Day three of the Showcase 2012 remained a combination of extreme highs and disappointing lows. While designers like Ishtiaq Afzal Khan and Bibi Russell left audiences wanting more, others left a bad taste.
Kuki concepts
Designer Zahid Khan of the design house Kuki Concept paid a glowing tribute to poet Maulana Rumi. The collection was in deep browns in chiffon and georgettes with chooridaar pyjamas with Turkish embroidery on some of the shawls
Trends to remember: Whirling dervishes wearing long fez hats as well as chooridars, accessorised with chunky necklaces
The feel: A Turkish delight complete with resonance of another era
The look: Rumi on the ramp
Bibi Russell
With her funky, colourful and highly wearable collection, Russell brought Bangladeshi fashion to the Pakistani runways. The model-turned-designer showcased what tourist handicraft stores are known for; indigenous beachwear clothing. Primarily fascinated by rickshaw art, she creatively used handwoven fabric in shades of yellow, orange and green.
Trends to remember: Bangladeshi cuts and style paired with funky accessories
The feel: Perfect for a day in the sun
The look: Touristy and festive
Warda Saleem
Saleem’s collection was an ode to a sparrow known as jhirki. Inspired by the bird’s colours, the collection was entirely in shades of white, brown and beige which was similar to Umar Sayeed’s Sadequain collection. Even though the show started off with a powerful video, the collection wasn’t strong in terms of its cuts or styling
Trends to remember: Pants with gold and black polka dots and embroidered bird motifs
The feel: Urban savvy
The look: For the independent woman
Ishtiaq Afzal Khan
Khan’s immaculately constructed, coherent and highly covetable collection ‘Patchalicious’ was inspired by traditional patchwork. Khan really understands how to use fabric in his designs. Additionally, his natural ability to create pret, for modern women, made this collection the crowning glory of the evening
Trends to remember: Patchwork done in a contemporary colour blocking manner
The feel: Western-cut outfits styled using Pakistani techniques
The look: Traditional meets classy
This was one of the most confusing odes to different personalities: Marilyn Monroe and Faiz Ahmad Faiz with some designs embossed with Monroes’ face, while others had Faiz’s poetry printed on them
Trends to remember: Shimmery sequined pants
The feel: Monroe meets Faiz
The look: Lost in translation
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Khan’s ‘Scent of a Woman’ collection was an ode to love and serenity. Appearing on the runway were flowing chiffons in soft colours combined with models adorning real flowers in their hair, giving a romantic feel to the collection
Trends to remember: Net chooridar pyjamas
The feel: Subtle yet romantic appeal
The look: A woman in love
