Pakistan Fashion Week London 2015

 ASIANS BASED IN UK GETS THE TASTE OF  LATEST PAKISTANI TRENDS

                          

Riwayat ltd hosted its 7^th Pakistan fashion week 2015 at the Russell Hotel London in second week of January 2015. Riwayat's journey has been a rich one so far, from humble beginnings in 2011 to showcasing 40+ top designers from sub-continent has been an uphill task successfully managed by Adnan Ansari,chris east,Huma tahir and saheba, the hard working team behind Pakistan fashion week 2015..

The two-day event  focused on latest trends in Asian designer-wear including contemporary , formals and bridals , showcased by renowned designers including sonya batla, Honey Waqar , Rang Ja, Aijazz Aslam, cocktail, Kamdani , Moazzam Abbasi, Lajwanti, ,goal by fauzia hammad,ahsan khan(mens wear designer from UK),shazia kiani,Alizeh khan,many more. Besides clothing the jewelry brands from India also participated in the event .The two days exhibition was also a part of the fashion week which gave an opportunity to the designers to sell their products to their Asian buyers in UK.

The socialites and prominent Pakistanis came in full force to attend the event the chief guest at the event was secretary TDAP Rabia Javeri.The event was also attended by Pakistani High commission to UK syed Ibne Abbas.

Hosted  by renowned BBC anchor Atika, the fashions shows saw some of Asia's most famous models walk the ramp including Fozia, Eshal and Sadaf and Paula con miss brazil UK.

The media and PR of Pakistan fashion week was handled by TAKEII,Make-up and styling was done by saima khan while the choreography of the event was managed by Hajra.

The high point of Pakistan fashion week 2015 were top 8 collections by  the labels which are not only diversified but also represent Pakistan craftsmanship and culture at its best.

SONYA BATLA

Sonya Batla showcased her latest” Manora”collection which she created in collaborations with artist Nazia Khan.the visual experience of history and architecture of manora island captured on fabrics in form of prints were brought to live in interesting, breathtaking and  creative silhouettes which are signature of sonya batla the designer par excellence……

HONEY WAQAR

Honey Waqar,s collection “Kohinoor” was a tribute to Queen of England. In this collection subdued color palette was brought to live by honey’s signature floweral motifs in shades of jewels…stitched to perfection the collection had interesting mix of eastern and western silhouttes,the highlight of this beautiful collection was an outfit of finale in which model fauzia walk down the ramp holding replica of famous Kohinoor diamond , in lilac gray tissue lehga with peach pink rose motifs spread all over..

 RANG JA
Rang Ja presented their signature Prêt Line which was colouful, eccalectic and quirky .Bold ,bright and  contemporary  rang ja’s collection  had enough spunk to light up any wardrobe.
The Traditional designs on western cuts and silhouettes celebrated rich Pakistani heritage and embodied style, elegance and individuality.this extraordinary collection on hand-woven fabrics with dazzling spread

 AHSAN'S

UK based menswear fashion designer Ahsan khan showcased exceptional range of traditional and contemporary groom wear including Sherwanis, Jodhpuris and  Indo Western Sherwanis ,his designs were highly adorned with finest quality of jewels, gemstones, sequins, zardosi, nakshi and zari work. Styled with exquisite traditional accessories from raj’s era, Ahsan’s mens wear collection was an absolute visual treat, famous TV actor Aijaaz Aslam was designer’s showstopper at the event.

of ethnic embroidery , paired with their funky accessories made a lasting impression on the ramp as always.

SAHAR ATIF (SAAI)
Sahar Atif presented “The Sultanate”- a collection that married exquisite embroidery with the drama of couture as it worked to preserve the centuries old  legacy of Islamic art, architecture and crafts translated into the finest examples of elegance. An amalgamation of the purity of white-on-white juxtaposed against the modernity of Saai’s signature silhouettes. Creative techniques to reinterpret intricately crafted textures through various forms of embroidery gave each ensemble the essence of being a masterpiece

SHAZIA BRIDALS
Shazia kiani’s beautiful bridal line was a treat to watch, intricate craftsmanship on the most  unusual color palette , elegant silhouettes  tailored to perfection and unique detailings were the highlights the collection presented by this Rawalpindi based designer.

GOAL BY FOZIA HAMMAD
 staying true to her style Fozia Hammad presented collection which featured her trade mark heavy bridals and formals…using skin tones and beiges as her canvas fozia used intricate resham,zardozi,kamdani and gota work to create ensembles which were no less than jewels…

. MOAZZAM ABBASI

Moazzam Abbasi’s collection for Pakistan fashion week London 2015 was simple yet elegant...featuring the most popular color pallate of ivory and creams the collection was mainly in lace, net and crochet, interesting and flowy silhouettes gave this collection an edge of being simple, wearable and fashionable…