A show of polarised aesthetics

TDAP Fashion Showcase comes to a close with fashion heavyweights showing a diverse mix of collections.

KARACHI: The second and last day of this year’s Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Fashion Showcase boasted a line-up of designers, who pushed sartorial boundaries with sleek and modern silhouettes.

Juxtaposing innovative techniques with popular fabrics in a range of hues, the collections were a mix of yays and nays.

Kuki Concepts

 



 

Appeared to have been inspired by Rumi, Zahid Khan’s collection elevated georgette and silk. The chic use of burnt brown shades blended with deep cream-coloured tones, and the elaborate waistcoats and full-length tunics paired with over-coats permeated looked serene on the runway.

FnkAsia

 



 

Huma Adnan’s design label was an elaborate showcase of embroidery, stylised pants and boldly-textured skirts. With patchwork patterns in pulsating shades, outsized accessories and bold crop tops, the brand exuded a tapestry-like feel.

Inaaya

 



 

Naushaba Brohi’s label brought forward a fusion of East and West by utilising Sindhi mirror work and ethnic embroidery in a subtle fashion. Pastel shades and ivory dominated the colour palette and the use of ralli work added to the collection’s edgy appeal.

Delphi

 



 

Nida Tapal demonstrated workmanship through her compilation of crochet ensembles with diverse hemlines. Modern silhouettes paired with glistening sequinned crochet fabric in ivory, cobalt-blue, hibiscus-pink and deep lavender livened up the senses.

Ahan

 



 

Exhibiting the craftsmanship of the rural woman of Sindh on the ramp, the collection featured reflective mirror work on basic ashen background, a move that helped put the accent on the intricate embroidery and structured motifs.

Sadaf Malaterre

 



 

The florescent-green capsule collection comprised Western wear stylised on simple cuts. Embroidered shimmering designs coupled with ruffled details and flirty slits emphasised the simplicity and versatility of the ensembles.

YBQ

 



 

Playing with karandi fabric, the collection elevated grey and beige tones to chic status. Paying attention to detail, the ramp was busy with accessory-laden models, sporting ultramodern poncho styles, layered details and bohemian-inspired satchels.

Nauman Arfeen

 



 

The exclusively men’s collection illustrated conventional sherwanis with a twist. The line featured complex embroidery paired with beaded statement-making waistcoats. Beige fused with gold needlework was a dominant trend.

Nida Azwer

 



 

With the laser-cut technique at play, the white embroidery paired with gold needlecraft was the highlight of Azwer’s collection. Using a selection of pastel colours blended with mesh fabric, the ensembles emitted a formal and festive feel.

TDAP Mix

 



 

Zainab Chottani emphasised the mukesh embroidery in pale tones of beige, experimenting with French Chantilly lace and mesh fabric. From glitzy jackets to sequined vests, the designs were uber feminine. Faraz Manan exhibited fish-tail cuts on jamawar fabric and accentuated his tailoring with pearls and diamantes in the collection. Arsalan Iqbal’s capsule collection, on the other hand, drew attention to the digital printing method and over-sized motif designs.

Edited By: Umnia Shahid

Published in The Express Tribune, March 1^st, 2015.

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