The Delhi-based label Rabani and Rakha, managed by husband and wife duo Rahul and Shibani Rastogi and Gautum Rakha, created waves on their maiden visit to Karachi.
The designers, who have been in the fashion business for the past 10 years, came to Karachi to present their collection at the recently concluded Pantene Bridal Couture Week (PBCW).
The line, which was showcased on day two of the three-day event, was described as a fashion delicacy.
Although Rabani and Rakha had displayed in Pakistan before, having gone to Lahore last year for PBCW, it was their first-ever trip to Karachi and they succeeded in rocking the fashionistas right away.
“It’s my first trip to Karachi, I feel so much at home here. People here are very polite. Warmth is oozing out of their hearts; it’s so natural, you can feel it. What we, as a designing house, are presenting is a simpler and modern version of Rabani & Rakha. You will see that there is a great similarity between our creations and the Pakistani fashion sense for instance the same flowy shirts but besides that, we have even brought forward a little bit of India through the saris,” Rakha was quoted as saying.
They wowed the audience with their net line, comprising of flowy shirts in white and Indian saris and lehengas; a true instance of synthesis of cultures, fabric and styling.
“The designing philosophy here is good. Some designers really standout, for instance Ali Xeeshan has taken an interesting take, Umar Sayeed is doing nicer stuff whereas HSY has a very contemporary twist in his designs,” Rakha added.
“We don’t compete against the other design houses. We compete against ourselves. We believe whoever loves your work will come to you. If it appeals to them, they will come looking out for it,” the designer added.
“There are no borders or restrictions when it comes to fashion, hence their ensembles have a vast international market as well. For instance, at Lakme Fashion Week, we get to see a lot of international buyers. It’s there we bring our luxury prêt line for the audience to explore. We would love to come back here and next time it would not be bridal stuff but luxury pret for sure,” Rakha concluded.
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