Pakistani bridal wear | Heavy Jewellery | RIZWAN MOAZZAM

Pakistani bridal wear with makeup and heavy jewellery forms a very important part of the overall attire of a Pakistani bride. A stunning makeover is considered to be an integral part of a bride's wedding preparation. Brides try their best in planning their bridal outfit, jewellery, hairdo and mehndi but some brides fail to understand that to look outstanding on their wedding day, a perfect makeover is deemed mandatory. As Eid is just around the corner and soon after Eid the wedding season will also start, so keeping in view the needs and demands of women we have come up with unique bridal makeup looks. These spectacular makeovers are supremely elegant, trendy and modern. So, here we have gathered some beautiful bridal makeup ideas that could easily suit you and your personality. If you wish to impress with some amazing smoky eyes and some red lips, then this dramatic look is the one for you. However, if you want to look innocent and sweet, as you are, the natural look will do for you, no doubt about it. For the natural look, the most important thing is the magnificent moist skin and peachy cheeks. If you want to achieve striking eyes, then apply blue eyeliner and go for eye shadow in aquamarine to create a picture-perfect look. Besides, if these beautiful makeup ideas still don't catch your fancy and you wish to go for more, then you can get your creative juices flowing and come up with a totally unique look.

• MAKE UP: HINA HABEEB

• DRESSES: RIZWAN MOAZZAM 

• PHOTOGRAPHY: KASHIF ALI

• COORDINATION: FARHAN ANSARI 

• MODEL: AMNA ILYAS

Sridevi Boney Kapoor Glamorous in White Saree

Sridevi Boney Kapoor Glamorous in Transparent White Saree

Sridevi Boney Kapoor Glamorous in Transparent White Saree

Sridevi Boney Kapoor Glamorous in Transparent White Saree

Latest Colour Trends | Fashion Update

ormal wear selection needs a good deal of investment of time and money. But all this investment can go in vain if you are not aware of the 'ins and outs' of fashion! Flared frocks, loosely fitted long shirts, voluminous outfits, angrakhas and chooridars are quite 'IN' this season. For Eid, choose a traditional outfit, get classy and look your best.  Apart from the overall look of the outfit, colours play a vital role. The colours you choose to wear on different occasions reflect the nature of those occasions and what they mean to you. Here's a fashion guide on what colours you should go for while picking up your picture-perfect Eid ensembles!
Red
Red is the colour of passion and love. Red clothing gets noticed instantly. Certain studies have shown that red is the most popular colour to be worn on festive occasions like Eid. The energetic, vibrant look of red makes it an ideal option. You can go for a fully red voluminous outfit and pair it with white chooridar pyjama. Even plain red looks classy and graceful on it's own.
Pink
Known to be the colour of youth, pink symbolises femininity, romance and compassion. A girl's wardrobe is deemed incomplete without a pink outfit. It suits all kinds of skin tones and looks best with whites, blues, oranges and greens. For summers, pastel pink is an ideal colour that stimulates calmness and settles negative energy. Pair shades of pink with different shades of green on this Eid.

Yellow
Yellow is the colour of happiness and creativity. For a festive occasion like Eid, yellow will add to the energy and joyfulness of the occasion. Yellow can be best complemented with orange and pink to give a youthful, refreshing look. Incorporate yellow in materials like cotton and khadi rather than chiffon and silk considering the season.

Tangerine
A youthful, funky colour that symbolises energy and creativity is tangerine. We saw a lot of different shades of tangerine this summer. A printed or plain tangerine outfit will add oomph to your personality. For formal wear, add vibrant multi-colour embroidery to your tangerine outfit and pair it with some accessories. The charisma of deeper tangerine is that it can make you look stunning even if worn plain.
White
The most cool and summery of all hues is white. It reflects purity, innocence and optimism. White paired with any other colour or worn plain, looks classy in formal wear too. Keeping in mind the hot and humid weather at Eid, you can opt for a loose fitted white ensemble with a chooridar pyjama or white leggings. White can be paired up with either gold or silver to give an overall fancy look.

