Backstage at Fashion Pakistan Week '12

Published April 11, 2012
Fashion Pakistan Week bounces back after two years, held at a local hotel in Karachi, the show was held over a period of four days.
Fashion Pakistan Week bounces back after two years, held at a local hotel in Karachi, the show was held over a period of four days.
Management busy in finalising arrangements before the commencement of the show.
Management busy in finalising arrangements before the commencement of the show.
Tooba giving final makeup touches back stage at Fashion Pakistan Week 2012.
Tooba giving final makeup touches back stage at Fashion Pakistan Week 2012.
A model getting her makeup done at Fashion Pakistan Week 2012.
A model getting her makeup done at Fashion Pakistan Week 2012.
A Model fixing her dress before hitting the catwalk at Fashion Pakistan Week 2012.
A Model fixing her dress before hitting the catwalk at Fashion Pakistan Week 2012.
A pink lace glove, part of an outfit a model is wearing at FPW ?12.
A pink lace glove, part of an outfit a model is wearing at FPW ?12.
Models waiting for their turn to go on the ramp.
Models waiting for their turn to go on the ramp.
A male model wearing a turban waiting to hit the ramp at FPW ?12.
A male model wearing a turban waiting to hit the ramp at FPW ?12.
A model poses for a camera at the FPW ?12.
A model poses for a camera at the FPW ?12.
Models looking into the mirror of FPW ?12.
Models looking into the mirror of FPW ?12.
Models going on the ramp.
Models going on the ramp.
Models waiting for their turn to go on the ramp.
Models waiting for their turn to go on the ramp.
A child model at the backstage of FPW ?12.
A child model at the backstage of FPW ?12.
Saba Ansari and a model looking at a supplement at the backstage of FPW ?12.
Saba Ansari and a model looking at a supplement at the backstage of FPW ?12.
Makeup artist straightening a wig at the backstage.
Makeup artist straightening a wig at the backstage.
Male models backstage of FPW ?12.
Male models backstage of FPW ?12.
Female models at FPW?12.
Female models at FPW?12.
Meera talking on the phone while a makeup artist is busy working on her face.
Meera talking on the phone while a makeup artist is busy working on her face.
Sadia Imam looks at her reflection at FPW ?12.
Sadia Imam looks at her reflection at FPW ?12.
Two models share a light moment backstage at FPW ?12.
Two models share a light moment backstage at FPW ?12.

Fashion Pakistan Week ’12 from behind the stage, before the glamour of the catwalk, a glimpse into what happens before the show begins . – Text and photographs by Hussain Afzal/Dawn.com

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