A Pakistani model has her make-up done backstage during the Pakistan Fashion Week in Karachi on November 5, 2009. Fashion week runs until November 7, taking place three weeks late because of security jitters and as a mark of respect for more than 300 people who perished in a string of attacks blamed on Islamist militants last month. Fashion week showcases 32 local designers over the four-day event, with security fears keeping foreign models and designers away. AFP

A model presents a creation by Pakistani designer Aiesha Varsey during the Pakistan Fashion Week in Karachi on November 4, 2009. Pakistan's fashion week began on November 4 with an opulent opening ceremony, against a backdrop of militant violence and security fears that delayed the event and kept away foreign glitterati. AFP

A model presents a creation by Pakistani designer Samar Mehdi during the Pakistan Fashion Week in Karachi on November 4, 2009. Pakistan's fashion week began on November 4 with an opulent opening ceremony, against a backdrop of militant violence and security fears that delayed the event and kept away foreign glitterati. AFP

A model presents a creation by Pakistani designer Samar Mehdi during the Pakistan Fashion Week in Karachi on November 4, 2009. Pakistan's fashion week began on November 4 with an opulent opening ceremony, against a backdrop of militant violence and security fears that delayed the event and kept away foreign glitterati. AFP

A model presents a creation by Pakistani designer Samar Mehdi during the Pakistan Fashion Week in Karachi on November 4, 2009. Pakistan's fashion week began on November 4 with an opulent opening ceremony, against a backdrop of militant violence and security fears that delayed the event and kept away foreign glitterati. AFP

A model presents a creation by Pakistani designer Samar Mehdi during the Pakistan Fashion Week in Karachi on November 4, 2009. Pakistan's fashion week began on November 4 with an opulent opening ceremony, against a backdrop of militant violence and security fears that delayed the event and kept away foreign glitterati. AFP

Models displaying creations by Pakistani designer Sonya Batla chat in the backstage prior to their presentation at the Pakistan Fashion Week in Karachi, Pakistan, Wednesday, Nov 4, 2009. The fashion week is delayed due to ongoing militant violence and security fears which kept foreign guests away. AP

A model wearing a creation by Pakistani designer Aeisha Varsey is photographed backstage before taking the catwalk during Fashion Pakistan Week in Karachi on November 4, 2009. The four day long event, which was rescheduled twice due to security concerns, features over 30 Pakistani designers, organizers said. REUTERS

Models sporting creations by Pakistani designer Ayesha await their turn to take the catwalk during Fashion Pakistan Week in Karachi on November 4, 2009. The four day long event, which was rescheduled twice due to security concerns, features over 30 Pakistani designers, organizers said. REUTERS

Model presenting a creation by Pakistani designer Imbias during the Pakistan Fashion Week in Karachi. Bare shoulders, backless gowns and pouting models are wowing Pakistan's glitterati as Karachi fashion week shows the world a different side of the Taliban-troubled nation. While women in much of Muslim, conservative Pakistan opt for headscarves over baggy shalwar khamis or even burkas, on the catwalks of financial capital Karachi, designers are exposing midriffs and flashing cleavage. AFP