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Photo Credits: Faisal farooqi (Dragonfly) and M. Haris
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Lahore December 12, 2014: After the
exciting and flawless execution of Day 1 of TBCW 2014, with mega performances
and celebrities’ ramp walk, Day 2 started with shimmering celebrities and
socialites on the beautifully decorated Red Carpet, with lounges by different
sponsors. The show area, transformed into a beautiful wedding fiesta also saw
some changes. Show 1 of Day 2 kicked off with an elegant presentation by Ammar
Shahid. His collection “Salvation”
was a beautiful display of wedding apparel. Bold cuts, intricate embellishments and unique colour
combinations were the strengths of his collection. Ammar Shahid’s collection displayed
the creative force behind the brand which was appreciated and applauded by all.
Next to showcase was Umsha by Uzma Babar, presented by
Telenor-Karo Mumkin. Her TBCW collection, Shehnai, consisted of beautiful shararas,
ghararas, and farshi ghararas,
based on luxe fabrics including silks, crepes, chiffons, chamois silk and net.
Great emphasis was laid on applying advanced techniques with intricate hand-embroidery
meshed with kora, dabka and crystals
on rich fabrics.
As is
TBCW’s trademark, this time too there were enthralling entertainment sequences.
A special light show by Shahzad Disaster and his troupe left the audience mesmerised. Presented by Telenor, the performance
received great applause and appreciation from the attendees.The light show was followed by Teena by Hina Butt. Hina Butt’s TBCW collection
was inspired by Persian culture, especially Persian carpets, which undoubtedly are
a true reflection of Persian arts and crafts. In her TBCW collection motifs,
colour and patterns used in Persian carpets were modernized and combined with contemporary
cuts and a chic look, making it wearable for the modern-day bride.
Paying homage to the Mughal
City of Gardens, Saira Rizwan concluded Show One of Day 2 with her TBCW 2014
collection, Shalimar. The collection
used a diverse range of fusion silhouettes and cuts, incorporating both traditional
and contemporary designs, drawing inspiration from eras past, highlighting the
galore of ancient times. The palette of the entire collection comprised dark
hues and pastels tones, with distinguished gold to complement the entire range.
Each ensemble was an amalgamation of intricate and meticulously detailed work
using gold tilla, heavy pearls and
Swarovski embellishment. The collection also incorporated screen-printing that
was done in-house. The collection comprised 16 bridal and formal designs for
women and six menswear designs incorporating kurtas and shalwar kameez.
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Saira Rizwa |
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Teena by Hina Butt |
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Hajra Hayat |
After Saira Rizwan’s beautiful display of contemporary
and elegant bridal wear, the multi-talented and dramatic Fahad Hussayn
transformed the ramp into a theatre in Show Two of Day 2, with his collection Nautanki
Rani, displayed through a short play paying homage to the
performing arts. The traditional revivalist, Fahad Hussayn in association with
Mehreen Jillani and Learning Alliance School system showcased his collection in
a never-seen-before runway presentation. The runway-cum-theatre play, Nautanki Rani was written and conceived
by Mehreen Jillani, the music was an original composition by Hassan Mohiuddin
and was narrated by the legendary Naheed Siddiqui.
The story was a fairytale
derived from folklore set in pre-dated Multan and Derawar Fort. The key
elements of the collection included influences from Multani architecture and
local craft techniques, and colonial influences. The collection comprised a
wide array of hand-crafted embroideries including vintage tilla, thread work, sucha gota
and other local hand-embroidery details, and also featured signature Fahad Hussayn
PRINT MUSEUM couture prints in a vibrant blend with couture embroideries and
embellishments that were hand-stitched to perfection. The collection carried a
wide range of delicately crafted couture wedding wear for both men and
women.
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Photo Credits: Faisal farooqi (Dragonfly) and M. Haris Usmani |
Next to showcase was Aisha Imran’s “Souvenir”. Her collection brought memorable statement pieces and the glory
of the ancient bride to the ramp. The collection featured traditional style of
work, highlighted with ruby, emerald and pearl ornamentation. The gold tone in
her work was constant and her signature style.
Aisha
Imran’s “Souvenir” was followed by a beautifully choreographed Hair and Makeup
show by Depilex.
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Fahad Hussayn |
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Amaar Shahid |
Day 2 of
the bridal extravaganza was concluded with Hajra Hayat’s “Empress”. Inspired by
the rich and opulent lifestyle of the Mughal Empire, Hajra Hayat’s TBCW
collection incorporated woven silks, sheer tissues and royal velvet fabrics.
The use of gold zardozi and crystal
embellishments enhanced the beautiful cuts of “Empress”, while floor-length
gowns and farshi shararas were the
main highlight of her timeless collection. In her TBCW 2014 collection, the
shorter mid-lengths made a come-back with the ever popular churidaars.
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