MARCH 18-24 2018
#PSFW18 We bring you highlights from PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week
It Runs In The Family Hasan Rizvi and Hina Ramzi talk about their special bond
Daily Grind Israa Shafi breaks down her day
Table Talk We chat with Alexandre Rizvi of Xander’s
SPRING LUXE Threads & Motifs showcase their latest collection
Contents Society pages
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Fraternity Forerunners A round-up of the best dressed at the PFDC Sunsilk Fashion Week 18
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Shoot Threads & Motifs showcase their latest collection
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Table Talk We chat with Alexandre Rizvi of Xander’s
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Runway In Focus We bring you highlights from #PSFW18
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It Runs In The Family Hasan Rizvi and Hina Ramzi talk about their special bond
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Daily Grind Israa Shafi breaks down her day
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TEdit Reports A round-up of updates on what’s happening locally and around the globe
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Top Drawer A selection of easy, breezy and oh-so-pretty cotton kurtas to welcome spring
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Aden Rehan
Team KHAS
KHAS LAWN
Khas Lawn hosts the launch of their Spring/ Summer 2018 collection in Lahore
Awais Mukhtar and Nazish Awais
Maleeha Akram
Maham Amjad
Alina Faizan
Mariam Altaf and Nimrah Khokar MARCH 18-24 2018
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Jawariya Khan
Anna Jawad
Myda Malik
Nazish Sameer
Rodaba Ashfaq
Rubia Moghees
Nudrat Mustafa
Nur Zehra Qadri
Sehr Khosa
Zainab Khalid
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Maria B Team Maria B
MEET & GREET WITH MARIA B
Maria B launches her Spring/Summer lawn collection at Aylanto, Lahore
Anaum Hammad and Mehek Saeed
Nur Zehra Qadri
Purniya Awan
Fatima Rizwan and Alina Faizan MARCH 18-24 2018
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Alveena Abid
Alizeh Waqar
Myda Malik
Sophiya Khan
Ramina Maripova
Zoya Nasir
Zara Iqbal
Faria Waqas
Seyham Vahidy
Sana Javed
Zainab Abbas
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Sonya Humayun
Mahwesh Faisal
Nadira Omer Khalid
Marriam Khokhar
LADIES WHO LUNCH Sonya Humayun hosts a lunch for friends at Fuchsia Kitchen Lahore
Noor Jahan Azain
Sara Irfan
Erum Kamal with guest Tamania Immad
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Aazer and Hadiyya
Rubia Moghees
Sumrina Khan
Anna Jawad
BRING ON LAWN SEASON! Rungrez hosts its lawn preview in Lahore
Amna Monnoo and Nur Zehra Qadri
Myda Malik Neha Manekha and Maleeha Akram
Hur and Abeer
Hina and Hassan
Hayyan and Nishay
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Zainab Chottani
Ali Xeeshan
Alifyah Kisat
Fizza Furqan
PAISĂ“N DE VIAJAR
Zainab Chottani launches her latest lawn collection at Ambrosia, Karachi
Anusheh Shahid and Abdullah
Zainab Yousaf
Huma Adnan
Kiran Pardesi
Mohammad Moiz
Fatima Zara Mallick
Sadaf Kawnal MARCH 18-24 2018
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Sumbul Tabani
Saher Paracha Sophia Dedhi Salima Feerasta
Omayr Waqar Maira Pagganwala
Nashmia Amir
Nida Shahbazkar
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Hira Ali and Masheed Iqbal
Usman Azam and Kinza Usman
Farina Ghauri and Sehar Khosa
CAFFEINE FIX
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf launches their second outlet in Lahore at Fountain Avenue, Gulberg
Amna Monnoo
Saneela Jawad
Saira Rizwan and Amjad Bhatti
Mariam Khawaja
Zarish Anwar and Insae Ali
Fasiha Salahuddin
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Maleeha Akram
Alina Faizan Mahrukh Manan Alina Shahid
Risham Azhar Roodaba Ashfaq
Seyham Vahidy
Samia Munir
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Aamir Mazhar and Rima Farid
Aamna and Shehrbano Taseer
Asma Chishty and Mariam Mushtaq
10 YEARS AND COUNTING Renowned PR company Lotus celebrates its tenth anniversary in Lahore
Eman Suleman
Gauhar Bano, Meherbano Qureshi and Hamid Rashid
Alee Hasan and Zara Peerzada
Jimmy Khan
Abrar ul Haq
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Ali Zafar, Ayesha Fazli and Azaan
Khadija Rehman
Amina Raja
Anusheh Shahid
Cybil Chowdhry
Mahgul Rashid
Rehan Munir
Waleed Khalid
Fatima Khan, Ahmed Ali and Azaan Butt
HSY and Rabia Butt