Eid… As They Celebrate | The top notch fashion designers about their plans this Eid

Eid… As They Celebrate
by SALEHA ABBASI

Eid-ul-Fitr is celebrated every year with great religious zeal, fervour and festivity marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Beautiful Eid ensembles, special Eid delicacies, bangles and mehndi are the true essence of Eid celebrations. The festive spirit surrounds everyone from the common man to the country's fashion elite. MAG asked some of the top notch fashion designers about their plans this Eid, their favourite Eid memories and the hot trends to follow on this occasion. Here is what they had to say. Excerpts:

1. What are your plans for this Eid?
2. What do you look forward to the most on Eid?
3. Your favourite Eid memory?
4. Have you launched any special Eid collection?
5. What trends would you predict for this Eid?


Feeha Jamshed
1. My sister passed away last year so we will celebrate it quite simply.
2. I love sheer khurma, so I look forward to it the most on Eid. Also, the overall festive spirit which surrounds this choti Eid is quite irresistible for me. Moreover, as Ramadan is usually quite grueling for us, the Eid holidays come as a welcome relief.
3. Eid is a special event that brings everyone together. I remember when I was young, I used to go on chand raat for mehndi. These memories are really special for me.
4. My signature brand is already launched. As it's my first collection coming up on Eid I have focused primarily on cuts keeping in mind both our eastern and western markets.
5. Ankle and mid-rift lengths are in fashion. Kurtas are also very 'IN' these daysas they always look chic and classy.

Nina
1. To celebrate this Eid, I am going to the mountains with my family.
2. I look forward to having sheer khurma and wearing nice clothes on every Eid.
3. When I was young, I used to spend my entire Eidi on bubblegums and then I would eat it all in one day.
4. Yes, our special Eid collection is available at our stores.
5. We are going to see lots of colour blocking, mismatching and lots of prints!

Nadya Mistry
1. Like always, I will celebrate it with my loved ones.
2. Well… spending time with my family of course.
3. When I was a kid, my mother used to dress me up in a gharara on every Eid and I used to insist on wearing a teeka and nose ring as well.
4. Of course. I have done separates like tunics, cotton kurtas, chiffons and silks.
5. Well… we will see a lot of bright and festive colours, breathable fabrics, light embroideries and the special emphasis will be on tops and kameezes.

Zara Shahjahan
1. I plan to celebrate it with my family like always. We usually have lunch together, then we go out for dinner in the evening. I am going to Nathia Gali on the second day of Eid.
2. Relaxing at home and watching TV. Normally, I have a very tight schedule so I really look forward to Eid holidays when I can relax and have fun.
3. Last Eid was the first one with my daughter and was really memorable for me. I especially designed cute little dresses for her.
4. I am not coming up with any new collection, however, my boutique is stuffed with beautiful designs appropriate for any occasion.
5. Eid is not associated with high-end fashion, it's considered very cultural and traditional. So, girls mostly prefer to wear desi outfits and would likely go for flowy silhouettes, longer lengths and tang pyjamas. These trends will be highlighted on this Eid.

Sarah Salman
1. I have a huge family, so we all celebrate Eid together. On the first day, we stay at home and on the second day we usually go out with friends.
2. I look forward to decking up in my Eid outfits, meet up with my friends and reuniting with family.
3. One of my favourite memories of Eid is how we would stay up all night, apply mehndi on our hands, get matching accessories for our Eid ensembles and used to enjoy each moment to its fullest.
4. Not really. However, our pret wear outlets get updated every week. I have incorporated a lot of chiffons, arthi lawns and silk prints in our stock, plus I have also blended 4 to 5 materials together to achieve a unique look.
5. Well… everyone does not follow the same fashion. For instance, some of my clients still want to stick to that popular 'flared look' and longer lengths, whereas there are some who are willing to experiment this Eid. So, if you want to go for a different look then you may opt for palazzo pants with slightly shorter length tops. This look is very much IN, however, it's not for the masses. The colour palette will be quite bright and we will see a lot of different hues of orange, fuchsia and bright green. For those who prefer lighter hues, can go for any shade of blue because blue is always in fashion.

