The Taj Palace Hotel is buzzing with fashion frenzy as leading designers and artists showcase their collections at the Aalishan Pakistan exhibition, organised by Trade and Development Authority Pakistan (TDAP) in New Dehli, India.

The four-day exhibition features 320 stalls ranging from garments to textiles. More than 45 brands and designers are participating in this forum. Renowned fashion designers the likes of Wardha Saleem, Deepak Parwani, Huma Adnan and Adnan Pardesy are exhibiting their collections.

Here are the highlights of the first two days of Aalishan Pakistan, snagged off social media.


1. Tapu Javeri showcased his work at the #PakistanArtToday exhibit at the Art Junction...

2. Amongst the works of Amin Gulgee, Dua Abbas, Shahabullah Alamee and Summayya Jillani (to name a few)

3. Renowned Indian artist/writer Satish Gujral was spotted at the exhibition...

4. And painted 'Wings of Peace' at the exhibit

5. And took a selfie with Frieha Altaf too

6. Tapu proved his artistic prowess with a little live painting

7. And his jewellery exhibit proved to be a success too

8. He wasn't the only Javeri in attendance at Aalishan Pakistan

9. And there was a lot of Sana Safinaz to be seen too. From the official exhibition stall...

10. To in the hands of gleeful Indian buyers...

11. And on Frieha Altaf

12. Sania Maskatiya was also in attendance (in a manner of speaking)

13. As was Origins

14. Fashion Pakistan Council CEO Wardha Saleem posed with her collection backstage

15. And rocked the ramp with it later

16. As did Deepak Perwani's beautiful bridals

17. Faiza Samee was magnificent (as always), both on the ramp...

18. And off it

19. Rang Ja proved Pakistan has a way with colour too

20. Huma Adnan definitely put the 'Funk' in FNK Asia

21. Then posed for a picture with Deepak Perwani and Wardha Saleem

22. Mahesh Bhatt was a surprising showstopper for Lala Textiles

23. And took a star studded picture with our fashion heavyweights afterwards

24. Designer Adnan Pardesy got in on the selfie action too...

25. Multiple times

26. Fashion Pakistan Council Chairperson Sanam Chaudhri was hands-on with her display

27. But still made time to pose with the rest of the gang

28. There were a lot of happy faces in the crowd

29. And it was clear that the packed hall was not disappointed

30. So here's a well deserved round of applause TDAP

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