On the evening of June 3, designers and friends Nazish Hussain and Sabeen Ali exhibited their new collections at Café 9 in Zamzama. Nazish Hussain Couture, Hussain’s label, is fun, with vibrant colours. The price range of her summer/spring collection starts from around Rs2,500 and goes up to Rs9,000. Hussain … Read more
The ongoing folk festival at Lok Virsa is receiving a great response from the residents of the capital city where hundreds of people have flocked in to enjoy their taste of traditional arts and handicrafts. The 10-day-long “Lok Mela” features attractions from several craftsmen, folk artists, rural musicians and dance … Read more
There is a breed, a very common breed, of Pakistani men which has the means to dress but lacks the sense. They are the ‘Gucci-Prada’ brigade who commit heinous crimes in the name of fashion every day. Still, it’s easier to forgive those over the age of 35 for committing … Read more
Featuring a range of products such as fashion accessories, handbags, spa products and home furnishing, the Lifestyle store is a welcome addition in the city. The Dubai-based brand was launched in Karachi on Saturday, June 4, at Emerald Towers. With over 101 stores, mostly across Gulf countries, it’s Lifestyle’s second … Read more
It was not surprising to see posters of yet another period play by the National Academy of Performance Arts’ (Napa) Repertory Theater, where actors talk in difficult Urdu and plots don’t seem relatable at all. With Begum Jaan, however, Napa managed to break its own stereotype by choosing a well-written … Read more
Hordes of women rummaged through the display of colourful lawn, chiffon, block prints and flowing gowns at the launch of Sadia Asad and Zarmina Khan’s summer collection at L’atelier on May 30. Zarmina Khan, who has previously worked with chikkankari for seven years, talked about her latest collection ‘Beyond White’ … Read more
Many of us can vividly remember the release of Khuda Ka Liye’s promo. Just the chorus of “Bandeya” sent people rushing to music stores to get their own copies. Soon after, the quirky rock rendition of Bhulle Shah’s poetry was blaring from car woofers. And right after its release in … Read more
A five-member medical board has been composed and assigned with the task of treating renowned actor, Jamil Fakhri, who was admitted into the Mayo Hospital on the afternoon of May 31. “His condition is critical and he came to us in a coma,” said Professor Dr Irshad Hussain, a professor … Read more
Shopping for the big day can be quite stressful for women. From designing the intricate jora, selecting the ornate jewelry to finding the right makeup artist, the to-do list can become very overwhelming. Now Tehxeeb bridal studio in Lahore helps out. Founders Ana Ali and Fariha Faraz have provided a … Read more
Mussarrat Nahid Imam draws inspiration from rock paintings and carvings along the Karakoram Highway for her latest exhibition that opened to the public at Nomad Art Gallery on Tuesday. This is her 17th seventeenth solo exhibition and she has dedicated it to the artists who made these ancient artworks. “I’m … Read more