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Day 2 of Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW) was an evening well spent, which is something we couldn't say of the opener on Sunday.

Read on: 8 outfits from FPW Day 1 that looked like other things

While there were still more bridal collections than we would have liked to see, we saw some sparks of ingenuity, and the luxury pret collections was well-crafted and boasted of a signature.

1) Monochrome done right by Natasha Kamal

Hira Tareen caught our eye in this muted, cut-out black and white ensemble. It's effortless, elegant and as always, Kamal's attention to detail is immaculate. We can totally wear this out to a fancy musical evening or even a shaadi with heavier accessories.

#2) Print on print on print by FnkAsia

It's very tricky to mix and match prints and brights without looking like a rainbow threw up on you. It's not exactly news that FnkAsia has that skill down. The black and gold sharara is funky but sets a solid foundation for the blue and pink floral kameez and dupatta without being OTT. Shoutout to the styling here as well -- that choker, paired with a crimson lip, really makes the overall look pop!

3) Choli as armour by Natasha Kamal

While Natasha Kamal's collection didn't live up to our expectations, we couldn't keep our eyes off this gold mesh choli. It's simple, it's elegant and it makes a statement on its own. The cut and fit adds sophistication without being too fitted and gives it an armour feel.

The lehenga, on the other hand, wasn't as impressive because it failed to do the choli justice; instead of enhancing it, the choli drowned in the same mesh of the lehenga.

4) Arsalan Iqbal's lehenga choli

Weddings are a splendiferous affair with embellishments, lace and heavy embroidery, but Arsalan Iqbal steers clear of all and goes for simplicity and we're loving it. With a plain black suede choli and a gold thread work lehenga this eye-catching ensemble oozes grace. We love how the choli cuts upward towards the midriff, showing just a hint of skin (Yaaas!).

Possibly the best part about this ensemble is that it can be dressed up or down. Add antiques or a matha pati and it'll instantly spruce up this lehnga.

5) Shehla Chatoor's luxe pant-skirt hybrid

While we weren't going gaga over this when Ayesha Omar wore it to the Hum Style Awards in ivory, we definitely love it in black; gold and black is a classic colour combination of choice for good reason! The peekaboo floral embroidery on the underside of the cape adds a feminine touch while the pants are giving us some major Balmain vibes.

Not to mention, with that top, Chatoor basically schools all other designers (you know who you are!) on how to incorporate fur tastefully.

6) This timeless Arsalan Iqbal sari

Some may call this Arsalan Iqbal sari a little too staid, some may think its colour palette boring, but after a glut of sparkles, ruffles and other frills and flounces on the runway, this understated look came as a breath of fresh air. The off-shoulder velvet blouse gives the look a modern upgrade, and a closer look at the intricate thread embroidery reveals that this sari has a timeless appeal.