80's 90's Fashion

The 80s was the revolutionary era in Pakistan. The 80s also witnessed revolutionary changes in Pakistan - politically, and in response to the oppressive time that the country went through under General Ziaul Haq, literally. The winds of change also affected fashion.There was an urge for liberation. Among women large hair-dos and puffed -up styles typified the decade.80s placed heavy emphasis on expensive clothes and fashion accessories. Women expressed an image of wealth and success through shiny costumes and jewellary.The '80s was a big decade: big hair, big shoulders, and big statement for night out, despite having a conservative society, Pakistan has never been devoid of fashion since its inception. Every era brought its unique styles and designs fit for that time both for women and men. But this style and designs have only revolve around the traditional dress, shalwar kameez with dupatta for women. The concept of shalwar kameez is the same but with some variations added in their traditional dress.

In the mainstream fashion, clothing has been a major part of Pakistani fashion scene for decades. Cotton suits and lawns for women created by top designers of the country have an overwhelming following around the globe. On the other hand, western wear is still confined to the fashion elite or worn occasionally by teenagers or college/university going women in big cities. Pakistan fashion industry has, slowly but surely, grown and improved immensely through the years. Despite political and economic setbacks faced by the country, this industry has persistently taken brave steps forward to make a prominent mark. With a long term stable political and economic platform, Pakistan fashion industry has the potential to rise to heights which has not been fathomed before.

 Karachi emerged as Pakistan’s fashion capital. This was the beginning of a new era. Fashion flourished through the ’90s but it was in the early 2000s, when the first batch of young and enthusiastic fashion designers graduated from the Pakistan School of Fashion Design in Lahore, that the structure of fashion changed forever. Suddenly, there was a new guard that buzzed with business on their minds. When it comes to fashion, we simply cannot ignore 90’s classic fashion trends.  Denim Overalls, Round-frame glasses, Leather jackets, Claw Clips, Jelly Shoes, Short bob and even the brown lip stick was in trend.