Pakistan Fashion Week celebrates ethnic wear with bold reforms

Fashion Pakistan Week 2017 Winter Festive concluded on Thursday as designers Tena Durrani, Nauman Arfeen, Saira Shakira, Adnan Pardesy, Maheen Khan showcased their latest collections. (Photo: AP)

A model presents a creation by designer Maheen Khan during the Pakistan Spring/Summer 2017 Fashion Show Week in Karachi. (Photo: AP)

A model presents creation by designer Wardha Saleem during the Pakistan Spring/Summer 2017 Fashion Show Week in Karachi. Saleems's collection was targeted towards Mehndis and the models displayed opulent lehengas to be worn during marriage. (Photo: AP)

Thick pearl embellishments along with gold filigree were what stood out in designs made by young designer Aamna Aqueel at the Pakistan Fashion Week (Photo: AP)

Misha Lakhani collection focused on darker ensembles, pastels and airy silhouettes that look good and feel great during festivities. (Photo: AP)

A model presents a creation by designer Misha Lakhani during the Pakistan Spring/Summer 2017 Fashion Show Week in Karachi, Pakistan. The models displayed creations that were ethnic and used predominant shades of red with intricate weaves across the garment. (Photo: AP)

Models present creations by designer Sanam Chaudhri. His garments had embroidered motifs that were unique and the silhouettes traversed with modern, flattering lines. (Photo: AP)

A model presents a creation by designer Adnan Pardase. (Photo: AP)