5 habits that damage your kidneys
Kidneys are the sieve of the body. They filter our blood, produce hormones, absorb minerals, produce urine, eliminate toxins, and neutralise acids. Amid the fast-paced life in Pakistan, people often...
View ArticleWeight-loss drugs tip the scale against health
With obesity rates skyrocketing, the weight-conscious have placed their faith in weight-loss pills. But when weighed against their health benefits, they may be more harmful than helpful. Researchers...
View ArticleWomen’s tryst with power dressing
From a jade green wool dress suit worn by former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher to the suffragettes’ lace blouses, clothes have been a defining feature of feminist politics. Testament to...
View ArticleThis or thak? : Kate Hudson at her best
Kate Hudson was among the best dressed this November, oozing glamour in gowns from red carpet to red carpet. When the Something Borrowed star is not lighting up the big screen, or taking care of kids...
View ArticleWhat’s up FPW’s sleeves
KARACHI: Winter’s coming and so is Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW). The Autumn/Winter installation of FPW, scheduled from November 25 to November 27, promises whiffs of winter glamour and, hopefully, a...
View ArticleFive winter wardrobe wonders
KARACHI: Winter is coming and it’s time to bring your winter wardrobe out of the mothballs. The ideal seasonal wardrobe is a mix of classic items, clothes carried over from last year and new-season...
View ArticleRed carpet round-up: Hollywood Film Awards 2014
Awards season is here, folks! The 18th annual Hollywood Film Awards was a star-studded bash. Held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on November 14, the event saw scintillating A-listers, who...
View ArticleFluctuating Lux Style Awards finally succumb
KARACHI: With dates constantly fluctuating, the Lux Style Awards will now finally be held on December 4 in Karachi. The venue for the event has not been disclosed yet due to security reasons and...
View ArticleThe ‘Metropolis’ of retail prêt
KARACHI: Many designers lose their way when translating high-end luxe to mass-oriented prêt. Somewhere down the line, in the process of slashing down price-points and simplifying designs, they lose...
View ArticleHeritage on the high street
LAHORE: Preserving heritage by using traditional craftsmanship has always been Rano’s Heirlooms’ signature style and motto. The launch of their first retail outlet in Lahore is an extension of this...
View ArticleSaying adaab to winter
KARACHI: Talking of grandeur and craft, Sonya Battla thrives on devoting her expertise to brace a scope of forgotten culture. With her studio located at E-Street, Clifton, and her winter collection...
View ArticleMaheen Khan: A love affair with Karachi
KARACHI: This year’s FPW Fall/Winter will feature Maheen’s new label ‘To Karachi with love.’ Seems like the designer is raring to rule the fashion crown. Elaborating on her new label, she says “It is...
View ArticleA multi-sensory future for fabrics
BERLIN: From fashionistas and educationists to psychologists and journalists — all in attendance from all over the globe, to discuss the advantages of a multisensory approach towards fabric care and...
View ArticleTrend forecast: What’s hot this winter?
KARACHI: To take a sneak-peak at new hairstyles which will be all the rage on the ramp, The Express Tribune speaks to Toni&Guy Karachi-Pakistan creative artistic director Saeeda Mandviwalla about...
View ArticleWhen Gulabo met Cinderella
KARACHI: When you watch Disney’s upcoming Cinderella, you may note the intricately embroidered coats donned by the male leads. That’s Maheen Khan’s handiwork; the designer we know best for the...
View ArticleRed carpet round-up: AMAs 2014
Sporting some of the finest ensembles, the hottest celebs in Tinseltown hit the red carpet at the 42nd American Music Awards (AMAs) at Nokia Theatre, Los Angeles. From daring designs to sunny...
View ArticleFashion-forward: To new beginnings
KARACHI: Fashion Pakistan (FP) proposed a platform dedicated to budding designers, putting together their launch as the next generation of Pakistan’s fashion talent. FP teamed up with Maybelline, New...
View ArticleFPW 2014: The haute way to winter
KARACHI: Day one of the three-day Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW) brimmed with some of the winter season’s hottest trends. With designers showcasing their Autumn/Winter 2014 collections that boasted...
View ArticleThis or that?: White-out black magic
Katy Perry took the all-black trend to a whole new level at the red carpet when she stepped out Wednesday night for the 2014 Australian Record Industry Association Awards in Sydney. She was in top...
View ArticleFPW 2014 day 2: Fashion staples trump fads
KARACHI: Fashion frenzy went into overdrive on day two of Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW). Although designer collections on the runway are expected to be high on the risk quotient, some fashion staples...
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