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Back to tradition
After a series of successful shows in Lahore and Islamabad, Hasan Sheheryar Yasin showed his Shairi Aur Musaviri collection in Karachi recently. A breakdown of the various segments and themes is as follows:
SHAIRI AUR MUSAVIRI
Colours: Sophisticated pales such as white, nude, powdery peach, stone, coral and aqua dominated this section with neutrals providing a calming balance and a sense of tranquillity. A tableaux of whites and pastels provided depth and dimension without the distraction of elaborate colour and hues.
Silhouette: With detailed panelling and large layering and flare, the Mughal peshwaz took on a flirtatious floaty silhouette accompanied by ruffles and fitted chooridar pajamas.
Embellishment: Velvet-entwined appliqués, French knots and Arabic calligraphy motifs, detailing of small intricate dull beads and sequins on top of the resham threads.
Inspiration: The ancient calligraphy and paintings from the 16th century.
SAVAN
Colours: Hazy grey, indigo lavender, cobalt blue, teal and sea green accentuated the blues of the ensembles. The dark and deep colours of the monsoon represented seasonal fantasy and reality.
Silhouette: Delicate ruffles, billowing sleeves and lavish layering epitomized the soft silhouette of romanticism and femininity in each ensemble.
Embellishment: In contrast to the deep colours, the ornamentation was enveloped in shimmering silver diamantes, beads and crystals. The sparkly mukesh and silver embellishment reflects lightening and wild inhabitation.
Inspiration: Grey skies, raindrops, thunderstorms, lightening and gusty winds. The impending dark yet exciting feel of the monsoon cast a shadow of mystery on this collection.
RIVAIYAT
Colours: Vivacious splashes of colour such as fuchsia pink, deep maroon, blood red, rust, magenta, pastel pink, champagne gold and plum provided variety, depth and intrigue. Colourfully bold yet never garish, these colours are for the woman daring enough to be individualistic.
Silhouette: A true blend of East and West is evident in the overall shape and form. Eastern-inspired shapes such as angrakhas are teamed with western-style trousers. Graceful, slim, sleek and clean lines ruled by tradition and rivaiyat.
Embellishment: Ganga jamni, sequins and beads entwined with dull gold dabka and kora were the basic amalgam in this segment, enhanced with traditional gota pattis plus small square-cut diamantes and semi-precious stones.
Inspiration: Based on tradition, spirituality and folklore, the collection is derived from the classics.
SANJOG
Colours: A melange of vivid colours — ruby red, magenta pink, caramel gold and dusky peach — provided an extraordinary canvas for the conventional bride and a form of self-expression.
Silhouette: Classic regal shapes keeping in mind our historic cultural background in the form of ghararas and lehngas, with emphasis on luxury and extravagance.
Embellishment: Intricate hand-embroidered detailing with the use of silk threads, faceted beads, hand-cut sequins, dabka and kora enhanced ornate patterns. Clusters of crystals and semi-precious stones add to this traditional bridal attire.
Inspiration: Traditional timeless beauty, poise and elegance emulate the aura of bridals.
ZAIVAR
Colours: Blood red, Burmese ruby red, wine red and pomegranate red dominate the palette of this collection.
Silhouette: Emphasis is on traditional lines with a contemporary feel. Panelling provides shape and form. Double layers add extravagance and trails leave mystery behind.
Embellishment: Block printing on silks provides a vividly conventional foundation, adorned with diamantes, zari and resham. Delicate ornate patterns are heightened in richness by intricate beading, opaque kundan, detailed sequins and mirror work.
Inspiration: Tradition, heritage and a sense of culture are communicated through each outfit.
CHINAAR
Colours: Dusty, exotic and ethnically intoxicating colours such as chocolate brown, onyx, ochre, aubergine and emerald green were some of the sensual and seductively rich colours evident in this collection.
Silhouette: A blend of fitted clean lines mixed with traditional flowing garments, providing an equal balance that is predominantly found in the heritage of Kashmir. This silhouette is made to give an effect that truly represents the Eden of the East.
Embellishment: Rich brocade and an array of silks are enhanced by Mughal and Kashmiri paisley motifs, textured embroidery and semi-precious stones, such as deep garnets. Crystals, diamantes and old traditional mirror work brought to life the silk thread resham embroidery patterns.
Inspiration: The segment is inspired from the northern areas of Pakistan. The rich colours and the intricate weave come together to bring out the cultural feel.
With the event having fared well with audiences in all the three cities in Pakistan, co-hosted by the PC and with hair and make-up by Shahzad Raza, HSY plans to take the show on the road to Los Angeles, USA (Sept 11); London, UK (Sept 17); Houston, USA (Sept 23) and Washington DC (Oct 4).
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