Heyla:
I came across this on Nirali and decided to share it will you all… 
Markets and Shopping Areas
Ashiana, Clifton
This market—a bridal favorite—offers a gorgeous selection of fabrics for tailoring.
Empress Market, Saddar
Karachi’s central business district is full of fabric, kaam and tailor shops.
Kahkashan Market, Clifton*
This is the place to go for any kind of kaam you can imagine. Bring a close-up picture from a magazine, and the artisans here will replicate it. An economical way to get beautiful bridal clothes without the designer markup. But take a local—dealing with the shopkeepers isn’t always easy. *
The Forum Mall, Clifton*
A modern mall in upscale Clifton area of the city with a wide variety of shops including jewelry, handicrafts, clothing and shoes. You’ll find reasonably-priced bangles, costume jewelry and the like.*
Gulf Towers, Clifton
One-stop shopping for reasonably-priced bangles, dupattas, parandas and other mish-mash.
Park Towers Shopping Mall, Clifton
Karachi’s premier shopping mall with up-market boutiques and jewelry stores.
Tariq Road*
Another popular shopping in area in Karachi, you’ll find several shopping centers including Dolmen Centre, Dolmen Mall, Shalimar Centre, Rabi Centre, Dubai Mall, Tariq Centre. Some stores carry ready-made ensembles, but you’ll find kaam karigars and tailors, also. *
Bridal Wear
For a complete listing of Pakistani bridal designers, see page two of Vow to Wow. For mid-market finds, see below.
Bargello
*This gigantic store offers bridal and party wear that “borrows” from top designers. Order from anywhere in the world. *
28-C, 5th Commercial Street, Khayaban-e-Badadr, Phase V, Defence, Karachi, 75500, Pakistan
9221 534 1401, 02, 03 & 04
Body Focus Museum
What started as a casualwear line as involved into a boutique with denim casuals; pret a porter cottons; Knitwear; Hand block printed pure silks; Classic evening and occasional bridal wear
38-C-6 Off Main Shahrae-Faisal Karachi 75400 Pakistan
Tel: (92-21)452-5631 FAX: (92-21)4529870
**The Designers ***
This outlet carries bridal and partywear from high-end designers such as HSY, Karma and others. If you’re in Karachi and want access to Lahore’s designers, this is the place. Perfect also for those in a rush—you’ll find ready-made ensembles, as well. *
Main Zamzama Blvd.
DHA, Karachi
92 21 586 1915, 92 21 537 0126
Hilal Silk Palace
*The most beautiful fabrics you can find–but they come at a price. *
Zaibunissa Street, Saddar
Ph:5211617
Jabeen’s House of Wedding
*Mid-market bridal wear. *
Shop #1,Sasi Centre,Tariq RoadP.E.C.H.S
Ph:4389196
Men’s Wear
MM Alam Road is the home of many designers, including for all menswear.
Amir Adnan
*Designer synonymous with men’s wedding fashion. He is widely credited for re-introducing the sherwani into modern fashion. Famous clients include both Indian and Pakistani heads of state.
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Shop A-12, Park Towers Mall, Clifton
Tel: 9221 5832661
Shop G-100, Dolmen Mall, Tariq Road
Tel: 9221 4381613
Shop 14, Plot 14-D, Sky Garden Apartments
Tipu Sultan Road, KDA
Tel: 9221 4313056
Shop 2, 14-C, Zamzama Lane 5
Defense Phase-V
Tel: 9221 5861875
Shop 313, Block-Z, Commercial Area
Defense Housing Authority
Tel: 9242 5896441-42
Deepak Perwani
*Men’s and women’s designer best known for stylish groomswear.
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Shop 0-1, 16-C, Zamzama Commercial Lane #4
DHA, Karachi
92 21 587 7371
Gr 8a, Ground Floor
Park Towers
Clifton, Karachi
92 21 582 4625
Junaid Jamshed
*Former Vital Signs singer’s boutique known for men’s wear. *
16C, 2nd Zamzama Commercial Lane, Phase V, Defence
Ph: 5834904
**Fine Jewelry
**Aliel
*Formerly known as Sayegh and Co., these high-end jewelers carry the work of numerous talented designers. Feeling extra wealthy? Check out their “Nur” collection—each piece is completely unique and will never be replicated. *
Shop # 64 & 65
Regent Plaza Hotel
Shahrah-e-Faisal
Karachi.
92 21 5670752
92 21 5670763
[email protected]
Meena Jewellers
*Reliable jewelers in Saddar. *
Parr Zaibunnisa Street, Saddar
Ph: 522305
Chhotani Jewellers
*One of Karachi’s oldest and most famous jewelers. They specialize in oriental gold ornaments, made to order. *
Zaib-Un-Nisa Street, Saddar, Karachi 74400.
9221- 514-775, 567-1021
Crescent Jewellers
*Very expensive but beautiful selection. Find everything you can imagine, from gaudy to elegant. *
31/34, Bliss Shopping Centre, Zaibunnisa Street,Saddar
Ph: 522785, 527750
**Karat Jewellers **
*They will copy anything you show them to a tee. They carry a line of traditional, ethnic, contemporary jewelry. *
Karachi Marriott
92 21 111 22 33 44
92 21 568 0111
Private Collection
*Exclusive, beautiful diamond jewelry imported from Italy. *
Karachi Marriott
568 0175
Bangles, Bindis, Henna and Other Miscellaneous Wedding Goods
See Markets and Shopping Areas above.
**Bori Bazar **
- Cave-like shops are stacked to their ceilings with excellent pieces of embroidery, hand prints and other goods.*
Uzma Market
*An alternative to Bori if you don’t want to venture to the center of the city. *
DHA, Clifton
