INSTEP Magzine

Society dressed to the nines and came out to witness the Ensemble show, the first whirlwind fashion event in recent memory.

It was an eclectic mix of casual chic and formal dresses that walked the red carpet. The point of a fashion evening is to put your best foot forward out there and it was incredible to see the stylish face of Pakistan, grooving to the beat as five designers put out a visual feast.

Atiya Khan

Atiya Khan wore torn jeans to the event that could have had us reeling in horror, but she did look super stylish thanks to the kaftan she had thrown on top. It's her own design and you can get them from Labels. Just throw one on with a pair of killer heels and you can go from casual to semi formal in a flash! Perfect strategy for the busy modern woman!

Nadia

Nadia, a banker from England, who was here on a holiday, showed how to carry off a Deepak Perwani strapless gown from the grey, blue and silver collection he showed at Rehana Saigol's show last year. This is how to carry of gowns… with your personality and not with oodles of jewellery that is an unforgivable overkill.

Frieha Altaf

Frieha was looking great that night. In baby pink dress and a grey evening coat, both by Sana Safinaz, she cut an elegant figure. Looking rather pretty with an updo and her trademark fringe framing her face, it was a change from Frieha's normally edgy and adventurous fashion sense, and we loved it! Classic looks like this are for all time.

Aaminah Haq

Trust Aaminah Haq to make a style statement few others can think of! She got away with wearing a pure white cotton tee shirt to the glitzy event… thanks to the shimmering 'look at me' pants designed by Sadaf Malaterre. With nude make up and a free swing in her stride, Aaminah showed that La Haq is back in action in the most nonchalant, uncontrived way.

Fareshteh Aslam

Fareshteh Aslam of Unilever went for a Kamiar Rokni ensemble that he had showed at his first show in Karachi last year. It's a timeless piece that will never get dated. The top is ultra feminine, the dark capris give it an edge and the strong embroidery brings it all together boldly. Plus, apart from being beautiful, the outfit is also practical; definitely a smart and sensible choice for a woman who was working all night.

Tariq Amin

Tariq Amin wore Sanam Agha. The worked collars added that something extra to classic white lifting it to a fashion statement. Most men wouldn't be comfortable wearing this (read: most men are boring dressers) but when it comes to Tariq, this was a rather sedate fashion choice. And the man was busy backstage too, making all the models look beautiful.

Maheen Khan

Maheen Khan won the award for most stylishly dressed woman of the evening and that didn't come as a surprise. She is the epitome of how to age gracefully while looking like a knock out. You shouldn't try to hide your age, just embrace it. In loose white with that perfectly coiffed ultra short silver hair, Maheen proves that age ain't nothing but a number.

Fayezah Ansari

Fayezah Ansari walked the red carpet in a Teejay's ensemble. Designed by Feeha Jamshed, this is the new face of the brand that was all the rage in the '80s. With a contemporary outlook on prêt and dressing, Feeha has definitely streamlined it to the '90s. This one gets a two thumbs up from us!

Nini Rafi

Nini Rafi may have been working the red carpet for Geo, but that didn't stop her from making a statement. Wearing a blingy Rizwan Beyg creation that made an impact while allowing her to move around, she carried off the funk very well with her updo. We love that easy smile made brighter by deep red lips.