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Aamna Taseer
Honey Waqar Y J Kim, Ammar Khan and K H Park
LUXE TECHNOLOGY Waktech launches Samsungs flagship store in Packages Mall, Lahore
Nazia Atif and Sarah
Anush Ammar and HSY
Muhammad and Aiza
Hifsa, Fizza and Bisma Gillani
Bilal Mukhtar and Juggan Kazim
Risham saqib and Alina Faizan MARCH 18-24 2018
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Sajal Aly
Azain Khan
Shireen Rehman
Seema Iftkhar and Saira Masood
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Cybil Chowdry
Erum Kamal
Shazia Ammar and Tabana Watto
Amna Monnoo
Sumrina Khan
Maheen Gillani
FASHION
Aden Rehan
Cybil Chowdhry
Ali Xeeshan
Mahgul
Anaum Hammad
Maryam Imran
Zonia Anwaar
Marriam Khokhar
Anusheh Shahid
Erum Kamal
Shanzay Sheikh
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Kamiar Rokni
Nida Azwer
Nabila Maqsood
Mehek Saeed
Sania Maskatiya
Umair Mirza
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Sadaf Fawad Khan
Rehmat Ajmal
Mehek Raza Rizvi
Zainab Abbas
FOOD
How has Pakistan changed in terms of spending and eating out? There has been a tremendous change over the past five to six years. A lot of young people are going out and spending on food. Café Flo has been there for 20 years now and has always done well but just recently there is much more business than there was 20 years ago, because of how people are spending on food. They are much more aware now than before, they are definitely more demanding and don’t accept substandard food. Five years ago when I opened Xander’s, I opened it because there was nothing like it but now there’s a lot of competition; almost every month a new restaurant is opening. It was easy to open Xander’s back then as there was no competition but now it’s a very fast growing industry and food has become a culture and everything revolves around it. What is the process of developing a new menu or new dishes at Xander’s? There’s no fixed process, everything is based on inspiration and research. We also get lucky at times while experimenting, we come up with selfmade recipes which turn out great and we include it on our menu. The process is usually the same but it’s lengthy and there’s a lot of practice involved in the kitchen. It’s all trial and error and we don’t stop till we get what we want. How is the menu at Xander’s different from what others are offering? When we opened Xander’s we were very new, we were the trendsetters. There wasn’t any café as such so it was really exciting for our customers when we served them fancy items like wood fire pizza and eggs benedict etc. But now a lot of restaurants have opened up that are serving similar dishes. However, what keeps Xander’s different is that we stay true to who we are. We keep our ingredients simple, limited, and don’t overdo our food. We don’t make it heavy so our customers walk out feeling light.
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FASHION
Hira Ali Studio
Hussain Rehar
Arjumand Bano
Image
Saira Shakira
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Pel Craft Show HSY
Zonia Anwaar
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Shirin Hassan Saira Rizwan
Rang Rasiya
Sania Maskatiya
Republic by Omar Farooq
Nida Azwer
Shiza Hassan
Rici Melion
Mona Imran
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INDEX
Spa of the world – The Body Shop We are always on the lookout for new skincare products and The Body Shop’s latest Spa of the World range is on our wish list. The luxurious range offers a variety of oils, creams, scrubs and candles for an amazing spa experience at home. We already have our eyes on some products from the range and can’t wait to splurge! To check it out, visit Instagram.com/thebodyshop/
Reefland - The Dapper Loafers Update your wardrobe for the upcoming season with these trendy loafers by Reefland. Not only are their shoes created to perfection with high quality material, but they are practical, comfortable and a must-have for all men this upcoming season. Get your hands on this pair for only Rs2,695 or visit www.reefland.com.pk to view the full collection!
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RADAR Creo Home Looking for aesthetically glamourous and functional pieces for your next interior project? The ARTEM collection by Creo Home will absolutely transform your space! Follow them on their Instragram page @creohome for updates on their latest collections and their fun home accessories. This is definitely your one stop shop for all things home décor!
