Nivea Fashion Week

Saim Ali's Formal Collection 2011 at International Nivea Fashion Week

Fashion designer Saim Ali recently participated in International NIVEA Fashion Week in Bosnia for the 4th time and kicked off the fashion week on 1st day with his spring formal and semi formal intoxicated collection
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Fashion designer Saim Ali recently participated in International NIVEA Fashion Week in Bosnia for the 4th time and kicked off the fashion week on 1st day with his spring formal and semi formal intoxicated collection.

The choreography was done by Saim himself on Asian and Western beat such as the remix version of Cholli ke peche and 'Crazy kiya re' likes with 'On the floor' by Jlo and the finale was on the remix version of fashion ka jalwa. The hair and Makeup was done by MAC.

The collection was a spectacular mélange of breathtaking flowy fabrics in the form of Caftans and loose draped shirts with a subtle touch of gothic aura. Designer Saim has showcased his collection all over UAE, London, Norway and in Bosnia. Pakistan's ambassador to Bosnia Mr. Jouhar saleem plays a big rule to promote Pakistani fashion in Bosnia.

UK based Sadaf Khan was the show stopper and got a lot of appreciation. Saim's next destination is Belgrade and Switzerland.

Saim Ali

Besides modeling, Saim Ali also models frequently and does TV hosting as well. Fashion designer Saim Ali owns the honor to have showcased his collection in a show for American President George W. Bush at the Islamabad President House.

About Designer

Pakistani Fashion designers are establishing their name, not only in designing the women’s wear but in the men’s wear too. One such name, who is getting tremendous fame in designing men’s wear along with the women’s wear, is the Fashion designer Saim Ali.

Lahore based, Syed Saim Ali is ranked amongst the leading Fashion designers of Pakistan, gaining international repute as well. Saim gets lots of inspiration from his mother Farrah Gillani, who is also a Fashion designer; he wants her to be with him forever. Saim has brought-up in such environment where he used to see his mother, dealing with well-known clients like Noor Jehan and other singers and actresses; he used to love it. Syed Saim Ali completed his fashion studies from Dubai Knowledge Village

Intoxicated Collection 2008-9 by Saim Ali

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Hard working Fashion designer Saim Ali designs variety of outfits, including many types of eastern and western, for both men & women. Design philosophy of Saim Ali is about designing stylish, comfortable yet simple outfits. There is an eastern and western composition in the designs of Saim Ali. He works on western cuts while the embellishments are pretty eastern with a lot of fusion in designs. One of his worldwide recognized credibility is that Fashion designer Saim Ali made the world's largest "Kurta", along with some others, for the campaign of Ariel Washing Powder test.

Fashion designer Saim Ali has good experience to work with different top class Pakistani Fashion & Showbiz celebrities. Besides modeling, Saim also models frequently and does TV hosting as well. Fashion designer Saim Ali owns the honor to have showcased his collection in a show for American President George W. Bush at the Islamabad President House. Saim Ali also displayed his Intoxicated Collection at Sarajevo Fashion Week in Bosnia, London and at Vision Events International’s Fashion Gala. Saim Ali is a busy social person but even then always tries his best to get time for his friends and family.

Fashion designer Saim Ali always welcomes challenges with an open heart & mind. Saim is on the view that we should learn to survive in all types of circumstances.
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COSTUME-INSPIRED

Curiously Alice

 I sometimes find images like this on other blogs and sites referred to as vintage.  For me vintage means what it means in wine-speak: A harvest not so recent though not exactly ancient.  Any piece of clothing dating further back than pre-20th century belongs either in a museum or with folks specializing in restoration. The images above and below are reproductions of costumes from the 18th and 19th centuries by Etsy designers Curiously Alice and Romantic Threads.  They hark back to Marie Antoinette and Victoriana with some steampunk thrown in.  If you're a bride looking to add elements of the historical to her look these could be just what you're looking for . . .

Curiously Alice

 Romantic Threads

 Romantic Threads

FROM THE DESIGN STUDIO

THE MADELYN DRESS. Square necklines are beautiful.  Add shirred tulle over Chantilly lace and this hourglass has real  individuality.  Underneath, a mocha satin skirt cut on the bias gives volume. A tulle sash is bustled by two hand-rolled silk dupioni roses. Hook and eye closures up the back are a spin off of traditional satin buttons . . .

Want to do something exotic to top off your look? Try a silk jersey turban and cathedral length veil.   Add an aurora borealis jewel and you have some real drama.

 THE BEATRIX DRESS.  Cut off an authentic 1950s  cocktail dress pattern, this dress has a fitted embroidered organza bodice with a tulle skirt.  The underskirt is cut on the bias for tons of volume.  Silk satin sash is accented with three white silk Hydrangea blossoms.

 THE EMMA GOWN. A silk dupioni sheath covered in Chantilly laces.  The look is pre-1920s especially with the antique jewelry and accessories added.

All  bridal wear available through Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal

A NEW SPIN ON TRADITION

The 'Kate Dress' showed us a new spin on tradition for sure.  This Vogue pattern hinting at designer Helen Rose's Grace Kelly masterpiece has been out there a couple years for all you brides who couldn't find a gown with sleeves.  My prediction is, designers will offer up a whole range of sleeves next season, mostly long and fitted mimicking Kate's Sarah Burton  classic.  Kate's dress was indeed traditional from neck to hemline with no over the top surprises.  For instance, her train was rather modified compared to the royal wedding gowns of the 1980s; Diana's 25-foot train moved more like a snake still outdoors while she was well inside St. Paul's making her trek down the aisle . . .Covered buttons lining the back of a gown as well as  down the wrists spell tradition.  And of course lace.  Lace is the mainstay of bridal fashion: Alencon, Chantilly, Val and Cluny to name just a few, all lend that adornment that says, bride . . . .

ENCHANTED SPRING

 If you caught Enchanted Earth back in March here is the long awaited follow up shot by uber-talented Bay Area photographer, Aura O'Brien..  Adding earth elements to your look is one path to going green . . . Here we've woven in real and silk foliage combinations.  Below Hana is wearing the Magnolia wreath of silk florals mixed in with sprigs of real ivy.  The neckline of her gown is framed in variegated ivy as smaller pieces are dappled all over the tulle skirt.  If you want to try adding real flowers, leaves or ivy to your gown you can do one of two things: Have a florist do it or get with someone who's handy with a needle.  Sewing live foliage onto a gown isn't rocket science.   If you (or someone else) can bead, you can sew leaves  Just be sure to dry out the leaves/flowers/ivy a couple days before so as not to soil the silk.  Also you want to add all the pieces a couple nights before the wedding . . .

 

 

 

  

 

CREDITS

Photography by Aura O'Brien

Gowns by Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal

Makeup by Zoe King

Hair by Kao Vey Saephanh

Model Hana Alyssa

FASCINATING . . .

Hopefully the dose of Friday's 'fascination' from the royal wedding is still lingering. Here are a few of my toned down versions of fascinators perfect for brides, more to be found in my Etsy shop, Amy-Jo Tatum  Bridal Special orders are especially welcome; I love discovering new and different ideas with my clients . . .

HOLLY GO-PINKLY

The combo of pink and navy has always inspired me.  A happy and classy mix these colors work for decor, clothing and paper.  Thank you Naomi V. Goodman of Enchanted Dream Weddings and Affairs for putting together such fabulous images . . .