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A Hundred Hundred Dreams Dreams We bring you the 100 things we look forward to most in 2017, and you should too
Personality Of The Year An iin-depth A d th conversation titi with itith th tthe h man who beat all odds, Shahbaz Taseer
The Resolution SSee what h t tthe h ffraternity t itit hhas iin store for themselves in 2017
THE BOHEMIAN BRIDE
Featuring Sonya Battla’s latest collection
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Contents Society pages
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The Final Cut Our list of the best-dressed this year
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The Magicians Fabric The most eye-catching collections of the year
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The Flashback As 2016 comes to an end, we look at the moments that shone the brightest
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The Firecrackers Our picks of the coolest events in 2016
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Shoot Sonya Battla showcases her latest collection
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Personality Of The Year An in-depth conversation with the man who beat all odds, Shahbaz Taseer
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The Jingle Bell Swing Swing back to the past, as we celebrate Christmas through the years in Pakistan
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Top Drawer Bring in 2017 with style, with our selection of festive essentials
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A Hundred Dreams We bring you the 100 things we look forward to most in 2017, and you should too
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The Resolution Take inspiration from the fraternities finest, as they share which positive changes they’d like to make in 2017
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Farid Virani and Maneshah Kassim
Hira, Maha and Zoha
THE #FARISHAH AFFECT Maira Hashmi
Zarah Mandviwala
Maneshah Kassim and Farid Virani celebrate their mehndi amidst friends and family in Karachi
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Alizeh Pasha
Kauser
Habi Hashwani and Zahir Rahimtoola
Irfan and Farah Jumani
Maneshah and Natalia Kassim
Farah Vayani
Anus and Hira Lari
Sadia Nawabi
Anusheh Shahid
Dr Mujahid
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Azeem Paul and Natasia Khalid
Nikhar Riaz and Maira Hashmi
BRUNCH B RUN TILL DUSK
Natasia Kha Khalid and Azeem Paul host a wedding brunch in Karachi Kara to kick of their wedding festivities
Mariam Qureshi
Aymen Saleem
Shiza Tariq
Shazah Ayub
Tehmina Ali
Alizeh Pasha
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Anusha Bawany
Ali
Haya Haider
Anaam Ayub
Maira Pagganwala
Anushe Khalid
Usman Fazal
Sameer
Fuzzy Faruque
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Aleena Ahmad and Mahgul Kabir
Fatin Gondal
BRING OUT YOUR DANCING SHOES Adam Ghaznavi and Anum Malik
Adam Ghaznavi and Anum Malik kick oĆĄ their wedding with a fun party for their friends in Lahore
Hassan Malik, Ammar Farooqui and Diane
Fareena, Mishaal and Fazeen
Hasna Sami
Amina Sibtain
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Fahad Rehman with guests
Shahrukh Naveed and Shahmeer Arshad with a guest
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Numra Waqas
Ayesha and Hasan
Areeba and Hameed
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Samya Baig and Nashmia Amir
Sameer Dada
YOUR HOME, YOUR WAY Address launches its new kids line, ‘A-Z’, at their flagship store in Karachi
Razia Dada and Saba Pervez Dada
Pervez Hussain
Lalarukh Hussain
Sameer, Maha, Zeyad and Zayer Hussain
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Anum Puri
Amean J
Zainab Bilwani
Mehreen Obaid with her daughter
Kahif Chinoy
Komal
Zehra Umair
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Zohra Rehman
Samrina Khan
DID D ID YOU GET THE MEMO? Zohra Rahman Rahma hosts a preview of her new ‘Memo Collection’ in Lahore
Bisma Ahmed
Zainab
Sehrish Khan
Zohra Latif
Seher Tareen
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Mina Malik
Shafaq
Samina Khan
Rehan Bashir
Saleeha Shah
Meher Tareen
Mira Sethi
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Aden and Rehan
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Dil Lahore holds an enjoyable evening with a live performance by Meesha Shafi in Lahore
