The Express Tribune Magazine - February 19 - 2017

FEBRUARY 19-25 2017

Daily Grind Keep up with Fatima Zara Mallick’s day

The Fashion Forecast Find out what we’re looking forward to most at FPW 2017

The Notepad Khaula Jamil jots down her biggest inspirations

The Vault Andleeb Rana Farhan unlocks her treasure box

TIMELESS BEAUTY

Featuring Sadaf Kanwal for Kayseria’s latest collection

Contents Society pages

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The Cut Our list of the best-dressed for the week

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The Fashion Forecast Find out what we’re looking forward to most at Fashion Pakistan Week 2017

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Daily Grind Keep up with Fatima Zara Mallick’s day

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The Vault Andleeb Rana Farhan unlocks her vault

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Style Anatomy Sarah Cheema decodes her style

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Shoot Kayseria showcases its latest collection

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One Piece, Three Ways Three trendy stylistas transform a kurta by Ideas Pret

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Top Drawer Our favourite picks for a last minute fashion week outfit

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The Corner Jeanette Faruque gives us a tour of Studio X

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The Notepad Khaula Jamil of Humans of Karachi, jots down the inspiration behind her photographs

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Hot OĐ The Streets We go style-spotting at the Valentine’s Day Pop-up collaborative in Karachi

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Managing Editor: Momina Sibtain Features Editor: Maha Rizvi Sub Editors: Minahil Qasim, Sara Gheewala Photographer: Shafiq Malik Layout Designers: Umar Waqas, Saad Arifi, Yasir Rizvi Production Team: M Moosa, Mushtaq Khan, Sohail Khan, Malik Waheed, M Ahsan, Usman Zai Publisher: Bilal Lakhani. Editor: Fahd Husain For feedback and submissions: edit@tribune.com.pk

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EAT EAT EAT REPEAT

Hina Butt and Hajra Hayat

Coca Cola hosts its first food festival,Coke Food Fest, in Lahore

Wajiha, Ayesha, Beenish and Roma

Saira and Fiza

Akbar and Anila

Mustafa and Fareeha

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Talya, Maryam and Ayman

Rehmat Ajmal

Meekal Hasan and Rubya Chaudhry

Atif Saeed

Sana and Samiya

Seyham Vahidy, Alveena and Saira 7

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Saad Sarfraz

Asad Sheikh

Umer Saud

Farhad Humayun

Nomi Ansari and Sadia Siddiqui

WALK THAT WALK Hira Shah

Fashion Parade takes place at One Marylebone in London

Nazneen Tariq

Aymen

Mr and Mrs Shaukat Aziz

Seher Tareen

Henry Conway

Neeta Spencer

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Amber Liaqat and Nosheen Sadiq

LOVE FOR FOOD Abeer Irfan

Café Latch introduces their new brunch menu in Lahore

Sehr Khosa

Sana Ashraf

Saira Tiwana

Maleeha Salman

Tara Uzra Dawood

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Hassan Agha and Amjad Bhatti

Zoya Nasir

Zara Gul

Faria Waqas

Aymen Hikmat

Numra Waqas

Amina Tiwana

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Nazish Zahur

Raja Temur Nadeem

Alina Faizan

Maison Zamin

Fatima Masud

Jawariya Yasir

Maham Amjad

Danish Taimoor

Shehzad Sheikh and Shahroze Sabzwari

Jawed Sheikh

MEET AND GREET Jawed Sheikh Films hosts a cast meet-up for their upcoming project, Wajood, at Ocean Mall in Karachi

Momal Sheikh Nadya Mistry and Ali Saleem

Shaheen Khan

Frieha Altaf

Mirza Ishtiaq Baig

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Ayesha Omar

Abeer Rizvi

POP AND CHOC Cornetto launches season two of Pop Rock in Karachi

Ali Azmat

Esheeta Syed

Momina Mustehsan Gumby

Deepak Kumar

Mohammad Ahmed

Hassan Ali

Gia Ali

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Komal Rizvi

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Hasan Rizvi

Angie Marshal

Mohammad Rizwanullah

Momal Sheikh and Nader Nawaz

Asad-ul-Haq

Meesha Shafi

Junaid Khan

Shanaz Ramzi

Rabiya Mumtaz Aima

KNITS AND CUTS Rabiya Mum Mumtaz exhibits her winter collection in Lahore colle

Momina Randhawa

Sarah Mahmood

Ayesha Gulzar

Fatima Tariq

Farzal Mumtaz

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Shumaila

Nida and Raheem

Danish Turabi

Shabnam Zafar

ALL THAT GLITTERS

Karat Jewellers celebrates the relocation of their flagship outlet at the Forum Mall in Karachi

