BRIDAL COUTURE WEEK 2011 day 1 - Neelo Allawala

Starting in the 1980s when Pakistani couture was still evolving, Neelo Allawala has been one of the pioneers of high fashion clothing in Karachi. Designing elegant, heavily embellished outfits, she focuses mostly on hand-embroidered formal wear with unique designs that are tailored according to each client’s needs.
The eclectic collection that Neelo exhibited here today is a tribute to the sub-continent’s rich cultural and geographic heritage.
It began with a collection of chiffon and silk prints depicting scenes inspired by Mughal miniature art of the 17th and 18th centuries. Following the Mughal prints was an evening wear collection in a ubiquitous black lace, a necessity for every woman’s wardrobe. We were then transported into a world of exquisite jamawars, silks and laces with crisp snowy whites and soft hues of ivory blended with the stark brown. Nearing the end, Neelo brought in a luscious palate intermingled with the arid browns of the Cholistan and Thar deserts to create a magnificent finale.

BRIDAL COUTURE WEEK 2011 day 1 - Neelo Allawala