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Shabnum and Sabahat
Umair and Sara
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Afshan and Masood
Anila Puri
Zahra
Mr and Mrs Qamar Khan
Sameera
Shanzay Sheikh
Reama Malik and Amina
Tehmina and Mehak Amer
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Saba Qamar and Wajahat Rauf Nabeel Qureshi
Mehreen Jabbar and Mira Nair
THE AMERICAN TAKEOVER
Maliha Lodhi
Tooba Siddiqui
Frieha Altaf
Sanam Saeed
The Pakistan Film Festival takes place in New York to showcase the exciting revival of Pakistani Cinema
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Salman Ahmed
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Hina and Ejaaz Raheem
SEVEN SKIES
Aden and Rehan
Hina and Ejaaz Raheem host a lunch at Royal Palm Golf & Country Club to announce their private jet Umrah service in Lahore
Saeed and Ayesha Chaudhry
Ayesha and Sibtain Fazal Halim
Jaria Asim
Nina Akbar
Tahira Syed
Fatima Kasuri
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THE GRAND FINALE Natasha
As Udaari comes to an end, the last episode of the successful drama unveils in Karachi
Anita, Neil and Sadia Khan
Roshaneh Zafer, Liza and Zainab
Urwa Hocane
Ahsan Khan
Malika Zafar and Kiril Iordanov
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Farhan Saeed
Munaf and Sabeen
Tipu Sharif
Hina Altaf
Shanaz Ramzi and Sultana Siddiqui
Sana Shakir
Anadil, Sameena and Shafaq
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DERVESH
Rabbiya Younus
Almirah launches its latest collection by hosting a tea party for bloggers in Karachi
Nimra Malik and Irfan ul Haq
Sarah Lalani and Maliha Rao
Atif Nadeem
Rumaisa Reem and Saima Achria
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Ali Asghar
Ahsan
Khursheed Hyder
Farrukh Malik
Mudabbir Rizvi
Ehtesham Ansari, Maliha Rao, Rumaisa Reem and Moiz Kazmi
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Anushaye Nabeel and Mishal Asad
Huma and Areej
Nida Tariq
AUTUMN RAIN Amb Gohar showcases her fall/winter Amber col collection at an exhibition in Lahore
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Shela and Ayesha
Anam
Rabia Saqib
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Zaibnab Hasan and Anab
Afshan
Anam and Mariam
Kashaf and Zara
Sabahat and Samia
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The people whose looks topped the charts week after week, and who never failed to put their best foot forward — here is presenting the best dressed of 2016 Amna Babar
Amna Hassan Tahir
Bakhtawar Malik
Maira Pagganwala
Meesha Shafi
Noor Monnoo
Pashmina Ahmad
Sadaf Muneer Jalil
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Ayesha Noon
Rehan Bashir and Kamiar Rokni
Yousaf Shahbaz
Sehr Pirzada
Meher Bano Qureshi
Zahraa Saifullah
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Decorer by Sania Maskatiya
Alankara by Nida Azwer
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A Dot That Went For A Walk by Generation
Magician’s Fabric
Mughal Mirage by Shamsha Hashwani
2016 saw a host of collections, from bridals to lawn to laid back athleisure styles. Here is our selection of the collections we couldn’t get enough of!
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Heritage 2016 by The House of Kamiar Rokni
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Exhale by Sublime by Sara
Khamoshi by Ali Xeeshan
Sana Safinaz’s Diffusion wear 2016
Last Night by Muse
Viceroy by Faraz Manan
The Indus Society by Mahgul
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Trunks Of Sabine by Mahgul
Voodoo by Ali Xeeshan
Onyx by HSY
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The Flashback
The ten most unforgettable moments that took Pakistan by storm in 2016
February 23rd: The House of Kamiar Rokni, Zaheer Abbas and Wardha Saleem participate in London Fashion Week.
February 28th: Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy wins her second Oscar for the documentary A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness. March 18th, October 30th: Fawad Khan takes India by storm, starring in two Bollywood blockbusters, Kapoor & Sons and Ae Dil Hai Mushkil respectively.
June 2nd: Boxer Amir Khan visits Karachi to host the first-ever boxing tournament with international players in order to raise funds for the wells in Thar desert. August 22nd: The Pakistan national cricket team achieves the number one ranking in test cricket for the first time since 1988.
