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
