Fashion
Winning Over The Winter Wardrobe
By Iqra Ahmed
The Winter Fashion Gala (WFG) hype created on social media channels culminated in a runway presentation at the Russian Centre for Science and Culture aka Friendship House in Karachi. It ranged from smart formal menswear to gym gear and sportswear, to bridals and finally cultural collections denoting the rich heritage and treasure trove of vibrant colours and embellishments that Pakistan has to offer.
With show direction and choreography under the watchful eye of supermodel and international fitness instructor and judge Aasif Rehmaan, the show got off to a rocking start with a formal suits collection by menswear designer Zubair Shah who was also the organizer of WFG. He showed a brown-toned collection titled Chocolat inspired by dark, milk and white chocolate. Followed by a jumpsuits line with edgy styling, and finally a jazzy jacket collection in bold prints with feather-padded shoulders. YouTube channel iPlus News HD host Syeda Nazia and supermodel Aasif Rehmaan were the showstoppers in this segment.
The National Textile University students’ final thesis collection was presented under the designer brand Culturista. The sportswear brand IBEX energized the presentation with fitted gym wear in attractive designs and shades, catering to the needs of a growing number of gym-conscious younger generation.
Seema Shah Bridals presented a young brand and did not disappoint with her take on festive wear.
Another young brand, Aamir Jee presented both women’s and menswear, showcasing the traditional shalwar kameeze silhouette.
The Grand Finale played with customs and traditions wherein Zubair Shah chose to play with rilli prints.
The Director of the Russian Centre, Mr Ruslan Mikhailovich Prokhorov, presented a bouquet to organizer and designer Zubair Shah, who, in turn, presented Mr Ruslan with an ajrak long coat to denote regional cultural and traditional hospitality.
Designer: Zubair Shah
Model: Aasif Rehmaan
Grooming: Ali Abbas
Photographer: Ansar Mehmood
The Asian Institute of Fashion Design (AIFD), in collaboration and support of Iqra University, marked a historic milestone in its 24-year fashion journey with a spectacular fashion showcase entitled ‘Fashion Odyssey.’
Held at Iqra University’s Main Campus, the autumn-themed extravaganza drew an audience of almost 1,500 attendees, including some of the country’s top celebrities, fashion icons, influencers, and key corporate figures.
Speaking about the accomplishments of the students of AIFD and the showcase, the Founder of AIFD, Sanober Ahsan expressed, “Equipped with a highly qualified and distinguished faculty and buoyed by a purpose-built-state-of-the-art campus, AIFD has been imparting the finest form of quality education to the students for 24 years.”
The fashion extravaganza spotlighted the creativity and craftsmanship of AIFD’s final-year students of 2024 whose designs were brought to life by 11 renowned models. The catwalk was also graced by recently trained AIFD students making their fashion runway debuts, further illustrating AIFD’s diverse talent. From handcrafted jewellery to intricate embroidery and fusion cuts, the imaginative designs highlighted the students’ innovative use of colour, texture, and form. The runway, glowing with dusky lights and autumn-inspired foliage, was a testament to the artistry of the next generation of fashion visionaries.
Industry legends Rizwan Beyg, as the official show director, and Nabila as the official makeup stylist, lent their expertise to ensure an evening of seamless sophistication.
Quote from Rizwan, “The idea behind this show stems from the realisation that fashion plays a vital role in the cultural revival, yet it is slowly losing its essence as everyone focuses solely on bridal wear. AIFD has done a great job because they have turned out tremendous talents like Zaheer Abbas and Adan Pardesi .
The models showcased 60 couture masterpieces on the runway styled meticulously by celebrity stylist Tabesh Khoja, who has been a part of AIFD alumni.
Adding more star power, Asfa Sultan served as the mistress of the ceremony while Dino Ali hosted the Red Carpet. Reflecting on the success of the event, the Chairman of Iqra University, Mr Naveed Lakhani who remarked, “It was an honour to host the biggest fashion show in AIFD’s history, celebrating 24 years of creativity, passion and artistry.”
Designer: Rana Rizvi
Model: Zahra Fatima
Photographer: Wajahat S Khan
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