news , issues , trends , reports: 2011

The Softness and delicacy of Eastern attire

Tuesday 14 June 2011

The daintiness and softness that eastern attires exhibit with all their shades and demure cuts compliments the feminine figure in such a delicate way, which is undoubtedly not found in any other culture.

The magnificence of the eastern culture is truly depicted through the dress code of its people, and women in particular. The perfect blend of the colors and cuts in the attire of an eastern woman enhances the elegance and sophistication yet adding style to her personality. Whether it is shalwar kameez, saree, gharara, sharara, churridar or lehanga, the dress of an eastern female, has a luxury and flair of its own.

The art-work and designing on the dresses has as huge variety of style and color as one can think of; from laces to minute thread-work, from sequins to beads and fancy buttons, and from appliqué to heavy gotta on the bridals; eastern woman has a variety to show-off her grace and style with.

The most popular dress among women is shalwar kameez and dupatta that completes the outfit. Shalwar kameez is equally popular among women of all ages, on all occasions; casual, semi-formal, formal and even weddings. It changes its style and cuts over the years, in terms of its length and volume. The art-works, prints and colors have a huge variety to choose from.

Saree has been in style since forever. It is its fashion and class that has made it popular not only in the east but west as well. It is specially admired on formal occasions. The beauty of a saree is that it can be dressed in many different ways. Its minute art-works on the pallu and the petticoat are immensely popular among eastern women.

Churridar is another graceful dress that has been known since ages and hasn’t lost its worth since then. It is worn with a long flared and voluminous frock. These days it is more popular among young girls on traditional occasions.

Gharara, sharara or a lehanga are a must for a bride on her big day. All of them are immensely voluminous, worn with a kurti, yet loaded with heavy art-work, which makes them even heavier. Very few colors were popular in the past; however, different colors, their combinations and contrasts are in fashion now.

Wear Anarkali Frock and be today's Anarkali

Old is gold… No doubt whosoever said this line surely know the importance of Anarkali frocks. The Anarkali dress is becoming a category in the fashion industry of Pakistan and the south Asia as whole.

Anarkali frock is the one of the latest trend following in streets of Pakistan. Let’s have a detailed look on Anarkali dress category.

Anarkali dress category is consisting of frocks, churidar pajamas and traditional long pishwas. The Anarkali frock is one the component of Anarkali dress. Its beautiful, eye catching and appealing. We see a wave of going back to history and adopt the fashion entity in them. The Anarkali dress and Anarkali frocks are the example in particular. Many colors, patterns and fabrics are tried on the Anarkali dress and Anarkali frocks. Like let’s talk about a beautiful Anarkali frock which is made of chiffon. It has beautifully embroidered top and the long wide frock having rich hand embroidery in it.

The color for this described Anarkali frock is white but golden royal embroidery on it. It’s sleeveless and looks really awesome. Another Anarkali frock is even more gorgeous looking outfit then the above one. It’s having full sleeves which are narrow. Since its frock so leaving the tight fitted top we have wide frock size. Not much embroidery is being put on it but there is delicate outlined embroidery on the sleeve and frock edges which makes it beautiful, casual and also trendy. The above described Anarkali frock has brown color and it’s made with soft lawn. Its duppata is plain dark brown. This type of Anarkali dress is best for evening outings. Anarkali frocks are best recommended since they have a wide range of variety to cover each and every event in your life. We have casual Anarkali dress which is described above in the same way we have fancy, heavy embroidered wedding, mehndi and mayo collection in Anarkali dress too.

Thanks to Pakistani fashion designers who made Anarkali dress more moderately with a touch of culture and history. The fanaticize Anarkali dress is as beautiful and heart taking as the beauty of Anarkali. It have tight fitted top with heavy new experimented bright colored embroidery on them. The cuts and edges are so touchy that they will drive you to royal heritage. The wide frock has colors of rainbow and stars of night on it.

Here is your Anarkali fancy dress. You can wear it with pride trying the favorite colors of yours. The thing to be remembered in mind is that Anarkali dress has space for further new experiments like you can wear them not only with churidar pajamas but with flat pants too but the fabric and professional cuts should be recommended by designers.

So here you go…Get a new or self designed Anarkali dress for you. It will brighten the place where you will be.

Welcome Summer with Pakistani Fashion Dresses

Summer 2011 is yet another season welcoming the Pakistani fashion trends with the innovations in the Pakistani fashion dresses.

Summer 2011 has brought along a beautiful collection of summer lawn prints from a variety of designers in Pakistan. Now that the ladies have grabbed onto their favourite designer’s print, they should now get them tailored. The tailored shirts, tops and kurta’s have become the trend in Pakistan.

Since we have a choice of choosing what kind of cut to wear while we get our dresses made. The Pakistani fashions dresses are the floral printed lose cut shirts. Since the summers in Pakistan is too harsh, the Pakistani fashion trend can’t let go of the lose cuts.

The most amazing Pakistani fashion trends in Pakistani dresses are the innovation of the churidars and how amazingly everyone can follow the Pakistani fashion trend if they have a good tailor. If you have a little bit of fashion sense you can simply follow the Pakistani fashion according to your very own way. You can wear what suits you. With the variety of material, colours and prints you can simply get your own dress made according to the Pakistani fashion trends. The trend will never let go of the lose cuts because they are a remedy for staying cooling in the summers.

Pakistani fashion trends incorporate the cultural, traditional as well as the western cuts and designs. Pakistani fashion dresses are a combination of colours, the variety of material that can be mixed and matched gives Pakistani fashion dresses a variety to the designs, which makes the wardrobe more exciting for the summer.

The addition of traditional kurta’s to the Pakistani fashion dresses has made Pakistani fashion dress compatible to the international fashion. Pakistani women can wear these kurta’s where ever they go. The Pakistani fashion dresses have made the Pakistani fashion industry famous internationally. Pakistan fashion trend gives the Pakistani women a variety to choose from according to your own style, they can add individuality in their styles.

Pakistani women have the most amazing spectrum of Pakistani fashion dresses to choose from so this summer they should get their hands on the best fashion dresses. Welcome the season with your very own creation of Pakistani fashion dress. Mix and match colours and prints, so that you make the summers easy and breezy with colours.

Epic of Bridal Dresses

Pakistani weddings are an extravaganza of elaborate customs, traditions and decorations, and flashy bridal dress is of course one of the highlights at the wedding.