Aeisha Varsey
1. This Eid is going to be quite hectic for me as there are a few family weddings coming up.
2. I look forward to spending time with my family.
3. Last Eid was really special because I celebrated it with my newborn son.
4. Yes, we have recently launched our Eid collection where we have primarily focused on trendy cuts, incorporating chiffons and pure silks and we have kept the colour palette very summery and colourful. Moreover, we have kept our pret line affordable without compromising on the quality.
5. Transparent fabrics like chiffons paired with solids will be quite 'IN'. Similarly, the colour palette will be quite vibrant, featuring shades like fuchsia, royal green, emerald green, aqua, rose pink and electric blue.

Ruby Shakel
1. Well… Eid is always a family day when the whole family gets together to celebrate. Moreover, the whole year I am occupied with work, so when Eid comes my focus is entirely on family and nothing else.
2. I look forward to relaxing with my family the most.
3. It was when I celebrated my Eid at Makkah and Madina with my family. It was a completely surreal experience.
4. Yes, I am definitely coming up with my Eid collection. This time around, my special focus has been on cuts and silhouettes rather than embellishments to make it more affordable for my customers.
5. Flowing and flattering cuts, long kameezes, colourful chiffons and georgettes will definitely stay in trend. Moreover, we are going to see a lot of bright colours on this Eid.

Mina Hasan
1. It is my sister's birthday on this Eid, so hopefully we will plan something special for her.
2. I look forward to the Eid mornings when the whole family gets together and have kheer and chai. It is a very special time.
3. The last Eid which I spent with my mum in Lahore, in our childhood home is my most favourite Eid memory so far. The whole family including all my aunts, uncles, cousins and children got together and the entire day was spent playing indoor games and chatting.
4. Yes, we have done an Eid and Ramadan collection which is in stores already. It consists of lots of embroideries, jewel tones and festive colours.
5. Chiffon will be a popular fabric, with bright colours representing the festive season. On a personal note, I am a huge fan of feminine, flowing cuts and carefully placed embellishments, so I would definitely love to see that on this Eid as well.

Zainab Sajid
1. Well… I am planning to spend this Eid with my family.
2. Not going to work and spending all the time with my kids.
3. All of my childhood Eid memories are my favourite. Moreover, I distinctly remember that I used to get super excited the night before Eid.
4. Of course. My Eid collection is in stores now.
5. I have incorporated longer lengths and flares in my Eid collection. On this Eid, we are going to see a lot of colour blocking as well.

Sania Maskatiya
1. Eid is all about the family. So, I am looking forward to spending this Eid with my family and two baby girls who will be wearing their very own Sania Maskatiya outfits.
2. I look forward to the delicious food that is especially prepared on every Eid and spending quality time with my family.
3. Visiting family and friends with my parents and collecting lots of Eidi and munching on delicious treats throughout the day.
4. Our Eid collection is an amalgamation of our Uraan and Matyala collections which we showcased at the fashion weeks this year. We are also introducing our new Turkish collection titled Lokum along with our signature classic line.
5. Lots of colours, with structured silhouettes, lots of prints; both screen and digital and lots of embroidered detailing.

Huma Adnan
1. Like every year, I will celebrate it with my family. We usually have a big family dinner on the first day of Eid, where we flaunt our clothes, enjoy great food and catch up with everyone. On Eid especially we try to keep our family traditions alive.
2. Well… I look forward to the exotic and delicious food that is cooked at our place, especially sheer khurma.
3. I distinctly remember when we were young, we used to collect Eidi from our relatives and grandparents and how we used to count it. However, now my kids look forward to it every Eid.
4. Yes. The collection we have come up with for this Eid is very edgy and colourful. It has lots of glitter and vibrant hues. We have also featured lots of lowers like palazzos and embroidered and block-printed shalwars and we have paired these with short kameezes along with chuna dupatta which is a very unique aspect of our brand.
5. This Eid we will see a lot of different trends. Straight shirts will be 'IN' with slightly shorter-length to be paired with a variety of lowers like screen, block-printed and tie dyed shalwars. So, the idea is to look grand and enjoy brightness on this Eid.

