29 October 2026International edition
Vol. I · No.
29 October 2026
AI IN FASHION
DAILY
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Luxury and designer houses

Elan

Pakistan

Elan is a Pakistani luxury womenswear brand with a high-end clientele, led creatively by designer Khadijah Shah. It is known for formal and bridal wear and luxury unstitched fabric collections.

Facts
OriginPakistan
Creative directorKhadijah Shah
PositioningLuxury womenswear
FormatsCouture, ready-to-wear, unstitched
Websiteelan.pk
Segment
Luxury
Categories
Womenswear
Sales channels
Own storesE-commerce

What is Elan?

Elan is a well-known Pakistani luxury fashion brand for women. Its creative director is designer Khadijah Shah, and the brand is positioned at the high end of the market, serving a clientele that buys formal, festive and bridal clothing.

Products and positioning

Alongside its couture and ready-to-wear lines, Elan releases luxury unstitched collections, a format popular in Pakistan where customers have fabric sets tailored. One such range, Tresor, was presented by Shah as a more accessible entry into the brand, with unstitched pieces priced around Rs 18,000 to 20,000 and optional stitching at extra cost.

  • Bridal and formal wear
  • Luxury unstitched fabric collections
  • Seasonal and festive collections

Distribution

Elan sells through its own stores in Pakistan and online.

Why it matters

Elan is one of the labels shaping the luxury tier of Pakistani fashion, showing how designer houses use unstitched collections to widen their reach while keeping a premium image.

Frequently asked questions

Who is behind Elan?

Elan's creative director is Pakistani designer Khadijah Shah.

What does Elan sell?

Elan sells luxury womenswear, including formal and bridal wear and unstitched fabric collections such as Tresor.

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