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| Shamsha Hashwani’s luxurious Karachi boutique |
Shamsha Hashwani launched her flagship store in Karachi this weekend. Located in the increasingly fashionable Block 4, the spacious boutique is tasteful and well appointed.
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| Designer Shamsha Hashwani |
Shamsha Hashwani launched her label in 2013 and her understated, elegant outfits have garnered a loyal following. Her lines include semi-formals, formals, party wear and ornate wedding wear. The new boutique stocks Shamsha’s full range and is packed with lovely ensembles.
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| Semi-formal cutwork shirt by Shamsha Hashwani |
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| Wedding wear by Shamsha Hashwani |
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| Shamsha Haswani’s boutique stocks semi formals, formals and bridals. |
Shamsha is known for using Indian elements in her pret designs, including Lucknowi chikankari and kantha. She combines these with touches of delicate handwork to give them a unique touch.
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| Chikankari shirt with handworked motif |
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| The embroidered back of the shirt |
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| Statement chaddar by Shamsha Hashwani |
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| Shamsha Hashwani sari |
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| Gorgeous details at Shamsha Hashwani’s boutique |
Her semi-formal range starts at Rs14,000 and includes pretty kurtas with polki-style embroidery and colour-blocked silk tunics. With pure fabrics and exquisite finishing, Shamsha’s outfits are luxurious and appealing.
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| Kurta with polki style embroidery |
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| The same kurta on a model |
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| Ethereal silver formal by Shamsha Hashwani |
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| Shamsha Hashwani bridal |
Her formal range includes hand-worked silk ponchos, traditional kameezes as well as more contemporary halter neck sari blouses and jackets. The formal range includes various ready to wear outfits but all the bridal and wedding wear is made to measure and by order only.
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| Intricate embroidered cuffs on silk kameezes |
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| Handworked silk poncho |
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| Sari Shamsha Hashwani |
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| Sari Shamsha Hashwani |
The launch was well attended by Karachi’s glitterati and featured a fashion presentation showcasing some of Shamsha’s designs.
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| Shahrina Hashwani |
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| Anusha Bawany |
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| Nizaam & Shamsha Hashwani |
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| Sherezade Rahimtoola |
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| Maha Burney and Faiza Lakhani |
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| The inauguration by Shamsha’s father |
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| Soha Hafeez Sheikh and Habi Hashwani |
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| Maira Paganwalla |
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| Naseem and Amin |
Shamsha Hashwani Store Address: F-50/2, Block 4, Clifton, Off 26th Street Karachi
Directions: Off 26th Street, in the same lane as Cafe Flo, next to Rukaiya’s Salon
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