Nida Azwer
Rani Bagh, 19

@highfashionpakistan / highfashionpakistan.tumblr.com
What designers do you consider underated?
I really gravitate towards designers/brands that revive old world charm in a contemporary setting, which is why I love Zara Shahjahan, Generation, Nida Azwer and Misha Lakhani a lot! But I guess they have become more ‘mainstream’ now... and might not be that underrated anymore.
Some brands that I think definitely deserve more love are;
The PinkTree Company
Rano’s Heirlooms
YBQ
Kamiar Rokni
.. and recently I’ve been really enjoying Blocked Textiles.
Oh and Mahgul!
I'm kind of in love with this trend or mughal/ottoman/historical inspired pakistani clothes. What's your opinion on it?
I’m all for it but I also think concept collections need to be done tastefully like it has gone to a point where it is overdone and in your face.. and truthfully a lot of the times it feels like… art appropriation.
For example, Generation’s new Ghalib collection has his poetry all over the tunics.. the color palette is blinding, it needed a more humble approach.
Still my favorite high street brand though!