The multiple times Rizwan Beyg dressed Princess Diana

Will the Duchess of Cambridge opt for the same renowned Pakistani designer?

KARACHI: Esteemed Pakistani designer Rizwan Beyg had the honour of dressing the late Princess Diana, when she visited Pakistan in 1991. From stunning white gowns to ethereal blush pink evening wear, his fusion ensembles certainly made an impact on Diana's effortless looks in Pakistan for years to come.

The designer, who had trained as an architect, launched his label in 1989 but had swiftly become known as one of Pakistan’s top designers.

Fast forward to 2019, Kate Middleton and Prince William are arriving in Islamabad today for their highly-anticipated Royal tour. But all eyes are on the Duchess of Cambridge and what she will be wearing during their five day tour. More importantly, if the Royal will follow in the footsteps of Diana by donning traditional wear too.

Let's take a look at the three times Beyg dressed Kate's mother-in-law and the legacy he established during the memorable trip.

Forever pink

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Diana looked a vision in pink while hanging out and about with now Prime Minister Imran Khan and his former wife, Jemima Goldsmith. Opting for a traditional shalwar kameez style, the outfit was simple yet elegant which we are sure Kate will follow also. The Royal also completed the look with a matching sheer dupatta.

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Intricate ivory

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Beyg studied up on Diana's style before dressing her and found her preference was not too much skin and weighted hems. He also discovered that she loved pearls and off-white. Diana exuded class and modesty in this intricate fitted traditional wear while visiting the Shaukat Khanum memorial hospital in Lahore.

We remember white

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The stunner of Beyg's collection was the indelible all-white creation that turned all heads. The designer made sure he captured the essence of Diana by incorporating both worlds into the outfit. The western embroidery was done in silk thread in five shades of white, including cream and apple white. Since she was coming to Pakistan and was experimental, he made her a modern version of the shalwar called the ‘trouser shalwar.’ The embroidery took about three and a half weeks and the tailoring just about five days, so the outfit was ready in a month.

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