MARIA.B. All SET TO SHOWCASE LA ROSERAIE ON THE OPENING DAY OF BCW 2014

After the launch of MARIA.B.’s pioneering Pashmina and Premium Luxury Linen 2014 collections, the designer label is set to display a new collection of bridal wear at the Bridal Couture Week 2014 on 11th December 2014. After the brand’s showcase at the bridal fashion stage, the collection will be available at MARIA.B.’s Bridal Studio located at 117-P Gulberg II, Lahore through custom order and via email orders made at mariab@mariab.pk.

MARIA.B.’s La Roseraie, which if translated becomes  the Rose Garden, is a dreamy, feminine collection inspired by 18th Century France era. The collection is primarily based in a color palette consisting of pastels but also features a selection of ensembles in monochrome shades. Expect luxe fabrics such as organza, nets and silks in elegant, European cuts and modern silhouettes comprising of long gowns, skirts, crop tops, short body jackets and cigarette pants. The designer has used the innovative style of digital prints, motifs and embellishments to impart a feeling of nostalgia and a vintage aesthetic to the collection.

 Telling about her brand’s collection at BCW 2014, Maria Butt, CEO MARIA.B. said, “Everything about our new collection has an element of nostalgia associated with it. While the collection itself is very feminine, there are dark gothic elements to some of the pieces, which synergize well with the other ensembles to come together as a story, which ultimately forms The Rose Garden. I look forward to showcasing the collection at BCW 2014 this year!”

For further information on MARIA.B.’s participation at BCW 2014 and other MARIA.B. brands, you can log on to: http://www.mariab.pk/ or visit the brand’s Face book page https://www.facebook.com/mariabdesigns or their Instagram Page: instagram.com/mariabofficial

Meet Pakistani Fashion Designers in Fashion Pakistan Week

Fashion Pakistan, the top front platform for Pakistani fashion designers, is pleased to announce the schedule of ‘Fashion Pakistan Week Autumn Winter 2014’ The Fashion Pakistan team proudly gives Pakistan its first ever official fashion week and being the only institution holding 2 fashion weeks per year based on Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter.

Fashion Pakistan Week A/W2014 will be held from 25th–27th November, 2014 in Karachi. Fashion Pakistan currently involves the finest designers from Pakistan fashion industry and intends to make bigger the upcoming event and better in terms of both participation and attendance.

The designers/brands displaying their art at the Fashion Pakistan Week A/W 2014 include, Aamna Aqeel, Ayesha Farooq Hashwani,  Deepak Perwani, Adnan Pardesy, DnF, Emraan Rajput, Faraz Mannan, Fnk Asia, Ishtiaq Afzal Khan, Gul Ahmed, Levis, Maheen Karim, Maheen Khan, Nauman Arfeen, Nida Azwer, Sadaf Malaterre, Sana Safinaz, Shehla Chatoor ,Sanam Chaudhri, and Zaheer Abbas.

Official makeup masters for the event are NABILA(N-PRO) and N GENTS for  three days event. The show will be held under the direction of Hasan Sheryar Yasin and backstage will be managed by production 021. The official event and media partners for FPW A/W2014 is HUM TV network.

In addition to the three day Fashion Pakistan Week, Fashion Pakistan will also be holding an additional exclusive event called MILLENNIAL FASHION (previously called GenEX) right before the fashion week, to be held on the 22nd of November 2014 at a separate location. 5 new fashion designers will make their debut through this platform.

The Millennial Fashion is an event which is designed as an opportunity for young talent,  to penetrate the barriers set forth for budding designers by giving them a chance to showcase their work. This event is a stepping stone for future entrepreneurs, by providing them a solid experience in their field, for a chance to be recognized and to learn, to give more focus to new talent, helping them with their first step to a successful career.

The millennial fashion will launch new designers, styling teams, models and new choreographer into the fashion industry. The winning designer will be selected via on ground voting and will be given a free slot at the Fashion Pakistan Week Spring/Summer2015 by the council. No fee is being charged to the new designers showcasing their designs at the Millennial Fashion, and their selection is purely based on their quality of work.

