“The business of fashion is tough and we in Pakistan have far more hurdles to cross,” said FPW show director HSY when a blackout temporarily halted proceedings during the opening credits. FPW is in its fifth year now and has evolved to induct new talent and industry professionals who are taking the business of fashion ever further.
The show soon got under way nevertheless when the backup power system took over and Sadaf Malaterre opened Day Three with Contradiction, a collection based on colour extremes such as black and white, luxe fabric, a fine blend of eastern and western sensibilities while keeping her lines clear-cut, sleek and no-nonsense.
Maheen Karim’s collection was a showcase of inner beauty with outfits that ranged from body-hugging gowns and especially a gold number with a black sash to those with elaborate backs, a two-tone tail-skirt and kaleidoscopic prints.
For the grand finale, fashion industry veteranMaheen Khan chose to show ‘Karachi I Love You‘, which was about a showcase about the city through the ages, including the ‘60s and ‘70s like trendy cafes, nightclubs, and a sense that fashion never sleeps in Karachi. Veteran and former models Atiya Khan, Frieha Altaf and Iraj Mansoor also walked for Maheen’s segment, bringing things to a nostalgic conclusion.