Wedding is one of the cherished moments in everyone’s life, preparations for which usually start months in advance. Pakistani bridal wear 2011 have come with brand new designs and trends to make them out of the ordinary. Just like everything else have a brand tag and a crazy hefty price tag these days, designer bridal dresses have also become quite the range in our developing part of the world.

There is a long variety in Pakistani fashion dresses 2011 as every designer has its own peculiar style in terms of weaves, embroidery and material. Bridal dresses play an important role in the life of Pakistani bride as every bride wants a fairy tale wedding ceremony. Pakistani Bridal dresses that measure in six figures now and salons that offer professional services and complete makeover sans the ‘caking’ effect catch the fancy of the bride-to-be and her family including the prospective in laws.

The variation in Pakistani bridal dresses with vivacious colours and complicated detailing is what that etched in your mind. Pakistani bridal wear 2011 includes sharara, gharara, lehnga and ghagra choli. Embroidery with tilla, beads, pearls, motifs and heavy embellishment with floral work will be among the top trends of Pakistani fashion dresses 2011. Apart from these traditional bridal dresses, saari is also among the most popular Pakistani bridal wear 2011 worn in its variable forms. Pakistani fashion dresses 2011 come in a variety of fabrics from silk to cotton, georgettes and chiffon to give them a lasting impression that is nothing short of gorgeous.

Colour of the bridal dress makes a difference for every bride. If you are a bride to be, there is a great chance that you have spent hours in pondering about what colour to wear on your big day to get a right kind of look. Fashion Designers have totally changed the concept of red bridal dress as we can see a variety of colours in Pakistani bridal wear 2011.

Adorn with zari, sequins, cut work, kundan and heavy embellishment, and having a diversity of colours and trends, Pakistani bridal dresses has a luxury and flair of their own.

Revival of Jamawar and Katan

Make your wedding dresses classy with renewed Jamawar and Katan.

Revival of Jamawar and Katan gives a blend of traditions, customized to give comfort and affection to its valued customers.

Jamawar and Katan have never actually gone out of fashion. Still, there have been efforts to revive this exquisite material for formal wedding dresses in women. Revival of Jamawar and Katan gives a blend of traditions, customized to give comfort and affection to its valued customers. The word “Jama” implies a robe and by “War" we mean yard. This woven material was named Jamawar because of its high preference by the Kings and the elites. It is worn in the form of a shawl to be wrapped around thus the trade name “Jamawar”.

This impressible wool with a mixture of cotton is an elegant material and therefore Jamawar is demanded highly these days for Pishwas bodies, chudri dar pajamas and for the colored panels in A-line shirts.

The revival of Jamawar has provided us with an extensive variety of colors and complex designs.

Other types of Jamawar shawls include: Rega-butta-which have small floral patterns; Kirkh-Buties-these designs have large floral outline and Jaldars-they have net like design. The original Jamawar shawls are however expensive to buy.

Today, many embellishments are made in Jamawar with sequins, dabka work, goata, beeds and swaroski crystals. Tapestry is also used to enhance and decorate the woven pattern. Also, there are approximately fifty colors found in these Jamawar shawls including turquoise, purple, blue, green, red and yellow to name a few. This art was revived first by India through the introduction of Jamawar saris by establishing a shawl weaving centre. These saris vary from rich to delicate pastels.

Katan is popular or its ability to refine the texture and its extraordinary color scheme and designs have no parallel match anywhere else. Revival of smart Katan has enabled it to be available in markets with multi-colored embroidery, mooti, resham work, beads, sequins, cut dana and tie n dye dupattas with matching gypsy kurtis. This cloth is available at competitive prices and is also provided at prompt delivery. The classy fabric is thus affordable by everyone. Katan is made with twisting a number of different silk threads. Majorly it’s used for wrapping light fabric.

If anyone plans to experiment with their traditional clothes especially saris or other kinds of wedding dresses, they can revive their fashion statement with modern Jamawar and Katan silk. For a sari, one can adjust the pallu by draping the sari in any way they like in order to be the trend setter. Hence, remember that by using Jamawar and Katan in your wedding dresses, you can make the entire outfit look extremely chic and trendy.

Latest Ethnic Collection by Munib Nawaz

Monday 13 June 2011

Latest Ethnic collection by Munib Nawaz was doused in the daring aura of lusciously hues Kurtas and blazers for men and western and eastern fusion of casuals and semi-formals for wome

Latest Ethnic collection by Munib Nawaz was doused in the daring aura of lusciously hues Kurtas and blazers for men and western and eastern fusion of casuals and semi-formals for women.

Interestingly, Nawab presented us feminine beauties completely dolled up in male attires, there were models walking the ramp elegantly in make kurtas, setting up new challenges in the world of fashion. Apart from this, there were myriads of designs ranging from a sexy little black dress to elegant white floor-length gowns, from a traditional shalwar kameez to crisp formal suits, bringing in a wide variety of creations totally ‘Ethnic’!

Besides, Munib Nawaz for his women remained rigid with his monotone choice of colors and for men he went wild with a techno acid palette of reds and oranges

Summer Lawn Collection 2011 Volume 3 by Firdous

Summer lawn collection 2011 volume 3 by Firdous is a mesmerizing blend of fragile patterns over opulent fabrics. The combination is focused to feast Pakistani women with special features they look for.

Firdous latest lawn collection volume 3 is armed with true luxurious colors and charismatic designs crafted over fine quality fabric. Mixed prints as such exotic floral, block designs and border architecture are supreme. Moreover, they manifested through bold and subtle amalgamation in sensational colors is more captivating for women looking for unique latest summer lawn collection.

Shaiyanne Malik's Collection at Bridal Couture Week 2011

Designer Shaiyanne Malik has adorned her bridal and formal collection in much elegant style. Her collection presented at Bridal Couture Week 2011 was truly eye catching.

One looking for trendier cuts keeping up with traditions in a bridal outfit must consider Shaiyanne Malik's Collection at Bridal Couture Week 2011. The modish cuts and detailing in lehenga, long shirts, A-line shirts, Anarkali frocks is what women love to don for their big day. Moreover, the selection of pastel hues like pistachio has made bridal attire more luxurious.

Lajwanti's Collection at Bridal Couture Week 2011 Day 2

As always, Lajwanti at the Bridal Couture Week was brimming with a classical aura of the rich traditions of the land.
Style 360 Bridal Couture Week 2010, day 1 was opened with Lahore’s famous Lajwanti, who presented stunning bridal pieces donned by fashion models Rabia Butt, Ayyan, Resham and many others.