Dr Afshan Jafferi and Faiza

Laraib

Shamsha Hashwani and Jalaludin

Hassan Rizvi and Hina Rizvi

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Zara, Rahim and Nadia

Shanaz Ramzi, Ghazala and Rumail

Mr and Mrs Akbar Merchant

Zahra

Mr and Mrs Mansoor

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Mr and Mrs Sultan Ahmed

Rafya

Tariq and Ayesha Zaman

FOOD AND NIBBLES Safi Khan and Mastoora Burki

Cafe Barbera organises another evening of delicious food, complete with a live performance by Ali Sethi in Lahore

Zahra, Hamma, Hammas and Mashal

Usman Ishaq, Ayesha Usman, Shayaan and Azaan

Ovais

Ali Sethi

Fauzia Rabbani, Nadia Agha, Sumbal Shahid and Sadaf

Waseel

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Ahsan, Nida, Haider, Annie and Sikandar

TALES OF TUSCANY Tuscany Courtyard Restaurant launches in Lahore

QYT and Natasha Adil

Junaid and Khurram

Mr and Mrs Sikander Bakhtiar

Minahil and Mudassar Shahbaz

Beenish and Faisal Khan

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Shoaeb

Yasmin, Nabia, Anny and Ruhi

Nausheen and Saleem Sheikh

Aizaz and Shano with guests

Ali and Rida Malik

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Zara, Laiqa Hasan and Amin Gulgee

POWERFUL PARTY PEOPLE Ayesha Toor

Manoj, Aisha, Huma and Taimur

Laiqa Hasan hosts a birthday bash for Khawar Abedi in Karachi

Rana, Nubain, Sami and Fatima Mantahaa Maqsood and Wardha Saleem

Monty Mashooqullah and Talha

Zhalay Sarhadi and Aamir

Junaaid Zeyad and Khawar Abedi

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Atiya Khan and Deepak Perwani with a guest

Fahad Mirza

ANOTHER YEAR, ANOTHER BALL

Karachi celebrates New Year’s Eve with the Special Olympics Ball

Pinky Durrani

Amer Khan and Beena

Adeel, Momal Sheikh, Sarwat Gilani and Hina Mir

Mr and Mrs Rameez Sattar

Zhalay Sarhadi and Aamir Anees

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Unforgettable looks of the week!

THE CUT

FASHION

Jza Malik Jza rocks the comfy-chic style in this monochrome silhouette. We love how she cleverly opts for a slimming pinstripe print. The ankle-boots take her look up a notch.

Misha Rehman Misha adds a pop of red to her black-and-white ensemble with a bag and belt. We give her extra points for those funky sunnies and white brogues.

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Neha Maneka Neha looks super-hot.

Her cut-out sleeves, voluminous blow-dry and mirrored sunnies, tick all the right boxes for us!

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Nomi Ansari We love Nomi for being adventurous with his colour palette, and here he proves that men can rock pink!

Meesha Shafi No one does rocker-chic like Meesha, and we love that she chooses to keep this feminine, all-black dress, understated — the only accessory being her beautiful 100-watt smile!

FASHION

The

Fashion

forecast

Fashion Pakistan Week (FPW) Spring/Summer 2017 is almost here and as always, we are gearing up for all the exciting things each fashion week brings.

From the red carpet, to the runway, and everything in between, we list the 10 things we are looking forward to most!

By Maha Rizvi

The Boss Lady

A Decade Of Excellence This year, FPW will celebrate its 10-year anniversary, and as is the case with any celebration, there is an expectation for the show to be bigger and better. This seems hopeful with the new council settling in, a line up of some of the most prestigious designers in the country and the introduction of some interesting new concepts. We wish all those participating behind-the-scenes and on the forefront, the very best of luck!

