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Pakistani Fashion loses touch with its roots
On the lookout for a traditional luxury pret outfit? Finding something exceptional might be tougher than you’d expectHeadline designers need to channel more of their creativity into Eastern outfits....
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Identity Theft: Pakistani Designer Brands Victimised
Ayesha Farook Hashwani's Photo Shoot stolen for rival's billboardMotifz claims that even their logo was used in the advertisement without consent. PHOTO: PUBLICITY It seems there is no limit to...
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Designer Exhibitions galore - Eid shopping options in Karachi
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...
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Fashion Pakistan Council announces an exciting year of fashion events
Deepak Perwani with members of Fashion Pakistan Council's New BoardFashion Pakistan Council’s new board announced an exciting year of fashion events at their press conference on Tuesday. Over the next...
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Motherhood Taboo: Post-Natal Depression
Post Natal Depression is rarely acknowdged in Pakistan despite affecting large numbers of new mothersNew motherhood is no picnic. The indignity of childbirth, stitches in unmentionable places, the...
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The best of Pakistani Fashion at the TDAP fashion show
Rizwan Beyg's famous take on truck artThe 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...
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PLBW Day 1 - Pakistan Fashion Design Council L'Oreal Bridal Week kicks off -...
PLBW Day 1 - Drama, Opulence and EdginessHSY Tribute to Women collectionPFDC L’Oreal Bridal Week opened with a very strong lineup on Day 1, with HSY, Elan and Sania Maskatiya headlining the show....
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Wise up on inflation - coping with austerity in Pakistan
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...
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PLBW 2013 - Day 2 - Pakistan Fashion Design Council L'Oreal Bridal Fashion Week
Theatrics, Brilliance and triumphs of style over substance - PLBW Day 2Ali Xeeshan ith his models and showstopper Humaima MalikDay 2 of PLBW was perhaps the weakest day of fashion week with a mixed bag...
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PLBW 2013 - Day 3 - Pakistan Fashion Design Council L'Oreal Bridal Week
PLBW Bridal Fashion Week Day 3 – A Fitting FinaleKamiar Rokni wows with his Orientalist collectionThe third and final day of PLBW was by far the best – a super line-up and collections that lived up to...
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PLBW 2013 - Is it really Fashion? - Bridal Fashion Week in Pakistan
Does bridal wear merit a fashion week? The best bridals are essentially timeless whereas fashion weeks should be about trendsetting, innovation and artistic vision.HSY opened PLBW with a classic...
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Ayesha Farook Hashwani opens e-store
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
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...
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Juggun Kazim - More than just a pretty face
A profile of Pakistani TV host, model and actress Juggun Kazim published in the Daily Times Sunday magazineNewly wed Juggun Kazim shares her thoughts on marriage, celebrity and motherhood....
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Extravagant birthday bashes highlight a culture of excess
Children's Birthday parties are getting more and more elaborate in Pakistan A designer cake from La Reve bakery in LahoreThe invitation was a cupcake inside a floral china teacup with a little golden...
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Sowing the seeds for Peace between India & Pakistan
The Exchange for Change program aims to change attitudes in India and Pakistan at the grass roots levelVisitors to the Citizen's Archive Pakistan Exchange for Change exhibition at Frere HallPeace...
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From my bookshelf to yours - Great Reads 1: Cracking Stories
Books have been my passion, my solace, my favourite pastime and my indulgence for as long as I can remember.One of my reading spotsI love sharing great books and am always hunting down books that I've...
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The perfect Dinner Party Gift
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...
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Styling 101 - add panache and personality to the way you dress with some...
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...
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What reminds you of the UK whilst in Pakistan?
My winning entry to the blogging competition held by the British High commission in Islamabad.Karachi is a sprawling mixture of old and newOn the face of it there seems to be little in scorching...
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