Ali Xeeshan’s latest fashion walk was not just giving fashion statement to the people, but it had a strong message for people. Designer urges people to stop practice of asking for and giving dowries. A young girl, who has not yet come of age, laden with heavy bridal clothes, makeup and jewelry pulling a cart full of “goodies” down a runway is not a showstopper in the traditional sense, but it was a sight that made people pause and think at fashion week.
Designer Ali Xeeshan has partnered with UN Women Pakistan to highlight the issue of dowries and he unveiled the collaboration during the Pantene Hum Bridal Couture Week and on Instagram. His models, an adult groom and a young bride, walked on the runway with a pull cart to convey an unresolved issue: women are weighed down by the concept of having to bring a dowry or jahez when they get married.
A young girl, who has not yet come of age, laden with heavy bridal clothes, makeup and jewelry pulling a cart full of “goodies” down a runway is not a showstopper in the traditional sense — but it was a sight that made people pause and think at fashion week.
His models, an adult groom and a young bride, walked on the runway with a pull cart to convey an unresolved issue: women are weighed down by the concept of having to bring a dowry or jahez when they get married.
Ali Xeeshan Theatre Studio also posted a short video on its official Instagram page. In the video, a young woman is placed in front of the pull cart by her parents as they pile their belongings onto it. Her groom then sits on the cart as well and she is barely able to move it.