Nida Azwer was recently sworn in as the new CEO of the Fashion Pakistan Council. Being a super-successful and uber-talented designer herself, Azwer is a fine choice for this position. Though a hands on CEO, Azwer likes to stay calm, on top of her game, and always smiling. We wish this boss lady all the best, and can’t wait to see her smiling face in action at Fashion Pakistan Week 2017!

Flying Solo This season, the Fashion Pakistan Council will be introducing a new segment of ‘Sustaining Local Craft’ and ‘Ethical Fashion’ through a line-up of solo shows by leading designers.

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Steal The Show It’s always exhilarating to watch a great show, and sit in anticipation as to what the showstoppers will be wearing. Even in an average collection, the showstoppers are usually dressed to the nines, and don the designer’s greatest pieces. FPW has seen some stunning showstoppers, from the show business’ brightest stars, like Mahira Khan and Mawra Hocane, to the music industry’s finest talents like Ali Sethi, to even empowering women like Mukhataran Mai. We look forward to seeing the glitterati on the runway!

Model Mode There are some familiar faces we never tire of, and favourite models are definitely on that list. Amna Babar, Cybil Chowdhry, Mehreen Syed, Nooray Bhatti, Areeba Habib, Rabia Butt, Javeria Hanif, Sadaf Kanwal and the list goes on. We look forward to seeing them all once again, ruling the runway.

Designers Who Don’t Disappoint FPW Spring/Summer 2017 will see the country’s most renowned fashion designers and retail brands showcase their latest prêt and luxury prêt collections. A designer whose collection we’re especially looking forward to is Bunto Kazmi. The queen of couture, whose designs never fail to impress, is returning to the runway after five years and we are certain, this will be a collection to remember. But that’s not all; our usual runway favourites will all be present. Get ready for Sana Safinaz’s glamour, Sonya Battla’s understated drama, Nida Azwer’s fine craftsmenship, Maheen Khan’s unmatched simplicity, Ayesha Farook Hashwani’s rich embellishments, Shehla Chatoor’s regal elegance and Umar Sayeed’s festival of colours.

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Team Sania Maskatiya

Team Sunday Times

Powerful Posse’s These are some of the fraternity’s most powerful names and they are all extremely talented in what they do. They are also our favourite friends in the fashion world, who we are always happy to see ruling the red carpet and frowing right next to us. From the style-savvy team of Sana Safinaz, to the super-sweet team of Hello! Pakistan, no one understands the manic we face during fashion week better than our partners in crime.

Team OK! Pakistan

Team Paperazzi

Team Sana Safinaz Team Weekend

Rhythm Of The Beat As avid music lovers, we love how each designer puts together a playlist especially for their collections. The clothes and the vibe of the collection determine the soundtrack we hear, and it makes watching the showcase all the more exhilarating. We have even gotten to experience live performances right in the middle of the show. But whether it’s an upbeat playlist put together by DJ Shah, a live performance by Ali Sethi or a classical Mozart instrumental — we are excited to keep an ear out for what’s to come!

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Fraternity Forerunners Fashion week is the ideal occasion for the city’s style-stars to put their best foot forward. While there are always some hits and misses, we always look forward to spotting the fraternities finest rocking all the latest trends.

Faiza Lakhani, Zohra Alam, Tania Bashir, Samira Dada and Nida Azwer

Maheen Karim

Maryam and Maira Pagganwala

Anusheh Shahid

Maliha Aziz Jamil

A Little Piece Of Heaven That’s what the delectable goodies feel like once you finally get off the red carpet and get seated for the show. One of our favourite things to do at fashion week, and sometimes the first thing we ever do is raid the little bag underneath our seats.

We can’t wait to check out what goodies will be inside it this year.

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LIFESTYLE

Da i ly

Grind

WITH FATIMA ZARA MALLICK The CEO and Head Trainer at FZM Boutique Fitness, a concept wellness centre providing customised workouts and nutrition solutions to a select clientele, takes us through her eventful schedule. Learn all the health tips you need from this fitness guru!

5am: Hit the snooze button on my alarm until my mother brings me my double shot of espresso. Once I get my morning caffeine dose, I’m ready to roll. I also drink a litre and a half of water upon waking up. It’s been a habit since I was 18, and now I actually feel thirsty in the mornings. Besides, it’s a scientifically proven fact that drinking water (hot or cold) first thing in the morning revs up your metabolism by 10 per cent for the entire day!

to train all my clients myself, that isn’t always possible. Hence, I have a team of trainers, Time for my first personal training client.