As always, Lajwanti at the Bridal Couture Week was brimming with a classical aura of the rich traditions of the land. The royal fabrics stitched with utter delicacy of tradition and style, were drizzled with the subtle magic of modernity.

Lajwanti is one of the proud pioneers of the indigenous fashion industry that gave new meanings to haute couture and bridal trousseau. With its exclusive weaving unity that weaves silk in the traditional way, Lajwanti creates one master piece after another in a distinctive way.

Latest Summer Collection 2011 for Men by Nishat

Nishat Summer Collection 2011 for men, with its edgy designs and cuts adds to the youthful feel of collection.

Nishat Summer Collection 2011 for men sets new standards for unban metro man with its fine woven fabric meticulously tailored and enriched with exquisite ornamentation on elegant shades of cream and beige deepening into gracefully exotic hues.
Nishat Summer Collection 2011 for men, with its edgy designs and cuts adds to the youthful feel of collection.

Summer Collection 2011 by STONEAGE

A totally chic and funky collection by STONEAGE to rock in the summer heat!

Latest collection by STONEAGE features a casual yet chic assortment of denim, t-shirts and funky tops to give the pleasure of comfortable fashion for summer.

Fashionable girls can enjoy myriads of trendy tops in feminine colors and classy cuts, paired with denim and other chunky accessories. And boys can please themselves with a youthful variety of t-shirts and denim. Yes! This is what STONEAGE is offering this summer, Fashion with comfort!

Changing trends in the shoes industry

With every single passing day, new brand names in clothing, shoes and accessories are coming up, broadening the periphery of fashion industry. Consequently, the obsession of having a closet filled with designer clothes and designer shoes is getting stronger. Pakistani designers are equally appreciated by the people as international designers are. Footwear undoubtedly is one of the most essential parts of one’s apparel. Today, footwear industry in Pakistan is crowded with a large range of Pakistani and foreign designers. These, by contributing their individual flavor to it have created a market which offers a large variety of designs, styles and trends.

In the industry of designer shoes, hot topic these days is Nadia Hussain’s shoe collection “Fetish” which has stirred people quite a bit. According to Nadia Hussain, “big chunky stones and diamantes are used in the collection and 70 per cent of the line comprises flats.” It would be interesting to see how far these designer shoes will be able to thrill the public in such a time whenPakistani designer shoes are drifting away from the flats.

Flats have been ruling the market since long but this is the time to rise a bit with kitten heels, peep toes and wedges. This summer the new range of Pakistani designer shoes such as ECS, SOUL and STYLO are offering wedges and peep toes along with a considerable range of ballet flats, pumps, gladiator sandals and ankle strap shoes. Though Designer brands like Outfitters; CrossRoads offer more funky and comfortable flat shoes. There is a small variety of peep toes as well.

Marie Claire is often known for stilettos and peep toes but this summer you will be seeing a large range of kitten heels and wedges on the outlet. Designer shoes are mostly more concerned about merging up style with comfort. Particularly, Pakistani designer shoes, as they can identify with the frame of mind of general public more closely that is why they offer a mixture of fancy and funky designer shoes for casual wear. Stilettos, peep toes, block heals have always been considered formal foot wear. Wedges, with floral motifs, polka dots and with all the cool colors of summer breaks the rule of flats and pumps. Kitten heels are becoming more famous in women of slightly older age as it not only retains their dignity and sophistication but also adds style and make them look trendy. This summer, shed off your typical choice in designer shoes and experience a large variety of colorful motifs and different styles in designer shoes.

Fashion for Passion in Nail Styles for Super Summers

Beautiful and well kept hands and feet with well-trimmed and finished nails give an extra edge to your personality. Therefore, we have shortlisted the hottest nail styles and nail art designs for you to give you that complete and perfect summer look for 2011.

Flower Power!
Floral designs and patters for nails styles are the hit trend for summer 2011. If you plan to get a professional nail art done just before leaving for your heavenly holiday destination then don’t ignore the charm of floral designs for nail styles. You can find unlimited nail styles and floral nail art patterns that you can choose according to your own preferences. May it be the cool lotus flower patterns, romantic rose pattern, glittery tulip patterns or green palm trees or the bamboo nail styles; you are certainly going to make a style statement by going floral with nail styles this summer.

The French Way!
A good French manicure kit has become a necessary tool for nail styles and fashion as it is ideal to go with any kind of look. May it be professional, bridal, formal or casual look; your nails can make you look lovely by not experimenting with anything and just opting for different French manicure nail styles and shades anytime. French manicure is like the ever popular trend in nail styles may it be summer, winter, autumn or spring.

Sparkle it up!
Summer is a time when your best friends are your cool, casual and ever funky flip flops and delicate strappy sandals. Therefore, to bring out the extra touch to your feet by choosing different nail styles, make use of some diamantes on your nails and sparkle your feet with these tiny pieces of jewels. Just like the feet, make your hands stand out too through nail styles by using diamantes. Summer is that time of the year when you want to get rid of excessive accessories like rings etc and go for lighter fashions. Diamante nail styles can really be a good substitute and you can bejeweled really well by these sparkling nail styles.

The Natural Way!
If you are tired of having the same perfect, well painted nails all the time during the year and you don’t want to opt for any further nail styles and yet look great for summer holidays then don’t worry, we have a solution for you too. Going the natural way is the perfect of all the nail styles for you. Get rid of all the nail polishes, nail art kits and different patterns for nail styles and just dip you hands and feet in warm water with a bit of shower gel and then after sometime take your feet and hands out. Cut your nails in desired shape and use a nail buffer to smoothen out your nails and to bring out the natural shine. That’s it! You have your original and best of all the nail styles that you can carry with any kind of outfit and for any part of the day without spending hours and hours trying out different nail polishes and patterns for getting cool nail styles.

So, try out any of these and enjoy the summer craziness with cool nail styles. Just make sure that you maintain good hygiene and shape of your nails as it is the prime need before choosing any of the nail styles.

Ali Zafar at Indian Film Festival 2011

Pakistani megastar Ali Zafar was the first Pakistani celebrity present in the crowd of Bollywood superstars at the Indian Film Festival 2011 held at Hoyts Melbourne Central. He was sitting with Tamil beauty Vidya Balan and also attended the press conference with her in Australia.

It was a frolic night of IFF 2011 out there in Melbourne.

