LAHORE: The second day of the LAAM Fashion Week (LFW) on Sunday opened with Agha Noor’s Basant collection, celebrating renewal, colour, and the spirit of spring through festive designs.

Inspired by the cultural energy of Basant, the collection translated movement and optimism into elegant silhouettes suited for traditional celebrations. A vibrant palette of sunlit yellows, fuchsia florals, and fresh green accents reflected the season in full bloom. Airy organzas, fluid silks, and softly-textured chiffons were layered in the designs to create depth while still being easy to wear. Designed for festive moments, the collection balanced heritage and contemporary styling with ease and grace.

The LWF also showcased a collection of Mistfall by Panache Apparel drawing inspiration from nature and the calm of outdoor living. The collection featured softly printed fabrics and airy textures designed for ease and comfort during warmer months.

Gulrang by Urge Pret presented the audience with wearables that reflected a composed expression of strength and timeless beauty. Inspired by the natural grace of flowers that bloom with quiet confidence, the collection is designed for women whose presence feels assured and grounded.

Allure by Izna Hamza’s Sun at Noon presented a cross cultural dialogue shaped by African heritage and Pakistani craftsmanship. Drawing from tribal geometry, ceremonial silhouettes, earth-rich landscapes, and ancestral symbolism, the collection translated these influences through refined tailoring and detailed hand embroidery.

Bin Tayyab -The collection drew inspiration from classical architecture and traditional artistry, showcasing intricate hand embellishments, layered textures, and graceful silhouettes. Muted jewel tones defined the palette, reflecting sophistication while accentuating the richness of each ensemble.

Pehnawa by Bin Akram’s Amarbail celebrated the South Asian heritage through a softer, intimate lens, reimagining tradition with contemporary grace. Inspired by Mughal artistry and vintage Pakistani silhouettes, the collection featured rich tissue, raw silk, zari organza, and badlazari, chosen for their movement, light, and historical resonance. Tilla embroidery, chatapatti, goti, sitara, beads, sequins, and hand-finished tassels accentuate each garment with deliberate detail.

Karma’s Dilruba marked Maheen Kardar’s fearless return to the runway after a decade, celebrating excess, emotion, and identity. Rooted in Desi maximalism and reimagined through a contemporary lens, the collection blended tradition — saris, flares, short shirts, shalwars, trousers, and flowing gowns — with modern proportions and movement. Designed for festive moments, Eid, and monsoon weddings, Dilruba is joyful, dramatic, and unapologetically expressive.

Meraki by Deepak & Fahad was a heartfelt exploration of craft, colour, and artistic expression. Inspired by the traditional Ikkat weaving technique, the collection revived this fading art through intricate hand woven patterns in pure cotton yarn, complemented by styling pieces in linen. The palette draws from the works of Mark Rothko, with each ensemble reflecting the colours, moods, and abstract simplicity of his paintings.

Suroor by Sadaf Fawad Khan unfolded as a dialogue between heritage and contemporary couture. The showcase presented two distinct collections that reflected the evolution of the brand’s design language. The first revisited traditional, old-school aesthetics through refined silhouettes, restrained detailing, and a focus on craftsmanship, offering a timeless and composed expression of elegance. The narrative then transitions into contemporary couture, where bold structures, rich embellishment, and theatrical scale take centre stage.

Day 2’s finale featured The Conclave of Anti-Fashion by Fahad Hussayn, where he presented a ceremonial assembly of garments rooted in rebellion, permanence, and identity. The collection treated clothing as ideology, with silhouettes conceived as ritual objects rather than seasonal statements. Carefully composed colour stories supported the sculptural forms and symbolic detailing. Developed under the Fahad Hussayn Academy’s Art Collective, the collection existed as a series of collectible works, reaffirming fashion as a lasting medium for statement, artistry, and personal conviction.

The showcase also featured music performances by Sheryar Rehman, Natasha Baig and Nehal Nasim.

Published in Dawn, February 2nd, 2026