Celebrities who want to train for upcoming films who have been trained by me for a minimum or projects often request early morning sessions. of eight months before they are hired.

6am:

7am: My trainers arrive and receive their briefings for the day. At FZM Boutique Fitness (FZM), clients never repeat a single workout. As a personal trainer, programs are made for each client and given to the responsible trainer for execution. While I would personally love

8am: Time for my personal training sessions with my international clients over Skype.

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workout. As of date, I have 25 fitness certifications. I am certified in CrossFit, Zumba, aqua aerobics, rehab training, kickboxing, piloxing, Pilates, barre, and pre and post-natal fitness. Additionally, I’ve been a dancer my whole life. My boot camps are therefore based on combining the best of various fitness disciplines.

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crowd is really young and fresh, and all the girls want to lift weights and push their limits!

5pm: 5pm to 6pm is often Zumba, Bollywood or belly dancing. As a dancer, I create all my choreography myself. Dance is art, and such a fantastic cardiovascular workout!

6pm:

Usually another personal training client.

On alternate days, this is when I take an hour to work on calisthenics. Gymnastics has always been my Achilles heel. So three times a week I like to take an hour to work on body-weight movements like handstands, push-ups and pull-ups.

Finally, I get an hour to myself for my workout. This is my ‘me-time.’ Exercise is sacred to me because it helps me centre my energy, release my anger and calm my mind.

I do heavy weights, CrossFit and a lot of cardio. The more stressed I am, the harder I workout and the heavier I lift. For me, it’s not a workout — it’s therapy. I don’t care about being thin or all that aesthetic nonsense. I just want to be stronger in my mind and body.

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7pm:

Lunchtime. I’ve been practicing intermittent fasting for a few years now and I find it fits into my schedule really well. My first meal of the day is around 1pm and my last meal can be at 7pm or 9pm. Intermittent fasting has really helped me improve my body composition. I’ve gone from 24 per cent body fat to 16 per cent body fat in a relatively short amount of time. However, please read up extensively on the side effects before trying it. No diet fits everyone, and perhaps six small meals a day would work better for you. Fitness and nutrition has to be customised to your needs.

After a massive endorphin rush (that beautiful post-workout feeling), I head to my next personal training.

Time to head back home from the gym.

12pm:

8pm: A giant bowl of homemade yakhni or a BBQ protein fest is my dinner.

9pm:

Time to make meal plans or update meal plans for FZM clients. Every plan is thoroughly researched and created after a look at the client’s medical history. My father is a Pharmaceutical Consultant and a PhD doctor. He often goes over my meal plans, especially if they are for a client with 2pm: a medical history — cholesterol, insulin I now review client files and progress with resistance, polycystic ovaries syndrome, my trainers. This is the time when we make hormonal imbalances or anything else. new routines for each client and discuss 10pm: how to modify each exercise for clients This time is also reserved for any celebrity with any injuries. clients or choreography workshops for 3pm: upcoming films.

One hour a day is dedicated to my fashion 11pm: consultations and art history research. While Now I answer all my emails, manage my I’m not actively compiling anymore, two of social media and plan the next day. my academic works on Michelangelo and 12am: Feminism in Renaissance Art are in the Bedtime reading is fitness and nutrition process of publication. Recently, my first book research on academic websites. Please don’t got published titled, Gian Lorenzo Bernini: A get your fitness information from commercial Case-study in Authorship; Authenticity; and fashion magazines! Those often promote Attribution. I’m an Art Historian by profession fads and quick fixes. Unfortunately, when it and research is a side hobby. comes to weight loss, shortcuts are often the 4pm: worst thing you can do for your body.

Time for my evening boot camp classes. My 1am: 4pm to 6pm classes are my favourite. The Passed out…

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FEATURE

THE VAULT

WITH ANDLEEB RANA FARHAN

Fashion entrepreneur and the founder of My Fashion Fix shares her eclectic jewellery collection. From eccentric Yazbukey pieces, to her wedding ring, this sure is one exciting vault!

