For Pakistan's winter wedding season (roughly November to February), choose closed shoes in warm materials: velvet (kadife) khussas, embroidered closed khussas and closed-toe heels. Evening functions in Lahore, Islamabad and the north get cold, and outdoor marquees and lawns are colder still, so an open slide that is perfect in summer leaves you shivering in December.
Why Winter Changes Your Shoe Choice
- Cold evenings: most functions run from 8 pm to past midnight.
- Outdoor venues: lawns and marquees are popular for mehndis and are rarely heated at floor level.
- Richer outfits: winter brings velvet, jamawar and deep jewel tones, which suit velvet shoes.
The Winter Essential: Velvet Khussas
Velvet (kadife in Urdu) is soft, warm and has a rich sheen that photographs well under evening lights. Our Nayaab velvet collection covers the main colours at Rs 2,499 each:
- Black Kadife: goes with everything, especially black, silver and jewel-tone outfits.
- Red Kadife: for barat guests and red bridal outfits.
- Golden Kadife: the safest all-rounder for every event.
- White Kadife: for nikkah and pastel outfits.
Event By Event
- Dholki and mayun: a velvet khussa you can wear to several events.
- Mehndi: a colourful closed khussa like Floral. Read our mehndi shoe guide.
- Barat: a heavily embellished bridal khussa from our couture collection. See the barat shoe guide.
- Walima: embellished Élan heels; walimas are usually indoors, so heels and mules are fine. See the walima guide.
Winter Shoe Care
- Brush velvet gently with a soft dry brush after each event to lift the pile.
- Keep embroidered and velvet shoes away from damp grass and dew. If they get wet, stuff them with tissue and dry them at room temperature, never on a heater.
- Store each pair in a cloth bag between functions.
Order Early For December
December is our busiest month. Delivery in Pakistan is free with Cash on Delivery and usually takes 7 to 10 working days, but allow extra time in peak season and order three to four weeks ahead. We also ship worldwide for families attending weddings in Pakistan from abroad.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is wedding season in Pakistan?
The main wedding season runs from about November to February, with a peak in December. There is a smaller season in spring, and many weddings are also planned around Eid.
What shoes are best for winter weddings?
Closed shoes in warm materials: velvet (kadife) khussas, closed embroidered khussas and closed-toe heels. Avoid open slides at outdoor evening events.
Can you wear velvet khussas with any outfit?
Yes. Black, gold and red velvet khussas go with most winter wedding outfits, from simple suits to heavy formals.
Shop the velvet khussa collection before the December rush.