The designers debuting at the Millennial Fashion include, Sameer Sain, Nitasha Yaqub, Abel Emmanuel, Madiha Raza and Aalish.

The Pakistan Fashion Design Council - PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2014

The Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) proudly announced their fourth consecutive season of PFDC  L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2014 which was observed in Lahore from 30th September to 02nd October 2014 in collaboration with L’Oréal Paris, which is the world’s leading beauty brand. This announcement followed the critical success of PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Weeks held in December 2011, October 2012 and October 2013. Indeed the platform had showcased over forty bridal fashion and jewelry designers to date with shows styled by a diversity of make-up artists and stylists which highlighted bridal fashion wear, make-up and jewelry trends for the respective season.

PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2014  featured sixteen bridal showcases, including a Debut Show facilitated by Official PFDC Banking Partners Bank Alfalah, whose continued support to fashion has greatly contributed to the development of Pakistan’s emerging design talent. PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2014 endeavored to define and present both contemporary and traditional Pakistani bridal fashion, jewelry and make-up trends, fusing to create the ‘Look’ for the bridal season 2014 – 2015.

PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2014 styled by the teams of three leading make-up artists and stylists; Maram & Aabroo for womenswear and Khawar Riaz for menswear on Day-1 and Nabila/NGENTS for both ladieswear and menswear on Day-2 and Day-3.

PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week received  continued support of its partners including Title Sponsor L’Oréal Paris, Official Banking Partner Bank Alfalah, Official Telecom Partner and Black Carpet Host Warid Telecom, Official Jewelry Partner Waseem Jeweler and Rose Petal, who shared a common vision with the PFDC of developing and promoting Pakistan’s fashion industry.

The latest spring and summer 2014 Fashion for Eid Festival in Pakistan

As we all know that mostly fashion is linked with girls or women of all ages. Today men are also very much in the fashion race but this is the ultimate domain of women, whether it is about dresses of different types and jewelry, women are always competing with each other. This Eid also the trend is persisting with respect of clothing and fashion. There are many kinds of fashion trends in our society, some of these are hinted at below: 

Bridal Lehenga Frock Design 2014 Walima Dresses:

Pakistani Bridal mostly wear Lehenga as bridal dress. In old times Lehenga was considered as a medium length shirt with Loose Lehenga. While designer made many changes in Pakistani Lehenga fashion 2014. Now Pakistani Bridal Lehenga have many styles like Long shirt and Lehenga, short choli and fish lehenga, short kurti and loose lehenga etc. 

Shalwar Kameez Designs 2014-15 Indian, Shalwar Kameez Pakistani 

There are many variations in Shalwar Kameez designs, you can do anything, any change, any innovation and alteration is possible. from one design to many designs, so this Eid Shalwar kameez with Lawn prints and light fabrics is a good choice.

Women Shalwar Kameez, Long Shirt Design 2014 for Girls  

As it is said earlier, there are many variations in Shalwar Kameez designs, now the long shirt design is in the market and it flows almost till ankles or little above, it depends on the kind of personality but every type of girls are wearing it.

Mausummery Lawn EID Summer Collection 2014. 

In Summer Mausummery Lawn will be a good choice as its refreshing colors and soothing fabrics gives you a feeling of ultimate luxury and comfort and you look perfectly attractive in the modern attire. Choose color and fabric according to your skin tone and look charming this Eid.

Summer Fashion Dresses for Pakistani Girls

Summer is the season When the time is ripe to change the varieties in terms of light fabrics and every one especially girls are interested in more and new clothes. Summer is the best season to use your brains to choose differently and choose the clothes according to your own taste. There is not scarcity of fashion clothes for young girls Young girls should always be dressed up in a very versatile way.

Fashion keeps on changing always and not a constant entity. it keeps on taking new shapes from time to time. These very days  the oldie trends of  80s fashion are back and everyone has started loving it.

