Fashion Pakistan Week: High fashion returns to the ramp

Some heavy weights including Deepak Perwani, Sania Maskatiya and Sana Safinaz put out some quality in a packed hall.

Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW) returns for a fifth time in Karachi.

While day one was a series of hits and misses, the second and final day brought high fashion on to the ramp.

It featured some of the heavy weights including Deepak Perwani, Sania Maskatiya, Rizwanullah and Sana Safinaz, and they did not disappoint.

There was also recognition for Maheen Khan with the Diamond Designer Award and for Emraan Rajput with the Emerging Designer Award.



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12:35 pm

Deepak Perwani gets a standing ovation and some confetti as the show comes to an end.

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12:20 pm

Ever wondered what it would look like if Freida went to Kharadar? Well Deepak Perwani is just going to take your imagination for a ride as he rolls out his 'Frieda goes to Kharadar' collection featuring tuxedos, silhouettes and embroidery.

Haute fashion wraps it up!





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12:15 pm

Emraan Rajput gets the Emerging Designer Award.

 

That last show by Nauman Arfeen has got the audience's attention piqued for the finale by Deepak Perwani.

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12:05 pm

With Islamic motifs inspired embroidery as embllisments on cotton, Nauman Arfeen with the Sands of Time collection.

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11:55 pm

Haseena Khanani designs being shown off by models. Her designs leans a lot more on denims and chains.

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11:30 pm

Jafferjees collection, styled by Nubain Ali and Wardha Saleem clothes.  This is more for accessories than clothes, featuring clutches, bags and travel bags made mostly of leather with reptile and ostrich as well. Offerings for both men and women.



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11:20 pm

Hajra Hayat now with her resort collection on the ramp.

Express Tribune Life&Style editor about Hajra Hayat's collection: Hajra Hayat's collection is an ode to sheer fabric. I can see the undergarments of those wearing white.

Flimsy chiffons so translucent they are see through. innerwear as outwear #hajrahayat #fpw

— aamiriat (@syedaamirb) April 10, 2013

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11:10 pm

If this is how they do it then maybe lawn does have a place at a fashion week. Great away to show off yr prints #gulahmed #fpw

— Karachista (@karachista) April 10, 2013

Is it a bird? is it a bat? no, its a model sashaying down the ramp in a choreographed show for Gul Ahmed Lawn.



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10:50 pm

The show resumes with designs from Sana Safinaz spring 2013 collection.



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10:30 pm

A short break during the show as there is a security sweep.

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10:10 pm

Maheen khan has just been given the Diamond Designer award by Shamael Ansari.

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10:00 pm

Now a designer a lot of people were waiting for, Sania Maskatiya now displaying her Cartography inspired collection.



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9:40 pm

Ishtiaq Afzal Khan now with his Gulkari Collection featuring short western dresses. Embroidery seems to be a recurring theme for designers of day two.



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9:30 pm

Rizwanullah's showcases his pret summer 2013 collection. Being a pret collection, it features a lot of tunics, tops, skirts and pants.





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9:20 pm

Obaid Sheikh now on the ramp with his collection Elyisee in pastel colours. The collection includes clothes for men and women. The clothes are interspersd with embroidery.



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9:15 pm

Kayseria now shows off its Magic in Print summer 2013 collection with pop neon.



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9:05 pm

Ayesha Ibrahim Rock and Roll with a colour pallet of mustard, purple, black.

This is also Ayesha Ibrahim's FPW debut.





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8:55 pm

Now a men's wear collection from Arsalan and Yahseer with a printed jackets embellished with embroidery on their sleeves.

Flawlessly cut sleek jackets by Arsalan & Yahseer at #FPW

— Shehab Niazi (@shehabniazi) April 10, 2013

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8:40 pm

Shamael Ansari opens day two with her collection Extra Orient focussing on textures, tones and prints.



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8:35 pm

It seems today's line up has a few people excited!

#FPW excited about the second day lineup !!!

— Khawar Abedi (@Khawarabedi) April 10, 2013

And a full house too!

Full house tonight at #fpw

— Amara (@Amara807) April 10, 2013

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8:30 pm

Designer Shamaeel Ansari is due to open day two. Here is a picture from Labels of model Fauzia Aman who is ready to walk down the ramp.



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8:25 pm

Day one of the fashion event featured the likes of Emran Rajput, Maheen Khan, Baani D and Aamna Aqeel.

Three designers also made their FPW debut including Ahsan Nazir, Faiza Saqlain and Zari Faisal.

A slideshow of pictures from day one can be seen here.