On 26 and 28 March 2021, leading Pakistani fashion designers virtually participated in the 23rd edition of China Fashion Week as the official partner. Pakistani designers were especially invited to the fashion week to commemorate 70th anniversary of establishment of Pakistan-China diplomatic ties which is being celebrated this year.
China Fashion Week is organised biannually by the prestigious China Fashion Association. Debuting in 1997, it has won accolades for introducing new style, couture and designing to the world of fashion. Due to pandemic related restrictions, the fashion week was held virtually this year.
In his address, Mr. Moin Ul Haque, the Ambassador of Pakistan thanked China Fashion Association for giving Pakistani an opportunity to showcase its fashion styles. He highlighted that centuries’ old Pakistani fashion has retained local styles and also imbibed international influences over the course of its refinement and evolution. The Ambassador expressed hope that Pakistan’s participation in China Fashion Week would herald future cooperation between Pakistani and Chinese fashion designers.
Pakistani designers participating in the fashion week, among others, included Maheen Khan, Tabassum Mughal, Sadaf Malaterre, Diners and Gogi. The audience evinced keen interest in Pakistan’s rich and intricate designing, embroidery and weaving techniques. They appreciated creativity and innovation of Pakistani designers in combining local styles and global trends to evolve an exotic and practical fashion style.
During the occasion, Pakistan was also presented the official participant certificate by Mr. Zhang Qingui, the President of China Fashion Association.
Pakistan and China enjoy close and friendly relations since the establishment of diplomatic relations in May 1951. Pakistan was one of the first countries that recognized the People’s Republic of China. Over the years, the relationship has blossomed into an “all weather strategic cooperative partnership”. Pakistan considers China as one of its closest friend and partner and China considers Pakistan as its “Iron Brother”.
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