5 tips for silver jewellery care
With the occasional skyrocketed gold prices in Pakistan, many people are turning towards silver jewellery and decoration items. Between its lustre and versatility, it is evident why chaandi is a...
View ArticleK for Karachi, L for love
KARACHI: Karachi has long been hailed as the ‘city of lights’, flaunting a diverse palette of modern and vintage architecture. But amid the growingly, fast-paced life in the city, we often forget to...
View ArticleThis or that? Purple-black reign
The 9th Rome Film Festival held at the Auditorium Parco Della Musica in Rome, Italy was more than just a star studded bash. The stars rocked looks ranging from “sweet and sassy,” to “edgy and bold.”...
View ArticleWho’s the prettiest of them all?
KARACHI: The grand finale of Veet Miss Super Model, 2014, was a spectacle to remember with stunning supermodels, ingenious designers and multi-faceted artists enveloping the Karachi Expo Center where...
View ArticleHSY at the heart of luxury
KARACHI: After Hassan Sheheryar Yasin’s (HSY) brand set the runway ablaze at PLBW 2014, the designer will be representing the world’s leading luxury concierge service provider Quintessentially...
View ArticleCleaning products poison indoor air
WASHINGTON: That lavender air freshener in your bedroom may create pleasant odour, but it might spike indoor aerosol levels that could seriously hamper the quality of indoor air. In an alarming find,...
View ArticleSeven ways to look great in every photo
Let’s face the facts: how ever gorgeous or handsome you looked that night, the photographs often tell a different story. But looking fine in front of the camera is about more than just that. It’s...
View ArticleNascent microfashion in Pakistan
KARACHI: With Generation Z coming to the fore amid increased access to technology and one’s surroundings, children have become particular about what they wear. Many busy yet fashion-forward parents...
View ArticleWhen fashion impedes fitness
Six-inch stilettos, over-sized heavy handbags and skin-tight jeans may be all the rage, but have you ever thought about their implications for your physical health? Striking a balance between fashion...
View ArticleComfort meets creativity
LAHORE: After Cyra Ali graduated from the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture in 2010, she participated in several group shows. Having been featured in shows, such as ‘Are you in Character?’...
View ArticleMaskatiya opens a store in Dubai
KARACHI: After participating at Lakme Fashion Week 2014 and PFDC L’Oreal Paris Bridal Week 2014, the house of Sania Maskatiya is set to expand their international outreach through the inauguration of...
View ArticleMore power to women: Ayesha Mustafa
KARACHI: Conquering the world with their documentaries, campaigns and cartoons, five Pakistani women have made it to BBC’s 100 Women list. Ayesha Mustafa, a Pakistani fashion entrepreneur based in UK...
View ArticleAdnan Pardesy’s undying love for couture
KARACHI: Adnan Pardesy first came in the forefront when he stunned consumers by putting up a fashion show playing exclusively with the fabric of denim. He talks to The Express Tribune about his...
View ArticleRed carpet round-up: Amfar gala 2014
The 2014 amfAR LA Inspiration Gala held at Milk Studios on Wednesday in Hollywood was a night to remember. From sultry silk bodices to dainty sheer gowns — we saw it all. Celebrities sported the most...
View ArticleBridal couture week to kickstart from December 11
KARACHI: The 9th Bridal Couture Week (BCW) is scheduled is take place from December 11 13, 2014 in Lahore. This edition of BCW will feature over 20 imminent designers with fashion connoisseur, HSY...
View ArticleRed carpet round-up: Country Music Awards 2014
The Country Music Awards may celebrate country music but its red carpet was a fashion orchestra. Sheer, effortless and glittery dresses ruled the red carpet, as did understated make-up and minimal...
View ArticleFashion weeks in focus: To open or to close?
When does a grand finale at a fashion week cease to be grand? Perhaps when the clock strikes 12 and the audience begins to get restless and repeatedly look at their wristwatches. Such a finale may...
View ArticleRed carpet round-up: MTV EMAs 2014
The stars were out in force for the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) on Sunday night, held at Glasgow’s SSE Hydro Arena. The 2014 EMAs celebrated music’s finest, but we’re fixated on the fashion that...
View ArticleSania Maskatiya revels in fashion feats
KARACHI: There is no gainsaying the fact that Sania Maskatiya has come a long way over a short span of time. From proving her mettle with her label to showcasing at one fashion week after the other,...
View ArticleThe neck is the nexus this fashion season
LAHORE: If you have a penchant for jewellery, you probably can’t wait to take out your trunk and sport the finest pieces to gleam in the upcoming Pakistani wedding season. Often trivialised as a mere...
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