Monica Haute-Couture

Monica Haute-Couture runs a workshop specializing in designing, pattern making, cutting and stitching; a section caters for hand embroidery and embellishments. Steeped in eastern tradition but regular exposure to the London City and its fashion trends have inspired Monica to create fusion outfits and accessories.

Monica uses traditional hand embroidery techniques developed over centuries in the Sub-Continent, however, her cuts and designs are inspired by the contemporary arts and cater to trendy market. She works mostly with fine imported fabrics and raw materials like crystals and Swarovski.

Monica is currently based in Pakistan. She has lived in Middle East and traveled to Europe. She started her own label in 2003.

Fashion Shows 

Monica has exhibited on the ramp at Pakistan festival in Washington DC in 2007; at Alexandra Palace, London in 2008; showcased as the only Pakistani designer at Institute Asian Business Awards in Birmingham, Nov 2008; exhibited at (G-MEX) Wedding Show in Manchester, Feb 2009 ; showcased as the only Pakistani couture designer at Bahrain Fashion in May 2009.

The most recent show where the Label went on the ramp was at the famous Valmont Club, Chelsea, London on 13th August 09.  Showcased at London Fashion week  SS/10 on 4rth  September  09 and International India Fashion week 4rth Dec 09 in New Delhi.

Collection

VICTORIA ROYALE

Bridal collection inspired by Victorian and Mughal traditions blended with contemporary ethos; using age-old hand embroidery techniques on modern cuts.

Leather-IOUS

Genuine high quality leather is used for evening clutch bags and daywear one-off bags.

Crystallised

Just launched handmade crystallized evening shoes.