LAHORE: On the second day of Hum Bridal Couture Week on Saturday, there was a continuation of the glitz and glamour with top artistes doing the catwalk for the country`s acclaimed couturiers, bridalware designers and retail brands.

Many people who came to attend the fashion extravaganza found it difficult to reach the hotel, the venue of the fashion show, located near Governor House at The Mall owing to a sit-in by some government employees. Many had to turn their cars bacl( looking for alternative ways to reach the hotel.

On Saturday, the bridal extravaganza kicked off with Souchaj`s `Aks`, a reflection of the age-old handcrafted techniques inspired from heirlooms, heritage and culture. This was followed by Maha Wajahat Khan`s `Ranjhnaa`, created with incredible details and a perfect blend of classic and traditional motifs over contemporary silhouettes. Up next was Shaffer by Jazib Shaikh with his collection `Davaam` which was a celebration of weddings where intricate handwork, floral embroidery and gossamer feel on a fabric created an appealing aura. It was followed by Naila`s Haute Couture`s `Hoor-e-Jahan`, an amalgamation of thewedding festivities with intricate embellishment, dreamlike hues and sophisticated silhouettes. Show one of the second was concluded by Abeera Usman with her collection titled `Jan-e-Ada`, a celebration of the festive season with an unsung tale of decorous embellishments.

The second act of the day started with the legendary cricketer Shahid Afridi stepping into the clothing industry with his debut menswear collection `Zalaan` The collection was inspired by IndoPersian art and architecture, celebrating the craft and craftsmen, followed by Samsara Couture`s latest bridal collection. Up next was `Gulabo` by Tayab Moazzam Studio which was an exquisite combination of traditional and modern cuts with colour palette ranging from peach, pistachio to a touch of maroons.

Jarymen Street by Hamza Malik was next to present the collection `Pasban-e-Dil`, featuring exquisite details such as the use of beads, metals, buttons, gemstones, and sequins in allits pieces. The grand Knale of the day was by none other than Umsha by Uzma Baber. Her collection featured captivating and elegant ensembles that were painstakingly crafted with flaunting silhouettes, vivid colours, and luminous stones.

The second day had a line-up of celebrities walking for the designers -AimanKhan show-stopped for Maha Wajahat Khan. Mikaal Zulfiqar walked the ramp for Shaffer by Jazib Shaikh, while Nimra Khan walked for Naila`s Haute Couture.

Kinza Hashmi walked the ramp for Abeera Usman`s collection. Actor Muneeb Butt and Shafaat show-stopped for ShahidAfridi`s debut collection while the very lively Ushna Shah and Abdul Hanan added allure to Samsara Couture`s collection.

Tayab Moazzam Studio chose Komal Meer and Soch-the Band performed for Jarymen Street while Emmad Irfani walked the ramp for the brand.