Latest Formal Collection 2011 by Xenab Atelier

Saturday 11 June 2011

Latest Formal Collection 2011 by designer Xenab Atelier speaks about style, trend and clean details. Besides trendy cuts, the hues blend is fabulous depicting the crafts vividly.

Designer Xenab Atelier has launched her latest formal collection 2011 that contains all elements of style, trend and elegance. Intricate embellishment done over sharp tones endows traditional charm to outfits and the unique tailoring makes them more eye catching and beautiful.

Beekay’s Collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Lahore 2011

Thursday 9 June 2011

UK based fashion designer Burhan Khan marked his first ever collection in Pakistan at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore by showcasing his prêt-a-porter collection entitled “Trees”.

Following assortment of international shows and flair fashion designer Burhan Khan presented his latest dress collection at second show of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore that inspired from natural elements and motifs depicted unique color blends and twisted contours of tree trunks along the raw textures of tree leaves.

Beekey’s latest collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore was all futuristic for both men and women endowing a fresh look to his models through heavy metal animations that complemented his signature use of leather, lycra, jersey and cotton dipped in dark age colors blend.

The winner of the Noise Festival Curator’s Choice awards in 2008 that held in UK fashion designer Burhan Khan debuted in 2009 in United Kingdom and since then presented at 080 Barcelona and Vauxhall Fashion Scout for London Fashion Weeks. He has also been participating at FTV’s Fashion Show, Dublin’s ‘Off the Rails Live’ and Britain’s Next Top Model Live.

Zaheer Abbas at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Lahore 2011

The indigenous talent of creating unique and clean carpet gowns and costumes has pulled Lahore based fashion designer Zaheer Abbas at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore where he showcased his thematic collection entitled “Rise and Fall” that has drawn inspiration from a verse of legendary Poet Allama Iqbal’s couplet “sitaron say agay jahan aur bhi hain” [Beyond the stars, there is more yet].

Zaheer Abbas latest collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore contains western tailoring lines and bold atelier shapes that are magnificently created for both men and women aimed to persuade futuristic and modern expressions in them. It is the complex pleating in Zaheer Abbas latest collection that has signified the “Fall and Rise” through 3D surface forming fabric.

Fashion designer Zaheer Abbas collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore includes fabric like raw silks and chiffon in commendable hues of ice blue, grey, navy blue and maroon about which Zaheer Abbas himself says, “Sometimes fashion can take strange turns and it’s essential to move with time. The Inspiration comes from my imagination to frame fashion according to future, moving slowly towards it, keeping present in mind is what I presented this time”.

Best known for his sober cuts and simple designs, Zaheer Abbas launched his label in April 2010 banging as amateur designer at Fashion Pakistan Week 2.

Nickie Nina's Collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Lahore 2011

Duo sisters Nickie and Nina make an definite pair together that blissfully imparts charm and elegance to their collection that is worth grabbing through their Nickie Nina latest collection presented at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore in thorough traditional Sindhi inspiration entitled “the poetry of colors” to present feminine strength, bravery and occuoation through tribal designs and rich infidel color combinations presented in well organized ramp walk as all fashion models stood together at ramp and then going in folks that further scattered into a queue that ended in circular back move at stage.

Nickie Nina team fashion designers have presented their thematic collection at Pakistan fashion design collection third time to grasp attention of both traditional and modish women through satisfying embellished ateliers made visible by Congenital tribal jewelry worn in feet, neck and over head to bestow an eternal persona to fashionstas and fashion seekers gathered at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore.
As their general flair Nickie Nina have again utilized a blend of fabrics like chiffon and silk in their latest collection that is carved beautifully with traditional craftsmanship of thread embroidery and hand embellishments together with hand block prints. The collection intends to urbanize their inspiration for silhouette containing sleek long shirts, skirts, flared pants and dupattas to introduce them at wide level.
Duo designers Nicklie Nina has already made their way to international fashion destinations including new York, la Chicago, Pennsylvania, UK and emirates.

Red Carpet Day 1 PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore

=Day 1 of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 went amazing, nine designers showcased their stunning collections with different themes.

Red carpet was shining with many celebrities Juggan Kazim, Mehreen Syed, Humaima Abassi of Pakistani showbiz.

Watch the photographs of the amazing red carpet event of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011, in gallery below.

Fahad Hussayn's Collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Lahore 2011

Pakistani fashion designer Fahad Hussayn always endows a complete thought process to his collection. This time too he has presented his versatile collection at day 1 of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore that drew inspiration from Portuguese mythological characters the Moura - Moura encantada (enchanted Moura), the magical ladies who guard treasures. Therefore Fahad hussayn collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore entitled “Moura Encantada”.

Fahad Hussayn latest collection contained a definitive color amalgamation of nude shades mixed with black and taupe and first time used traditional techniques of gota pairing it with Portuguese patterns through macramé, crochets, weaves, origami and embroideries. Pakistani fashion designer Fahad Hussayn has bring in use primary fabrics like chiffons, velvets, net and silks that aimed to revive local Pakistani craftsmanship through experimental materials.

Fahad Hussayn latest collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore was honored by renowned designer Rizwanullah who walked the ramp for Fahad Hussayn and his fashion models makeup was creadted by Creator Luscious Cosmetics Mehrbano Sethi for perfect “Moura Encantada” look.

Fahad hussayn launched his fashion label in 2007 in country and abroad as Dubai and India and had been also nominated at the Lux Style Awards in 2008 and in 2009 for Emerging Talent and Menswear Designer categories.

Sublime's Latest Collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore

As Sara Shahid always pulls attention due to her capturing color blends and clean tailoring techniques, this time too at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore she is not lacking behind her general traits but has worked more deeply on her prêt a porter collection entitled ‘A Sublime Existence” in which she has drawn inspiration from Pakistani women and her ability to co-exist.

Sara Shahid analyzes her inner self saying “I choose to believe in a Sublime Pakistan that allows tolerance, love, respect and joy to our women of today”, and this is the sprite leading fashion designer Sara Shahid to the prestigious ramp of PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week where she has showcased her transcendental outfits dipped in beautiful amalgamation of summary hues with bright yellow, orange, scarlet red, white and soothing green as dominant colors that celebrates spring/summer 2011 through highlighting indigenous beauty of Pakistani women’s joy color and harmony that they embrace.

