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In Nida Azwer – Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy at the World Economic Forum 2013

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy at World Economic Forum 2013

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy at World Economic Forum 2013

To recieve her prestigious Crystal Award at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos last night, Sharmeen Obaid picked up a shimmery gold Nida Azwer jumpsuit & embellished jacket and paired the outfit with a custom-made Samia & Azmay Shahzada swarovski flag clutch. Although it was reminiscent of Sharmeen’s last award show appearance in a gold & black ensemble, this is probably the best we have seen Sharmeen look at an International platform. Loved the berry lips & the length of the jacket on her.

In a perfect world we would have skipped the clutch altogether (which is more like a box version of Mahin Hussain flag clutch sported by Sharmeen earlier – see here & here ). It seemed to jarring & match-ey against the outfit. Those lovely chand-tara  earrings (see if you can spot them in the last picture) were Pakistani enough.

P.S. you can watch Sharmeen’s acceptance speech here.

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy at World Economic Forum 2013

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy at World Economic Forum 2013

Nida Azwer and Samia and Azmay Shahzada

CW from Left to Right : Nida Azwer PLBW 2012, Samia and Azmay Shahzada crystal box clutch, Mahin Hussain Flag sequin Flag Clutch

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy speaking at World Economic Forum 2013

Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy at World Economic Forum 2013

Style File : Amna Kardar at PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week

Amna Kardar at PFDC L'Oreal Paris Bridal Week

Amna Kardar at PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week

We have been in a state of inertia ever since the PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week ended. A constant reminder had been popping up in our heads to review the umpteen Red Carpet looks that we had been doing our homework on….But that’s the thing about Bridal Weeks – they can be overwhelming… Well… Better late than never :) After all, you guys do love Red Carpet anytime & everytime they come on AWardrobeAffair. Out first pick : the host of the Black Carpet herself , Amna Kardar.

For Day 2 (she skipped Day1) of the Fashion Week, Amna wore a Kamiar Rokni halter neck dress & jacket from the designer’s Islamabad Fashion Week 2011 collection. Compared to the runway model, Amna wore hers well, with the sky-high platforms & Samia & Azmay Shahzada nude Clutch. We like !

PFDC L'Oreal Paris Bridal Week

Left : Amna Kardar on Day 2 of PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week, Right : Kamiar Rokni Islamabad Fashion Week 2011

PFDC L'Oreal Paris Bridal Week

Amna Kardar with Maida Azmat at PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week

Later in the night, she switched to a yellow Nida Azwer dress from Nida’s Parinda collection. Wish we had clearer full-length picture of this one, but from what we saw , this was our favorite look of Amna from PLBW. Loved the color against her skin tone.

PFDC L'Oreal Paris Bridal Week

Amna Kardar on Day2 of PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week

Nida Azwer Parinda collection Showcase 2012

Nida Azwer Parinda collection Showcase 2012

Both Day3 & Day4 saw Amna in some heavy bridal dresses by Karma. In a perfect world, we wouldnt have wanted to see such heavy dresses on the the Black Carpet, but the nude one was an absolute stunner. She paired it up with nude heels by Insignia & some bangles which we wish she skipped. On the other hand, the Day4 look felt a tad bit overwhelming with the heavy make-up & earrings. Wish she had stylized it the same way as she did on Day3.

PFDC L'Oreal Paris Bridal Week

Amna Kardar at Day 3 of PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week

PFDC L'Oreal Paris Bridal Week

Amna Kardar on Day 3 of PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week

PFDC L'Oreal Paris Bridal Week

Amna Kardar hosting the Black Carpet on Day 4 of PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week

PFDC L'Oreal Paris Bridal Week

Amna Kardar on Day4 of PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week

Mahira Khan : In Nida Azwer

It’s been a while that Mahira made it to these pages & we’re glad it was for good. A recent show of ‘Geo Shaan Se‘ had her put in a guest appearance to raise Breast Cancer awareness . She looked pretty & elegant in a monochrome Nida Azwer ensemble with matching kolhapuri chappals and vintage jhumkas.

Khirad nostalgia much? Or are you missing those locks as much as we are :(

Mahira Khan on Geo Shan Se

Mahira Khan on the sets of ‘Geo Shaan Se’ morning show

Mahira Khan with Shaan Shahid on Geo Shan Se

Mahira Khan with Shaan Shahid on the sets of ‘Geo Shaan Se’ morning show

Designers at Fashion Compassion launch

It was disappointing to see the IT designers of the fashion Industry looking uninspirational & washed out at the Fashion Compassion launch event. Maheen Karim, Nida Azwer & Sanam Chaudhri are names who have taken the Industry by storm in a short time span and it certainly helps if charity begins at home. Here’s wishing that these talented designers take their names beyond the ramp &  make wiser outfit choices for their public appearances in future.

Update : Do read our comment in the comments section below for a clearer understanding of our viewpoint.

Fashion Compassion launch at Ensemble Karachi

Maheen Karim (L) , Nida Azwer (C) & Sanam Chadhri (R) at Fashion Compassion launch at Ensemble Karachi

One small step, One giant leap : PFDC The Boulevard opens in New Delhi

PFDC The Boulevard Delhi

Inside PFDC The Boulevard New Delhi

We re excited to break this to you , more so because it brings us closer to the idea behind our blog i.e. bringing the best of Pakistani & Indian fashion on a single unique platform. PFDC (Pakistan Fashion Design Council) opened up it’s first flagship store in India, PFDC – The Boulevard at the South Extension market in New Delhi last night, introducing the best of Pakistani bridal & formal wear to it’s Indian consumers.  In what can be termed as a giant leap for cross-border fashion in both countries, the store promises to offer a wide range of designs, cuts, embroidery & colors to the Indian market.

