Pictures: Leading designers gather at Faisana Fashion Weekend

Faisana: Fashion Weekend curated for the first time together on one international platform three of India and three of Pakistan’s most celebrated designers – Anita Dongre, Rina Dhaka and Bhairavi Jaikishan (India); and Umar Sayeed, Nida Azwer and Sania Maskatiya (Pakistan).

The two-day event, hosted by South Radhika Hasan and Aamna & Aisha, was launched with an exclusive Champagne, Canapés and Couture evening at Mayfair Hotel’s Crystal Room.

In attendance were singing sensation Kanika Kapoor; former Bollywood actress Madhoo; actress, comedian, writer and singer Meera Syal MBE; and one of India’s original supermodels, host and VJ Nina Manuel.
The evening also featured a classical dance performance by celebrated Kathak dancer Fasih ur Rahman of the Akademi institute.

A free to attend, open exhibition, The Grand Trunk Show, also took place on showcasing a wide range of the designers’ pret and couture collections for the general public.
Co-host and organiser Radhika Hasan said, “On behalf of the RHL (Radhika Hasan Ltd) team, I would like to thank all who attended Faisana Fashion Weekend to make it such an enormous success.

“For the first time in the UK, Faisana brought together the best of Indian and Pakistani fashion on one platform, showcasing their latest collections. The response from media and buyers has been overwhelming, proving the point that the UK holds a tremendous opportunity for South Asian fashion.”
Co-host and organiser Aisha Tabani Chowdhry added, “We are thrilled that the UK audience has responded so incredibly to our Faisana concept. We had hoped to deliver something new and exciting and I think we managed to achieve that.

“Our six brilliant designers produced an amazing array of the best India and Pakistan have to offer - it was fashion heaven!”

Aamna Lakhany said, “Faisana Fashion Weekend proved to be a dream come true. It has been such an exciting and amazing experience and we are entirely overwhelmed by the huge amount of support we have received.”Leading designers from across the world gathered to showcase their latest creations in London.

Faisana: Fashion Weekend curated for the first time together on one international platform three of India and three of Pakistan’s most celebrated designers – Anita Dongre, Rina Dhaka and Bhairavi Jaikishan (India); and Umar Sayeed, Nida Azwer and Sania Maskatiya (Pakistan).
The two-day event, hosted by South Radhika Hasan and Aamna & Aisha, was launched with an exclusive Champagne, Canapés and Couture evening at Mayfair Hotel’s Crystal Room.

In attendance were singing sensation Kanika Kapoor; former Bollywood actress Madhoo; actress, comedian, writer and singer Meera Syal MBE; and one of India’s original supermodels, host and VJ Nina Manuel.
The evening also featured a classical dance performance by celebrated Kathak dancer Fasih ur Rahman of the Akademi institute.

A free to attend, open exhibition, The Grand Trunk Show, also took place on showcasing a wide range of the designers’ pret and couture collections for the general public.
Co-host and organiser Radhika Hasan said, “On behalf of the RHL (Radhika Hasan Ltd) team, I would like to thank all who attended Faisana Fashion Weekend to make it such an enormous success.

“For the first time in the UK, Faisana brought together the best of Indian and Pakistani fashion on one platform, showcasing their latest collections.

The response from media and buyers has been overwhelming, proving the point that the UK holds a tremendous opportunity for South Asian fashion.”

Co-host and organiser Aisha Tabani Chowdhry added, “We are thrilled that the UK audience has responded so incredibly to our Faisana concept. We had hoped to deliver something new and exciting and I think we managed to achieve that.

“Our six brilliant designers produced an amazing array of the best India and Pakistan have to offer - it was fashion heaven!”

Aamna Lakhany said, “Faisana Fashion Weekend proved to be a dream come true. It has been such an exciting and amazing experience and we are entirely overwhelmed by the huge amount of support we have received.”