From draping elegant dresses to traditional lehengas, magnificent cape to cascading summer dresses and elegant veils; Pakistani fashion designer Sara Shahid has endowed her latest collection at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 an aura of two different worlds together as she had done in past with her festive sublime divine, sublime couture and others making her a five time nominee of Lux Style Awards for her prêt-a-porter category. It is the chief element of simplicity and grace that ranks latest collection by sublime at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011 Lahore as one of the best in whole lot.

Watch out for wild young designers at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week

Amidst the lawn war, that has taken Pakistani fashion industry with a storm; the arrival of the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011, Lahore brings a breeze of fresh air and twist in the typical Pakistani summer fashion.

As the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week Lahore, kicks off on Tuesday, March 29 at Expo Center with a star-studded red carpet event, watch out for the young and enthusiastic wild designers as they unleash their eccentric collections.

Fashion designer Ali Xeeshan will be presenting his psychedelic prints and embroidered shawls reflecting local talent in a funkalicious way. Designer Akif Mehmood, who mesmerized the audience with his Kalash collection, will be dwelling more on fabrics this season then embroideries. Watch out for a distinguishing patchwork of fabrics and textures created by Akif to let you feel ‘Pakistan’ into your veins. And then there is designer Burhan Khan, who will be entertaining you with his post apocalyptic and futuristic lowers and jackets.

This is not the end! There are still 26 more to go to douse you in a glamour-packed fun experience of fashion and creativity at PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 2011, Lahore.

Obaid Sheikh at Fashion Pakistan Week 2010

Inspired by Punjabi embellishments, fashion designer Obaid Sheikh presented culture and heritage, at the Pakistan Fashion Week 2, day two.

To present the true shade of Punjab, Obaid Sheikh has used the colors purple in abundance as he experimented with chiffons, crepe silk, georgettes and pure atlus. Obaid Sheikh meticulously constructed fitted patterns, flowing skirts as well as gathers. Obaid Sheikh showcased the material in a complimentary and chic fashion. The whole composition was summarized as ethnic work in western cuts, which was a brilliant fusion of East and West.

Obaid Sheikh believes Pun-Jammni is anything but ordinary, therefore his designs are wearable on, and off the ramp. Along with the use of traditional Punjabi handwork Obaid has also used contemporary cuts so as to ensure a balanced collection.

Nida Azwer at Fashion Pakistan Week 2010

Fashion designer Nida Azwer through her women’s wear prêt a porter collection entitled “Juxtapose” presented at the Pakistan Fashion Week 2, day two.

Fashion designer Nida Azwer showcases the Juxtaposition between contemporary style and ancient art. The motifs for this collection were inspired by one of our oldest civilization, ‘Mehergarh’ that was discovered in 1974 and is now seen as a precursor to the Indus Valley civilization. “Juxtapose” was based in a monochromatic palette, highlighted the contrasting effect between black, white and Nida’s traditional inspiration, fused with her contemporary cuts, thereby seeking to bring forth the dichotomy that exists in “Juxtapose’s” choice of colors and design.

For this collection Fashion designer Nida Azwer has used natural fabrics such as muslin, chiffons and silks with an emphasis on signature Nida Azwer screen printing.

Luckhu at Fashion Pakistan Week 2010

Fashion designers Mariam Qureshi and Zara Chaudhri by the Fashion label Luckhu launched their collection titled, ‘Pearls and Caviar’ at the Pakistan Fashion Week 2, day two.

The fashion assortment depicted the life’s treasure trove of jollity and merry-making. Presented by the designer-duo Mariam Qureshi and Zara Chaudhri, it was jog back to the cosmopolitan of 1920s, an era of elegant sophistication when jazzy festivities vogue. Themed for cocktail parties and formal evening wear, the presentation reminisced the early twentieth century. Assortment was predominantly based on raw silks, chiffons and brocade with a touch of velvet and accessorized with updo’s adorned with pearls.

Imbias at Fashion Pakistan Week 2010

Among some other fashion designers, Imran & Rabia also showcased their uniquely design philosophy at the Pakistan Fashion Week 2.

Fashion designers Imran & Rabia titled their collection as ‘Glamour-ama’, inspired by the extension of human intellect. Their assortment was based on the intricacies of cut, volume and embellishment with the diffusion of western cuts. Imran & Rabia used the mixture of various shades and experimented with insubstantial fabrics in novel clothing. This might be the reason that the collection of Fashion designers Imran & Rabia was represented a blend of fantasy and creativity.

The whole composition was a set of contrasts created by adroit use of matt and finished fabrics such as satin, chiffon, and rich silk. The corollary was a combination of dull and shiny, rough, and smooth, and closed and transparent. Every outfit was reimbursed and technically finished to give a new look to red carpet culture for Spring/Summer 2010.

Ali Xeeshan at Fashion Pakistan Week 2010

One of the emerging names of the Pakistani Fashion Industry, Ali Zeehan launched another exciting fashion anthology at the Fashion Pakistan Week 2.

After successfully showcased his designing philosophy at the Fashion Pakistan Week 1, Fashion designer Ali Xeeshan also amazed the fashion audience at Fashion Pakistan Week 2. Ali Zeehan used conventional materials to create unorthodox aesthetics and a simple harmony between the traditional and the modern-grade. The collection by Fashion designer Ali Xeeshan depicted the spirit of joy, merry-making, the adrenaline rush that took the audience to another world. The silk, chiffon, laces and lame created the perfect embodiment of happiness and revelry.

Fashion designer Ali Xeeshan termed his fashion assortment at Fashion Pakistan Week 2, as ‘Celebrations’.

Zaheer Abbas at Fashion Pakistan Week 2010

Zaheer Abbas, the new emerging fashion designer presented his debut collection at Pakistan Fashion Week 2.

Keeping Simplicity as his philosophy, the collection “Lady Un-veil” was inspired from the elements of Islamic art. Fashion designer Zaheer Abbas reflected an emblem of geometric structure and flow with prominent illustration of silhouettes and free-flowing designs. Dazzling rich colors of mosaics and the immense use of chiffon in the assortment of Fashion designer Zaheer Abbas added volume to the Pakistan Fashion Week 2.

Ghunghurs added an indulging rhythm to this symphony; along with the grace, symmetry and style.

Shella Rehman at Fashion Pakistan Week 2010

A culmination of Shella Rehman’s was representing the designer’s aspiration to create awareness of style at the Pakistan Fashion Week 2.
The fashionable embodiment with the feeling that was raised from within modeling awareness and changing trends in our society; ‘Ornate White’ by Shella Rehman was all that and more.