Eid Mantra

Eid Mantra Every year, the end of the holy month of Ramadan is celebrated with festivity that is unmatched all over the world. Muslims celebrate Eid in full swing, and treat the day characteristically feasting with relatives and friends, having desserts like sheer khurma, and of course collecting Eidi, for young ones, and distributing Eidi, for elders. The air of joy is evident on the day because the festive mood reflects on everyone's face. Kids relish the occasion, by wearing their new clothes, and counting their Eidi; girls dress up in their new colourful outfits, adorning matching jewellery, flaunting their mehndi designs and the depth of colour along with wearing complementing bangles, without which the Eid outfit is incomplete. Despite all the comings and goings of the month of Ramadan, Eid is the day when people rejoice with their loved ones, commemorating good memories and enjoying the festival. When it comes to dressing up for the day, no one leaves any stone unturned in their pursuit to dress the best. While older men and boys traditionally wear kurtas, the main focus of wardrobe remains on the fairer gender. Women, after a month of turmoil with their tailors, finally get what they want and they cherish it by accessorising their look, with the right stuff. As far as outfits are concerned, most women go for bright, colourful and eye-catching shades that reflect the festivity of Eid. If dark, somber tones are opted, then the void is filled by embellishments and motifs that accentuate the appeal of the outfit. This pink number with its velvet bodice and the aligned golden motif is a gorgeous pick for a formal occasion like Eid. The delicate threadwork on chiffon, fused with the velvet, gives this ensemble a grand feel. The bright orange-coloured jamawar outfit, with its contrasting segments, such as the royal purple at the top, a heavily embellished bodice extending up to the shoulders and the dark brown coloured border at the hemline is just too perfect for Eid. To top it off, the purple dupatta, with its diagonally striped orange border, also present along the hemline and the red lower adds that extra dash of colour, much welcomed at Eid. On the other hand, the blue coloured sleeveless jamawar shirt, with its chiffon dupatta and its somewhat minimally embellished bodice in golden is for people who follow the 'less is more philosophy' in fashion. The black and red contrast always speaks for itself. Even though the outfit isn't too flashy, the contemporary contrast, the well-defined flow of chiffon from the bodice and the magnanimous hemline, with golden motifs infused in red and black gives the outfit an elegance that cannot be matched; the patch of matching jamawar at the hemline, is just enough to give the ensemble a formal feel. Same goes for the flared emerald green number because of its similar design aesthetics; its golden neckline, and the simple dupatta with its golden borders is just enough for those who like to dress simply. Add some matching bangles, jewellery and mehndi, and you are complete with the look desirous for Eid. I Hair & Make-up: Depilex I Designer: Vasim Asghar I Cooradination: Ambreen Asim I Photography: Yasser Sadiq I Model: Mehwish Hayat