July 27th: Mahira Khan wins the ‘Face To Watch Out For’ award at the Vogue Beauty Awards in India.
October 7th: Pakistan passes its first anti-honour killing and anti rape bills.
November 1st: Mukhtaran Mai walks for Rozina Munib at Fashion Pakistan Week 2016.
October 29th: Faraz Manan hosts a solo fashion show for his collection titled ‘Viceroy’ at the Four Seasons in London. November 11th: Hamna Zubair writes an article about Qandeel Baloch’s murder and feminism in Pakistan, for Vogue USA. DECEMBER 25-31 2016
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Ashok Chawla’s party
2016 was an exciting year, from weddings to parties with launch events and fashion shows. We look back and round up our selection of the most unforgettable events this year!
The Kidney Centre Brunch
Oye Hoye chips launch
Haseeb Javed and Sana Ansari’s wedding brunch
Divaani’s ‘Bagh-e-Bahaar’ preview
Élan’s solo couture show for ‘Palais Indochine’
Maira Pagganwala’s ‘Surrealist Sundowner’
Mehrbano Sethi’s party
Noor Monnoo’s birthday
Sameer and Maha Ahmad Hussain’s winter soiree
Shahrina Hashwani’s pyjama party
HSY’s party at the mansion
Sana Safinaz’s ‘Favorlt Girls Lunch’
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THE BRIDAL COLLECTION
BY SONYA BATTLA Decadent golds and striking reds with intricate hand embellishments, make for a timeless, traditional palette balanced with structured minimalist cuts
Photography: Shahbaz Shazi Make-up and accessories: Nighat Misbah at Depilex Model: Amna Ilyas
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Personality of the year Shahbaz Taseer By Momina Sibtain
Escaping after almost five years in captivity, enduring unparalleled forms of pain and still coming out with the will to live is an achievement very few can claim. With a book in the pipeline and a baby on the way, Shahbaz Taseer is not just our Personality of the Year but also a living testament that miracles can happen
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On March 8, 2016, people around Pakistan becomes the greatest form of torture. Not rejoiced as news broke that Shahbaz Taseer had being able to connect with anyone and escaped and was on his way back after almost figuring out a purpose to fight became Taseer’s five years in captivity. Whether people knew hardest plight. “You can learn to be in pain and Taseer or not, the nation breathed a sigh of relief without a bed, but not being able to connect as pictures flooded across news channels and with anyone is beyond painful.” Taseer grew social media, confirming that this brave young up knowing people who sacrificed their lives man had finally begun his journey for a cause they believed in, but back home. There are many forms in his darkest hour he could not My of achievements in the world understand what he was fighting father is and this year, Taseer showed us for. While in captivity Taseer felt how one man’s personal victory victorious like he was watching a TV show and struggle is above and beyond where the lead character was through material victories. In a candid missing and coming to terms me in death and interview, our Personality of the with that became very hard. “I I cannot be more Year explains his daily struggles, am not Nelson Mandela and I proud of being what inspired him to fight back am not Muhammad Ali, but I and what the future entails for am Salmaan Taseer’s son and his son him. in the end that is what kept me It’s the small things we take for granted that alive,” he continues, “I didn’t have a cause that Taseer is now adjusting to. “My struggle is very I believed in or was willing to die for, I didn’t personal,” says Taseer. “I know only I can know what struggling for a cause was like but normalise my situation, but nothing has I knew my captors had taken me for what my been a better learning experience than father believed, and that became my cause and adjusting back to my life.” Being able to wake up, have a cup of tea and read the newspaper is possibly one of the most mundane activities in one’s day, but for Taseer it is a brand new experience. Having lived amongst some of the most horrific people of our time, Taseer considers coming out the same person he was before, as a victory for himself. “It is very easy to lose your mind when you are in a situation like that, and I would wonder and recount the worst things I had ever done to anyone in life, but nothing I had ever done justified what I was being put through.” Through the darkest period of his life, Taseer’s late father, Salmaan Taseer gave him the courage to survive and fight back. “Just a few days before my father passed away, he said you live life once, so live courageously and on your own terms; you are only answerable to God and no man, so do what you feel is right,” shares Taseer, “and that for me became a reason to survive. I kept telling myself that I am a Taseer, I am that great man’s son and I can survive this.” When hope is a fleeting emotion, survival 75
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my fight. I had to survive for my father, that is what inspired me every single day, because everyday that I lived and became stronger, my captors could not break me, and I felt my father winning. My father is victorious through me in death and I cannot be more proud of being his son. I have the Taseer blood in me, and that blood demands sacrifice.” Taseer has much to look forward to as the world awaits his book; however he is most excited about becoming a father in January 2017. “Nine months ago if you had said to me that I was going to be a dad, I would have laughed because I didn’t think it was possible!” Taseer exclaims. “Fatherhood will take up most of 2017 for me, and this miracle baby coming into my life just shows how merciful God can be. You know how to be a son, a husband and a friend but being a father is something so unreal that I still cannot believe I have been this lucky,” he smiles.
