Ali Xeeshan at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Karachi
The Phoenix collection by Ali Xeeshan focuses on the Kohli tribe of Sindh. The floods devastated what was once a flourishing area and the collection was a tribute to them. Ali Xeeshan shows great attention to detail and innovative techniques: white paint was used on some pieces giving a beaded embossed look and was added to the finished outfit and sheets of pure gota were appliquéd onto wide leg trousers! Billowing shirts with structured collars illustrated an improvement on the trend of flared fabric. A cropped jacket with Rajasthani ivory bangle inspired sleeves stood out for its inventiveness.
Kamair Rokni Collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Karachi
The House of Kamiar Rokni’s womenswear Prêt-à-porter Spring/Summer 2011 collection entitled “Folkistan”. Inspired by Pakistan’s various folk crafts and cultural influences, “Folkistan” painted a portrait of women all over Pakistan, celebrating rural motifs and crafts with a contemporary twist. The fabrics used were all local with traditional checks and stripes in cotton, khaadi and sussi and were embellished in thread work inspired by folk appliqués of regional materials. Long dresses were accompanied by shift dresses and a diversity of pants inspired by cargo and harem pants.
