techniques like crystal work. This amalgamation of traditional with the modern can also be seen in their color palette, where they have used conventional reds and maroons and also a range of modern pastels.
Mela by RangJa:
RangJa brings you a wardrobe full of exquisite patterns and a bold look with a power dose of colour. The collection "MELA" is a perfect amalgamation of fun and vibrant tones, ethnic cuts and exuberant styles depicting the festive celebration with its perfect sense of enthusiasm and excitement.
The Royal Raj by Emraan Rajput:
Emraan Rajput presents "The Royal Raj". With his new collection he aims to bring the royalty back in bridal menswear. The collection is an embodiment of eastern luxury featuring motifs from the Mughal Era. Emraan Rajput has tapped into the royal history of the sub-continent and brought back the silhouette that compliments the royal event that a wedding is supposed to be. The Emraan Rajput groom exudes luxury but at the same time sticks to his eastern roots, so the result is a representation of the eastern aesthetic at its best.
Aisha Imran:
The collection for BCW is unique down to the smallest details from an electric mix of handicraft lehngas, ghararas and full gowns to eastern silhouettes that truly represent our culture and eastern traditions. The palette is inspired by the festive colours to adhere to all sorts of aesthetic needs of potential consumers."My work celebrates a woman’s grace and persona offering premium, stylish and on trend options for every occasion and lifestyle"
Lavender fields by Asifa & Nabeel:
Asifa & Nabeel’s Collection named “Lavender fields” draws inspiration from the beautiful lavender, tracing it from John Knight’s poem. The collection showcases the romance of pale bluish-purple hue and the fragile slender form of lavendula.
Ceremony Collection by Amir Adnan:
Representing threads of history and monarchy, Amir Adnan is showcasing his “Ceremony Collection” at Bridal Couture Week 2016. The collection encapsulates statement jackets and sherwanis paired with Jodhpur-eque pajamas and gathered, tucked and rumpled luxurious shalwars. The collection is a tasteful ode to classical tailoring and royal romance that is communicated through its bright game of tones. Amir Adnan's collection is sure to set the stage ablaze with extravagant yet trendy pieces made with intricate gold embroidery and bold baroque style."
GRAND COUTURIERS:
As a final flourish to celebrate the most prominent designers of our industry, we are paying a special tribute to a handful of senior designers who are showcasing two definitive ensembles each in a special cameo display. Elan, Nida Azwer, Sania Maskatiya, Shamaeel Ansari, Sherezad, The House of Kamiar Rokni, Umar Sayeed and Zara Shahjahan.
Sonya Batla:
The Sonya Battla Label is known for its intricate hand worked embellishments and pure simplistic design silhouettes. In their debut collection for BCW, they are celebrating feminism and its delicate nuances. Executed in chiffon, silk, nets and jamawar, it is fusion couture meets bridal, east meets west line.
SPONSOR ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Bridal Couture Week – The Gold Edition is co-sponsored by Nestle Everyday, associate sponsor TUC, refreshed by Pepsi Co., supporting sponsor Cake Rusk, fragrance partner J., transport partner Careem, Food Partner Pizza Hut, Make Up partner No Make Up by Nabilas and official radio partner FM106.2.
