The Express Tribune Magazine - July 23 - 2017

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Style Anatomy

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The Corner

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Daily Grind

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Contents Society Pages

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

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Daily Grind Mustafa Jamshed takes us through his day

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Style Anatomy Noor Sattar decodes her style

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Shoot SoĹŤchaj showcases its latest collection

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The Vault Sana Mahfooz Omar of Accessories by Jade unlocks her vault

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It Runs In The Family Shiza Hassan and Aisam ul Haq Qureshi share their bond

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One Piece, Three Ways Three style-savvy ladies work with a Jamdaani Western top

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The Corner Shirin Hassan invites us into her beautiful home

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The Notepad Amna Tauqeer shares her delicious works of edible art

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TEdit Reports A round-up of updates on what’s happening locally and around the globe

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Fahad Hussayn and Faraz Manan

Alina Shahid

Aden Rehan

RAZZLE-DAZZLE

Fahad Hussayn and MODE host MODE’s issue launch event in Lahore

Zainab Malik

Maram and Abroo

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Kamiar Rokni and Rehan Bashir

Amber Liaqat

Sana Abbas Syed

Yousra

Anum Malik

Rubia Moghees

Aamir Mazhar

Amna Baber

Shazia Ammar

Ayesha Bajwa

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Aden Rehan and Rehan Baber

Asfar and Beenish

Sadia and Nida

ADVANCED INNOVATION Samsung Electronics Pakistan launches its QLED TV in Lahore

Hadiqa Kiyani

Murtaza, JB and Momina

Momin Ali Munshi

Ahmad Ali Butt

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Ayesha Babar

Anam Raheel

Maham Amjad

Anum Mudasir

Mira Sethi

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Nayab Qayum

Sarah Sarfraz

Mahi Khan

Rubia Moghees

Fariyha Subhani

HSY

Mahira Khan

GLAMOUR BRIGADE Lux reveals its new perfumed collection TVC in Karachi

Fareshteh Aslam

Raheel Pasha

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Ali Hamza, Hadiqa Kiani, Muniba Mazari and Juggun Kazim

Rana Asif and Aamir

#FIRST1000DAYS

Nestle hosts an awareness campaign in Lahore

Fahad Lakhani

Jason Avancena

Khalid Malik

Dr Huma

Yumna and Sadia

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Shahrose Chaudri and Mehak Adil

Irum Ahmed and Aleena Raza

Mehek Rizvi and Resham

STYLE FILES

A multi-designer exhibition was held in Lahore, hosted by Fabbitt

Shanzay Sheikh and Sameen Kasuri

Aneela and Saleeha Shah

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Anush Ammar

Sadaf Fawad Khan

Daneese Ali

Sehar Asher

Mishal Asad

Shafaq Habib

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Humaira Adeel, Amina Khan, Hamda and Hadeel

Jawad Khawaja and Arif Khawaja

BIRTHDAY BASH

Dr Hamda Khawaja celebrates her birthday with family and friends in Lahore

Shaista and Komal Hamid Shazia and Sarah

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Ayesha and Ovais

Sobia and Kashif

Momin and Iman Munshi

CHARISMATIC OPENING! Charizma opens their 3rd store at Gulberg Galleria, Lahore

Sheryal Khan

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Alina

Sabina Ali

Abdullah

Anushay Asad

Marium Altaf

Aliya Chaudry

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Aasia Sachwani

Shariq Khan and Hadia

Qudsia Shahnawaz

PRETTY IN PRÊT

Pink Tree showcases its prêt collection in Karachi

Hira Arshad Mohsin Sayeed

Ehtesham Ansari

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Brand Team Interwood

Kiran and Anum

HOME SWEET HOME

Interwood launches its first-ever catalogue, “LifeWares by Interwood” at Dolmen Mall Karachi

Nadia Hussain

Aymen Ali with guests

Zainab, Muhammad, Hammad, Almas and Natasha

Kyra Chauhdry

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Unforgettable looks of the week!

THE CUT

FASHION

Anush Ammar Anush is so on-trend in this fuchsia pink kaftan! We absolutely love the cutwork detailing on the sleeves and the pearl tassels. She keeps the rest of her look simple with minimal make-up and her hair side-swept. She completes her look with Louis Vuitton’s Petite Malle side bag and black heels. TEdit loves!

Daneese Ali Daneese looks oh so trendy in these Rose official ripped jeans and slogan tee! She teams her look with Bottega Venetta loafers and a Chloe side bag.

With her minimal accessories, she makes a bold statement with a red lip and loose curls.

Way to go, Queen Dee!

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Mehreen Amir Mehreen Amir plays with earthy tones and opts for this simple, long silhouette for a minimalistic look. Her all black cape does all the talking as she teams it with chic khaki pants and black Chanel mules. We also love how her subtle make-up and hair totally complement her look!