I am not Nelson Mandela and I am not Muhammad Ali, but I am Salmaan Taseer’s son and in the end that is what kept me alive As he pens down the horrors he faced in the last five years, and pours his struggle out on paper, he is grateful to have the opportunity to tell his story. “Writing to me is a form of art. My father wrote a book, my grandfather was a poet and the beauty of this book is that it’s very personal to me, it’s a way of healing and adapting for what is yet to come.” To see this man walk around and be strong for those around him is inspiring. His resilience, strength and the ability to have a smile on his face despite everything he has gone through is more than enough to make him our Personality of the Year 2016. More power to you Shahbaz Taseer! DECEMBER 25-31 2016
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Christmas is religious and cultural holiday celebrated by billions of people around the world. We take you through Christmas in Pakistan over the years to give you a glimpse of the spirit of this festive occasion. Merry Christmas everyone!
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The Year Ender MAHIN HUSSAIN ACCESSORIES DELICIOUS GOLDEN ROSE — RS15,500
REMA CHARM BRACELET — RS11,500
BANANI SOLUTION MUG — RS750
HIGH STREET ISLAMABAD CRYSTAL EAR CUFF — RS895
TOPaDRAWER Bring in 2017 with a bang! Browse through our selection of this season’s most festive essentials
CONCRETE UNICORN EMBELLISHED PANTS — RS19,700
MAHEEN KARIM TALES OF VIENNA WOOD DRESS — PRICE ON REQUEST
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SANA SAFINAZ MADE TO ORDER GOWN — PRICE ON REQUEST
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A breakdown of the 100 things that we are most excited for in 2017, and that you should be too! Disclaimer — this list is not in any specific order
Beauty and the Beast the movie will be releasing in March, and we can’t wait!
A trend we look forward to: the comeback of bootleg jeans
Rumour has it Élan will be launching its first standalone flagship store in Karachi
A Spanish restaurant is opening in Karachi by the owners of East End
We hear Sana Safinaz’s lawn collection in Spring 2017 will be absolutely fabulous
The annual Kidney Centre Brunch
Sapphire home is launching, and we cannot wait to see what they have in store for us
Sarar, a Turkish clothing brand is bringing womenswear to Pakistan
Raees, Mahira Khan’s much awaited Bollywood flick will finally be releasing on January 25th 2017
Yalghaar starring Humayun Saeed, Bilal Ashraf, Ayesha Omar, Armeena Khan, amongst many more will be releasing sometime in 2017
H&M’s collaboration with singer The Weeknd will hit stores in March 2017
After launching brands like COS, Weekday, &Other Stories and Monki, H&M will be launching a new sister brand
Travel to Cuba in 2017 and go back in time
Shahbaz Taseer’s upcoming memoir will be a thrilling account of his time in captivity
A little birdie tells us that Mahgul Rashid will be entering the lawn arena
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We hear Harpers Bazaar is coming to Pakistan
Fawad Khan will personify the celebrated pop singer Alamgir in the Pakistani movie Albela Rahi
A little birdie tells us that Soma International will have their very own store in Karachi very soon, where you will be able to go and try on your favourite shoes! Fashion Pakistan Council has announced it’s dates and we can’t be more excited for the next round of all things fashion. Stay tuned from the 22nd to 24th February and 12th to 14th of September
Sadaf Kanwal will make her silver screen debut in Balu Mahi which also stars Ainy Jafferi and Osman Khalid Butt. The film will be screened in February 2017
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Arth 2 starring Humaima Malick and Yasir Hussain will be released in 2017
After Donald Trump’s phone call with PM Nawaz Sharif where he called Pakistan “a fantastic country with fantastic people”, the President-elect is said to visit Pakistan
Coke Studio season 10 — they will be celebrating 10 years and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us!
