Pakistani designers are giving us many reasons to embrace jashan-e-azadi as fashionably as we can. Style guru Maheen Khan and accessory designer Mahin Hussain’s Independence Day-themed collections exude vibrancy amid the despairing state of affairs in the country.
Khan’s ‘Dil Dil Pakistan Azaadi Collection’ is a ready-to-wear line that comprises stamp-inspired bags, stamp-design t-shirts and kurtas for men, women and children to sport with their heads held high. “It is the only comprehensive collection by any high-street brand in Pakistan that caters to everyone,” says Khan. “It is a reflection of Gulabo’s ‘Proud to be Pakistani’ ideology.”
By incorporating green camouflage kurtas into the collection, Khan pays homage to the armed forces of Pakistan.
Hussain’s ‘Independence 2014’ totes and clutches hit the right note. Paying a tribute to the Quiad’s motto: ‘Unity, Faith, Discipline’. Hussain says she has drawn inspiration from the political situation in the country for her designs. “I felt the political turmoil in the country called for us to go back to our roots and derive strength from the wisdom of the founder of the nation,” she shares. “We all are affected by the current situation and I have been able to channel my thoughts and ideas into my work.”
khan sahab is really a great leader