Republic – Blaak Chrome Republic is one male brand that isn’t afraid of going all out: cuts, colors and accessories, the collection had it all. Although Omar Farooq, the force behind Republic, isn’t a designer per se, the quality of his craftsmanship proves that sometimes a wild and ardent passion is … Read more
Yashir Waheed Back to Life From a seasoned designer like Yashir Waheed, one expects a greater emphasis on construction which his previous and current collections have sorely lacked. He attempts to go back to the soil and resurrect the rustic khaddar, a fabric that holds historic and political affiliation to … Read more
Sous Marine After a beautiful traditional showcase at the previous fashion week, Nikki Nina’s aquatic collection nosedived this time around. Poorly structured, ill-fitted and carrying large ungainly stains, the collection was a sad testimony to the fact that the duo needs to get their creative apprentice Mohsin Ali back. Screen … Read more
Pakistan Fashion Week opens with a burst of cuts, colours and a tinge of predictability. Mast Patang Akif Mahmood gained acclaim for bringing folk heritage onto the ramp and in the three seasons that he has shown so far, he stays true to that passion of creating themed collections focused … Read more
BCW 2011, The two day event of Pakistani Bridal wear wraps up in Lahore last week. The show has been star struck as many celebrities appear on the ramp to dazzle including Reema,Resham,Shan from Lollywood,Famous Pakistani cricketer Wasim Akram and super models like Sunita Marshal, Meesha shafi etc. Here are … Read more
While times have changed and cinema trends are ever evolving with new stories, the stars on the silver screen are evergreen. From Lollywood’s Nadeem Baig to Tom Cruise in Hollywood, the twinkling stars of Tinselville continue to create waves with their on-screen persona. Lollywood Pakistan’s film industry has had a … Read more
The hike in gold prices may mean bad news for some, but for the high-end luxury market it can only mean one thing: higher returns. The demand — so close to wedding season — remains unwavering despite spikes in prices, especially for formal sets. Consequently, a red carpet event at … Read more
The two days of Pakistan Fashion Week (PFW) UK at Kensington Hall, which opened to mixed fanfare with low media coverage, was an attempt to cater to local interest a la British Pakistanis and expats. The event held from September 23 till 25, was a joint effort by model Kiran … Read more
Ask any child today what his or her favorite activity or hobby is and you will get a plethora of answers, but none would be reading. This is a deplorable fact that has become a bane for most mothers and teachers; yet there seems to be no solution to lure … Read more
With Junoon’s 20th anniversary on its way, several local and young artists have been invited to revamp the band’s songs for an exclusive 20th Anniversary Album. The upcoming album will be an opportunity for rising artists to flaunt their signature styles globally through Junoon’s platform. Salman Ahmad, Junoon’s stalwart guitarist, … Read more