Eid Mantra

Eid Mantra Every year, the end of the holy month of Ramadan is celebrated with festivity that is unmatched all over the world. Muslims celebrate Eid in full swing, and treat the day characteristically feasting with relatives and friends, having desserts like sheer khurma, and of course collecting Eidi, for young ones, and distributing Eidi, for elders. The air of joy is evident on the day because the festive mood reflects on everyone's face. Kids relish the occasion, by wearing their new clothes, and counting their Eidi; girls dress up in their new colourful outfits, adorning matching jewellery, flaunting their mehndi designs and the depth of colour along with wearing complementing bangles, without which the Eid outfit is incomplete. Despite all the comings and goings of the month of Ramadan, Eid is the day when people rejoice with their loved ones, commemorating good memories and enjoying the festival. When it comes to dressing up for the day, no one leaves any stone unturned in their pursuit to dress the best. While older men and boys traditionally wear kurtas, the main focus of wardrobe remains on the fairer gender. Women, after a month of turmoil with their tailors, finally get what they want and they cherish it by accessorising their look, with the right stuff. As far as outfits are concerned, most women go for bright, colourful and eye-catching shades that reflect the festivity of Eid. If dark, somber tones are opted, then the void is filled by embellishments and motifs that accentuate the appeal of the outfit. This pink number with its velvet bodice and the aligned golden motif is a gorgeous pick for a formal occasion like Eid. The delicate threadwork on chiffon, fused with the velvet, gives this ensemble a grand feel. The bright orange-coloured jamawar outfit, with its contrasting segments, such as the royal purple at the top, a heavily embellished bodice extending up to the shoulders and the dark brown coloured border at the hemline is just too perfect for Eid. To top it off, the purple dupatta, with its diagonally striped orange border, also present along the hemline and the red lower adds that extra dash of colour, much welcomed at Eid. On the other hand, the blue coloured sleeveless jamawar shirt, with its chiffon dupatta and its somewhat minimally embellished bodice in golden is for people who follow the 'less is more philosophy' in fashion. The black and red contrast always speaks for itself. Even though the outfit isn't too flashy, the contemporary contrast, the well-defined flow of chiffon from the bodice and the magnanimous hemline, with golden motifs infused in red and black gives the outfit an elegance that cannot be matched; the patch of matching jamawar at the hemline, is just enough to give the ensemble a formal feel. Same goes for the flared emerald green number because of its similar design aesthetics; its golden neckline, and the simple dupatta with its golden borders is just enough for those who like to dress simply. Add some matching bangles, jewellery and mehndi, and you are complete with the look desirous for Eid. I Hair & Make-up: Depilex I Designer: Vasim Asghar I Cooradination: Ambreen Asim I Photography: Yasser Sadiq I Model: Mehwish Hayat

Men Eid Collections 2012 | Footwear This Eid

Eid is festival that brings out every traditional aspect of our lives, no matter how western we go in terms of everyday fashion. Whether it is office wear, casual wear or even the formality of wedding receptions, most men stick to jeans, slick suits and ties. Nevertheless, this is of the few times of the year that men prefer to wear traditional outfits. Irrespective of the sherwani worn during the shadi function, or the kurta worn at a mehndi event, or even the run-of-the-mill kurtas for Friday prayers, Eid is a time when you decide to wear that special number to stand out from the rest. It doesn't matter if it's the same old kurta, because for Eid, most men go for a little change in design. A little embroidery here and a little there, a change from the monochromatic buttons for a contrasting metallic or wooden type, and even a change in the choice of colours. Whatever change is opted for while prepping up a wardrobe for this festival, is a change that is welcomed. Here we'll point out some design aspects to keep in mind while choosing your Eid outfit:
Fabric
While choosing for fabrics, do not go for the heavier 100% cotton, unless you like to walk with a chip on your shoulder, and have a thing for the fully starched crisp shalwar kameez. Keeping the weather in mind, it'll be best to avoid this kind. Choose blended cotton instead, that gives a better flow, and is easy on the body in terms of comfort. For a more formal feel, you can opt from a variety of silk types, but make sure they don't reflect all the lights in the room.
Embroidery
Less is more! Keep your kurta subtle with minimal embroidery along the button placket. If that isn't enough, take it a notch higher by including the collar and the cuffs too. Contrasting threadwork is always preferred, so that the intricacy of the embroidery is not camouflaged with the colour of the fabric. If your tastes are extravagant and the less is more philosophy doesn't apply to you, you can go for heavy embroidery on the front, just make sure that the extravagance is in tune with the width of your chest.
Collar & Cuffs
Collar styles don't really vary much. There are two main styles, the shirt collar and the mandarin collar, locally known as the sherwani collar. The latter varies in width mostly, with most design houses choosing a 0.75 inch width for their collars; anything beyond an inch is a little outdated now. Also, you can either overlap the collar, with or without a button, or choose for a cut style instead. It all depends upon you.
As for cuffs, a shirt collar requires a cuff of the similar family, whilst for the sherwani collar, you can play with the cuffs by telling your tailor to simply over-lock the edges of the cuff with a thread of the same colour and not stitch it on the inside.
Buttons
If you don't instruct your tailor about any specific buttons, he will probably put on the transparent plastic or monochromatic buttons that will disappear into the colour of the fabric! Go for a contrast instead, visit lace shops and thread stores and buy some exquisite buttons. You will be surprised to find a huge a variety of exquisitely designed buttons in both wood and metal. If your button placket is simple, you can choose any of the wooden or metallic buttons types. But if your button placket has threadwork, go for a simple button, that wont clash with the embroidery around it.
Pyjamas/Shalwars
For lower wear, do not choose pyjamas if you have skinny legs, as it will totally ruin the look of your entire outfit. White colour is the usually preferred choice, whilst for shalwars, do not go for black unless your kurta is black coloured. Black shalwars are a total fashion faux pas!

