After the glamorous showcase on Day One, Day Two of the bridal extravaganza was a continuation of the glitz and bridal statements with the country’s acclaimed couturiers, bridal wear designers and retail brands. As always PHBCW left its audience stunned with its majestic stage, uniquely set for a one of kind fashion show. The day’s proceedings started with presenting sponsor Pantene unveiling its new bottle at beautifully setup red carpet area of PHBCW’19.
Day Two of the Pantene Hum Bridal Couture Week came to an end with the return of Lahore’s favourite Maria B. with her collection The Lady of Amritsar.
Maria B. said, ” When I was 16 years old, I saw a painting titled ‘The Lady of Amritsar’ at an art exhibition. The painting, oil on canvas, was a sumptuous depiction of a grand Punjabi lady, decked in her exquisitely fine attire. I was captivated by how the artist had managed to portray a flawlessly refined woman in all her splendour, clothes and jewels, in such intricate detail; I felt overwhelmed with love for the timeless charm and grace of native fashion and our cultural heirlooms.
“Throughout my journey as a designer, I have been blessed to see acclaimed pieces of art across the world, from the Western tradition to the Eastern treasure trove, from obscure African to even Balkan and Turkic artists. An appreciation for art is a passion for me just as much as the pursuit of good design.
“‘The Lady of Amritsar’ is a tribute to the finest pieces of art I have been inspired by over the years. It is a salute to the eternal charm, grace and beauty of the subject of some of my most beloved paintings, and to the ladies of this part of the world who have always had impeccable taste in clothing and accompanying finery, kuch khaas, something utterly irreplaceable and unforgettable that never fails to inspire us through the veil of time. Here is to the grandeur and elegance of ancient embroidery traditions and native hand-crafted embellishments.”
The veteran classical performer Nighat Chaudary added allure to the show during Maria B.’s segment.
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