How/when did you get interested in jewellery?

I was never the little girl who dolled up in front of the mirror, wearing my mother’s make-up and jewellery.

My childhood and early teenage years were all about being a tomboy. I discovered both in my early 20s. I love jewellery now, but I still can’t hack make-up!

What are your favourite pieces of jewellery? mary bead mala I have lots of favourites! The rosemary dia, all my I picked up from an ashram in India, Manish Arora for Amrapali pieces,, my shaadi jewellery which my bestt friend Tapu Javeri designed, my y crazy, acrylic Yazbukey pieces, my Kiran Aman gold gola ring, my y eclectic Bijoux de Famille pieces, m my han snake-bone bracelets and my Afghan ear tribal junk. I love them all and wear them all very often.

Where did you get them? m all over I pick up jewellery randomly, from the world. ally attached to Is there any piece you are emotionally and why?

I love each and every piece my mother ever gave me.

I also love a coral and diamond pendant, which I got from my husband on our son’s birth. Of course I also love my wedding ring, which my husband designed with three diamonds. They represent our past, present and future.

Share a story with us about how you acquired one of your favourite pieces: For me, each piece in my collection signifies a story and that’s why I love jewellery. The fun part is that

i d d you can wear any piece and be instantly reminded of how and what you did to acquire it.

Is there anything on your radar that you want to get in the future?

I just discovered a brand called En Inde, and lets just say I want everything from them. It’s all handmade jewellery with a lot of leather cords and engineered metal elements. Each piece is like an art installation — totally mind blowing stuff!

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WITH SARAH CHEEMA

FASHION

The uber-chic fashionista behind the blog What Sara Wore speaks to us about her personal style.

Learn the expert tips and tricks she uses to always turn out a style-star!

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How would you describe your body type?

I would describe it as petite and slim.

Has your body type changed over the last five years?

All through my adult life, I’ve been skinny, and I used to maintain that through not eating and exercising enough. However, for the last one year I’ve started building my core by healthy eating and exercising. I’ve never been happier! My body feels confident, rejuvenated and fit.

How has your style changed over the years?

I have always loved experimenting with different looks and silhouettes.

However, now I have somewhat developed my own personal style while understanding what suits my body, so I’d just say I’m much better dressed now.

In your opinion what is your most troublesome area?

Mark Twain once said: “A man cannot be comfortable without his own approval.”

Self-assurance is a key trait to possess, so to answer your question, I love my body and I approve of myself!

How do you dress your body according to your body type?

Since I have a petite and slim frame, I usually avoid a massive load of fabric and super-boxy silhouettes. Even if I wear an item of clothing like that, I balance it out by wearing one thing that is extremely fitted.

In your opinion what is the biggest mistake a person can make while dressing here?

Probably following trends blindly! Developing your personal style is very important if one wants to dress well. Personal style also comprises of a sound understanding of one’s body type, and the confidence to experiment.

Which silhouettes suit your body the most?

Peplums — all day, everyday!

What is the one piece of clothing that you shy away from wearing and why?

I love heavy fabrics and flared silhouettes, but because of my height and frame, they need to be very strategically put together.

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Credits: Photographer: Abdullah Haris Make-up: Shoaib Khan Model: Sadaf Kanwal Brand: Kayseria

FASHION

ONE PIECE THREE WAYS

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his tropical green and fuch fuchsia tunic

by Ideas Pret is certa certainly a st spring staple!

The top is designed in the trendy, off-shoulder style, and features a contemporary slit in the centre of the silhouette. The use of vibrant colours and the airy feel of the top makes this the perfect piece to wear to anything from a fun night out to a casual beach vacation.

WITH IDEAS PRET

While trends fade, style remains eternal and one piece can be put together in many diĆĄerent ways. In this feature we have three fashionistas showing us how to put together an item from a designers collection, according to their own individual style and taste!

Anoushey Ashraf TV Presenter and Producer

I paired this beautiful and colourful Ideas Pret tunic with my black Marc Jacob wedges and distressed jeans from Zara. To style the top a bit differently, I tucked it into my jeans. I kept my accessories simple by only wearing a black clutch from Zara.

For my hair, I went for a voluminous blow-dry and for my make-up I applied some light-gold eye shadow with winged eyeliner. I would wear this outfit to a dinner with my friends.