HSY will launch his Mentorship Program in 2017 in multiple cities across Pakistan. We’re looking forward to seeing the influx of fresh talents that will come from it
E-commerce is finally hitting Pakistan by storm, and we see this trend being even stronger in 2017 with sites like My Fashion Fix, Fabbit, Daraz, Serai and so on
After a brilliant lawn collection in 2017, we are looking forward to seeing Élan Lawn 2017
After Batman vs Superman comes Wonder Woman, in theatres worldwide on June 2nd 2017
Season seven of Game of Thrones will be airing, and we suggest you savour this show while you can, as it won’t be on much longer. This will be the second last season!
We have a close eye on what’s next for Salina Cosmetics, as the organic beauty line churns out a brand new revolutionising product year after year. We wonder, what it will be in 2017?
The makers of FitFibre are due to launch a premium line of hair products by the name of Argold
The Bakery in Karachi — a brand new café with delicious desserts and a healthy menu is set to launch soon!
Watch out for Humayun Saeed and Ahmed Ali Butt in Punjabi Nahi Jaungi
We look forward to Hareem Farooq’s Parchi
Watch out for Thora Jee Lay, written and directed by Rafay Rashdi
The next season of Black List will be out in 2017!
We are excited for the Pakistan Super League taking place in 2017
The inclusion of Pakistan in MSCI emerging markets means more economic growth in 2017
The Pakistan vs India cricket match for the ICC Champions Trophy will be on June 4th 2017
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Bobbi Brown will be releasing 16 new shades of the iconic ‘Art Stick’ lip products
Visit Reykjavík, Iceland. An increasing number of tourists are heading to Reykjavík for the city’s arts scene, cool nightlife and the slew of natural wonders that lie right on its doorstep
Visit Ohrid, Macedonia. Overlooking the blue waters of its eponymous lake, Ohrid enjoys a position that is best viewed from a boat. From the water you’ll see the towns terracotta roofs broken up by centuries-old church spires
Don’t miss Urwa Hocane, Bilal Ashraf and Gohar Raheed’s Rangreza
The launch of IPhone 8. Since it will be the 10th year anniversary of iPhone, Apple is expected to go all out with the features and design, which reportedly includes wireless charging!
Eminem’s new album will be launched in 2017 to follow up his certified-platinum effort in the Marshall Mathers LP 2
Shiny, lightcatching materials and sequins will be used in party dresses in the following year. This has already started in collections by various designers such as Balmain and Kenzo
We hear Faraz Manan’s upcoming lawn collection will be nothing short of fabulous!
Did you hear? Jimmy Kimmel is hosting the Academy Awards in 2017!
The third volume of the New York Times bestselling A Court Of Thorns and Roses series, is set to launch in May 2017. This is the most anticipated book of the year titled — A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J Mass
Try a snail facial in 2017 to give your skin a power glow!
Experience speedy transport with the new LGV Sud-Ouest line that is due for completion in mid-2017. It connects Bordeaux with Europe’s high-speed train network and cuts travel time from Paris to just two hours
Learn more about Mira Sethi’s debut collection of short stories
Get ready for the launch of Nintendo Switch, a new gaming console that works on televisions and doubles as a portable system
Star Wars VIII will hit the cinemas in the year 2017
Footwear that cleverly incorporates the name of the designer for example, Christian Dior and YSL, will be trending all over the world
It’s all about volume and drama as seen by designers such as Ellery, Giambattista Valli, so get ready for cinched in sleeves
As seen on the runway by Christian Dior and Stella McCartney, the year of 2017 is all about slogan tees that express your love for fashion, animal activism or feminism!
