Fahad Hussayn at PSFW 2015: Freedom of choice to dress

Sophisticated and elegant without any skin show -- that's how most people describe Pakistan's fashion. But designers of the country are trying hard to break the perception through their creations. Fahad Hussayn's range "Democrats Midsummer 2015", showcased at the opening day of the eighth edition of the Pakistan Fashion Design Council Sunsilk Fashion Week (PSFW), was an effort to represent freedom of choice to dress as one desires.

From adding sheer fabric to some of the designs to using sleeveless tops, short dresses and dramatically printed skirts, the designer, adept in bridal couture clothing, formal and evening wear designs, chose to present a range of separates in design variations for the festive season during his luxury/pret show on Saturday.

Some of the high points included five standalone prints from the Fahad Hussayn Print Museum Live Digital Prints in silk and chiffon. It also featured four luxury lawn editions with exquisite textures, floral designs derived from the Renaissance aesthetics and 16th century French garden layouts.

There were also five exclusive novelty editions in signature Fahad Hussayn hand embroidered couture.

In the designer's words, while in the real world democracy is a luxury that only a few can afford, the Democrats collection represented freedom of choice to dress as one desires.

The collection featured Hussayn's signature drapes, embroidered surfaces, statement accessories and exclusive embroideries in the best way possible. Hence, grabbing eyeballs of all the fashionistas present at the show.

The Faisalabad-born designer, who turned 30 on Saturday, received birthday wishes from fans when he took the final bow after the show.

The eighth edition of PSFW 2015 commenced on Saturday.

(The writer's trip is at the invitation of the Pakistan Fashion Design Council. Nivedita can be contacted at nivedita.s@ians.in.)