Pakistani Fashion's Modern Movement

Five Pakistani designers showcased a sleek and modern style at a fashion show inspired by Giorgio Armani last month in Lahore, Pakistan. The fashion show was at the launch of the glamorous Giorgio Armani Samsung mobile phone. The designers included HSY, Saadia Mirza, Maheen Karim, Khaadi Khaas and Ammar Belal.

Read INSTEP Magazine's article on the show

Here were some of my favorites...

Model Fia walks the ramp in a sexy HSY sheer frill peek-a-boo collared tunic and black embossed patterned low waist pants. 

Nadia models a Maria B. cream colored dress with sequenced bead work and ribbon patterns along the waist and hips.

Mehreen glides across the catwalk like an eastern goddess in this Saadia Mirza silver bouffant gown with hand crafted flowers along the bust line, ruched bodice and crinoline bottom.

Fia wears a heavily worked cream and gold tube top and sheer bolero with fringe work by Saadia Mirza.

This halter dress by Saadia Mirza incorporates tribal with elegance. The neckline is embroidered with gold thread and beads.

This sleek and sophisticated pinafore dress by Maheen Karim has princess seams that create a form fitting outfit that is royal and regal in a contemporary way.

I love flapper dresses but to think that a Pakistani designer could perfect a french style so eloquently as this is surprising. But Khaadi Khass does with this retro red flapper dress. 

This gold skirt suit by Khaadi Khaas with a high waisted knee length skirt, sleeveless xylophone chemise accompanied by a giant fringe clutch purse is also very retro.

Model Neha struts down the ramp for HSY in this back bustier and white satin high-waisted pencil skirt with horizontal seams. Again HSY combines sex appeal with sophistication and of course a pearly choker adds the finishing touch.

This jewel neck black cocktail dress by Khaadi Khaas is exquisite. The dress' wave-like black bead and ribbon work add an eastern feel to this modern little black dress.

Ammar Belal does the menswear for the show and goes away from his usual over the top designs. With Armani as his inspiration, this double breasted mandarin collared blazer is very Giorgio.

See more pictures of the show