Fashion forward PIA to glam up air hostesses with Nomi Ansari's creations
Dress will be paired with caps and scarves from Sania Maskatiya and coats by Yasmeen Sheikh
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KARACHI:
The national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which once had Pierre Cardin design the uniform for its cabin crew, will now sport local designer Nomi Ansari's creations after he won a fashion face-off for the top honour.
The face-off took place in Karachi with some of the country's top designers presenting their prospective uniforms for the flag carrier at what was dubbed the 'Runway Collection 2015'.
Designers, who were participating pro bono, included the likes of Maheen Khan, Shamaeel Ansari, Sonya Batla, Amir Adnan, Nida Azwer, Ismail Farid, Omer Farooq, Fahad Hussayn, Maheen Karim, Misha Lakhani, Sania Maskatiya, Yasmeen Sheikh, Shamoon Sultan of Khaadi, Ali Xeeshan and Hasan Shahryar Yasin - popularly known as HSY.
The designers showcased concepts for PIA's new cabin crew look, including air hostesses and stewards.
At the end of the day, it was a split decision. Nomi Ansari's outfit was chosen for the air hostesses. The dress will be paired with caps and scarves from Sania Maskatiya. Their coats will be by Yasmeen Sheikh.
For the men, they will wear Omar Farooq’s creations.
According to reports, the new uniform will come off the hangers from April 18, 2015, so keep an eye out the next time you're flying on a PIA flight.
Last week, while speaking to The Express Tribune, organiser of the event and CEO of Spectrum Group Shahnoor Ahmed said, “The key inspiration comes from Bunto Kazmi who has collected 16 designers working free of charge and in national spirit.”
Read: High-end: PIA on the cusp of fashion makeover
Kazmi was initially offered to solely design the uniforms herself, in turn she turned to 16 designers to offer inspiration, The Express Tribune learnt.
“It should be smart, convey a professional image, be functional in use and reflect Pakistan,” Ahmed said, when asked what the designers would be working towards when it came to the design of the new uniforms.
“We will have to wait and see what the vision of the designers is; however, they have been briefed to reflect our identity,” he added.
The national flag carrier Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), which once had Pierre Cardin design the uniform for its cabin crew, will now sport local designer Nomi Ansari's creations after he won a fashion face-off for the top honour.
The face-off took place in Karachi with some of the country's top designers presenting their prospective uniforms for the flag carrier at what was dubbed the 'Runway Collection 2015'.
Models presenting designer's creations for new PIA uniform in Karachi on Monday. PHOTO: MOHAMMAD NOMAN/EXPRESS
Designers, who were participating pro bono, included the likes of Maheen Khan, Shamaeel Ansari, Sonya Batla, Amir Adnan, Nida Azwer, Ismail Farid, Omer Farooq, Fahad Hussayn, Maheen Karim, Misha Lakhani, Sania Maskatiya, Yasmeen Sheikh, Shamoon Sultan of Khaadi, Ali Xeeshan and Hasan Shahryar Yasin - popularly known as HSY.
The designers showcased concepts for PIA's new cabin crew look, including air hostesses and stewards.
Models presenting designer's creations for new PIA uniform in Karachi on Monday. PHOTO: MOHAMMAD NOMAN/EXPRESS
At the end of the day, it was a split decision. Nomi Ansari's outfit was chosen for the air hostesses. The dress will be paired with caps and scarves from Sania Maskatiya. Their coats will be by Yasmeen Sheikh.
For the men, they will wear Omar Farooq’s creations.
According to reports, the new uniform will come off the hangers from April 18, 2015, so keep an eye out the next time you're flying on a PIA flight.
Last week, while speaking to The Express Tribune, organiser of the event and CEO of Spectrum Group Shahnoor Ahmed said, “The key inspiration comes from Bunto Kazmi who has collected 16 designers working free of charge and in national spirit.”
Read: High-end: PIA on the cusp of fashion makeover
Models presenting designer's creations for new PIA uniform in Karachi on Monday. PHOTO: MOHAMMAD NOMAN/EXPRESS
Kazmi was initially offered to solely design the uniforms herself, in turn she turned to 16 designers to offer inspiration, The Express Tribune learnt.
“It should be smart, convey a professional image, be functional in use and reflect Pakistan,” Ahmed said, when asked what the designers would be working towards when it came to the design of the new uniforms.
Models presenting designer's creations for new PIA uniform in Karachi on Monday. PHOTO: MOHAMMAD NOMAN/EXPRESS
“We will have to wait and see what the vision of the designers is; however, they have been briefed to reflect our identity,” he added.
Models presenting designer's creations for new PIA uniform in Karachi on Monday. PHOTO: MOHAMMAD NOMAN/EXPRESS