The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival 2018 is currently being held (from 8 to 19 May) in Cannes, France. The festival previews new films of all genres from all around the world. One of the highlights of the event is…
HSY Couture: Mohabbat Nama, an ode to Lahore
On April 21st couturier Hassan Sheheryar Yasin, better known as HSY, celebrated 24 years in fashion. For this occasion HSY hosted an exclusive solo show in Lahore, Pakistan. This celebratory collection, titled Mohabbat Nama, is an ode to the designers’…
IFFD India Runway Week 2018: THE platform for young Indian designers
The 10th edition of India Runway Week (IRW) took place on April 20 – 22, 2018 in Delhi. It was organised by the Indian Federation for Fashion Development (IFFD). Young, talented designers showcased their spring summer 2018 collections during this…
Best of Amazon India Fashion Week Autumn Winter 2018
The 31st edition of Amazon India Fashion Week, organised by The Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), took place from March 14-18 in New Delhi. Almost 100 designers gathered for this event, either showcasing their designs on the runway or…
Rami Kadi Spring Summer 2018: Bal de Rue
Lebanese designer Rami Kadi revealed his spring summer 2018 collection on the 23rd of January during Paris Fashion Week. Bal de Rue or Street Ball reflects the era of Nouvelle Couture, a powerful movement that destroys the status quo. The…
IŠTAR Queen Of The Night: Jean Louis Sabaji Couture Spring/Summer 2018
Paris Fashion Week took place last week showcasing the finest couture designs from both talented newcomers as established names. Who better to showcase these designs than the crème de la crème of Hollywood during award season, which kicked off in…
Saira Shakira 2018 Bridal Couture
Best friends Shakira Usman and Saira Faisal launched their fashion label Saira Shakira in 2011. The duo joined forces after graduating with honours from the Pakistan School of Fashion Design. With the launch of their young fashion brand they were…
Pakistan Fashion Week London 2017 Highlights
The 11th edition of Pakistan Fashion Week London took place on the 20th & 21st of May at Lancaster House. This neo-classical style mansion near St. James’s Palace was once part of the palace complex and is often used in…
Erum Khan – Nawabzaadi Bridal Couture Collection
2017 is almost here! Before we begin our end-of-year celebrations tomorrow with bubbles, fireworks and baked treats, one more post for our loyal readers. The Fashion Orientalist wishes everyone a Happy New Year, filled with happiness, success, love and joy!…
Élan Bridal Couture – ‘Palais Indochine’
Luxury designer Khadijah Shah organised an extravagant bridal show to celebrate the 10th anniversary of her brand Élan, during which she unveiled her Bridal Couture Collection 2016 'Palais Indochine'. The show look place in Lahore, Pakistan and was live streamed…