Moon Rise by Bilal Hamid Two-time Gourmand Award winner, and Pakistan’s leading independent publishing house, Markings Publishing, has launched its eleventh title ‘Moon Rise’ by poet and photographer Bilal Hamid. It is inspired by classic jazz; reggae and the lyricism of rock and roll have created his vernacular which is visible in the poetic verses. It is now available for Rs500 only at Liberty Books, Book Mart and online at Kitabain.com. Grab your copies now!
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Kearo A beautiful room is made all the more luxurious by a rejuvenating scent like Tom Dixon’s London. We love the timeless finish of this copper vessel and the rattan reeds that capture the salty smell of the Thames. The chic diffuser is one of many exquisite interior accessories curated by Kearo and available at their boutique in Karachi.
FEATURE ATURE
IT RUNS IN THE
FAMILY
With Hasan Rizvi and Hina Ramzi
Husband and wife duo, Hasan Rizvi, CEO Body Beat PR and his wife Hina Ramzi, a designer, talk about the strong bond they share. From how they met, to their best memories together and their greatest strength as a couple, they share it all
How and where did you both first meet? Believe it or not, we met through a prank call at a time when there wasn’t caller ID or cell phones. That developed into a phone-relationship for a few years before we actually met. What did you like/dislike about each other in your first meeting? Hasan: I loved that she was herself, pretty and absolutely charming. Hina: I liked that he brought his female friends along to break the ice. I already liked him before we decided to meet. How long did it take to decide that he/she was the one you wanted to marry? Hasan: We both knew at ‘hello’. As cliché as it sounds, that’s the reality of it. Hina: We were 13 and had no clue what the future held for us, but we knew that this was going to last. MARCH 18-24 2018
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How do you demonstrate your love in different ways? Hasan: I am definitely more expressive and romantic. Presents are the best way to express for me. Hina: I let Hasan do the expressing, I keep my gestures small and more personal. I recently surprised Hasan by doing up his office. Although I think I did a very lame job. What frustrates you most about your partner? Hasan: When arguments get heated, Hina’s defence mechanism makes her emotional side shut down, so talking beyond that point becomes useless. Hina: I let Hasan do the screaming and apologising. Who makes up first if you have a fight or argument? Hasan: Definitely me. Hina: Hasan. One thing you love about each other? Hasan: Hina is the most amazing mother, daughter-in -law and friend, above all Hina puts me before herself. An art I have yet to master. Hina: Hasan has a heart of gold. He goes out of his way for strangers and expects nothing in return. Something you would want to change about your partner? Hasan: Absolutely nothing. Hina may not be perfect but she is perfect for me. Hina: Lots! Just joking! I wish he would stress less and enjoy life more. Something you two have in common? Hasan and Hina: Shopping, kids, dogs, family, friends, our bedroom, and each other. Who keeps the room the tidiest? Hasan: Me and my OCD. Hina: Hasan has issues! He cleans compulsively. Your best memory together so far? Hasan: I was sick once and Hina turned up at my door with six flowers all in different colours. As she gave me each flower,she told me a memory we shared with that colour. It was the sweetest most romantic moment ever. Hina: We still have lots of memories to make. Your greatest strength as a couple? Hasan and Hina: Understanding and trust. MashAllah. Describe your relationship in three words? Hasan and Hina: Friends, united and family.
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LIFESTYLE
6am: Time to wake up and get things ready for my 7am personal training class which happens on my roof. Morning yoga has a different energy and it really preps you up for the day, lightens your mind and strengthens your body.
7am: My first client arrives. There’s seriously something majestic about early morning yoga. We watch the sunrise and get started for the day with a stronger body and clearer mind.
8am: I prepare a mug of hot water with lemon, honey, clove and a pinch of turmeric. After that I have to rush to my next client’s house by 8:30am for another personal training session.
10am: This is my third yoga class of the day! I’m looking forward to my hefty breakfast, once done.
11am: After the 10am class, I walk back home. The class is in my neighborhood so I can really enjoy the walk without any sense of insecurity and soak in this moment with gratitude. Here comes my breakfast with three eggs, a slice of bran toast and a bowl of yoghurt, followed by my first and only cup of coffee for the day. I use this time to read up or listen to podcasts. MARCH 18-24 2018
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1.30pm: Since I live with my in laws, we sit together for lunch (I’m already full so I just munch on salad/yoghurt), my mum in law and I catch up over a hot mug of green tea which is made with lots of interesting herbs.
3pm - 5.30pm: Back to my mental enrichment! My activities vary from reading different articles (not particularly yoga centric), listening to music, planning my Instagram posts, replying to queries. I also try to make some time for my own yoga practice. During this time, I make sure I call my husband and see how his day is going.
