1Ittehad Textile’s Lawn collection came in a range of prints and patterns exuding femininity, elegance and charm with silhouettes focusing on cut precision and drapery. The floor sweeping ensembles were adorned with embroidery, crystal and metal embellishment that featured an array of styles based on ethnic themes, in addition to a digital prints’ sub-line.
2Sundus Nawaz introduced her kid’s wear label Rockstar Munks. The playful and preppy debut collection drew inspiration from the popular cartoon series ‘Alvin and the Chipmunks’ and was dedicated to the children of the SOS Children’s Orphanage and Village, who also showcased the collection on the ramp. Sundus used light weight knit, pure cottons, self-made buttons and glittery textured fabrics in her collection.
3Sadia Designers Lawn 2012 collection was designed for women who appreciate the finer things in life. The collection embodied a fusion of classic with contemporary and a blend of exotic and traditional designs set in vibrant hues and printed on premium quality fabric.
4Karma’ women’s wear collection, ‘Seussical’, was inspired from the whimsical literary works of the beloved children’s author Dr Seuss. Cult classics such as ‘The Cat in the Hat’, ‘Horton Hears a Who’ and his countless poems provide the design house the inspiration for the colour palette, motifs and creative direction. Hair, makeup and styling direction for the show was by Asmaa Mumtaz.
5Somal Halepoto presented Qudrat, a women’s wear collection. Inspired by tropical birds, the collection was imbued with rich colours across a diversity of fabrics such as raw silk, chiffon, chamois with an emphasis on appliqué, thread work and block print detailing. The styles ranged from halter cut sleeves, straight shirts, round damans to flowy panels draped shirts, baggy sleeves, loose pants and tights.
6PIFD: The collection represented creativity and innovation in garments achieved through pattern, draping and sewing skills taught at the PIFD. It covered the diversity of ethnic to chic and from traditional to audaciously prêt.
7FNKAsia’s collection paid homage to the African-Amercian women’s rights activist Sojourner Truth. Bohemian in mood, the collection drew on a vivid indigo, Indian yellow, green and ancient terracotta palette. These colours were blocked in bellowing hoods, lacy pockets and drawstrings to set the strong and rebellious mood of the collection. With emphasis on linens, laces and viscos, the collection further exhibited the use of hand block print and hand held embroideries with defined cuts and straighter structures.
8Hammad-Ur-Rehman presented Sij Ubhran, which translates to sunrise, drawing inspiration from the Tharpakar district in Sindh. Through his collection, Hammad represented the idea of transformation through different colour shades similar to those present in each sunrise. The designer’s sunrise colour palette included coral, tangerine, yellows and fresh greens.
9Ali Xeeshan showcased his Spring/Summer 2012 collection Bano Rani, drawing inspiration from a woman who has gone through the highs and lows of an emotional journey without losing her self-esteem and dignity. The designer represented this journey through his surface embellishment and emphasis on the elongated torso. Opulently treated chiffon reflects the grace of Bano Rani and the high intensity of bright shades highlighted a diversity of silhouettes. Photos by: Murtaza Ali