Pakistani designers strutted their stuff at London's Fashion Parade 2017

Fashion Parade highlights include Nilofer Shahid's embroidered forest and Faiza Samee's beautiful bridals

08 Feb, 2017

Fashion Parade is Pakistani designer's annual night out in London.

Held on February 6, the fashion show saw the work of 10 Pakistani designers, including Nilofer Shahid, Faiza Samee, Shamaeel Ansari, Nomi Ansari, Saira Rizwan, Tena Durrani. Studio S, Maria B, Raani Emaan and Sherzad Rahimtoola.

Here are sneak-peeks from Monday night.

Nilofer Shahid

Nilofer Shahid brought her signature artistry to the runway — that embroidered forest is a feast for the eyes!

Faiza Samee

Faiza Samee's showcase was a beautiful play on colours. Summer brides, take note!

Saira Rizwan

Saira Rizwan sent down a Barbie bride!

Maria B

Maria B worked with the unlikeliest colours — maybe she should get points for that.

Rani Emaan

Rani Emaan played with the trending champagne hue.

Tena Durrani

Tena Durrani showed why floral embroidery is popular — it looks so pretty!

Nomi Ansari

Nomi Ansari's so sure pink's the it colour this season, he decided to match his model!

Studio S

Seher Tareen presented eveningwear like this black and gold trailing cape.

Shamaeel Ansari

Shamaeel Ansari's capes and jackets made an appearance on the runway.

Sherezad Jewelery

Sherezad sent down her usual statement-makers.

Photographs by Rafyl

Comments

ak Feb 08, 2017 04:01pm

So... are these supposed to be good. Looks like just volume to me.

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Lahori Kid Feb 08, 2017 04:54pm

Looks terrible if you ask me.

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TR Feb 08, 2017 04:55pm

Pakistani fashion designers are trendsetters and their contribution to our fashion industry is admirable.

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Philosopher(from Japan) Feb 08, 2017 04:57pm

Nothing special.

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Anony Feb 08, 2017 07:19pm

Unfashionable people who know nothing about fashion seen commenting here.

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SHAMPEE Feb 08, 2017 07:30pm

one can see the bored audience in the background,

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ghaider Feb 08, 2017 08:48pm

Why do we have to be negative all the time? We are like the most grumpiest nation.. Great work by the designers.

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syed Feb 09, 2017 12:01am

Great job!!. I agree with one commenter that most of the people who don't like the work know nothing about the fashion. Or some people are always there to criticize because of their personal likeness or dislikeness based on their belief.

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shah Feb 09, 2017 03:21am

Beautiful work by all designers. Awesome

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Be Fair Feb 09, 2017 05:11am

Wow, you guys did it.

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Sal Feb 09, 2017 10:32am

@ghaider I agree with you. Why do we always have negative comments for everything. We need to have a more positive , up-beat outlook as a nation.

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amna Feb 09, 2017 11:23am

their designing is rather boring, nothing out of the ordinary,, they didn't opt for daring designs, the typical old fashion that one might grow bored off really quickly,,, its high time they tried something new if they want to be among the leading designers of the world, play a little with colors, designs, patterns, i feel like they just want to show skin of their models, but are too scared of taking chances on designs, design isn't limited to skin,,instead on patterns, motifs, fabric and what not!

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A Pakistani Feb 09, 2017 11:40am

What is this? Who wears these in their normal lives?. Ladies dresses aside, what kind of pink coat and tie is that man wearing?. Appalling, the only dress which is a bit appealing to the eyes is Nilofer's forest embroidered one. But again, who wears that in their normal life?.

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AAMER Feb 09, 2017 06:36pm

I was at this show, everyone loved the Pakistani dresses. The models were not so attractive but all other things were great.

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Bupi Feb 11, 2017 02:25pm

@ghaider Resean behind is that none respect each other regionally. Do think?

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