Footwear This Eid
Eid is around the corner, and men of all age groups are vying to go get the perfect pair of footwear to match with their traditional kurta. Whether it's leather slip-ons, or strappier ones, men's sandals are always designed to be cool, relaxed and comfortable. Since the Eid season is around the corner, a lot of old and new designs are being stocked everywhere. Here are some popular styles that are trending these days!
Peshawari Chappal
The traditional choice of footwear for every festival remains the same. The Peshawari chappal, despite its evolution into the khaerys, and its difference in designs, is still a popular item in every shoe store. You will find two variety, the hand-stitched one that has been made with pure leather, and the machine-stitched, that you will find in common shoe stores. Trust us, and go for the hand-stitched variety, it is bound to have a long life if you take care of the leather well!
Kolhapuri Chappal
Another popular traditional footwear is the Kolhapuri chappal. You can easily find these in nagra shoe stores, in a variety of styles and colours, the rounded edge, the concave-edged and also the more oval-shaped ones. Available in black, brown and the original light brown shades, you can choose depending upon your style and outfit. But if we were to suggest which one to go with, we would recommend the original light brown shade, as the polish of the other two colours easily wears off and doesn't last long.
Slip-ons & Sliders
The simpler, the better! Slip-ons or slide sandals are the much sought after casual footwear for men. They are quite comfortable and easy to slip-on and off. Without a thong, this type of sandals is usually made of rubber. Whilst it's a sandal style that has remained popular throughout the years, footwear manufacturers often come up with evolved designs of the same kind. You can easily sport these with your Eid kurta and even wear them with your jeans!
Flip-Flops
Flip-flops are actually another name for thong sandals. They are a popular choice amongst men of all ages. Easy to wear, flip flops provide maximum comfort and are versatile in nature, so you can wear them anywhere you want. The class and type varies according to the material used to make them. If flip-flops are made of leather, and in dark colours, choose them for semi-formal use; if they are made of rubber and are in brighter shades, you can safely buy them for casual use, around the house.

Strappy Sandals
If you are looking for some casual sandals for this season, look no further than strappy sandals. These sandals really look trendy and can go well with most outfits. They are a craze among the younger lot, because these can be easily paired with jeans and shalwar-kurtas. They give your feet more comfort and allow them to wiggle freely inside the sandals. Wearing them, you will gain more safety without losing the style.
So, when Eid arrives, you have quite a few choices to go for! Try going for sleek leather sandals, in either of these designs, because the colour and material will be perfect for a formal Eid dinner, and will go perfectly with your traditional outfit. If that doesn't suit your taste, opt for the strappy ones that almost every footwear company is making these days. Make sure that you wear according to your size and foot-type!

Anarkali Salwar Kameez The Latest Flavor In Fashion

Anarkali salwar kameez is back into fashion with all the zing and trumpet. This exotic and exuberant traditional Indian  attire which has been in and out of fashion since its inception during the moghul era. This magnificent attire has caught the fancy of designers again who have now made this royal outfit as the latest craze in the fashion world with their designer anarkali suits.

