Porsche Polo Diaries: where fashion meets sports
LAHORE: The world of Polo is synonymous with luxury, fashion and style. Polo matches around the world attract the style savvy to put on their Sunday best and come out to the matches. With...
View ArticleDon’t let breakouts ruin summer
Keeping your skin acne-free in the summer is a struggle. Outdoor activities coupled with product-melting heat equals havoc for your skin. Perspiration can lead to a blockage of the hair follicles and...
View ArticleThe unsung artisans
SHABQADAR: As he works hard in his shop, crafting what are famously known as the Peshawari chappals, the unassuming Rukhullah Khan is not aware of a raging controversy that is making the rounds these...
View ArticleThese heirlooms endure, but not for long
KARACHI: Aasim Akhtar’s romance with traditional textiles may be known to just a few people, but it is a fascination that has not diminished over the past 20 years. One simply needs to talk to him to...
View ArticleRound-up: What these ladies spent to look like a million bucks
The Oscars red carpet is one of the most watched fashion moments of the entire year. Need proof of how much work goes into one Oscar winning gown? Let’s take Cate Blanchett’s Oscar winning yellow...
View ArticlePhone - Free Fun
Yes, it is possible to live without your smartphones for a few hours a day. There are so many things one can and should do which don’t involve looking at a screen. Here are some suggestions, as...
View ArticleSartorial Word : Summer lawn — what’s worth the investment
Chances are, you’re going to end up buying unstitched lawn this summer — even if you’ve vowed not to. There’s no escaping it. That is, unless you scrunch your eyes tight every time you pass by a lawn...
View ArticleGet out of the gym this spring
LONDON: The gym appears to be giving way to outdoor exercises. Research shows that one in three women are shunning working out at the gym. In an effort to workout in fresh air, 56% of health...
View ArticlePaying homage to Pakistan’s heritage
LAHORE: Gulabo has made a name for itself for its love for all-things Pakistani. Maheen Khan’s brainchild pays tribute to the heritage and the crafts of Pakistan in a quirky, fashion-forward manner....
View ArticleHow to choose the right foundation
Finding the right shade of base to match your complexion always seems like a daunting task and most of us fail to wear the right colour. Often foundations and concealers prompt you to choose a shade...
View ArticleAnother star fades
NEW YORK: Celebrated fashion designer L’Wren Scott, the girlfriend of Rolling Stones singer Mick Jagger, was found dead from an apparent suicide in her Manhattan apartment on Monday, police said....
View ArticleDid you know? : Deepak Perwani launches an e-store
Fashion e-stores are increasingly becoming a favourite supplement to bricks-and-mortar stores in Pakistan. The most recent designer to jump on the e-tail bandwagon is Deepak Perwani. Deepak, who has...
View ArticleTop ten beauty mistakes
A new study says nine out of 10 women admit to making grooming mistakes. The study has been conducted by professional hair care website Hairtrade.com, reports femalefirst.co.uk. “We all make hair and...
View ArticleRound-up: Return to Westeros
The dazzling cast of Game of Thrones hit the red carpet at its NYC Season 4 premiere on March 18. The stars didn’t fail to surprise us with their spruced up looks. Here is a round-up of some of our...
View ArticleHair chalking: what you need to know about this colourful new fad
KARACHI: We often find ourselves under close scrutiny for the behavioural choices we make. And not just that, the piercing eyes of people unhesitatingly deprecate our sense of style. Thus, it is no...
View ArticleThis week’s most chic-ita Instagrams
Our glamour azzi radar is on and it’s signalling red! Celebrity A-listers took to Instagram this week to share their hip and happening snapshots. While some struck poses that dazzled us, others made...
View ArticleSartorial Word: Fashion’s social media equation
KARACHI: The world has become a social media circus and fashion even more so. Over the past few years, a brand new avenue has sprung up for featuring the latest trends and fashion events: blogs,...
View ArticleAttention, men!: Fashion options to beat the heat this summer
This summer, replace the stereotypes of dressing with comfortable yet stylish clothes to beat the heat. Here are some suggestions by men’s fashion brand John Players: Upgrade simplicity with a twist:...
View ArticlePakistan makes it to the Top Five denim manufacturers in Asia
WGSN is the word’s trend forecaster and provides comprehensive seasonal coverage and item-specific design recommendations from all significant fashion week shows. Recently in a study, the team devised...
View ArticleWith love, from Turkey
KARACHI: Mishal Agha, whose brand Bebek Turkey is a new addition to multi-designer store Labels, says that her collection is meant for “people who believe in fast fashion.” Mishal Agha, nee Peshimam,...
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