Nickie Nina and Ali Zeeshan debut their new bridal collections in Lahore, Pakistan

(18 Sep 2015) The Poneering Pakistan Fashion Design Council [PFDC] in collaboration with L'Or�al Paris, the world's leading beauty brand, has organized a three days bridal fashion week here in Pakistan city of Lahore .
The platform was set to define and present contemporary and traditional Pakistani Bridal fashion, make-up and hair trends, fusing to create the 'look' for the 2015 - 2016 bridal season.
Famous Pakistani designer Nickei Nina is set to open PFDC L'Or�al Paris Bridal Week 2015 with his new luxury bridal couture collection titled "Neh Shikar".
Nickie Nina which showcased a bridal collection titled "Neh Shikar". The collection drew inspiration from nature and preservation of wild life and encourages the idea of a nature-loving environment. This collection took a strong stance against the hunting of animals, and encapsulating Nature and wild life - which have always been an integral part of the fashion industry. 'Neh Shikar' took nature as a piece of art, something that shouldn't be harmed or disturbed but appreciated in its living existence. It also took inspiration from the traditions of our culture, making use of classic cuts from the Rajput era but with a modern spin. 'Neh Shikar' incorporated the signature style of Nickie Nina, the versatility of which weaves into the workmanship. A vast range of techniques, fabrics and colours were all aligned in form of a dialogue. Silk, jamawar, organza and velvets were joined with thread and zardozi to depict picturesque scenery from the natural habitats. Nickie Nina has used traditional techniques such as zanjeera work, balochi taankas and resham work, fused with modern techniques like crystal work. This amalgamation of traditional with the modern was also seen in the colour palette, where conventional reds and maroons along with a range of modern pastels had been used.
Famous Pakistani designer Nickie Nina said " Today we are showing , we have new collection , called Neh SHIKAR. And it's means say no to hunting, the message behind the collection is that the animals and all other extinct animals , they should be kept in their natural habitat and they should not be hunted. We taken the animals motive and use them in the collection.
Designers showcased at PFDC L'Or�al Paris Bridal Week has represent the diversity of aesthetics ranging from those steeped in tradition, design houses who focus on bridal fusion wear and those who are inspired by the more contemporary bride/groom
The Ali Xeeshan Theatre Studio showcased a bridal collection of menswear and womenswear pieces titled "Tufaan" inspired by the movement and effect of a storm in the desert and the transformation it creates in its surroundings. Once the storm has subsided and passed, the desert transforms its character and mirages into a different form. These distinct characteristics have been infused in 'Tufaan's' silhouettes, form and cut. The collection employed the latest techniques of laser cutting and makes use of new materials such as leather. Lustrous gold roses were also been integrated into the fabric to achieve a refined and glorious impact. 'Tufaan' also used traditional block printing but with an edgy, contemporary twist and uses rich Pakistani embroidery like Tilla and Succha work that use fine gold wires. The colour palette for 'Tufaan' comprised of the earthy tones with reference to the desert which later turn into different shades of gold as the sun sets over the desert making for an interesting combination of earthy tones and a fiery sky. Renowned film personalities Meesha Shafi and Sohai Ali Abro participated in the designer's showcase as showstoppers.

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