New Delhi, June 26: In an apparent attempt to improve Indo-Pak relations the `houte couture` way, fashion gurus from India will for the first time ever showcase their designs in Pakistan. Top designers Ritu Kumar, J J Valaya and Anamika Khanna will present their bridal collections in Karachi on June 28 as part of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the Pakistani fashion publication `Mag The Weekly` published by ‘The Jung’ group.

The event would be the first ever Pakistani edition of `Bridal Asia` that is held annually in India and brings together designers from all over the sub-continent.

"Since the inception of Bridal Asia in 1999, Pakistani designers have been invited to take part. But this is going to be the first time that Indian designers will get a chance to display their designs in that country," Divya Gurwara, CEO, ‘Bridal Asia’, said here today at the preview of the collection to be taken to Pakistan.

Along with the three Indian designers, Pakistani designer Faiza Samee and Banto Kazmi will take part in the fashion event that will also feature three Indian models – Tina Chatwal, Poonam Nath and Shruti.

"The event would be a nice meeting point for Indian and Pakistani designs that are very similar in embroidery but differ in the way the fabric is cut," said Gurwara.

Bureau Report