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This week You! takes a look at a few Pakistani trends that are sure to make you stand out...
As the temperature fluctuates from hot summers to breezy monsoons, we are getting aware of the season’s hottest trends emerging from the runway and infusing them in our wardrobes. Whether it’s bold printed peplums or our evergreen angarkhas - these trends are taking fashionistas by storm. In the past we used to go gaga over international brands that offered trendy and expensive outfits. But now our very own brands come up with innovative designs that are chic yet desi. Yes, that’s right! Our designers incorporate all the international trends in our traditional outfits that surely make us sizzle all year round. So are you ready to embrace the biggest Pakistani fashion looks of 2017? Here are some top trends straight from our favourite brands that will not only revamp our wardrobes but won’t put a dent in our pockets too. Read on...
The season’s wardrobe staples
Clothes play the most vital role in appearing fashionable. Incorporate these current trends into your wardrobe and viola! You are ready to rock the ‘desi’ look.
It’s all in the cut
Currently, shirts of different cool cuts and sizes are available at all our favourite brands. Be it straight, a- symmetrical, long, very long, knee length and short, the cuts are numerous. So be a part of this monsoon/summer’s diversified fashion, and go for your favourite cut that suits you best.
Front open shirts
Generation’s button down half slit shirts are a new way to flaunt your inner diva. You can pair them up with either jeans and loose pants or even bell bottoms. These flairy pieces are amazing for a day party or any casual gathering.
Peplums
Runways, Fashion Weeks, weddings and parties, peplums are everywhere. The best part about peplums is the novel yet fun feel they give. Peplums look really trendy with bell bottoms, jeans and even with shararas in weddings and parties. They are surely this season’s most sought after trend. You can find peplums in Generation, Ego and Sapphire’s recent collection apart from designers who are incorporating the trend in formal wear.
Angarkha
The ever green angarkha is here to stay! But this time, angarkhas are available in different materials such as khaddar, lawn, cotton and linen. Paired with straight pants, broad bottom pyjamas and tights, angarkhas never lose their charm and ethnic feel. You can find flowy and straight cut angarkhas at Junaid Jamshed, Generation, Sapphire and other designer outlets.
Ruffles
Whether they’re framing the face or spiralling the sleeves, architectural ruffles build the foundation of a dramatic evening look. These austere waves are more modern than the floppier furls of past seasons, making this feminine detail feel new again. If you want to feel the same, grab your ruffles from Icon Clothing, Sana Safinaz and Be One Shop One to make heads turn this season.
Tassel fringe
With 2017 comes a whole slew of new trends, and we could not be more excited about wearing them. One of the biggest trends that was seen on all the runways is fringe. We are sure you’ve noticed this trend at various clothing stores. Fringe is everywhere right now: on sleeves, around the hemline and neckline. Even fringed pants are quite in. Several designers and brands have also used fringes in their pieces this time, giving you a number of choices to take your pick from.
Cold shoulder
One of the biggest style trends to emerge this time is, without a doubt, the off-the-shoulder top, more formally known as ‘Bardot style tops’. At first, baring our shoulders felt like a throwback to another time, but now, it’s so trendy and seen so often, that it has started to feel more modern and fresh. Off-the-shoulder dresses are flirty, cute, and really versatile, and we kind of think it’s a trend that’s going to stick around for a decent amount of time. So why not embrace it?
Get your favourite off shoulder tops from Boho and Icon Clothing. You can even find variations of off-the-shoulder trend in kurtis as well.
Skirts
Skirts, as we all know, are not only one of the most comfortable, flattering, and forgiving items of clothing to wear, but they’re also surprisingly versatile too. And this alone makes skirts our favorite pieces to wear in such a mild weather but they’re also a fantastic way to extend your wardrobe and get creative with fun accessories. Wardha Saleem’s printed skirts are definitely your go-to staple this monsoon.
Waist capes
If you still feel like your figure is getting lost under the cape, you need to embrace the beauty of belting! Because they’re versatile, comfy, and can be effortlessly chic. This is a simple styling trick that can make a dramatic difference. Say yes to waist capes and flaunt them freely by opting for Shehla Chatoor’s glamorous waist capes.
Graphic stripes
If there is one Fashion Week trend you can count on to be huge this year, it’s bold stripes. They’re everywhere; on everything from shirts to accessories. When we say ‘bold stripes’, we don’t mean the classic black and white striped top everyone is required by law to own or a fitted button down with small stripes. Here we are talking about large stripes that are colourful, statement making, and in your face. So, check out Be One Shop One’s awesome striped shirts as they have the chicest stuff channelling your inner style this monsoon and summer. Also, Nishat’s stripes are also the current craze which will make you go gaga over it. You can wear them on a day to day basis or accessorise it well to flaunt it at a night out.
Chequered prints
The very stylish and unique chequered suits with light embroidery and vivid colours are best for the current season. These suits are either worn with tights or pencil pants to add a classy feel to it. Don’t forget to visit Khaadi and Generation. They have quite a few options when it comes to checks and plaids.
Traditional is back
Tulip shalwar was the ‘it’ thing a few months ago, but now this trend is fading. Visit your favourite brand and you will notice that pleated and straight shalwars are replacing the tulip shalwars. Yes they are in vogue again and you just can’t resist buying them. The best part is that the shalwar remains a fashion staple in a sartorial climate where trends flit. Satrangi, Image, Ideas and many more have various designs - go ahead and take your pick.
Bang on pants
Printed pants are a huge trend right now. They are fun and can make your whole look just a little bit more unique. Also, the current raving about gharara pants is just what we have been noticing. They are uber chic and you can flaunt slightly flaired ghararas both casually or formally.
Trotting out your accessories
For accessories, there is a whole diversified take on what kind of pieces you need to wear that match your outfit. Let’s see what is in store for us!
Chunky statement jewellery
Statement necklaces, arm cuffs, art school and tasselled earrings and raw stones have made a huge impact on the runways. The jewellery trends we’re looking forward to also include a wide range of bizarre earrings and hand cuffs. Sapphire’s chunky jewellery will serve your purpose for sure, and for some trendy, innovative pieces, check out Nishat and Outfitters as well.
Teeny tiny Thumbelina purses
We guess some girls just like it small. At the very least, this is true when it comes to one of the season’s handbag trends. To have such stuff this season, you can opt for Sapphire’s super pretty clutches and Khaadi’s traditional yet funky pieces.
The ugly shoe trend
The ‘ugly-chic’ pool slide trend isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. The look we are talking about is plastic slip-ons that re-entered the scene in a major way a few seasons ago. It seems they are hitting the fashion scene in full force right this minute. For this, Chapter 13 and JootiShooti’s surreal collections available online might be the ultimate choice.