With the introduction of these designer anarkali suits, anarkali salwar kameez  nowadays becoming very fashionable in India and among most of the NRI women as well.  These designer anarkali suits made from light, soft fabrics like chiffon, georgette, and cotton silks look extremely royal and stunning.

Anarkali dresses embellished with rich stones, pearls, sequins, dabka work etc. can make any girl look breathtakingly beautiful  like a royal princess. Embellishments placed at specific spots, focusing on the arms, cuffs and the borders of the garment not only help balance out the bold colours but also give a more glamorous look to the wearer.

The fresh and striking mélange of shades has made this ethical outfit as a part of the global charm. Even, the overseas girls and women are fond of wrapping up in anarkali suits. Certainly, all the credit goes to resourceful Indian designers, their dawn have bought up the gleam of net anarkali suits.

These designer anarkali suits have created magic all over the world as it smells of true Indian tradition rolling from the time of Mughal Era. With the popularity of online shopping and availability of classic Indian ethnic wear like Salwar Kameez online, shopping for the latest designer wear had never been so easy. Women look gorgeous wearing  these partywear suits on special occasion like Weddings and special parties.

Moreover with online shopping stores like gravity fashion, one of the most popular fashion store for Indian ethnic wear, have spread the aura and charm of Indian traditional wear all over the world. At gravity fashion you can easily find the brew of different hues in a specific suit; indisputably, wearer can have contrast colored net  suits with the incredible borders specially for wedding salwar, bridal salwar kameez and our specially designed designer bridal wear.

Burgundy, Aqua Blue, Brown, Black, Cobalt, Dark Blue, Copper, Cream, fawn, Grey, Olive, Red, Rust, Orange and Maroon are among the ongoing hues. Moreover, a touch of Indian embroideries such as zardozi, kantha, Kundan, Dabka, moti work, resham, thread work, sequins, stone work and zari gives the feeling of perfect designer wear. After all, anarkali suits have an ethnic appeal to them and they tend to create a stylish place for itself in the world of glamour.

Men Eid Collections

Eid is festival that brings out every traditional aspect of our lives, no matter how western we go in terms of everyday fashion. Whether it is office wear, casual wear or even the formality of wedding receptions, most men stick to jeans, slick suits and ties. Nevertheless, this is of the few times of the year that men prefer to wear traditional outfits. Irrespective of the sherwani worn during the shadi function, or the kurta worn at a mehndi event, or even the run-of-the-mill kurtas for Friday prayers, Eid is a time when you decide to wear that special number to stand out from the rest. It doesn't matter if it's the same old kurta, because for Eid, most men go for a little change in design. A little embroidery here and a little there, a change from the monochromatic buttons for a contrasting metallic or wooden type, and even a change in the choice of colours. Whatever change is opted for while prepping up a wardrobe for this festival, is a change that is welcomed. Here we'll point out some design aspects to keep in mind while choosing your Eid outfit:
Fabric
While choosing for fabrics, do not go for the heavier 100% cotton, unless you like to walk with a chip on your shoulder, and have a thing for the fully starched crisp shalwar kameez. Keeping the weather in mind, it'll be best to avoid this kind. Choose blended cotton instead, that gives a better flow, and is easy on the body in terms of comfort. For a more formal feel, you can opt from a variety of silk types, but make sure they don't reflect all the lights in the room.
Embroidery
Less is more! Keep your kurta subtle with minimal embroidery along the button placket. If that isn't enough, take it a notch higher by including the collar and the cuffs too. Contrasting threadwork is always preferred, so that the intricacy of the embroidery is not camouflaged with the colour of the fabric. If your tastes are extravagant and the less is more philosophy doesn't apply to you, you can go for heavy embroidery on the front, just make sure that the extravagance is in tune with the width of your chest.
Collar & Cuffs
Collar styles don't really vary much. There are two main styles, the shirt collar and the mandarin collar, locally known as the sherwani collar. The latter varies in width mostly, with most design houses choosing a 0.75 inch width for their collars; anything beyond an inch is a little outdated now. Also, you can either overlap the collar, with or without a button, or choose for a cut style instead. It all depends upon you.
As for cuffs, a shirt collar requires a cuff of the similar family, whilst for the sherwani collar, you can play with the cuffs by telling your tailor to simply over-lock the edges of the cuff with a thread of the same colour and not stitch it on the inside.
Buttons
If you don't instruct your tailor about any specific buttons, he will probably put on the transparent plastic or monochromatic buttons that will disappear into the colour of the fabric! Go for a contrast instead, visit lace shops and thread stores and buy some exquisite buttons. You will be surprised to find a huge a variety of exquisitely designed buttons in both wood and metal. If your button placket is simple, you can choose any of the wooden or metallic buttons types. But if your button placket has threadwork, go for a simple button, that wont clash with the embroidery around it.
Pyjamas/Shalwars
For lower wear, do not choose pyjamas if you have skinny legs, as it will totally ruin the look of your entire outfit. White colour is the usually preferred choice, whilst for shalwars, do not go for black unless your kurta is black coloured. Black shalwars are a total fashion faux pas!