Every year the Lux Style Awards manages to raise the bar and we can’t wait to see what they have in store for us in 2017
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Due to the cult following of the Fifty Shades series, mark your calendars for the release of Fifty Shades Darker on February 10th 2017
Sania Maskatiya’s capsule stitched lawn collection sounds super-exciting!
Jalal Salahuddin Bespoke Events is launching in 2017
Kérastase Paris will be launching their first ever scalp clinic in Pakistan
Ali Zafar will be starring in a Pakistani movie for the first time, set to release in 2017
We look forward to The House of Kamiar Rokni going a little crazy with their designs
Have you heard? Nida Azwer is opening a new store in 2017
Have you heard? Generation is opening a store in World Trade Centre mall, Rawalpindi
We hear Khadija Rahman’s collection for PFDC SS17 will be ground-breaking
Yoc’a will kick off 2017 with a travelling show, portraying the latest and greatest by Yoc’a, in a never seen before way!
The annual MALC Fundraiser Tournament in the summer of 2017 — this is not to be missed
We can’t wait to update our accessories collection with Outhouse Jewellery’s upcoming collection in 2017
Bhit Khorri beach weekends will be a must-try in 2017
Rahat Fateh Ali Khan concerts are always a delight to experience, and we are excited for his next concert sponsored by Rotary in 2017
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Mariam Maskatiya, will be launching a line of ready-towear, semi-formal eastern silhouettes in 2017. With a family tradition of creating remarkable designs, we look forward to seeing what the younger Maskatiya has in store!
The Special Olympics Ball gets bigger and better every year
Stay tuned for Meraki’s trunk show in Karachi
The Deli in Karachi is launching a brand new menu and we hear it’s absolutely delicious
We look forward to Café Flo’s jazz nights, starting in 2017
The Emporium mall is planning some exciting activities around Valentines Day. Don’t forget to check it out!
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With two smashing collections this year, we truly can’t wait for Ali Xeeshan’s innovative collections next year, which cleverly highlight social issues
Sind Club’s exclusive, annual Winter Ball is something we look forward to all year long
We are looking forward to more jazz nights at Côte Rôtie
With the Lahore Literary Festival being a huge success year after year, we can’t wait to see what is in store in 2017
Sehrish Rehan will be exhibiting in Lahore for the first time ever in 2017!
Daraz.pk is starting imports and exports next year. They will also be getting some international brands on board so stay tuned!
Hamza Bangash will be releasing a movie titled Rang Raaz, a Hindu/ Muslim love story. The movie will be styled by Alishay Adnan, who is styling a movie for the first time
Essie’s ‘Gel Couture’ nail polish is coming to Pakistan
Chick-inn, an organic chicken delivery service is set to launch in Karachi!
2017 will see the opening of the second biggest mall in South Asia, Packages Mall, Lahore
Hissam Ali Hyder will be launching his new venture in Lahore, a desi burger joint
The Cheesecake Factory will be stocking their cakes at Aghas supermarket in Karachi
Essie nail bars will be seen throughout Pakistan, in salons such as Joie Salon & Spa
The Exhibit in Lahore will be hosting a series of exhibitions and expo’s next year — stay tuned for some exciting events coming your way!
With the success of last year, the Karachi Eat Festival 2017 is something to look forward to
Basant will finally be celebrated in Lahore in February 2017!
Bilal Lashari’s Maula Jatt starring Fawad Khan and Hamza Ali Abbasi will release in 2017
Sana Safinaz’s twin campaign will be a part of their spring collection. With the success of their previous campaigns, this one is sure to be a hit!
The new season of Nescafé basement will be released!
‘I Am Karachi’ music festival by Nida Butt is scheduled for March 2017
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A new year means new beginnings so we ask some of the most powerful names in the fraternity to tell us, the one positive change they hope to make in 2017!
“To finish all the sprawling projects I started in my 20s!” Ali Sethi
“I’d like to eat healthier, exercise more and keep a positive mind.”
