The changing patterns of trends from the traditional to the modern world have been indulged in the culture of Pakistan. Pakistan’s fashion industry is now recognized by the global world and it has gained a prominent position in the world. The cultural changes, consumer diverse preferences, technology, and innovation bring a massive revolution in the trends of Pakistan’s fashion. Some are the major trends of 2023-2024 are given below:
Floral Patterns:
In 2023, the trends for floral prints have made a difference in the industry. Every designer introduced a collection of floral prints in their brands to cope with the latest trends. This shows that the trends will step into 2024.
Pastel/Light Hues:
Pakistani women love to wear pastel colors in their daily lives. The hot weather in Pakistan has increased the choice of light colors in 2023. I would be glad to say that it might be the favorable color in 2024.
Accessories of Fashion:
Not only outfit can capture the heart but the way to carry it along with accessories like bags, jewelry, shoes, etc., helps to look unique. In 2024, it will be necessary to wear adorable accessories along with outfits.
Block and Digital Prints:
The two essential elements in the traditional dressing of the modern era are the elegant block and Digital Prints. They have come up in geometrical or floral shapes with high quality. It is expected that in 2024, many fashion designers will thrive to produce innovative designs like they produced in 2023.
Sustainable Fashion:
Every country focuses on sustainability as the young generation opts to use items that can be recycled or organic. In 2024, People will embrace all the ethics that are produced on eco-friendly and ethical standards.
Oversized Dresses:
The trend of wearing oversized dresses is increasing over time. Wide jeans, flappers, and loose shirts were the most prominent trends in Pakistan in 2023. This will lead in the next year also as the oversized clothes feel comfortable and give a classy look.
Minimalist Patterns:
The focus of today’s generation is on style, looks, comfort, and quality. The minimal designs on dresses provide a very classy look for everyday wear. It comes under the umbrella of Western culture as minimal designs in Western dressing remained the popular trend in 2023. It would be said that the above factors will remain the reasons to catch the minimalist look in 2024.
Styling Trends of Festivities in Pakistan
As we all know, Pakistan has various festivities ranging from Eid to weddings. People of Muslim Countries including Pakistan try to look unique in these main events. After Ramadan, people love to celebrate Eid with delightful memories. The wedding season majorly starts after Rabi-ul-Awal and in the mid-summer.
Wedding Functions:
In Pakistan, women’s choices are diverse in terms of colors and styles. Lehngas, embroidered shirts, sarees, ghagras, and maxis are often worn in the wedding season. The weather decides the fabric of the dress. Chiffon, net, and jacquard are mainly used in the summer season while velvet, silk, and cambric are used in the winter season. The detailing of bridal dresses adorned with pearls, stones, sequins, etc. is an essential part of bridal wear.
Eid Festival:
The happiest moments for Muslims are Eid ul Fitr and Eid ul Azha. With the emerging technology, women like to wear floral dresses on Eid with vibrant and pastel colors. The ensembles intricated with embroidery are preferable in the season of Eid. People love to dress like Fashion Pro to look standout in the events.
Conclusion:
Pakistan’s traditional culture introduced the need for a fashion industry. Our culture has been majorly influenced by the Mughal Empire in the past centuries. Shalwar kameez and dupatta were a mandatory part of women’s wear. As time passes, modernism enters into the traditional world. The Western culture dwelled in our fashion industry which brings a revolutionary change. The technological impact has overpowered tradition and Pakistan’s step into Western heritage. The iconic modern era also brings a vast change from wearing affordable clothes to expensive ones. In the end, Eid and wedding events looked incomplete without fancy and embroidered ensembles which embraced the designers to introduce ready-to-wear and embroidered articles into their collections.
