Manic: Backstage frenzy

Debutants a bundle of nerves before their big moment on the cat-walk.

KARACHI:

Backstage was bustling, with models, designers and stylists all labouring in a cramped area, that had been cordoned off from public view by a huge black tent. Hullaballoo prevailed as everyone rushed to wrap up things on time. Even amidst the commotion, the palpable nervous energy of the newbies partaking in the Veet contest made them conspicuous.

Dressed in chic denim couture by designer Rizwan Ullah, the amateur models hovered excitedly around the place.

But professionals in the field, like Iraj, Tooba Malik and Ayyan appeared more calm and cool.

“We are supporting newcomers. This is a great opportunity for upcoming models,” commented Tooba, a well-known model.

Fashion designer, Shamaeel Ansari sat calmly amidst the mobile horde. She termed her collection as “boldly feminine”. “My collection has a lot of in-house, digital and screen printing...there’s a lot of variety for the Pakistani woman,” she explained with a gracious smile.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 28^th, 2011.