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Pakistani Fashion loses touch with its roots

September 29, 2013, 10:05 pm
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On the lookout for a traditional luxury pret outfit? Finding something exceptional might be tougher than you’d expect
Deepak Perwani on Karachista
Headline designers need to channel more of their creativity into Eastern outfits.       Photo: Faisal Farooqui
With our headline designers concentrating on Western and fusion pret, finding the perfect traditional jora in the luxury pret range can be a challenge. Earlier this year, some of our top designers showcased their pret collections at Fashion Pakistan Weekand PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week. There was some fabulous cutting-edge fashion on display but a disproportionate amount of it was Western or fusion. Eastern wear needs the shake-up of cuts and concepts and redefinition of silhouettes and techniques that creative designers can spearhead. It’s an area that too many of our best designers are neglecting.
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Identity Theft: Pakistani Designer Brands Victimised

October 1, 2013, 10:05 pm
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Ayesha Farook Hashwani's Photo Shoot stolen for rival's billboard

Ayesha Farook Hashwani's Photo Shoot stolen for rival's billboard
Motifz claims that even their logo was used in the advertisement without consent. PHOTO: PUBLICITY
It seems there is no limit to flagrant brand identity theft in Pakistan. Model Saima Chinoy spotted this billboard in Islamabad recently. Others would have barely noticed anything wrong but as the model in the picture, she was horrified to see the shoot she had done for designer Ayesha Farook Hashwani, was apparently advertising Motifz.
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Designer Exhibitions galore - Eid shopping options in Karachi

October 2, 2013, 10:14 am
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Still looking for the perfect jora for Eid? There are still plenty of exhibitions in town in the last fortnight before Eid. Some of the ones worth a look-in include Ayesha Ellahi, Samina Shahjani, Nida Ali, Blocked and Nadia Ellahi. None of these will break the bank yet all have demonstrated their chic designer credentials time and again. (follow the links on each designer's name for venue details)
Pakistani designer Ayesha Ellahi's Fall Collection
Ayesha Ellahi's Fall Collection

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Fashion Pakistan Council announces an exciting year of fashion events

October 3, 2013, 1:11 am
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Fashion Pakistan Council press conference
Deepak Perwani with members of Fashion Pakistan Council's New Board
Fashion Pakistan Council’s new board announced an exciting year of fashion events at their press conference on Tuesday. Over the next year the council plans a Fashion’s Day Out, two fashion weeks and a Fashion Expo with FPCCI along with various initiatives to support and expand the fashion industry. They also announced a GENEX event in May of next year where new graduates from all over Pakistan will present collections, mentored by senior designers. They specifically mentioned building bridges with other councils and focusing on the business of fashion.
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Motherhood Taboo: Post-Natal Depression

October 3, 2013, 8:44 am
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Post Natal Depression is rarely acknowdged in Pakistan despite affecting large numbers of new mothers
New motherhood is no picnic. The indignity of childbirth, stitches in unmentionable places, the physical marathon of labour, the month-long bleeding and more. It doesn’t matter how easy your pregnancy was or how much you wanted a baby, the reality of motherhood usually comes as a bit of a shock.
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The best of Pakistani Fashion at the TDAP fashion show

October 4, 2013, 1:24 am
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Pakistani Fashion designer rizwan beyg's truck art collection
Rizwan Beyg's famous take on truck art
The Trade & Development Authority Pakistan’s fashion show is usually little more than a blip on the fashion calendar. It was always a little-regarded adjunct to the annual EXPO, conscripted to add a little glamour to the proceedings but with a patchy or second-rate lineup. This year things were a little different. Some of the biggest names in Pakistani fashion came together to show on the platform. While the exercise may not have resulted in many concrete sales, it was a great advertisement for the best of Pakistani fashion.
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PLBW Day 1 - Pakistan Fashion Design Council L'Oreal Bridal Week kicks off - three days of Pakistani Bridal Fashion

October 12, 2013, 5:01 am
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PLBW Day 1 - Drama, Opulence and Edginess

HSY at PLBW 2013 - Pakistani Bridal Fashion
HSY Tribute to Women collection

PFDC L’Oreal Bridal Week opened with a very strong lineup on Day 1, with HSY, Elan and Sania Maskatiya headlining the show. Despite lackadaisical timekeeping sapping some of the energy of the evening, overall it was an impressive start to fashion week. The amount of individuality on the ramp was inspiring, as designers displayed very different spins on bridal couture.
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Wise up on inflation - coping with austerity in Pakistan

October 13, 2013, 10:43 pm
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It’s time to get smart about austerity. You’ve seen the plunging rupee and headlining inflation figures on the news but more than that you will have felt the pressure on your pocket. Whether you’re a member of the Birkin brigade or a low-paid blue-collar worker, you will be aware that money simply doesn’t stretch as far as it used to.
Cash is tight by the end of the month                                     DESIGN: JAMAL KHURSHID, Express Tribune

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PLBW 2013 - Day 2 - Pakistan Fashion Design Council L'Oreal Bridal Fashion Week

October 14, 2013, 5:39 am
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Theatrics, Brilliance and triumphs of style over substance - PLBW Day 2


Ali Xeeshan ith his models and showstopper Humaima Malik
Ali Xeeshan ith his models and showstopper Humaima Malik
Day 2 of PLBW was perhaps the weakest day of fashion week with a mixed bag of collections. Misha Lakhani was by far the best although both Fahad Hussayn and Ali Xeeshan showed some great pieces and would both have fared better if they had chosen to show fewer pieces.
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PLBW 2013 - Day 3 - Pakistan Fashion Design Council L'Oreal Bridal Week

