Top 10 Pakistani Fashion Designers

Have you ever wondered who is behind the dazzling colors, the eye-catching embroidery, and the intricate design of beautiful Pakistani wear? There’s a story behind every single dress shown in the vibrant studio lighting; someone backstage focused on the small details of the dress, from the neckline to the design on the trousers. The designers plan everything, and then we shine by wearing those dresses. 

Today, we’ll get to know about the top 10 Pakistani fashion designers who have shaped and elevated the Pakistani fashion industry. 

1- Hasan Shehryar Yasin 

Hasan Shehryar, also known as HSY, is a well-known name in the fashion industry. He has expertise in bridal wear that combines elegance and tradition. HSY isn’t just a common name but a label of luxury and rich embroidery, which is on the wishlist of many future brides. The focus on small details of lehengas and gowns makes him stand out from other designers.   

The traditional red and maroon with cuts and premium Pakistani embroidery work, such as dabka and kora, set a high standard in the fashion industry. They also offer pastel colors such as ivory and blush pink, with delicate silver and champagne gold embellishment. HSY also provides dresses with a western touch for fashion-forward brides. 

HSY isn’t only popular in Pakistan but also recognized globally for elegant Pakistani wear. He is promoting Pakistani fashion to the whole world. 

2- Maria Butt

Maria Butt, also known as Maria B, has a strong grip on traditional clothing. She offers both casual and formal dresses, having a great touch of embroidery and the refined use of colors. She never compromises on quality. She launched Pret, a perfect solution for confident and fashionable women. Even the first-ever ready-to-wear party wear was launched by Maria B in Pakistan.

Bridal wear, having beautiful handwork and embroidery that can enhance any bridal look, is in demand. Along with bridal wear, they also offer casual and formal dresses. You can also find jewelry and perfumes from MariaB. It’s a rapidly growing fashion brand that has a strong blend of tradition and modern aesthetics. 

3- Mohsin Naveed Ranjha

Mohsin gained much appreciation from fans in a very short time and became a leading name in the Pakistan fashion industry. His dressing shows the tradition as Pakistan's premium handwork, such as Mukaish work found on his articles. 

The bold colors and appearance of elements like peacocks, lotuses, and elephants show that he is inspired by Mughal fashion. He preserves heritage and the importance of culture and craftsmanship in a modern way.

4- Faraz Manan

Faraz Manan is known for the luxury bridal and formal wear. His meticulous detailing can easily catch anyone’s attention. The delicate cutwork, layering of fabric, and Eastern craftsmanship with Western touch are the specifications that bring him across the border. 

His work is highly appreciated by Bollywood, and he became equally popular among Indian celebrities.  He is a well-recognized fashion designer all around the world, representing a bright future for Pakistan.

5- Hussain Rehar

He is known as the artist with the clothing that tells visual storytelling. His fashion creations are bold and aesthetic, often a unique blend of culture and heritage, as he is inspired by the rich cultural heritage. 

“I love experimenting with vibrant colors, intricate embellishments, and unique silhouettes to craft designs that are not only beautiful but also tell a story,” Rehar said.

6- Zainab Chottani

A well-known name in Pakistan’s fashion industry. She uses luxurious fabrics and embellishes them with beautiful handwork and premium embroidery. She has secured a prominent name for herself in Pakistan’s bridal wear industry. She is also a renowned name in pret and festive wear.

The detailed and rich use of kora, dabka, zardozi, gota, resham thread, and pearls makes the dress eye-catching. She provides bold red and maroon to soft colors; each color has its elegance with the beautiful and captivating handwork. 

7-  Deepak Perwani

He is known for his embroidery and premium Pakistani handwork. Mirrorwork and zardozi in his dresses show pure elegance with the proper touch of culture. He offers bridal wear, men's wear, casuals, and luxury wedding dresses. 

His nickname is “Sultan of Sherwanis”. The meticulous handwork on rich fabrics using premium pearls, stones, luxury embellishments, and Mughal embroidery on his sherwanis makes the masterpiece. 

8- Sania Mastakiya

Sania’s designs are nature-inspired prints and fancy dresses with elegant handwork and embroidery, showcasing Pakistan's tradition and the patterns of the nation. Her designs with the detailing like mukaish work and Dabka bring her to the global stage. Her brand was the first Pakistani brand to showcase at New York Fashion Week. 

9- Sana Safinaz

Sana Safinaz is the story of two friends, Sana Hashwani and Safinaz Muneer, who both turned their passion into reality and earned a prominent place in the fashion industry. 

They focus on premium lawn and pret dresses that embrace elegance and comfort for women. They both have numerous awards, and they are leaving a lasting impression on Pakistan’s fashion. 

10- Faiza Saqlain

Faiza is a designer who knows how to show the culture and heritage by remaining in the latest fashion trends. She considers heavy handwork using luxury fabrics to create versatile silhouettes like bridal lehengas, gowns, shararas, ghararas, and party wear.

Final Words

Pakistani fashion is more than just basic clothing; it's a rich heritage of culture. With intricate embroidery, embellished stones, pearls, and a keen focus on every small detail, the quality of our fashion designers is spreading Pakistani fashion all around the world.