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Salima Feerasta Chief Editor and Founder, Karachista

I paired this Ideas Pret tunic with formal, wide-leg, black pants, bamboo-heel Gucci pumps and a purple and yellow Dolce & Gabbana handbag.

I kept the accessories subtle by wearing art-deco style, black enamel earrings and a Hermès ‘Clic Clac’ bracelet. I went for a natural look for my make-up, and simply blow-dried my hair. I’d wear this outfit to a dinner with my friends or perhaps a product launch — it’s both striking yet relaxed.

Palwasha Yousuf Stylist, Meher’s Salon Keeping my style in mind, I paired the off-shoulder top with white, cropped jeans. I feel it adds more funk to the look, and gives it a semi formal feel at the same time. I wanted to do a day look. For day events I usually opt for subtle heels and my nude pumps keep the look classy instead of loud. Chokers are trending these days, so I added a pearl choker to complete my outfit. In terms of make-up, the natural look has always been my go-to. I simply dabbed on some BB cream for a natural glow, applied some liner and wore a pretty shade of pink lipstick.

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ACCESSORIES

SOMA INTERNATIONAL SUPER STELLAR STEFANO IN GOLD — Rs3,999 MAHGUL TRUNKS OF SABINE TOP — Rs300,000

MISHA LAKHANI RESIN BOUQUET — Rs22,000

SANA SAFINAZ DRAWSTRING PANTS — Rs2,490

TOPaDRAWER Don’t have an outfit for fashion week yet? et?

Get sorted with our selection of the trendiest st last l minute picks for fashion week!

CHAPTER 13 SILVER LACEUPS — Rs3,300

CHARLES AND KEITH ANKLE STRAP HEELS — Rs5,872

MAHEEN KARIM SPRING CAPE — Rs26,000

CONCRETE UNICORN CHOKER AND CAPE BODYSUIT — Rs6,560 ALIZEH PASHA DESIGNS ESIG GNS RED AND BLUE STAR R CLUTCH — Rs7,000 7,000

FARAH TALIB AZIZ ASYMMETRICAL BLACK FLORAL JACKET — Rs28,000

UMAIMA MUSTAFA DIGITAL VEST — Rs15,500

PRERTO STACK EARRINGS — Rs7,200

STYLE BERRI ST STYL FUNKY Y TEE — PRICE ON O REQUEST R

SANIA MASKATIYA BLUE VELVET PANT SUIT — PRICE ON REQUEST

ÉLAN GREEN VELVET SUIT — Rs31,500

MUSE BLACK ORGANZA SHIFT HAND EMBELLISHED TOP — Rs110,000

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INTERIORS

THE CORNER WITH JEANETTE FARUQUE

The owner and head trainer at the popular and trendy fitness spot, Studio X, walks us through her favourite space — the state-of-the-art gym itself!

By Maha Rizvi

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n a sunny morning in Karachi, we make our way to Studio X, a gym that recently opened with much anticipation and accolade. The grey stonewalls, and the subtle aroma from the incense is calming, a contrast from the hustle and bustle we felt right outside the studio doors. We walk up to the first floor.

Large windows, exhibiting the city’s majestic panoramic view leave us in awe. This also gives the space a contemporary feel. The large windows let in ample sunlight, which instantly brightens up the space. Our charming hostess, Jeanette Faruque walks in and seats us in a cosy, quaint lounge behind the studio. This space is dimly lit, and is enclosed with, dark wood, finely cut-out, extendable doors. This is a quiet corner, one that makes us forget that we are in a high-energy gym.

Settled in, we ask Faruque, why she picked this space as her favourite: “This is where I spend most of my time, and this is where I feel happy as an individual, a human being, and as an achiever,” she says.

The studio is furnished with great attention to detail, each floor has it’s own vibe. The grey stone from the reception is not present elsewhere.

