Showcase 2012 continues

Published March 28, 2012
A model presents a creation by designers Farhan and Ambreen during 2nd day of the fashion show in Karachi on March 27, 2012.
A model presents a creation by designers Farhan and Ambreen during 2nd day of the fashion show in Karachi on March 27, 2012.
A model presents a creation by designer Sofia Naveed Lari (Ellemint) on the 2nd day of the fashion show in Karachi.
A model presents a creation by designer Sofia Naveed Lari (Ellemint) on the 2nd day of the fashion show in Karachi.
Pakistani models present creations by Indian designer Nakul Sen. Nakul Singh showed an essentially matte gold on black and gold on gold series of cocktail gowns, dresses and sari's and got a round of applause from the audience.
Pakistani models present creations by Indian designer Nakul Sen. Nakul Singh showed an essentially matte gold on black and gold on gold series of cocktail gowns, dresses and sari's and got a round of applause from the audience.
Designer Syed Rizwanullah started with a showreel before putting pure art on the ramp through denim fabric and paint and on wings of fantasy all the while making a strong personal statement with his segment titled 'Art Meets Fashion'
Designer Syed Rizwanullah started with a showreel before putting pure art on the ramp through denim fabric and paint and on wings of fantasy all the while making a strong personal statement with his segment titled 'Art Meets Fashion'
Team Bareeze's Rung Ja was a splash of colour and feisty zing that spoke of a bold style approach while designing with hand-woven fabric. It brought the ramp to stunning, vibrant life while targeting the woman of today with its strong aesthetics.
Team Bareeze's Rung Ja was a splash of colour and feisty zing that spoke of a bold style approach while designing with hand-woven fabric. It brought the ramp to stunning, vibrant life while targeting the woman of today with its strong aesthetics.
Zainab Sajid opened the show with Aqua pret line titled 'Mera (My) Pakistan' ? a fun and funky collection with oomph and drama that cherished the city by the sea, it's people and places. The inspiration from landmark such as Quaid's mausoleum, Abdullah Shah Ghazi shrine, Minar-i-Pakistan and Babi-i-Khyber and with a boldness in colour and drama in embellishments, the essence of 'down-town meets uptown' remained distinct and obvious with a strong fashion focus on the ever-popular and familiar cultural figurines of t
Zainab Sajid opened the show with Aqua pret line titled 'Mera (My) Pakistan' ? a fun and funky collection with oomph and drama that cherished the city by the sea, it's people and places. The inspiration from landmark such as Quaid's mausoleum, Abdullah Shah Ghazi shrine, Minar-i-Pakistan and Babi-i-Khyber and with a boldness in colour and drama in embellishments, the essence of 'down-town meets uptown' remained distinct and obvious with a strong fashion focus on the ever-popular and familiar cultural figurines of t
Zainab Sajid opened the show with Aqua pret line titled 'Mera (My) Pakistan' ? a fun and funky collection with oomph and drama that cherished the city by the sea, it's people and places. The inspiration from landmark such as Quaid's mausoleum, Abdullah Shah Ghazi shrine, Minar-i-Pakistan and Babi-i-Khyber and with a boldness in colour and drama in embellishments, the essence of 'down-town meets uptown' remained distinct and obvious with a strong fashion focus on the ever-popular and familiar cultural figurines of t
Zainab Sajid opened the show with Aqua pret line titled 'Mera (My) Pakistan' ? a fun and funky collection with oomph and drama that cherished the city by the sea, it's people and places. The inspiration from landmark such as Quaid's mausoleum, Abdullah Shah Ghazi shrine, Minar-i-Pakistan and Babi-i-Khyber and with a boldness in colour and drama in embellishments, the essence of 'down-town meets uptown' remained distinct and obvious with a strong fashion focus on the ever-popular and familiar cultural figurines of t

Even the deteriorating law and order situation in the city could not dampen the spirit of celebrating promising, new talent on Day of Showcase 2012. – Photos by AFP, text by AFP and Faisal Quraishi/Dawn

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