Fashion designer Shella Rehman presented cotton ensembles paired with traditional gota embellishments in ethereal white. The use of gota was vital part of the outfits, worn by the affluent of the subcontinent as well. The use of embellishment on crushed cotton, chicken and cotton with ribbon embroidery in this collection was traditional one at the Pakistan Fashion Week 2. The collection was also creating a metallic and fabled symbol of our culture and history.

Fashion designer Shella Rehman provided a boost through her presentation to the cottage craft industry; by using this traditional embellishment paired with contemporary cuts, and brought about a fusion of the past and present.

Shakil Saigol at Fashion Pakistan Week 2010

After showing his guts in the fields of painting, photography, singing, and jewelry designing Shakil Saigol’s is now, a menswear designer.

Fashion designer Shakil Saigol showcased his debut collection at the Fashion Pakistan Week 2.
“East by South East’ was the title of the collection also a continuation of his series of paintings that he is currently working on. The assortment was an extension of his black and white paintings with the Zebraz as the central motif on muslin, silk, velvet and corduroy. It also included his pre-occupation head executed by Yousuf Bashir Qureshi.

It is also said that Fashion designer Shakil Saigol’s outfits are very easy to sport and even attract women. Fashion designer Shakil Saigol believes that one should have his own individual style and should not ape fashion blindly. The ensembles of Fashion designer Shakil Saigol at the Fashion Pakistan Week 2 were the passionately worked pieces of art.

Samar Mehdi at Fashion Pakistan Week 2010

Samar Mehdi’s designs were giving the impact of a joyous celebration of womanhood at the Fashion Pakistan Week 2.

Being an absolute illustration of femininity, Samar Mehdi projected independence and attitude through the collection. ‘Ambiance – The Land, The woman and Her Man’ assortment was inspired by the beauty and mystique of the great land of Rajasthan. Incorporated the traditional motifs and colors with contemporary cuts and silhouettes, the Fashion anthology by Samar Mehdi amazed the audience.

For this particular collection, Mehdi dove back into her college years, find inspiration from a mood board she did thirteen years ago for a project on Rajasthan. That initial ethos evolved into this exquisite presentation.

Rabia at Fashion Pakistan Week 2010

Fashion designer Rabia’s mystical modernity captured her most personal item of clothing = her veils, at the Fashion Pakistan Week 2.

The first Islamic designer Rabia Z showcased colorful, creative and contemporary form of covering up. Rabia’s ensembles were filled with boundless energy. With shades from a rainbow palette, her cuts were the combination of feminine yet sporty, with a soft flow. The colorful scarves by Fashion designer Rabia Z were in different styles of veils, along with the beautiful accessories. Wraps and asymmetrical edges were provided an urbane edge to the tops.

Inspired by the simplicity of Japanese master; the innovative minimalist silhouettes sign in avant-grade casual chic. Using soft knit jerseys, floating and pleated chiffons with a hing of texture and prints, Rabia silhouettes were ranging from sun up to sun down – from sportswear to casual comfort wear as well as super chic sundresses.

Monia Farooqi at Fashion Pakistan Week 2010

Divided into three segments, the collection of Monia Faruqui was a slight shift from what she generally creates, at the Fashion Pakistan Week 2.

In the first segment Faruqui has dramatically played with her embroidered fabrics followed by a presentation of prints with different cuts. Later on, the signature by Monia Faruqi presented heavily embroidered formal ensembles with crystals. Her overall collection was about a lot of colors bold embroidery and classic discharge prints on cotton and chiffon. To complete the tropical paradise look, a lot of floral accessories were used making the collection a spring full of joy.

The work of fashion designer Monia Faruqi at the Fashion Pakistan Week 2, defied her simple persona.

Kash Hussain at Fashion Pakistan Week 2010

Fashion designer Kashif Hussain commenced his fashion collection at Pakistan Fashion Week 2, titled, ‘Transgression’. The name looks unusual, as the inspiration was taken from the idea ‘draping the metro man on the go with successes’.

Fashion designer Kashif Hussain presented the collection for the modern man on the go. Emphasized on western cuts, Kashif Hussain has tried to represent the success of youth coupled with wisdom through style, color, fabric and the texture. 103 super wool, double/single georgette and pure cotton in black, silver, gold and copper have been used to conjure up the striking look.

In different variations of long coats with vibrant colors complemented by narrow trousers, each exquisite piece was a clear representation of Fashion designer Kashif Hussain’s approachability and openness towards bold and new ideas.

Abdul Samad at Fashion Pakistan Week 2010

Wednesday 8 June 2011

Fashion designer Abdul Samad’s presentation at the Pakistan Fashion Week 2 depicted a carefree soul who can effortlessly dress up for any occasion.
Fashion designer Abdul Samad showcased soft folds of the ethnic fabric, Ajrak, along with some other designed outfits at the Pakistan Fashion Week 2.

Ethnic fabric, of Ajrak, was the infusion of new life and it was Abdul Samad’s 2010 collection that portrayed its revival through vibrant patterns and motifs meticulously crafted with a western touch.

Fashion designer Abdul Samad’s presentation at the Pakistan Fashion Week 2 depicted a carefree soul who can effortlessly dress up for any occasion. Abdul Samad has added a dash of eccentricity through contrasting shorts and frilled shirts all enhanced with patterned prints.

The fashion collection of Fashion designer Abdul Samad at the Pakistan Fashion Week 2 was the beautiful blend of traditional fabrics and highlighted appliqué and patchwork.

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Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week - Day 4: Gayatri by Gayatri Khanna Spring Summer 2011

Party girls and socialites will have a lot to choose from Gayatri Khanna's sparkly 'clubbing clothes', cocktail numbers and jaded evening wear. She did have a few interesting pieces though, like the feather print jumpsuit (wish I had a full length picture), the multi coloured mini skirt was adorable and the pale grey/blue drape gown was nice.

HDIL India Couture Week 2010 - Manish Malhotra Bridal

I am surprised by Manish Malhotra's collection at HDIL Couture Week, surprised because it's not that bad! I mean compared to what he showed at Pearls Delhi Couture Week or Lakme Winter Festive. The Pearls DCW collection was quite tacky and the 'Aircel colours' he used for Lakme Winter Festive were jarring, in his typical style Manish really brought it on, by creating the shaadi baraati ambiance with his HDIL collection. Or maybe it was the jewellery from Anmol that made all the difference, the ornaments were exquisite!