Instead, the large studio rooms have pristine, white walls, large, floor-to-ceiling windows, and colour incorporated through the savvy gym

Turkish wall mount

Spin studio

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equipment. The bathrooms and massage room are reflective of traditional, Turkish aesthetics, the latter adorned with an intricately detailed, teal wall mount. Faruque’s private office on the other hand, is reminiscent of a quaint, quirky coffee shop abroad, with understated black-andwhite furniture, and a large chalkboard she uses as her to-do list. This style is also incorporated in the trendy Juice Bar inside the gym. What is remarkable about the studio however, is how these ranging styles complement each other, and work together to create a truly spectacular corner. “My architect was Najmi-Bilgrami. We told them exactly what we wanted, and they put it all together. I wanted it to be different, and not like typical gyms. I wanted people to feel comfortable, happy, and at home. The architecture firm also did the entire interior, and they’re doing my house now too! I’m really happy with what they’ve done, I really identify with it. Initially, I used to tell them this is too fancy for me, I just want it to be simple, beautiful and classic. In the end, they gave me exactly that,” she says contently.

Though the gym is a commercial structure, occupied by many, it is actually of great sentimental value to Faruque. “The first class I conducted here, it gave me a matchless feeling of satisfaction and achievement. The reason why I opened this place was because my classes were really packed and my clients were unhappy due to the token system we had to put in place because of it. When they came here for the first time, their joy made me feel like I’ve achieved so much,”she smiles.

Faruque’s daughter, Fuzzy Faruque, is also a co-owner and instructor at Studio X, and as would be for any mother, working with her daughter has been one of the highlights of building Studio X. “My daughter was my inspiration to open a bigger place. I’ve always had a problem with trainers, as it’s difficult to retain them because they get trained and want open their own gym, but Fuzzy helped me a lot — young blood is always able to bring a lot to a new place. More than anything though, there’s nothing like working with your daughter. I’d like her to takeover one day,” she says proudly.

As our conversation comes to an end, we congratulate Faruque on building her dream studio, and ask if she would change anything about it. She laughingly answers: “Well…the only thing is that I would like an even bigger place — the classes are still packed!”

Faruque’s private office

Lounge

Massage room

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PHOTOGRAPHY

THE NOTEPAD The exceptional photographer behind Humans Of Karachi, Khaula Jamil, jots down the things that inspire her photography Conversations Sometimes when I am talking to someone, I immediately start thinking about it in visuals. At times it feels like a movie of what they are saying runs through my head. People and conversations are some of my greatest inspirations. Whether it is friends, family or strangers on the streets of Karachi, conversations are very importanttome.

Travelling When you are a storyteller, it is inevitable that there will be an inner hunger to travel to every corner of the earth, observing people, different cultures and their histories. Ever since I got into photography seriously, I have tried to make it a point to visit at least one new place each year.

iPhone Written material

Sometimes I don’t want to lug around a heavy camera and still really want to take photographs.

Sometimes you can totally miss a moment or disrupt a really crucial and beautiful scene if you pull out a huge camera, but with a nifty iPhone, you can take excellent quality pictures really quickly. It has inspired me to go way further in my street photography than I would have ever gone with my SLR.

Art/Design and Film

History

Be it a fantastic commercial, a good advertising print campaign, a good film or art hanging on walls, this is something I am constantly looking at for inspiration. I actively visit galleries and museums in various countries, attend talks and watch short films. I thoroughly enjoy it — you never know where your next idea may come from.

Whether it is looking at the work of masters like Robert Frank or William Klien, reading about when Karachi was once called Kolachi, visiting Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, immersing myself in stories from the Holocaust while in Berlin or the Bosnian War when I’m in Sarajevo, the past inspires me to no end. So much of my work has to do with nostalgia and memories. It is what brings a certain richness and texture to my thought process.

Karachi Today, people know me as ‘that Humans of Karachi girl’. I happily embrace that title (even though it is a bit embarrassing at times). Karachi has always somehow been the centre of my projects, whether it is a passion project or a commissioned assignment. This city and the energy I feel here, has been key in all my works.

Not necessarily books, but having been a literature student, a good poem, prose, haiku, thought or reflection can go a long way with me.

Even new words like those in the Dictionary Of Obscure Sorrows makes me dive into a different world where I visualise what I am reading.

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SOCIAL CALENDER

International Design Conference

Indus Valley School Of Art and Architecture, Karachi

February 20-22

Karachi, its time for the International Design Conference 2017!

This event is sponsored by the US State Department, and is a collaboration between the Indus Valley School of Art and Architecture and Kennesaw State University. It will be a two-day conference that will critically examine variations of design evolution in architecture, communication and advertising.

