Party Season Saree Styles

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EasternTimes
December 2015
LifeStyle
Party Season Saree Styles
W
ith saree styles ever evolving to combine grace and
femininity with functionality, the
iconic statement piece remains a
Alia Raffia
Fashion & Beauty Editor
Twitter: @AliaRaffia
firm favourite for the party season. Consistently synonymous with
EasternTimes
December 2015
LifeStyle
Pakistan’s Fashion & Beauty
Legends Ather Shazad’s UK Tour!
One of the most talked about events of
t h e
fashion and beauty colan-
grace and glamour, shapes are becoming increasingly playful, bold
and adventurous, often crafting the
whole nine yards into dramatic but
wearable cocktailwear pieces.
Indian couture designer, Sulakshana Monga, has balanced this
melange to perfection. Popular saree pieces this season include the
Black and Khaki Dhoti Saree, seamlessly juxtaposing structured, military chic with flowing drapes, detailed embroidery and patchwork,
simultaneously playing on the masculine and feminine.
This new collection reflects a
smarter, characterised look, portraying the stronger side of femininity. The essence of the collection is
Indian and the structure contemporary, fusing indigenous techniques
on. Their breath-taking photography and expert makeup skills have transformed
the faces and careers of
everyone they have
worked with.
Now for the very first
time the famous duo
shall be working their
magic in the UK for a
fashion and makeup
extravaganza. Brought
to you by Bano Ali,
training and events executive at The Makeup
Room UK, this one off
event promises to be a
truly visual delight for
fashionistas and beauty enthusiasts alike.
The Makeup Room
has been providing
training and makeup
services to colleges,
universities and the
beauty industry for
over ten years now
and are committed to
bringing world professionals to the UK
to share their expertise and knowledge
with a modern treatment. The silhouettes are well constructed, mixing traditional with western to create a fresh narrative for the saree.
The detailed thread embroideries,
patchwork and geometrical
Sulakshana Monga’s lauded designs transcend the boundaries
of seasonal trends in favour of an
experimentation with aesthetics –
masterpieces sought after by Indian
fashion influencers and tastemakers across the globe. High profile
clients include Bollywood actresses
Deepika Padukone, Ileana D’Cruz
and Sunny Leone, to name a few.
Sulakshana has been the recipient
of coveted accolades including the
Shama Prasad Mukherjee Award
in the field of Art (2015) and the
Bharat Gaurav Award (2014).
11
der this year, Ather
Shazad are coming to
the UK to deliver their
first ever masterclass.
Ather Shahzad is professionally a single entity
shared by two men who
have become the media
and fashion industry’s
most famous names.
Going strong for over
20 years now, the ubertalented duo are legends
of the fashion industry
in Pakistan. They are the
most sought after makeup artists, photographers
and stylists in the Pakistani media and fashion
industry. Their work is
regularly recognised by
industry bodies winning
many awards, including
the Lux Style Awards two
years in a row. Having
launched many a famous
face they have not only
catapulted the careers of
many models but have
also been pivotal in the
making of many designers.
Iman Ali, Mehreen Syed,
Faraz Manan, H.S.Y. and Umar
Sayeed are a few amongst many
of the celebrities and designers
they have used their magic touch
with the
masses. A passion for teaching and
a background of working within the fash-
ion
industry led to this
event being made possible. Experience a neverseen-before behind
the
scenes up close
and personal look
while
Shahzad
Raza of Ather
Shahzad demonstrates his signature bridal and
editorial looks for
which he is coveted worldwide. He
will be answering
all of your makeup questions and
provides real industry insight into
having a freelance
career as a celebrity makeup artist. He shall offer
both makeup and
career advice and
shares personal
experiences from
his many years as
a makeup artist
and much more.
In addition to
this one off masterclass
there
shall be a retrospective look at
the career of one
of South Asia’s
most prolific design-
ers Umar Sayeed.
He has been on the
Pakistan
fashion
radar for the last
20 years and has
managed to enrich
the fashion scene
through years of extraordinary passion
for style. The House
of Umar Sayeed is
a name with worldwide recognition and
is synonymous with
ultra-chic and understated glamour. He is
one of few designers
who still utilises age
old crafting and embroidery
techniques
which keep alive the
heritage of his country. Top models shall
be showcasing unseen
couture outfits from his
archives and celebrating
the fashion genius that
is Umar Sayeed.
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ring
07719799782
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