Aida Islam — the name Aida written in Arabic calligraphy beneath a dove in flight

Stitched in Lahore.Worn in London.

Abayas, embroidered three-piece suits and everyday modest wear — cut to your measurements by the same tailors, whether the parcel is going to Johar Town or Small Heath.

Free stitching to your measurements UK delivery in 5–7 days Pakistan delivery in 2–4 days Pay in PKR or GBP

Modest wear that fits the life you actually live

Most of our customers are doing the school run, a nine-to-five, a wedding season and a flight home — sometimes in the same month. Every decision we make is about that.

Fabric picked for two climates

Breathable lawn and cotton-silk for Lahore summers; lined wool-blends and heavier crepe for British winters. Each piece says which it is made for.

Stitched to your measurements

Send seven numbers once and we keep them on file. Sleeve length, shirt length and trouser cut are yours to choose at no extra cost.

Coverage you don't have to fix

Opaque linings, full-length sleeves and shirts cut below the hip as standard. Nothing needs a slip underneath or a safety pin on the day.

One brand, two addresses

Dispatch from Lahore for Pakistan, from our Birmingham partner for the UK. No customs surprises, no six-week wait, returns accepted in both countries.

Four collections, cut from the same standard

Small batches, released four times a year. When a colourway sells out we don't reprint it — the next drop is already on the table.

Not sure between two sizes? Then don't choose.

Every piece can be made to measure at no extra charge. Send your measurements once — in inches or centimetres, in English or Urdu — and we keep them on file for every order after that.

Start a made-to-measure order

  • No charge for stitching, lengthening or sleeve changes
  • A tailor calls you if a measurement looks off
  • Bridal and event orders: 3 weeks, with photos at each stage
  • Free alteration within 14 days if the fit is wrong

From our table to your door

Ordering takes about four minutes. Here is everything that happens after that.

Choose your piece and colour

Browse the collection here or message us for photos on the roll. We'll tell you honestly how a fabric behaves in heat, in rain and after five washes.

Takes a few minutes

Send measurements or pick a size

Use our seven-measurement guide, or send an old kameez that fits you well and we'll copy it. Standard sizes XS–4XL are ready to ship the same week.

We confirm within 24 hours

We stitch, check and ship

Cut, embroidered, pressed and inspected in our Lahore workroom. You get a photo before it's boxed and a tracking number when it leaves.

2–4 days in Pakistan · 5–7 days to the UK

What customers tell us

Collected from WhatsApp messages and reviews, shared with permission.

I ordered two suits for my sister's mehndi and had them in Birmingham in six days. The dupatta length was exactly what I asked for, which has never once happened before.
Sana RiazBirmingham, UK · ordered twice
The abaya is the only one I own with sleeves that don't slide back when I lift my arms. I teach all day, so that matters more than the embroidery.
Ayesha TariqLahore, Pakistan · ordered four times
My measurements were wrong, not theirs, and they still altered it free and sent it back within the week. I've sent three friends since.
Mariam QureshiLondon, UK · ordered three times

The name on the label is a promise to come back

Aida Islam began in 2019 with one cutting table in Gulberg and a problem we kept hearing from our own family: the modest clothing you could actually afford was cut carelessly, and the clothing cut well cost more than a month's rent.

So we started in the middle. We buy fabric directly from mills in Faisalabad, employ our tailors on salary rather than by the piece, and sell to you without a boutique taking its cut in between. The saving is not in the stitching — it is in everything that usually sits between the workroom and you.

Half our orders now go to Pakistani and Indian families in Britain, which is why we hold stock in Birmingham and quote in pounds as well as rupees. The dove on our label is for that route: the same clothes, landing in two places, going home and coming back.

Aida IslamFounder, Lahore

Questions, answered plainly

If yours isn't here, message us on WhatsApp — a person replies, usually within a few hours.

How do I know what size to order?
Order a standard size XS–4XL using the size chart on each product, or send us seven measurements and we'll stitch to them at no extra cost. If you're between sizes, send the measurements — that is what made-to-measure is for. You can also post us a kameez that fits well and we'll copy its cut.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Pakistan: 2–4 working days, free over PKR 10,000, otherwise PKR 250. United Kingdom: 5–7 working days from our Birmingham stock, £4.95, free over £90. Made-to-measure and bridal orders add 7–21 days of stitching time before dispatch, and we tell you the exact date before you pay.
Will I be charged customs or import duty in the UK?
No. UK orders ship from stock already inside the country, with duty and VAT settled by us. The price you see at checkout is the price you pay — no courier turning up asking for another £30.
Can I return or exchange something?
Yes, within 14 days of delivery, unworn and with the tags on, in either country. Made-to-measure pieces can't be returned for a refund, but we'll alter them free of charge — including the courier both ways — until the fit is right.
How do I pay, and in which currency?
In Pakistan: bank transfer, Easypaisa, JazzCash, card, or cash on delivery. In the UK: card, Apple Pay, Google Pay and PayPal, charged in pounds. Bridal orders can be split into two payments, half to begin and half before dispatch.
How should I wash and store the embroidery?
Cotton and lawn separates: machine wash cold, inside out, hang in shade. Hand-embroidered and zari pieces: dry clean only, and store folded with the embroidery facing inward. Every parcel includes a care card, and we'll replace loose thread work free within 60 days.

The next collection drops before Eid

Around 400 pieces, four colourways, and most of them gone within a week. Subscribers see it two days early and get first pick of sizes.

One email per collection. No resale of your details, ever.

Prefer to talk first? Message us on WhatsApp or call +92 300 1234567.