Although Manish's showstopper was Aishwariya Rai, it was sad the he put her in the worst outfit in the entire collection, that white corset top with the ghagra skirt looks sorry. I don't know what's with the world's most beautiful women and her luck with bad designer clothes? Stunning Ash takes your breadth away when she's decked in Elie Saab or Roberto Cavalli couture gowns, she knocks off all the Hollywood goris from best dressed lists. It's sad that she gets a raw deal sometimes from our very own desi designers. It wouldn't hurt to study up a bit on fashion Ash, it's never too late. By now you should've been adept at discriminating between classy and tacky. I mean kudos to you for switching over from Neeta Lulla (if in case you really did), but then again...there are plenty of stylists here to help you make better choices. Lesson 1, corset tops and skirts are soo 2003, ditch em, and those fluffy, long sleeve anarkalis that make you look dowdy.

INDIA Fashion News: Tarun Tahiliani unveils 2010 bridal couture.

NEW DELHI: The Tarun Tahiliani Bridal Couture Exposition is the first-of-its-kind bridal couture event in India is set to take place at DLF Emporio.

The Tarun Tahiliani Bridal Exposition is the annual event that introduces important bridal trends for the season.

Just like an opulent Indian wedding that is resplendent with heritage yet with a twist of modernity, glamour, exquisiteness and magnificence, Tarun’s designs are timeless and unique.

The Couture Collection made exclusively for the Exposition has been shot in the most stunning sets designed by Tarun Tahiliani himself! Adding to the extravagance is the exquisite collection of Forevermark jewels designed especially for the Exposition & the super luxurious Bentley!

Concept
The Tarun Tahiliani Bridal Couture Exposition is a pioneering concept by Tarun Tahiliani to bring together couture and Indian weddings and create an opulent and luxurious experience. The Tarun Tahiliani Bridal Couture Exposition is a novel and larger-than-life experiential extravaganza that promises a new benchmark in luxury. This year, the theme for the Bridal Couture Exposition is ‘The Procession’, wherein a staggering procession, clothes, jewels, and accessories will be arranged with live performers on interactive models, fibre glass animals in traditional livery and luxury cars.

Since the theme revolves around the procession, which is celebratory, only a jewel automobile would fit in perfectly. The iconic luxury brand- Bentley for the Bridal Couture Exposition. Think of fine burl, kid leather and hand finishes, with a heritage and user list that included Gayatri Devi and Queen Elizabeth the II. So it is befitting that this automobile of distinction is a part of the Bridal Couture

Exposition which will be a consortium of the finest and most luxurious brands catering to the finer nuances of the Indian Wedding.

The Tarun Tahiliani Bridal Couture Exposition will be a fascinating and inspiring journey featuring exceptional jewels and luxury objects with a display that illustrates the progression of design styles, techniques and motifs. It will be a perfect place for brides to chance upon that stone which will seal their wedding vows or a neckpiece which will pass down generations as a precious heirloom. Especially for this celebration Forevermark has designed jewels keeping in mind he grandeur and magnificence of this exposition.

Tarun Tahiliani’s Bridal Exposition 2010

When the emperor of Indian Bridal Couture invites you for a showcasing of his best Bridal creations………….What do you do??? I would leave every damn thing in the world behind and attend the gala affair. If you are like me who does not have an invitation…………..just don’t worry. I will try to get as much of details as I can from the Tarun Tahiliani’s Bridal Exposition 2010 event. The event will be held from 24th to 26th July, 2010 at DLF Emporio Luxury Mall in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi and the theme for this year’s event is ’The Procession’ or for better indian way of understanding ‘Baraat’ . ‘Forevermark ‘ diamonds which is part of De Beers will be brand partners for this event. This one you just cannot miss………………….for more details visit the official website www.ttbridalcouture.com

Here are some of the latest photos of Tarun Tahiliani’s Bridal Exposition though have to say I have already seen one piece out of this collection on the red carpet………….remember Ms. Neha Dhupia wearing a black chained number at the IIFA 2010 awards………..Tarun had displayed the same outfitin off-white but the styling was much better here.

Wills India fashion Week 2011 begins in style

”In the Indian, I’ve gone very Hyderabadi. There’s the khara dupatta and jubba, with fabrics ranging from hazy over-dyed Pochampalli to malkha (a derivative of khadi, but with the yarn machine-spun),” Kabra said.

Earlier, Sunil Sethi, president of the Fashion Design Council of India, the organisers of the fashion event, said this year’s edition of WIFW was ‘bigger and grander’ than the earlier editions with the biggest ever venue.

”The venue for the WIFW SS 2011 is the biggest ever to accommodate the increased number of fashion designers scheduled to showcase their designs and also the increased number of buyers coming to the event,” Sethi said.

Earlier in that single hall, there used to be a set up of exhibition area, two main show areas (MSA), lounges, a media centre, dining area and backstage as well.

But now, the event is being held in a huge space at hall no 18 of the Pragati Maidan.

Top names like Abraham and Thakore, Ashish Soni, Ashima-Leena, J J Valaya, Kotwara by Meera and Muzaffar Ali, Rajesh Pratap Singh, Ranna Gill, Ritu Beri, Rohit Bal, Rohit Gandhi and Rahul Khanna, Tarun Tahiliani and Wendell Rodricks will be showcasing their collections during the WIFW SS 2011.

At the same time, the organisers sad this season numerous young designers will be displaying their creative brilliance for the first time in the capital.

In fact, among the 58 labels showcasing on the ramp over the course of five days, there are many who will be taking to the ramp here for the first time.

This year the grand finale of the WIFW will be done by renowned designer Tarun Tahiliani.

Though like every year, the WIFW SS 2011 will have its share of glamour with celebrities like Deepika Padukone, Kalki Koechin and Sonakshi Sinha expected to walk the ramp, the organiser said the event will be low on glamour and high on fashion.

There will be some activities like a fashion quiz and fashion awards during the event.

Wills India fashion Week 2011 begins in style

While a total of 115 designers will showcase their collections at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week Spring Summer 2011, to be held at Pragati Maidan till October 23, the venue for the eevnt is the biggest ever for WIFW till date.

The five-day fashion extravaganza kicked off with a show by designer Anand Kabra which transported the audience to the Hyderabadi era.

The old city surrounding Charminar became the literal translation for the textures and embellishments in Kabra’s spring summer collection with brush strokes and pochampalli weaves lifting their interpretations from the peeling walls and fading tiles of the crumbling havelis in and around the ‘phool mandi’.