The conference will take place from 12pm till 10pm and tickets are available for purchase at Indus Valley School.

PLAN OF ACTION Don’t miss out on these upcoming events in your city!

Basant and Spring Festival Defence Authority Country & Golf Club, Karachi

Karachi, gear up as the Basant and Spring Festival is back with a bang! Besides kite flying, this time there will be stalls selling mouth-watering food, designer clothing, a musical show, games and much more. The entry is free for Defence Authority Country & Golf Club members while for guests the passes are for Rs500. For more information call 021-35871393.

Haryali Farmer’s Market Gulberg Galleria, Lahore

Beauty Extravagance PFDC, Mall One, Lahore

February 19

For all the make-up junkies out there, Rouge, IMIP and INDE’LATH collaborate to bring to you Beauty Extravagance. This will be a two-day pop-up stall at PFDC, Mall One. The exhibit will start around 12pm and end by 10pm. So don’t miss out on this opportunity to get your hands on all the latest make-up products and accessories imported from USA and UK.

Lahore, Haryali Farmer’s Market is back, so get your hands on home-grown, organic vegetables, fruits, hormone-free dairy products, baked items and much more. This time the farmer’s market will be held in Gulberg Galleria from 2pm till 8pm. Call 0345-4100001 for further information.

Azauj Mega Matchmaking Meet-Up

Sukh Chan Wellness Club, Lahore

February 26

Lahore, get ready for cupid’s arrow as Azauj brings to you a mega matchmaking family event.

A meet and greet high-tea with a big pool of eligible bachelors and bachelorettes. The event will take place in Sukh Chan Wellness Club from 1pm till 5pm. For registrations and queries call 0334-4485701.

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February 25-26

Islamabad Marathon

F9 Park, Islamabad February 26 Islamabad, its time to put your best foot forward and stand proudly on the start line of the first marathon in your city, sponsored by Bio Care Labs. The race categories include 5-kilometre, 10-kilometre and 21-kilometre. The marathon will start at 9am and end by 12pm. The best part of the marathon is that all proceeds go to underprivileged schools. For registrations visit Facebook.com/islamabadruns

FASHION

HOT OFF THE

STREETS We go style-spotting at the Valentine’s Day Pop-up collaborative in Karachi to find the quirkiest accessories and coolest trends

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INDEX

Sarah’s Pantry If you’re looking for an oriental snack, Sarah’s Pantry is the place to go.

Located in DHA, Lahore and open from 9am to 8pm, Sarah’s Pantry offers fresh wantons, dumplings and a variety of other oriental dishes. All items are made with love, and the freshest ingredients available. Their gyoza’s are definitely a must try! For more information call 0302-5059674.

Sonrie Hunaina Sonrie Hunaina is Pakistan’s first synthetic, easy-to-wear, fibre hair-extension brand that is plastic and cruelty-free. You can now style your hair as flamboyant as ever, as the brand offers washable and heatproof hair extensions that you can wear in various ways. So what’s the wait, you can finally get the hair you want! To browse through their collection, visit them on Instagram @sonrie.hunaina

ON OUR

RADAR Mu Muggay W can go a day without a Who cup of tea or coffee anymore?

Muggay gives you a chance to indulge in your daily caffeine needs, in style. The company p provides a range of fun and quirky mugs that are sure to lighten up your morni mornings!

Check out their collection on Facebook.com/muggayshuggay and order yours now.

Arties & Crafties by LBK Nothing stands out more than a personalised card, which is not bought off-the-rack but is made especially for the recipient. Arties & Crafties can customise cards, gifts and much more for your loved ones, so show them how much they mean to you and place your order now. From surprise boxes to pictured deck cards, the creativity is unbelievable. Contact Laiba Khan on Instagram @artiesncrafties for more details.

Urban art kolapuris by Kolhart We are all about supporting local craftsmanship and Kolhart makes it easy. The brand specialises in handstitched and handmade footwear, and only uses high-quality leather.

We have our eyes on their quirky urban art kolapuris and can’t wait to get our hands on them! Kolhart offers nationwide and worldwide delivery.

To browse their collection visit Facebook.com/kolhartfootwear or call 0335-2255322 for further information.

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