TDAP’S

Fashion Extravaganza

Trade Development Authority of Pakistan has been working with the cottage industry of fashion to muster exports since the last few years. In its latest endeavor, TDAP hosted a two-day fashion extravaganza as part of the9th Expo Pakistan to target the 1500 plus foreign customers and buyers exporters.

The fashion designer Zaheer Abbas kick-started day one with his Ode to Thar collection bring the craft of the Thari women on the catwalk. He collaborated with Sindh’s Women Development Minister Rubina Qaimkhani to bring the indigenous handicraft of the Thari women on the ramp. Sahar Atif also showcased her Sultanat collection, with white on white gold-on gold tones in off-shouldre cocktail dresses. Meanwhile Mohsin Ali from the house of Sana Safinaz brought an urban touch to the runway. Gulabo showcased colorful tops inspired by the done and dusted Palestinian keffiyeh prints while Deepak Perwani exhibited clean lines in a sleek urban collection.

The first day also showcased collection by Akif Mahmood, Nickie-Naina, Karma Pink, Sublime by Sara Shahid, Adnan Pardesi and Ali Xeeshan. The second day saw the likes of Humza adnan, Nauman Afr een, Nida Azwer and handful of TDAP mix designers showcase their collection, in what was a much-need refreshing fashion weekend.