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Mishal Asad Fun and summery comes to mind looking at Mishal’s outfit! She goes for a tangerine tunic with super cool sleeve detailing – with sleek hair and bold winged eyeliner; her make-up is just right! She tops off the look with a neutral Chanel bag and some quirky Sophia Webster polka dot flats. P.S. we love the tangerine piping on her tulip shalwarr matching her kurta!

Shazia Ammar Shazia sure knows how to work stripes! She wears a navy blue and white jacket with white culottes and a tank – she teams the outfit with matching white shoes and a clutch.

We think this a smart and chic look for any semi-formal event!

LIFESTYLE

Da i ly

Grind

WITH MUSTAFA JAMSHED Fitness coach and the brains behind Impulse Fitness Karachi, shares his everyday schedule with us and teaches us how to attain a healthy lifestyle

6:30am: Alarm goes off which means hit the snooze button and back to sleep!

7am: Actually getting up and getting ready for an early morning training session.

7:15am: Get a quick pre-workout meal, which usually means three boiled eggs and some supplements (can’t eat much as it would take longer to digest).

7:30am: Pack my office clothes along with my meals and I’m all set to hit the gym.

8am: Training starts and ends around 9:15 am

9:15am: Hit the shower, change into my office clothes and get breakfast on the way.

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10am: Reach office and have my first full meal of the day! Four egg omelettes (three egg whites and one full egg), whole wheat toast and some fruits.

our day’s work-out that always gets pretty intense!!

8:30pm: Class ends with some sore muscles but no pain no gain‌ right?!

1pm: After getting work done at the office I have my lunch, which is usually grilled protein with brown rice and some vegetables.

9:30pm:

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10pm:

Have my second lunch which is pretty basic and similar to my first lunch.

Follow up on pending emails as well as accounts for Impulse.

6pm:

10:30pm:

Leave office and make my way to my Impulse HQ where I prep for my class.

Wind down by watching some television.

Reach home finally, hit the shower and treat myself to a nice hot dinner after an intense day.

11:30pm: 7:30pm: Clients walk in and we begin

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Plan for the next day and then I finally hit the sack!

WITH NOOR SATTAR

FASHION

The talent behind the fashion brand Leelas, who studied Law from SOAS in London, and later Fashion Design from Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, talks to us about her personal style!

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How would you describe your body type?

I would say I’m petite.

Has your body type changed over the last five years?

My body is pretty much the same, but I e, have recently adopted a healthier lifestyle, and going to CORE is now my favourite morning activity. s?

How has your style changed over the years?

Having lived in three of the largest n, metropolitan cities in the world (London, New York City and Karachi) my style has definitely evolved overtime with exposure and experience to different cultures. However, I’ve stayed true to my classic style so I don’t believe a person’s signature style necessarily changes. I strongly believe fashion is what’s trending, but style is what you pick for yourself.

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

I think succumbing to pressure and adopting something just because it’s ‘fashionable’ or ‘designer’ makes one lose their identity.

In your opinion what is your most troublesome area?

I believe I don’t have a troublesome area and I also believe others should adopt the same ideology – love yourself!

Which silhouettes suit your body the most?

Whatever the requirement of the day is, but my guilty pleasure is high-waisted pants.

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

I don’t dress according to any specific body type, I dress according to what I want to project, which is how I perceive myself.

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

Anything that’s inappropriate for the occasion, and by inappropriate I mean whatever I think is inappropriate.

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FEATURE

THE VAULT WITH SANA MAHFOOZ OMAR

Sana Mahfooz Omar, the brains behind jewellery brand Accessories

by Jade unlocks her vault and tells us about her precious trinkets

How and when did you become interested in jewellery?

When I moved to Dubai in 2008, I didn’t know a lot of people here, so I used to spend my time browsing the shops. I was also inspired by the boutiques where artisans from all over the Middle East sell their craft products. The diversity and creativity of design, material and style is what really got me interested because until that point, Pakistani mainstream fashion had no place for luxury and designer costume or fashion jewellery. There was only real jewellery or imitation which tried very hard to look like real jewellery. I witnessed the variety of craft, materials and motifs being worn in the Middle East which was fascinating.

What are your favourite pieces of jewellery (precious or costume)?

Even though I wasn’t very fond of precious jewellery, I am very partial to our traditional Sindhi jewellery styles. My grandmother’s dohurri (every Sindhi woman has one) was always my favourite. I love the dohurri’s balance of rusticity and majesty, the beaten gold beads and colourful glass stones.

Where did you get them?

I inherited my dadi’s dohurri.

Is there any piece you are emotionally attached to and why?

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souvenirs; nothing big or expensive but something local to remind me of the places I’ve visited. So there’s nothing I’m emotionally attached to but lots of little pieces to remember places by.

Share a story with us about how you acquired one of your favourite pieces?

All the precious trinkets I have signify an important event in my life; my first salary, the birth of my children and recently my 40th birthday. I guess that’s how they were acquired — through milestones!

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

I like to be spontaneous, so maybe something will take my fancy one of these days.