October 17, 2013, 4:21 am
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PLBW Bridal Fashion Week Day 3 – A Fitting Finale

Pakistan Fashion Design Council L'Oreal Bridal Week PLBW 2103 - Kamiar Rokni
Kamiar Rokni wows with his Orientalist collection
The third and final day of PLBW was by far the best – a super line-up and collections that lived up to the billing for the most part. Nomi Ansari provided the masala, Sana Safinaz the sophistication and Kami delivered an artistic showpiece that brought this fashion week to a spectacular end.
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PLBW 2013 - Is it really Fashion? - Bridal Fashion Week in Pakistan

October 17, 2013, 8:09 am
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Does bridal wear merit a fashion week? The best bridals are essentially timeless whereas fashion weeks should be about trendsetting, innovation and artistic vision.
PLBW 2013 - Pakistani Bridal Wear - HSY
HSY opened PLBW with a classic collection
There’s no doubt that there are trends in bridal wear — long shirts versus short, farshis versus lenghas, deep colours versus pale and much more. Beyond this, times have changed. Bridal joras no longer need to overpower the brides, and brides no longer hide under heavy dupattas. They want to make a statement with their joras and enjoy being the centre of attention. Every bride wants to look unique and dreams of a jora that reflects her personality.
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Ayesha Farook Hashwani opens e-store

October 20, 2013, 3:11 am
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Pakistani designers are waking up to the potential of e-commerce. Ayesha Farook Hashwani (AFH) has become one of first premium Pakistani designers to launch her own e-store: www.afhashwani.com/shop. 

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The 5 best restaurants in Karachi

October 21, 2013, 12:42 am
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There are some marvellous eateries in Karachi – from dhabas to fine dining, there’s something to suit every taste. These are Karachista’s top 5 restaurants in Karachi – all places that combine a lovely ambience with consistently great food.
Best Karachi restaurants - Beef Carpaccio at Okra
Beef Carpaccio at Okra
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Juggun Kazim - More than just a pretty face

October 23, 2013, 8:29 am
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A profile of Pakistani TV host, model and actress Juggun Kazim published in the Daily Times Sunday magazine

Newly wed Juggun Kazim shares her thoughts on marriage, celebrity and motherhood.

Pakistani model, TV host and actress Juggun Kazim
                                                                   Juggun Kazim                            Make-up and Photography by Maram Abaroo

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Extravagant birthday bashes highlight a culture of excess

October 27, 2013, 3:14 am
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Children's Birthday parties are getting more and more elaborate in Pakistan
Extravagant Pirthday Parties Pakistan - cake from La Reve in Lahore
A designer cake from La Reve bakery in Lahore
The invitation was a cupcake inside a floral china teacup with a little golden spoon. The momento for guests to take home was a little jewellery box. The décor included little chandeliers and vintage Victorian-themed accessories. The affair had all the trappings of a major celebration except this wasn’t a wedding or coming of age party. This was a little girl’s birthday party in Karachi.
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Sowing the seeds for Peace between India & Pakistan

October 28, 2013, 3:25 am
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The Exchange for Change program aims to change attitudes in India and Pakistan at the grass roots level

Exchange for Change, Citizens Archive Pakistan, Karachi Exhibition
Visitors to the Citizen's Archive Pakistan Exchange for Change exhibition at Frere Hall
Peace between India and Pakistan occasionally appears within reach but more often seems nothing more than a fool’s pipe dream. There is so much ugly history and distrust between our two nations that it’s difficult to imagine the situation changing. It’s easy to bemoan the situation but some bright souls are actually spearheading initiatives like Exchange for Change to make peace more likely.
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From my bookshelf to yours - Great Reads 1: Cracking Stories

November 3, 2013, 3:26 am
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Books have been my passion, my solace, my favourite pastime and my indulgence for as long as I can remember.
One of my reading spots
I love sharing great books and am always hunting down books that I've lent to one friend or another. These are some favourites from my bookshelf - books that I owe many pleasurable hours. These are not my top 5 books of any genre but they all have gripping stories and are well written. I hope you enjoy them as much I did.
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The perfect Dinner Party Gift

November 4, 2013, 8:51 am
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It’s considered impolite to turn up empty-handed to a dinner party but a hostess gift shouldn’t be the result of a last-minute dash to a florist or bakery.

Whether it's a posh dinner party or a casual affair, the hosts will have worked on the ambience
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Styling 101 - add panache and personality to the way you dress with some simple styling tips

November 10, 2013, 9:43 pm
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It’s not what you wear, it’s how you wear it. Style is not just about beautiful clothes. The prettiest outfits can look simply awful if they are styled badly. Vidya Balan in this lovely Sabyasachi Mukherjee jora at the Cannes film festival is a prime example.
Vidya Balan at Cannes in Sabyasachi - Fashion disaster
Vidya Balan in Sabyasachi Mukherjee

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What reminds you of the UK whilst in Pakistan?

November 13, 2013, 4:26 am
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My winning entry to the blogging competition held by the British High commission in Islamabad.
Karachi
Karachi is a sprawling mixture of old and new
On the face of it there seems to be little in scorching Karachi to remind anyone of Britain apart from some oft-neglected architecture. The British Raj that built some of Pakistan’s finest old buildings may be long gone, but it has left isolated bastions of British-ness in the clubs formed by long-gone expats. The steamed puddings at Karachi Boat Club can transport me straight back to my school days in London while the wooden-paneled staircases of Sindh Club remind me of my days at Oxford.
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