I have not read all the debate here but I feel the problem is not about charity or affordability but the mindset behind the ridiculously qouted prices. Why do you think these designers are asking that much money....the matrial isn't expensive, labor in pakistan is dirt cheap and their brand is not an international one. The reason they quote high prices is because they know that rich pakistanis will pay watever amount because they think that it is an insult to bargain or refuse to buy something even if you have money. Next time you buy lakhoon ka jorra plz ask once to the designer what he pays to his karigers.
Our money spend on these expensive dresses is contributing in the exploitation of poor in pakistan. The gap between rich and poor is increasing day by day in pakistan...it is sure to bring more hostility and anger towards the system and more young minds will be easily manipulated to do whatever for this rat race of money. I am sorry to be political here but we are educated ppl and can't afford to close our eyes to see the big picture and our contribution in it.