Footwear This Eid
Eid is around the corner, and men of all age groups are vying to go get the perfect pair of footwear to match with their traditional kurta. Whether it's leather slip-ons, or strappier ones, men's sandals are always designed to be cool, relaxed and comfortable. Since the Eid season is around the corner, a lot of old and new designs are being stocked everywhere. Here are some popular styles that are trending these days!
Peshawari Chappal
The traditional choice of footwear for every festival remains the same. The Peshawari chappal, despite its evolution into the khaerys, and its difference in designs, is still a popular item in every shoe store. You will find two variety, the hand-stitched one that has been made with pure leather, and the machine-stitched, that you will find in common shoe stores. Trust us, and go for the hand-stitched variety, it is bound to have a long life if you take care of the leather well!
Kolhapuri Chappal
Another popular traditional footwear is the Kolhapuri chappal. You can easily find these in nagra shoe stores, in a variety of styles and colours, the rounded edge, the concave-edged and also the more oval-shaped ones. Available in black, brown and the original light brown shades, you can choose depending upon your style and outfit. But if we were to suggest which one to go with, we would recommend the original light brown shade, as the polish of the other two colours easily wears off and doesn't last long.
Slip-ons & Sliders
The simpler, the better! Slip-ons or slide sandals are the much sought after casual footwear for men. They are quite comfortable and easy to slip-on and off. Without a thong, this type of sandals is usually made of rubber. Whilst it's a sandal style that has remained popular throughout the years, footwear manufacturers often come up with evolved designs of the same kind. You can easily sport these with your Eid kurta and even wear them with your jeans!
Flip-Flops
Flip-flops are actually another name for thong sandals. They are a popular choice amongst men of all ages. Easy to wear, flip flops provide maximum comfort and are versatile in nature, so you can wear them anywhere you want. The class and type varies according to the material used to make them. If flip-flops are made of leather, and in dark colours, choose them for semi-formal use; if they are made of rubber and are in brighter shades, you can safely buy them for casual use, around the house.

Strappy Sandals
If you are looking for some casual sandals for this season, look no further than strappy sandals. These sandals really look trendy and can go well with most outfits. They are a craze among the younger lot, because these can be easily paired with jeans and shalwar-kurtas. They give your feet more comfort and allow them to wiggle freely inside the sandals. Wearing them, you will gain more safety without losing the style.
So, when Eid arrives, you have quite a few choices to go for! Try going for sleek leather sandals, in either of these designs, because the colour and material will be perfect for a formal Eid dinner, and will go perfectly with your traditional outfit. If that doesn't suit your taste, opt for the strappy ones that almost every footwear company is making these days. Make sure that you wear according to your size and foot-type!