The inaugural day of prêt-a-porter shows featured a grouped show of PEL Craft/Design Show with Gold by Reama Malik.
For this dedicated craft show, Sehyr Saigol, chairperson of the Pakistan Fashion Design Council, herself curated four designers who showcased four ensembles each turning distinct local craft into updated design led and globally relevant luxury retail pieces.
This new show also marks the corporate patronage of PEL, fostering the partnership between the designer and craft with the PFDC.
Displaying 4-piece capsule collections each during this show were Akif Mahmood, Hamza Bokhari, Shahroz Tariq and Zonia Anwaar along with jewellery by GOLD by Reama Malik.
GOLD by Reama Malik
Gold by Reama Malik presented Gold Lure, a collection inspired by the regional craft specific to Pakistan debuting at the show. Gold Lure featured jewelry for the modern women, casual as well as hip evening wear, all made in semi-precious stones and pure gold. The collection was divided into four sections – Feroza, Coral, Pearl and Gold
Zonia Anwaar
Zonia Anwar’s capsule collection ‘Senchi’ by Zonia Anwaar for AHAN replicated rich cultural hues with old school ‘neelak phulkari’ and geometric patterns invigorated in signature embroidery techniques. The collection displayed a range of exquisite hand embroideries to go with hand woven fabrics from different regions of Pakistan.
Shahroz Tariq Khan
Shahroz Tariq Khan displayed his capsule collection titled ‘Pixelated Euphoria’. Inspired by the 8-Bit Pixel Art, Tariq translated the pixelated graphics into the euphoric feel of spring summer. The collection came in fabrics such as pure cottons, linens, cotton net, organza with cross-stitch and trendy and minimal cuts infused with eastern and western fusion.
Jeem by Hamza Bokhari
Jeem by Hamza Bokhari’s capsule collection titled ‘East Bound’ was inspired by the craft of Bhawalpur. Including 4-menswear pieces, Bokhari used breathable fabrics for ‘East Bound’ such as chambrays, lightweight silks and cottons with cotton thread embroideries. Trans-Model Maavia walked the ramp as a celebrity showstopper for Hamza Bokhari, a first for Pakistan.
Akif Mahmood
Akif Mahmood closed the segment with his craft inspired capsule collection.
