Global collaborations are no longer a surprise for Pakistani artists – especially in the realm of fashion – since designers have dressed the likes of Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities for a long time now. The global industry knows and sings the praise of the intricate details and tailored cuts that Pakistani designers offer. However, for the first time, a local designer left a mark so deep on royalty, that they eventually contacted her for a custom-made exclusive wedding outfit!
Designer Mahpara Khan designed a gorgeous champagne-coloured dress for Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. The Queen, dressed regally in Mahpara’s stellar creation, attended the wedding reception of Jordan's Crown Prince Hussain and Princess Rajwa of Saudi Arabia at the Zahran Palace – where the UK's Prince and Princess of Wales, William and Kate, were also present.
Taking to her atelier’s official Instagram page, she announced the news of their collaboration one day after the royal wedding. “I had the privilege of designing a custom-crafted formal for Her Majesty Queen Maxima of the Netherlands. The design features Mughal patterns fused with traditional dapka, naqshi, resham and gota work. Queen Maxima wore this dress at the wedding reception of Jordan's Crown Prince Hussain and Princess Rajwa of Saudi Arabia,” she wrote. “Here is hoping that more of our artists are featured globally this year - Pakistan Zindabad! (Long Live Pakistan!)” she concluded.