“My work has taught me one core thing; one can never really know what motivates and propels someone to do something until you spend time in their shoes. This is why as a filmmaker I hope to create more empathy and tolerance
Frieha Altaf
Sharmeen Obaid Chinoy
“No amount of love is enough. So in 2017 I want to give more love to the people around me, be more compassionate and work even harder in all aspects of my life.”
“I hope for world peace and a flat stomach.” Kamiar Rokni
Mawra Hocane
“If you don’t like it, change it.” Nabila Maqsood
“I’d like to workout more in 2017. It sounds like a typical resolution but it’s so necessary, for health and fitness.” Haiya Bokhari
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The Year Ender “I aim to reach my fitness goals in 2017.” Meher Tareen
“To work towards finding a better balance between life with my kids and family, and life with my clients.” Selina Rashid
“I made a lot of changes in 2016 that I’d like to continue with in 2017. These include reading, writing, lifestyle changes, and doing more things that nourish the soul and make you more present and mindful.”
“I would like to bring fashion back in 2017.”
Meesha Shafi
Maheen Khan “I want to differentiate my brands further and completely set them apart from the rest. I aim to keep innovating and keep the industry in a state of forward momentum, which is currently at risk of stagnation, even decline because there is such little originality and so much of the same everywhere. The onus of responsibility lies on a few of the original design houses to ensure dynamism in the Pakistani fashion industry.” Khadijah Shah
“To become more patient in my personal life and as far as fashion is concerned, I would like to do more for the industry. We have come this far in the last decade — it’s time to take it further.” Deepak Perwani
“To be very concious of not succumbing to posttruth fashion or post-truth politics. Enough of the most noise syndrome.” Fareshteh Aslam
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“I will try to stress less and enjoy life more.” Safinaz Muneer
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The Year Ender
The Lahore Social
37 Mian Mehmood Ali Kasoori Road, Lahore December 25 Lahore, its that time of the year again. Keep the spirit of Christmas alive and help The Lahore Social collect gifts for underprivileged children. Support the cause by donating and distributing the gifts, and make a child smile this Christmas! The celebrations will start at 4:30pm so be sure to come and show your Christmas spirit.
PLAN OF ACTION
Don’t miss out on these upcoming events in your city!
New Year’s Eve at Bhit Khori
Mubarak Village, Karachi
Karachi, experience New Year’s Eve at Bhit Khori this time. Enjoy a beautiful view of a serene beach. Take part in different activities such as snorkelling, swimming, cliff diving and trekking, and experience a bonfire under the stars. There is no better way to start the new year. Tickets are limited so reserve your spot now for only Rs7,000. For more information, email info@tactack.com
Techno Vibes: NYE 2017
TBA, Lahore
December 31
December 30
Lahore, welcome 2017 in style! Get ready for a night of happy vibes and techno beats. There will be several DJs playing throughout the night, some of who include DJ Jasim Ranjha and Samy Damy. The event starts at 8pm sharp. For tickets and queries contact 0321-9334013. You don’t want to miss this!
Christmas Rave Party
Regent Plaza, Karachi December 25 Put on your dancing shoes for the Christmas Rave Party in Karachi! Get into the Christmas spirit with an event filled with various Christmas decorations, stockings, candy canes and a massive lit up Christmas tree. Expect upbeat, festive music which will make your night memorable. For tickets, call 0341-0225022.
Winter Carnival 2016 Port Grand, Karachi December 25 Welcome winter in full swing, and celebrate the end of 2016 with an exciting winter carnival being held at Port Grand in Karachi. There will be various food stalls, a photo booth, live music, rides, a face painting station, shopping, games and much more. For more details, call 0300-0225924.
New Year’s Eve Party
Tanga Grill & Cuisine, Islamabad December 31 Islamabad, celebrate New Years Eve at Tanga Grill & Cuisine from 7pm onwards. Enjoy a lake view with your delicious dinner, as well as glowing kites, party games, oxygen shots, and a sky lantern at midnight to welcome 2017. Don’t forget your dancing shoes, as there will also be a dance floor. Call 0333-1950718 to make a reservation now.
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