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Pakistani fashion parades its way to the top
LONDON: The evening of June 9 saw a celebration of Pakistani fashion aesthetics with Fashion Parade 2014. Seven designers, six Pakistanis and one Indian, showcased sophisticated collections in the...
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Exuding regality of the Mughal era
KARACHI: Does fashion qualify as art? This is a question that the fashion fraternity has remained divided on. While it is arguable that a beautifully cut dress or creative ramp presentation is a form...
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Sanam Saeed & Sanam Jung: Double act
At a glance, the dark dusky Sanam Saeed and the doe-eyed, girl-next-door Sanam Jung may have little in common. But the fact that both these young actresses have managed to carve out a space for...
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HSY completes two decades in fashion
KARACHI: He always seems larger than life, theatrical and even egotistical, but Hassan Shehryar Yasin is very different from what you would expect from a self-styled Couture King. As anyone who’s...
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The lowdown on FPW6
KARACHI: The best fashion weeks showcase a country’s top designers and their visions for the coming season. They present a platform for designers, buyers and the media to interact and attract...
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The Men’s Style Guide
Style matters as much for men as it does for women. Pakistani men are increasingly style conscious, but there are still plenty who look scruffy compared to the woman on their arm. With apologies to...
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Sindh Festival: Fashion gives back
KARACHI: The iconic backdrop of the Mohatta Palace saw the start of the fashion segment of the Sindh Festival on Sunday, February 9. Shehrbano Taseer, editor of Sunday, and Rema Qureshi, who works...
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Fahad Hussayn — couturier extraordinaire
LAHORE: Fahad Hussayn is perhaps, one of the most under-rated designers in Pakistan. His over-the-top ramp styling always garners press coverage, but both press members and consumers are quick to...
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Sara Haider: A star in the making
KARACHI: “Who’s that girl?” If you’ve been to see Nida Butt’s popular production of Grease the Musical, chances are you’ve been asking yourself the same question about Sara Haider, who plays Marty...
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Spice up your arm candy
KARACHI: Flick through the people pages of any high-end Pakistani magazine and you’ll see how much society ladies love statement-making bags. Despite the multitude of designers out there, you’ll...
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Karachista: The Dedh Ishqiya style guide
KARACHI: I love a film with style. If the plot or acting isn’t up to scratch, at least you can feast your eyes on the set and costumes. In films like Dedh Ishqiya, where the storyline and...
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Karachista: Perwani is back in the zone
KARACHI: Deepak Perwani is coming up to his 20th anniversary as a designer. As he approaches this milestone, Perwani is riding high with pretty stellar year. His Frieda collection won acclaim at...
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Karachista: A foodie and a patriot
LAHORE: Mahmood Akbar is passionate about food. It is both his profession and obsession. From an early age, he watched his mother cook in the warmth of their Rawalpindi kitchen. And he was fascinated...
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Karachista: Designer profile of Saira Shakira
KARACHI: It’s always exciting to discover new designers with a unique signature. What’s more unusual is when these talented newbies have a range that is as wearable as it is distinctive. The duo...
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Karachista: What’s hot & what’s not for 2014
KARACHI: After an interim period of fashion confusion where “anything goes” was the motto, Pakistani fashion has finally worked out what direction its taking. Although the best designers have their...
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2013: The year Pakistani fashion went digital
KARACHI: Fashion-wise, 2013 has been a great year with store launches, fashion weeks and plenty of design excellence. As year-end parties and weddings showcase the best of Pakistani fashion, here’s a...
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The fashion stars of 2013
1. Sania Maskatiya She was the only one to show entirely new collections at both Fashion Pakistan Week and PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week (PSFW). Her bridal collection at PFDC L’Oreal Bridal Week (PLBW)...
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Wedding hopping for dummies
December in Pakistan can mean only one thing — Wedding Season: a never-ending string of dholkis, mayyuns, mehndhis, nikkahs, baraats and valimas. Even if you love the colour and drama of big fat...
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Karachista: 7Up adds some fizz to winter with Chef’s Bonanza
KARACHI: Foodies in Pakistan have been enjoying a treat this winter. The soft drink brand 7Up has sponsored a nationwide food festival called the 7Up Chef’s Bonanza — flying in international chefs to...
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Karachista: Sonya Battla hits the high-street with Kaju
KARACHI: Veteran designer Sonya Battla is all set to launch her new retail outlet Kaju on December 19. Kaju stocks a new, affordable, ready-to-wear line by Battla that includes daywear and...
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