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KARACHI : The second day of the Q Mobile Hum Showcase commenced with the pioneers of the fashion industry such as Bunto Kazmi, Rizwan Beyg, Faiza Samee and HSY among others. While each designer remained true to their signature aesthetics, what we found interesting was the fact that we spotted something new and innovative in each collection. From Kazmi’s first-ever capsule showcase to Beyg’s creations drawing inspiration from high-end international fashion brands, here’s a rundown of who showed what on day two of the fashion-tastic week.

Designer: Bunto Kazmi

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The House of Kazmi has been adorning brides for almost five decades. This was the first time ace designer Bunto Kazmi moved away from her forte as a bridal expert to showcase a capsule collection, which displayed a perfect combination of cultural heritage and modern aesthetics. The showcase comprised bright, striking coloured ensembles with a fusion of embellishments, accented with a few vintage pieces from her personal collection. The offerings included draped dupattas woven in silk with highlights of kalamkari patchwork and hand embroidery. Long, flared heavily embroidered shirts and velvet pants with gold floral embroideries dominated the line.

Designer: Rizwan Beyg

Collection: Lace Couture

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The designer returned to the catwalk after a brief hiatus. With the collection drawing inspiration from old courtiers such as Dior, Valentino and Chanel, Rizwan paid homage to his fashion heroes. The collection was a breathtaking mix of sensuality and white lace drama. From voluminous A-line Dior skirts to modern variations of the trousers with touch of a Valentino bow, the collection took lace as its core motif with 3D flowers as its centerpiece. Trailing skirts, lace trousers, vintage blouses and flowing gowns with lace backs, Beyg effortlessly brought classic and contemporary together.

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Designer: Faiza Samee

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Her collection was an odyssey through the Central Asian landscape and the old world romance of Czarist Russia. Ethnic Turkic cuts and vintage Russian Chintz defined the screen prints and embroideries in the creations. The colour palette ranged from mute silvers and glittering gold to saffron and azure blue. Short bejewelled waistcoats and delicate tulle with hand embroidery were the best part of the collection. Lenghas, shararas and embroidered pants paired with elaborately detailed long tunics looked majestic on the ramp. The showcase was a fun rendition of formal wear, belting out statement pieces that were not too overwhelming.

Designer: HSY

Collection: Love Letter

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Synonymous with the collection’s name, HSY paid tribute to those who couldn’t remain in touch with their loved ones in order to fulfill their duties for the country. The ensembles consisted of silk sheer crop blouses, pants and jackets in mostly organza, net and raw silk. The structured styles, impressive drapes and cutout detail emphasised the stylish edginess of the collection. The colour palette was dark but pleasant with hues of olive, ivory and mustard encompassing most of the pieces.

Designer: Adnan Pardesy

Collection: Entwind

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Fusion of the old and the new was the theme behind the designer’s latest collection. Origami inspired patterns, using gold appliqued gota on black fabric looked striking on the runways. Dresses, jackets and pants were created using the brand’s unique texture and cutwork techniques.

Ideas by Gul Ahmed

Collection: Midnight

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The collection took a spin on modern day extravagance of a historically renowned movement – The Renaissance. The inspiration was derived from a fusion of western and eastern influences; the cuts included modern wraps, jackets, statement pants and embroidered tops. The offerings featured a blend of deep blue, indigo and white with exuberant embellishments of bugle beads, pearls, resham and crystals.
 
Toss up: Sadaf Kanwal


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The model turned actress plays a round of our rapid-fire. Find out what exercise she loves most at the gym, what song is stuck in her head right now and what she wants to shop for next!

Who was your favourite Balu Mahi co-star?

Both were equally my favourites.

If you had to be trapped in a TV show for a month, which would you choose?

Keeping Up With The Kardashians!



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Who is your favourite style-icon?

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

Which famous person do people say you resemble most?

Taylor Hill.

What is your favourite exercise?

I love doing cardio at the gym.

What is the last picture on your camera roll?

A selfie…duh!

Tell us about your first modelling job ever:

It was the Miss Veet Supermodel Contest back in 2010.

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Who is your favourite fashion designer (locally and internationally)?

Nomi Ansari and Balmain.

What is the last thing you do before going to bed?

Drink water.

What song is stuck in your head right now?

These days, it’s Zaalima from Raees.


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What can we find in your refrigerator right now?

Oh, lots of food!

Be ugly and live forever, or attractive and die in a year?

Attractive and die in a year.

What is the best compliment you have ever received?

That I can pull off any look in the book!

Acting or modelling?

Both. Modelling will always be my forte but acting is what I’m more inclined towards these days.

What is the strangest thing you have ever been asked to do on a shoot?

Nothing as such, I take up every challenge that comes my way!

Who is the one designer you would like to model for whom you haven’t already?

Umar Sayeed.



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If someone made a movie on your life, who would you want to cast as you?

Sohai Ali Abro.

What is on the top of your shopping list right now?

Anything from Manolo Blahnik’s new collection.

Who is the one celebrity you wouldn’t mind going to dinner with?

Brad Pitt.
 

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