6pm: I sit down and review what I will be doing for my 7pm outdoor class for ladies, which happens three days a week or my mixed sessions at Spartan Fitness which are twice a week. Then I freshen up and get ready. My husband rushes from work, just in time to drop me.
8pm: Once the class is over and I’ve packed up, I speak to my clients to see how they feel both physically and emotionally. This is something I make sure to do after all my sessions, as client feedback and satisfaction is of critical importance.
9.30pm: Dinner time with the family, where we all catch up and enjoy some vibrant discussions.
10.30pm: Time to shower and finally find some time to sit back and relax with the hubby and friends. When we’re not expecting friends, we watch a TV show or a movie and I review my yoga sequence for the next day.
12am: At this point I’m half way dozing off but trying real hard to follow whatever we’re watching but I know I can’t since my mind is already on my 7am class. Since I work throughout the week, including my 11am weekend classes at Zenfit Gym, it’s very important to get at least six hours of sleep.
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FEATURE
Saba Qamar and Irfann Khan starrer Hindi Medium to release in China Our very own Saba Qamar is fast gaining popularity across the border in China. Her Bollywood debut movie Hindi Medium will be released in China on April 4. China has a quota on the number of overseas movies that can be screened in the country each year. But Indian films are finding increased presence. Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Secret Superstar have also done well in China before this.
Zindagi na Milegi Dobara’ sequel reportedly in works Good news for fans of Zindagi Milegi Na Dobara as reports suggest Zoya Akhtar will start filming for its sequel after Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt starrer Gully Boy. It is also claimed that the next installment will feature the same leads – Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif and Kalki Koechlin. According to an insider source “The basic premise has been locked, Zoya will start working on the screenplay by end of this year once the final cut of Gully Boy is ready.” The source further mentioned that if everything goes according to the plan, filming will begin in the second half of 2019.
Ali Hamza, Zohaib Kazi to produce Coke Studio season 11 After the departure of Strings as producers of Coke Studio, fans kept guessing who would replace them and as per rumours, Noori were next in line to take over. This rumour has turned out to be partially true as Ali Hamza from Noori and Zohaib Kazi will be taking over as producers of season 11! We’re pretty stoked and can’t wait for the performances!
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Famed French Designer Givenchy dies at age 91 French couturier and designer of Audrey Hepburn’s little black dress in Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Hubert Givenchy died at the age of 91. One of world’s most renowned fashion houses, the house of Givenchy, confirmed the news and paid homage to its founder in a statement saying he was “a major personality of the world of French haute couture and a gentleman who symbolised Parisian chic and elegance for more than half a century.” A towering man of elegance, he forged close friendships with his clients including Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy and Princess Grace of Monaco.
Shehla Chatoor teams up with international shoe designer Sophia Webster Renowned designer Shehla Chatoor has collaborated with worldfamous shoe and accessory designer Sophia Webster for her solo showcase “Nure-Alaleh”. The collaboration between the two creative minds will be unveiled on March 18 and reportedly exclusive accessories have been designed for the showcase. Can’t wait for this one!
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Pakistani-American playwright wins Kennedy Prize Pakistani-American playwright Ayad Akhtar’s weighty drama, Junk is this year’s winner of the Kennedy Prize for Drama Insipired by American History. According toThe New York Times, Junk explores the underworld and Wall Street in the 1980s. The play was shown on Broadway at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre at Lincoln Centre and closed last month. It was an ambitious undertaking casting 19 characters to examine several capitalist perspectives. In a review posted by The New York Times, Ben Brantley wrote that the show “unfolds with the crispness and legibility of a conscientiously assembled spread sheet.”
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TOPaDRAWER
A selection of easy, breezy and oh-so-pretty cotton kurtas to welcome spring
AMNA CHAUDHRY BLUE BUTTON DOWN KURTA — PRICE ON REQUEST
MISHA LAKHANI BANDRA KURTI — Rs24,000
SANA SAFINAZ TEXTURED CUTWORK KURTA — RS3,990
AMMARA KHAN ROSE PINK LINEN SHIRT — RS7,950
REMA SHEHRBANO POWDER PINK KURTA — Rs14,500
SANIA MASKATIYA COTTON EMBROIDERED PINTEX SHIRT — Rs20,000
AMMARA KHAN PALM LEAF KIMONO — Rs7,950 FARIDA HASAN BLUE MOSAIC — Rs18,000
ESTELLE MINT KURTA — Rs7,800
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