As many as 18 designers from Pakistan are going to be stocking at the Boulevard including big names such as HSY(Hassan Sheheryar Yasin), Karma, Kamiar Rokni,  Elan , Sana Safinaz, Asifa & Nabeel, Fahad Hussayn, Nickie Nina, Shehla Chatoor , Nida Azwer, Ayesha Farook Hashwani, Feeha Jamshed, Umar Sayeed & Rizwan Beyg . (it does’nt get better than this :D )

Speaking about the idea behind the store, Mini Bindra who’s the brainchild of this venture said :

“The Pakistani cuts, colours and styling are very different from what we see here in India. For example, they use lots of ecru and cream in their bridals, which we don’t get to see here in India…….These designs would add another new concept to their wardrobe. Saris are always in vogue in India, whereas Pakistani fusion shalwar-kurta is relevant for anywhere in the world. The switch can be a starting point I feel”. 

Sehyr Saigal , chairman PFDC added:

“We have a commonality between India and Pakistan in terms of our spoken language, culture, history and heritage. So there is a huge interest in each other”

The launch event was held at The Hyatt Regency & included the who’s who of Pakistani fashion Industry in attendance including Fahad Hussayn, Kamiar Rokni, Nabila , Qurat-al-Ain Balouch,  Mahira Khan & Sonya Jehan.

Here’s your sneak peak into the fashion show held as part of the launch event. Watch this space for more.

Sana Safinaz at PFDC Boulevard Delhi

Sana Safinaz at PFDC Boulevard Delhi Fashion Show

PFDC Boulevard Delhi Fashion show

PFDC Boulevard Delhi Fashion show

Fahad Hussayn PFDC Boulevard Delhi Fashion Show

Fahad Hussayn for PFDC Boulevard Delhi Fashion Show

Nickie Nina & Umar Sayeed for PFDC Boulevard Fashion Show

Nickie Nina (R) & Umar Sayeed (L) for PFDC Boulevard Fashion Show

PFDC Boulevard Delhi Fashion show

PFDC Boulevard Delhi Fashion show

Images Courtesy : Vogue India, Ramp images: Dwaipayan Mazumdar

What they wore to Ensemble Dubai launch

This has been in our pending items tray for quite some time now, but we believe we are fashionably late and can be pardoned for the wait :) So the much coveted launch of Ensemble Dubai took place earlier this month with the who’s who of fashion industry in attendace. Long term loyalists of the designer, Aamna Haider Isaani & Selina Rashid  lent their support to Sania Maskatiya sporting outfits from her Lokum & Matalaya collections respectively. Although both Ladies looked absolutely lovely , but Aamna had us at the McQueen & the straight off the designer’s rack shirt. Love the swirling dervishes & the color degradation.

Read Aamna’s review over the collection here

P.S.  The shirt is out-of-stock on LABELS E-store , however, you may place a custom order for it on customerservice@labelsestore.com

Aamna Isani & Selina Rashid at ONE by Ensemble launch in Dubai

Aamna Haider Isani (on the left in both pictures) & Selina Rashid at ‘Ensemble’ Dubai

Aamna Haider Isani

CW from L to R : Sania Maskatiya shirt from her ‘Lokum’ collection, Alexander Mcqueen snakeskin clutch, Swirling Dervish on Aamna’s shirt

A guest (Dia ) at the launch wearing Ted Baker striped midi-length dress also spotted on Indian actress Shriya Saran at Toronto International Film Festival a few weeks back. (Buy here)

ONE by Ensemble Dubai

left : A guest (Dia) at Ensemble Dubai launch, Centre : Ted Baker striped dress, Right: Shriya Saran at Toronto international Film Festival 2012

Of designers & fashionistas :

Ensemble Dubai

From Left to Right : Nida Azwer, Nida Tapal of ‘Delphi’ , Mr. & Mrs. Shah, Wajid & Alizaeh

The mastermind Ladies behind Ensemble :

Ensemble Dubai

From Left to Right : Shehrnaz Husain, Faiza Malik (Managing partner of Ensemble Dubai) , Zeba Husain (Founder & CEO of Ensemble) , Shezray Husain (CFO Ensemble)

Celebs at Misha Lakhani Store Launch

Of the Ladies snapped at the recently held store launch of Misha Lakhani in Karachi , whose look are you more gravitated towards ? For us , it was easy to pick Iman Pasha & the lady of the evening herself . Both were wearing Misha. Loved Iman’s hair & the sexy back .

Nida Azwer’s chantilly lace sari, though beautiful, was’nt an appropriate choice for the event in question .

What about you?

Misha Lakhani launch

From Left to Right : Frieha Altaf, Mariam Shah , Nida Azwer , Misha Lakhani at the Misha Lakhani Store Launch

Iman Pasha, Annie Jafri & Misha Lakhani at Misha Lakhani Store Launch

From Left to Right : Iman Pasha, Annie Jafri & Misha Lakhani at Misha Lakhani Store Launch , Centre/Right : Iman Pasha wearing Misha

Images Courtesy : Catalyst_pr, Sunday Times & Twitter