KARACHI: The most powerful movers and shakers of fashion and entertainment came together at the Expo Centre on Saturday night to celebrate the best in the industry at the 6th Kashmir Hum Style Awards (HSA).

The event was hosted by renowned designer HSY, accomplished TV and film actress Kiran Malik and celebrated TV and film actor Zahid Ahmed.

Among the most notable performances were those by singers Faris Shafi and Aima Baig who opened the show with a rocking medley, after which Asim Azhar’s energetic and stunning song and dance gig livened up the stage proceedings. Then it was time for Shuja Asad, Mamya Shajaffar, and Khaqan Shahnawaz who lit up the stage with a well-coordinated and colourful performance titled Class of 2024. But it was the king among performers that is Bilal Saeed who got people dancing in the aisles with his slick dance moves and head-banging melodic tunes. A class act in every way indeed.

Coming back to the actual business of the awards, they were a few well-deserved wins and some unexpected surprises and twists, as well as a few predictable wins. Overall, the trophies were given away in an environment positively charged with a great sense of camaraderie and a celebratory feel of accomplishment.

Those who won in various categories are:

Rising Stars: Saboor Akram and Manto

Best Hair and Make-up Artist: Qasim Liaqat

Fashion Videographer of the Year: Muzamil Garewal

Fashion Photographer of the Year: Asad bin Javed

Fashion Stylist of the Year: Mamoon Tariq

Best Model (Male): Sauban Umais

Best Female Model (Female): Abeer Asad Khan

Designer of the Year (Lawn): Fahad Hussayn

Retail Brand of the Year: Khaadi

Designer of the Year (Pret): Rastah

Designer of the Year (Menswear): Muneeb Nawaz

Best Fashion Art Director: Hashim Ali

Designer of the Year (Bridal): Shehla Chatoor

Most Stylish Performer(s): Faris Shafi & Asim Azhar

Most Stylish Content Creator: Sona Rafiq

Most Stylish Actor Television (Male): Shahroz Sabzwari

Most Stylish Actor Television (Female): Hania Aamir

Most Stylish Actor Film (Male): Fahad Mustafa

Most Stylish Actor Film (Female): Kiran Malik

Most Stylish Sports Personality: Shoaib Malik.

Published in Dawn, May 13th, 2024