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The season’s formals aren’t about heavy outfits or endless layers, they’re about feeling dressed-up without the drama. Ayesha Ibrahim’s new collection taps right into that mood with easy silhouettes, luxe fabrics and handwork that still feels light. The palette moves from deep festive reds to mellow sky blues and soft pinks, giving each look its own personality. Perfect for wedding events or intimate family festivities, the collection strikes that sweet spot between modern simplicity and traditional charm. This week, You! shows you how to refresh your formal looks with effortless elegance…
The grey three-piece, shirt, dhaka pants and dupatta, carries a stylish edge. Its craftsmanship sits in the detail, not the shine. Paired with open hair, silver heels and that done-but-undone energy, it’s meant for dinners or post-wedding evenings when you want to look composed but not conventional.
A layered mix of organza and silk, this gown moves with ease yet holds presence. The embellishment sits close to the fabric, creating an almost embroidered sheen instead of a heavy shimmer. Best worn to evening receptions, hair tied back and smokey eyes.
This emerald raw silk gharara set radiates warmth without shouting. The embroidery moves like scattered light, dense near the neckline, delicate toward the hem. It’s made for night functions, especially those that run long into laughter and dance. Subtle tones and kohl eyes with dark lips ties the whole look together.
Crushed dhaka pants, a sheesha silk shirt and a tissue dupatta in soft pink, romantic without trying too hard. The surface is alive with mirror glints and textured stitching that catch sunlight beautifully. Perfect for day weddings and courtyard mehendis, it pairs effortlessly with dewy skin, glossy lips and silver earrings.
This sky-blue gown brings a kind of calm that stands out in a room full of colour. The embroidery is fine and intricate, tracing soft floral shapes in silver tones. It feels light, breathable and almost serene, the kind of piece that makes sense for a daytime nikah or intimate garden events.
A scarlet raw silk gharara paired with a haevily embellished shirt and dupatta, the kind of look that makes tradition feel powerful. The handwork glints softly under light, tracing age-old techniques with a modern finish. It’s the kind of red made for the main event, worn best with heirloom gold and nude makeup.
CREDITS l Text: Wallia Khairi l Hair and Makeup: Shazia Rashid l Designer: Ayesha Ibrahim l Model: Javeriya Hanif l Coordination: Umer Mushtaq l Photography and Styling: Ali Abbas Ansari