PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week, being held in Karachi, Day 1 was divided into 3 acts, which featured 6 ramp shows with 5 distinct designers Nickie Nina, Sahar Atif, Akif Mahmood, Sara Shahid, Mohsin and a charity show.
Akif Mahmood's Collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Karach
Akif Mahmood’s collection Kolors of Kafiristan refers to the traditions found in Kalash. The vibrant thread used to embellish the outfits spoke of the craft indigenous to the area of Kalash with the additional use of pom poms and ribbon. Even the layers of bright beading that is seen on the women of that area was replicated as a bodice. The bright trim on the fabric was highlighted by the black cotton that it was stitched on adding to the affect in the brightness of the colors. Akif successfully created a wave of excitement as a new talent which is what the fashion industry looks for.
Akif Mahmood's Collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Karach
Akif Mahmood’s collection Kolors of Kafiristan refers to the traditions found in Kalash. The vibrant thread used to embellish the outfits spoke of the craft indigenous to the area of Kalash with the additional use of pom poms and ribbon. Even the layers of bright beading that is seen on the women of that area was replicated as a bodice. The bright trim on the fabric was highlighted by the black cotton that it was stitched on adding to the affect in the brightness of the colors. Akif successfully created a wave of excitement as a new talent which is what the fashion industry looks for.
Mohsin at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week
Mohsin Ali is a PIFD graduate who hails from Hazara. Mohsin goes into the very emotion of his people to portray them. The models are wrapped in an abaya-esque cover up with mounds of boxes on their heads. In a contrast to these elements at the end of the ramp stood Rizwanullah in a juxtaposing white dhoti and turban. In gradual steps Mohsin moved his collection from black to white to color showing liberation of sorts though one wishes he did so with a little less trepidation. A few stand out pieces included a jacket made of bags and a long army green coat with a backpack stitched on. The best piece perhaps was a bomber jacket that then ballooned out in the floral prints indigineous to Hazara.
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