Shamsha Hashwani is a Pakistani fashion designer and founder of the fashion label Shamsha Hashwani. Her work includes prêt, luxury wear, bridal wear, formal wear, couture, menswear, and shawls.[1]
Career
editHashwani launched her fashion label in 2015. The label initially received media coverage for prêt and luxury-wear collections.[2] In 2015, Hashwani exhibited her work at the multi-designer store Labels in Karachi.[3]
Hashwani made her bridal runway debut at PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week in 2016.[4][5] She later showed at the same bridal platform in 2017.[6][7][8] In 2018, she presented her Spring/Summer 2019 collection Shanaz at Vancouver Fashion Week.[4][9]
Her collections have also appeared at Fashion Pakistan Week and Pantene HUM Bridal Couture Week.[10][10][11][12]
Design work
editHashwani's work includes bridal, formal, prêt, luxury prêt, couture, menswear, and shawls.[1] Her bridal collections have used traditional silhouettes, embroidery, embellished fabrics, and regional cultural references.[5][6][7][8]
At PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week 2017, Hashwani presented Kolpona: A Gateway to Nostalgia.[6][7][8] The collection was described as drawing on Bengali cultural and historical references and included fabrics such as jamawar, organza, net, charmeuse silk, and chiffon.[6]
At Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019, she presented Shanaz, a collection described in media coverage as being inspired by her own paintings of flowers.[4][9][10]
Fashion shows
editHashwani has presented collections at Pakistani and international fashion events. Her bridal runway debut took place at PFDC L’Oréal Paris Bridal Week in 2016.[4][5] In 2017, she returned to the same event with Kolpona.[6][7][8]
In 2018, she showed Shanaz at Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2019.[4][9][10] In 2019, she presented Diwan-i-Khas at Pantene HUM Bridal Couture Week.[12] In 2021, she presented Surriya at Fashion Pakistan Week SS21.[10][11]
Public reception
editHashwani has received coverage in Pakistani fashion and lifestyle publications for her retail presence, bridal collections, fashion-week appearances, and international runway participation.[2][4][5][6][10] Her collection Surriya at Fashion Pakistan Week SS21 was reviewed as a trousseau and wedding-wear line with detailed embroidery and traditional silhouettes.[10][11]
References
edit- 1 2 Hashwani, Shamsha. "About Us". Shamsha Hashwani. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 saadia.qamar (2015-03-03). "Fashion fervour on the rise". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- ↑ maha.mussadaq (2015-04-10). "Testing the fashion waters in the capital". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 3 4 5 NewsBytes. "Shamsha Hashwani to show at Vancouver Fashion Week". www.thenews.com.pk. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 3 Rehman, Maliha (2016-09-30). "PLBW Day Two: First-timers Mahgul and Shamsha Hashwani save us from a total snoozefest". Images. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Liaqat, Amber (2017-10-16). "A fashion guide for every kind of bride - PLBW 2017 Day One". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 3 4 Rehman, Maliha (2017-10-15). "Ali Xeeshan was the highlight of a solid night of fashion on PLBW Day 1". Images. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 3 4 "7th PFDC Bridal Fashion Week begins". The Nation. 2017-10-15. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 3 "Vancouver Fashion Week SS19 - Interview With Designer Shamsha Hashwani". 2019-01-04. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Rehman, Maliha (2021-02-23). "Fashion Pakistan Week SS21 Day Two: Maheen Khan and Delphi shine!". Images. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 3 Tayyab, Marsha (2021-02-23). "FPW 2021 Day 2: Another round of Bridal Couture Week". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
- 1 2 "Highlights Of PHBCW'19: Everything That Happened At The Event!". Your Ultimate Bridal Style & Advice Website | Blog Bridals.PK. 2019-12-12. Retrieved 2026-06-02.