The facade of Charminar and its trellises revisited an earlier era in sepia beaded embroidery and burnt zardozi.

Decadence and indulgence, fantasy and reality, sophistication and seduction, dilapidation and luxury engaged in a play-off between enriched malkhas and matt brush – stroked lurex, embellished raw kora and tie-dyed taffeta, grunged pochampalli cottons and sheer bright georgettes.

While languid wide leg pants and shararas, kurti cholis and dresses, sherwanis and jackets, wrap ‘lungi’ skirts and lehengas defined an indulgent and sophisticated silhouette, references to the bird cage grill and seduction emerged through the ‘haath ki jali’ seam joints on the garments, and subtle ‘corsetry’, ‘string’ play and transparency.

The designer’s collection, called ‘Mandi’, has a strong international look that goes into an aesthetic Indian look as well, with a lot of dresses, trousers, tunics, wraps and add-on blazers thrown in.

RAHUL MISHRA

Rahul Mishra, described as ‘the talent to watch out for’ by French fashion doyen Didier Grumbach. An NID Graduate, won the Best Student Designer award, followed by winning Pride of NID.
Rahul went on to be the first Non European to win the Scholarship at Milan’s Istituto Marangoni. Much rewarded and awarded, Rahul was voted as Pepsi MTV Youth Icon for year 2009, & also won the International Designer of the Year award at IAF, Netherlands.
Rahul was featured in the list of top 20 young Indians who would shape India's future for VISION-INDIA 2020. In 2010, Rahul was amongst top 9 International Artists invited by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University for prestigious Landmark Exhibition.
Recently, a documentary film on Handlooms of India, made for National Geographic Channel profiled his philosophy and work. This film was made in collaboration with UNESCO & Ministry of Textiles, India.

Wills Lifestyle declares Sabyasachi as the Grand Finale designer

New Delhi, February 19, 2011: Wills Lifestyle, ITC's premium fashion and lifestyle brand, today announced that Sabyasachi Mukherjee will be the designer for Wills Lifestyle Grand Finale at the forthcoming Autumn Winter 2011 edition.

Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week is one of Asia's biggest and India's premiere fashion & trade event. Sabyasachi - "The King of Kitsch" will be showcasing at the Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week for the first time.

The 'Kolkata based young & talented designer' incorporates ethnic handwork yet his designs have a true global appeal. His simple design philosophy "Personalised Imperfections of a human hand" with inspirations from deserts, gypsies, prostitutes, antique textiles and cultural traditions of Kolkata has got rave reviews globally.

Credited with making the national female attire - saree look 'sexy', Sabyasachi has converted many a western outfit-lover into a saree loyalist.

Labelled as "Bollywood's main boy", Sabyasachi has worked on prestigious Bollywood projects like Black, Paa, Raavan and Guzaarish.

Sabyasachi will be creating an exclusive collection for Wills Lifestyle that will be retailed from Wills Lifestyle stores across the country.

Atul Chand, Divisional Chief Executive - ITC's Lifestyle Retailing Business Division, said, "This year Wills Lifestyle completes 10 glorious years and as a tribute to Indian Fashion we are delighted to announce Sabyasachi as the Wills Lifestyle Grand Finale designer. Sabyasachi's collections are known for International styling with an Indian soul thus showcasing true heritage of India.

Wills Lifestyle Grand Finale has always set new benchmarks in creativity and entertainment and has showcased the best of Indian fashion talent. Sabyasachi will further strengthen the tradition and create magic on ramp in his signature style.

Our aim is to broad-base fashion and make designer wear accessible. Sabyasachi will be creating an exclusive collection that will be retailed from Wills Lifestyle stores across the country."

Mr. Sunil Sethi, President, FDCI said, "Sabyasachi is one of the most coveted designers of the country with a unique style and artistic taste. His collections are imaginative and inspiring and we look forward to have him as the grand finale designer for Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week. FDCI also appreciates the initiative taken by Wills Lifestyle to make designer wear more accessible through these designer tie ups."

Speaking on the occasion Sabyasachi Mukherjee said, "It is indeed an honor and privilege to be the Wills Lifestyle grand finale designer. The Wills Lifestyle India Fashion Week platform is a powerful one and I hope to be able to create a collection that will delight the patrons of the label. It is a significant engagement between both the brands and I am sure the audiences will be thrilled to view the show and access the creations on display."

The Wills 'Lifestyle Grand Finale will take place on Sunday, April 10th, 2011 in New Delhi at Pragati Maidan.

SABRE (rocket engine)

SABRE (Synergistic Air-Breathing Rocket Engine) [1] is a concept by Reaction Engines Limited for a hypersonic precooled hybrid air breathing rocket engine [4] for propelling the proposed Skylon launch vehicle into low Earth orbit (LEO). SABRE is the logical continuation of Alan Bond's series of liquid air cycle engine (LACE) and LACE-like designs that started in the early/mid-1980s for the HOTOL project.

The design comprises a single combined cycle rocket engine with two modes of operation.[2] The air breathing mode combines a turbo-compressor with a lightweight air precooler positioned just behind the inlet cone. At high speeds this precooler cools the hot, ram compressed air leading to an unusually high pressure ratio within the engine. The compressed air is subsequently fed into the rocket combustion chamber where it is ignited with stored liquid hydrogen. The high pressure ratio allows the engine to continue to provide high thrust at very high speeds and altitudes. The low temperature of the air permits light alloy construction to be employed which gives a very lightweight engine — essential for reaching orbit. In addition, unlike the LACE concept that preceded it, SABRE’s precooler does not liquefy the air letting it run more efficiently.[3]

After shutting the inlet cone off at Mach 5.14, 28.5 km altitude,[2] the system continues as a closed cycle high performance rocket engine combusting liquid oxygen and liquid hydrogen from on-board fuel tanks allowing Skylon to reach orbital velocity after leaving the atmosphere on a steep climb.

An engine derived from the SABRE concept called Scimitar has been designed for the company’s A2 hypersonic passenger jet proposal for the EU-funded LAPCAT study.[5]

Alan Bond says that the technology readiness level of the SABRE engine is, as of May 2009, 2-3.[6] A project called the Technology Demonstration Programme, funded through private finance as well as an ESA grant, began in February 2009 with the aim of validating key aspects of the engine by the end of 2011. The company anticipates this will bring the system to a technology readiness level of 4-5.[7][8]

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