This summer you have the best choice to wear big size of stripes. Stripes are never out of fashion, they never go out. Stripes can be worn alone and can be mixed with daring or bold colors. Young girls always carry it well.

Pakistani girls really enjoy the summer season in terms of clothes choices and always feel excited. New colors, new designs, new prints and new tones, everything inspires them. Summer season is all about bold and attractive colors.

The choice in colors like coral, turquoise and other pastels shades are very much in vogue for young girls. There is an option to mix these colors or wear them individually. These type of colors are very summery and give a refreshing effect to the eyes.

Lace is back in fashion and this time it has come with glamour in itself. Lace has a feminine look and when girls start wearing the lace as blouse or tops they look wonderful. Lace dresses look wonderful in parties in colors like black and cream color.

Wearing floral and animated prints is another choice. Polka dots are a widely accepted fashion provided worn with caprice or jeans.

Maxis are another breed which have a stunning appeal in fashion but you have to be very choosy in colors. Overall the summer should be welcomed with bright and refreshing colors when it comes to choosing fabrics for girls in Pakistan.

Meet Some Top Fashion Designers of Pakistan

1. Amir Adnan

Amir Adnan, the trend setter and top designer of Pakistan is well known for bringing into vogue again Sherwani in Pakistan’s fashion world. He is the very first men’s wear international fashion designer from Pakistan’s fashion world. His designed dresses are expensive and affordable only for the posh class. Although his dresses are expensive but unique and represent royalty and grace.

   2. Asifa and Nabeel

These two are young, passionate and ambitious Pakistani fashion designers well known for bridal, wear, saree, western style dresses and formal attires. They use almost all types of fabrics and materials in their collection. They always get overwhelming response of people wherever they exibit their dresses.

3. Bunto Kazmi

Bunto Kazmi is the third top designer from Pakistan. She is famous for recreated Mughal culture and tradition in modern style. She is renowned for her traditional but good looking dresses not only in Pakistan but also in the other countries. Her dresses are liked because of their gracefulness and elegant cuts.

4. Deepak Parwani

Deepak Parwani is known for designing not only the groom but also the bridal wear, Sarees along with accessories. He is famous for his rare and unique ideas and invention in men’s wear.

5. Faiza Samee

Faiza Samee is the young Pakistani designer who is in love with Pakistani culture and this also reflects in her dresses. She has a belief that Pakistan has a rich and multi oriented culture because of this diversity there is a huge space for designing and presenting the traditional Pakistani dresses. She is known for presenting Sindhi culture in her dresses.

 6. Hassan Sheheryar Yasin (HSY)

Hassan Sheryar Yasin is  generally known as HSY. He started his career in 1994. He has to his credit many successful shows  all over the world e.g.  Dubai, New York, London and Toronto. Since year 2000 he has introduced his online collections and in 2007 he launched his jewelry collection as well which enhanced his forte.

 7. Jugaan – By Shazia

Jugaan is also a well-known  Pakistani designer who got the talent from her father, who runs the same business in India. She is renowned for her different products in bridal, formal and evening wears all over the country. She is an ambitious lady, committed to her work.

 8. Kamiar Rokni – Karma

Kamer Rokani is well known for designing trousers and tank tops and has lesser inclination towards designing traditional Pakistani shalwar kameez. So he is more popular among the young class of Pakistan. Although he is known for designing western style dresses but his dresses are comfortable and give cool look.

9. Maria B

Maria B is one of the designers of Pakistan who design dresses and other accessories for every segment of the society. She has the capability of not only attracting the people of Pakistan but also people from Milan, New York and Paris. She presents not only formal attires but also brings versatility in cotton fabrics. She has successfully and glamorously introduced Pakistani culture in international market.

10. Klash by Kanwal Lashari

Kanwal Lashari is well known for her eastern style of dresses and is really deeply inspired by the oriental culture. She aims to launch her bridal collection too very soon. .