A stash-ful of designer bargains
KARACHI: Who doesn’t love a good bargain? When prices are slashed, no self-respecting shopaholic can look away. It is precisely this sentiment that Nazish Hussain latched on to when she ‘stashed’ a...
View ArticleNoyonita Lodh eyes Miss Universe 2014 crown
MUMBAI: Bangalore girl Noyonita Lodh has her eyes set on the Miss Universe crown this year. Aiming to represent India in “the best way” at the global event in Miami later this month, she hopes to...
View ArticleThis or that?: Black frocks revisited
Looks like above-the-knee noir frocks are back in vogue. Actors Rosamund Pike and Reese Witherspoon struck an elegant pose on the red carpet at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala...
View ArticleEnveloped in outerwear
KARACHI: Shehla Chatoor believes in diversity. Be it in Eastern collections or Western wear, the designer believes jackets and other accessories provide consumers with an option to improvise outfits....
View ArticleShining bright in the Big Apple
LAHORE: New York-based Pakistani jewellery designer Sophia Khan has given the Big Apple a taste of Subcontinental regality paired with western chic by launching her brand, Inara Jewellery, in the...
View ArticleRed Carpet Roundup: 2015 People’s Choice Awards
The stars got all decked up for their big night at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre LA Live on January 7, 2015. From Kaley Cuoco to Katharine McPhee, there were plenty of stand-out styles on the red carpet,...
View ArticleBringing fashion retail to the fore
KARACHI: Altering the perception that fashion is exclusive to the elite, Dolmen Mall Clifton hosted a fashion show to promote mass-centric retail fashion in Karachi. The showcase featured collections...
View ArticleExhibition: A new furniture designer is in town
KARACHI: A small polish studio and a showroom set up speaks of Saher Qadir’s love for furniture. The 26-year-old furniture designer unveiled her first ‘Winteresque’ exhibition on Saturday, just six...
View ArticleTurkey’s ‘tattoo fatwa’ gets a lot of ink
Turkey’s top religious body on Friday urged Muslims unable to remove their tattoos to beg God for forgiveness, the latest intervention in a growing controversy over body art in the country, reported...
View ArticleMenswear ratchets up sales
LONDON: Britain’s leading fashion brands are hoping to give menswear sales a lift. This would be accomplished by targeting younger, digitally savvy male shoppers with live streaming and social media...
View ArticleShaking up the fashion scene in Isloo
ISLAMABAD: In an attempt to popularise the minimalistic approach to fashion in the capital, a new multi-label store ‘The Rack’ launched on Friday evening, bringing forth collections of designers from...
View ArticleRed Carpet Roundup: 2015 Golden Globe Awards
Hosted on Sunday at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California, the 72nd annual Golden Globes brought out the finest stars in television and movie. Offering up one of the most diverse...
View ArticleRadical chic under the gun
Audience members could be excused for mistaking a male model at a London catwalk for a militant due to his black hooded outfit. The ‘utlity chic’ collection of a London-based designer resembled the...
View ArticleWorst dressed at the Golden Globes 2015
It was the ultimate star-studded occasion that was just as much about setting fashion statements as it was the awards. While many stars dazzled in sophisticated designer gowns and stunning heels at...
View ArticleWhat every woman should know before getting a haircut
Not only can a good hair-cut banish your bad hair days, but your new added layers can boost your self-confidence. But get the wrong haircut and you’ll feel more inclined to sob for weeks following...
View ArticleRed carpet round-up: Critics’ Choice Movie Awards 2015
The stars were out in full force at the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards in Los Angeles and while some actors played it safe in straightforward gowns, others took the opportunity to be daring for a...
View ArticleOnly best dressed should receive benefits: Karl
It was the advice international governments around the world were looking for — Karl Lagerfeld’s thoughts on benefits. Designer Karl Lagerfeld believes that current welfare schemes for public should...
View ArticlePageant Queen dies during liposuction surgery
A young pageant queen from Ecuador died on the surgery table during a liposuction operation. She had received the procedure as a prize for winning the competition reported Al-Arabiya News. Catherine...
View ArticleModel minute with Miranda Kerr
Miranda Kerr doesn’t stop. From running a skincare line and walking runways to starring in high-fashion campaigns to keeping up with family—all this while consistently looking immaculate. Along with...
View ArticleAesthetically familial
KARACHI: Sibling rivalry is universal but so is sibling adoration. And when this bond extends to the professional space, things get more exciting. Two such individuals in the fashion industry who are...
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