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Welcome to SanaSafinaz-land
KARACHI: You could have been on Bond Street. SanaSafinaz held a media preview at their new Dolmen City Mall store that enthralled even the most jaded media types and socialites. Pitched as Pakistan’s...
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Karachista: The cliché of the Pakistani terrorist
KARACHI: I bet you never knew there was a Beatles song that goes, Don’t dig no Pakistanis taking all the people’s jobs. Actually I would be surprised if you had ever heard it. The peace-loving band...
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PSFW: Reporting fashion — one tweet at a time
KARACHI: A fashion week creates buzz like nothing else — the celebrities, the dramas, the gossip and of course the fashion. Reviewing it online via live stream and Twitter couldn’t be the same — I...
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Karachista: The newbies’ guide to voting
KARACHI: “Do you plan to vote in the upcoming elections?” Elsewhere, the question would be “Who do you plan to vote for?” but Pakistan has one of the world’s lowest voter turnouts. This, however, is...
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Aamna Aqeel: It’s certainly not fashion!
KARACHI: It’s not easy producing a memorable fashion shoot; pictures of pretty women wearing pretty clothes can get boring fast. The best fashion shoots are engaging, compelling and imaginative; they...
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Is this the death-knell for Fashion Pakistan Council?
KARACHI: For years Fashion Pakistan Council (FPC) has been plagued by rumours of ego clashes and disorganisation. It certainly has lagged behind Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC) in many...
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Karachista: Socialite entrepreneurs boost the economy
KARACHI: There was a time when the only work socialites did was light charity fundraising – organising expensive balls for their chums or sweet-talking friends and family into donating. Not anymore....
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Karachista: Copycat designers caught in the act!
KARACHI: He’s done it again. Copycat-spotting blogger Aamir Bukhari has come up with a new set of inspirations and imitations by Pakistani designers, but this time, it’s from the runway. His blog...
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Karachista: Fashion Pakistan Council answers its critics
KARACHI: Fashion Pakistan Council has been under fire recently, with former CEO Amir Adnan joining PFDC and unfavourable comparisons between Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW) and PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week...
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Karachista: Why you should watch Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
KARACHI: At first glance, Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (YJHD) seems formulaic and a mish-mash of other Karan Johar films — a bespectacled goody-two-shoes girl, a fun loving guy who’s a bit of player and a...
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Karachista: A breath of sophistication
KARACHI: In search of the perfect gift? Look no further than Breathe, a marvelous little store that has just opened in Defence. Breathe is a home scents and stationery store and simply oozes the...
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Karachista: Labels takes the next step
KARACHI: Major changes are afoot at Labels, the pioneer of fashion retailing in Pakistan. Along with Ensemble and Pakistan Fashion Design Council (PFDC), Labels is still one of the premier multi-brand...
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Karachista: SanaSafinaz — Pakistan’s Google superstars
KARACHI: It’s official. SanaSafinaz are the most sought after Pakistani fashion designers in the world! According to the Google Adwords tool, “Sana Safinaz” is searched for on Google more times a...
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Karachista: 10 great holiday shopping ideas
KARACHI: One of the disadvantages of living in a third world country is that good quality, ordinary, everyday items can be incredibly hard to find. You could pick up a great bucket and mop from...
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The post-Ramazan makeover
KARACHI: So the healthy Ramazan regime went out the window when you smelled your first pakora. On Eid, the sheer luxury of being able to eat, whatever the time of day, took its toll. Cakes and...
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A world of its own
KARACHI: Farid’s Superstore at Ocean Mall in Clifton is causing a buzz around town. With 45,000 feet of retail space, Farid’s is more than just a grocery store. The ground floor includes grocery,...
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21st Century Parenting – Are your kids getting enough screen-time?
KARACHI: Wired parenting is an entirely new ballgame – savvy parents need to re-access their attitude to screen time. The Google generation of school kids needs a radically different set of skills....
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Bottega scion brings trunk show to Karachi
KARACHI: Pakistan’s social elite loves its designer labels. From Hina Rabbani Khar with her Birkin to newly-wed Chinioti teenagers toting Chanel 2.55s, there’s no dearth of luxe label groupies in...
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Cinema Wars: Karachi’s best spots for a movie night
KARACHI: Fancy a night out at the movies? The cinema has become one of Karachi’s favourite past-times in recent years. With the opening of Nueplex in Phase 8, Karachi now has four family-friendly...
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Up close and personal with Pernia Qureshi
KARACHI: In love with fashion from across the border? Warm up your credit card because it’s no longer necessary to beg for a visa to indulge in your love for Indian style. The best of Indian fashion,...
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