ACCESSORIES

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DOLCE VITA HOME COLUMBUS COMPASS — RS7,100

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INTERWOO WOOD CUSHIONS ONS — RS600

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FEATURE

IT RUNS IN THE

FAMILY WITH SHIZA HASSAN AND AISAM UL HAQ QURESHI

Pakistan’s top tennis player, Aisam ul Haq Qureshi and his sister Shiza Hassan, a designer, take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about their childhood antics.

From taking daring rollercoaster rides together to getting in trouble for scratching their father’s car, these siblings share it all

What’s your first memory of each other?

Shiza: We are only a year and a half apart. He’s been by my side since I opened my eyes.

Aisam: Her following me everywhere when we were young and I used to swap our milk bottles all the time so I could drink more.

What is the craziest thing you have done together?

Shiza: We are both quite outdoorsy. Taking the scariest rollercoaster rides fearlessly is one of them however. We have yet to do some crazy skydiving or deep sea diving adventures together.

Aisam: Shiza is somewhat not a very crazy person.

The craziest thing was probably going for a swim in the canal when we were very young.

What did you get punished for the most as a child?

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had just brought home that day. It didn’t go down well with my dad and that has to be the most vivid punishment.

Aisam: For scratching our first family car while playing with our toy cars on it.

If you could only wear one piece of clothing for the rest of your life, from the others closet, what would it be?

Shiza: It would have to be one of his many stylish track pants.

Aisam: Her pj’s! They look super comfy and too cute.

calm in every situation and pretend nothing’s happened.

Aisam: Remembering each and every object at home, knowing exactly what to buy that would look good in the house and her talent for fashion.

Describe your sibling in three words Shiza: Cool, generous, thoughtful.

Aisam: Loving, caring, emotional.

If you could swap places with each other, what’s the first thing you would do?

Shiza: Be a little more selfish and throw my weight around a bit.

Aisam: The first thing that I would do is take a vacation.

Which fictional character is your sibling most like?

Shiza: He’s like spiderman. Does good without seeking gratitude in return.

Aisam: My sister is one of a kind so can’t really compare her to a fictional character.

What is the one thing you love about your sibling?

Shiza: He has a heart of gold. There is no one like him!

Aisam: Super loving and always puts others before herself.

How are your personalities similar?

Shiza: We are very similar at the core and have a shared set of values I believe.

Aisam: We both put family first.

If you are fighting with each other, how do you make up?

Shiza: I have to talk things out to be fine. He’s less talkative and least fussy.

Aisam: We usually make up by apologising, hugging and by me buying her some gifts.

I can’t live without my brother/sister because…

Shiza: Life would lose meaning without the feeling of the beautiful bond that we share and the love I feel for him.

Aisam: Because she is my best friend. I can share anything and everything with her. I love her to bits. She is the best sister in the whole wide world.

What is the one secret talent your sibling has, that you wish you did too?

Shiza: The ability to stay

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FASHION

WITH JAMDAAANI WESTERN While trends fade, sttyle remains eternal and one piecce can be put together in many dif ifferent ways.

In this feature we ha ave three fashionistas showin ng us how to putt together an item fro om a designer’s collection, according ng to their own individual style and d taste!

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by Jamdaani Western is perfect for summer evenings. The fringe is right on-trend while the bow detailing gives the top that ex extra xttrra oomph! The top can n e be teamed with whi whit itte pants, statement -out jewellery and stand d--out th he accessories to create e the perfect ensemble.

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Make-up Artist I wanted to go for a really unique e lookk so I paired this funky top with a sh halwa wa war ar instead of pants or jeans (someth hing I’d d normally go for). It is very airy wh hiich iss perfect for the summer season an and th he colour is perfect for any day time e event nt. nt t.

I can dress it up or down and wear a it to o a formal or casual lunch.

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Artist I wore this beautiful Jamdaani to op wit ith h a pair of white skinny jeans and m metal allilicc heels. To keep my look minimal I sstyled d it with a pair of sleek earrings fro om Topshop. I kept my eye make-up pm minimall but went for a bold lip and my hair in natural waves. The serene blue colour co of the top is perfect for a semi-formal o evening in the summer.

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Fashion and Lifestyle Journalist rn I paired this Jamdaani top witth matchi m in ng g pants to give it a fun yet form ma al look. l I opted for neon bright heels and and a matching clutch to give the subt u tle blue top a pop of colour. I kept pt my hair straight and sleek, with mini mi imal make-up. I think this look is perfe er ect forr a formal lunch or a night out.

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INTERIORS

THE CORNER WITH SHIRIN HASSAN

Ace designer, Shirin Hassan invites us into her beautiful home and gives us a tour of her favourite corner. She talks about her extensive painting collection and tells us a story about each of the unique pieces she’s picked up during her travels

By Ibriz Sheikh

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s we enter the beautiful home of Shirin Hassan, we first notice how lavish it is. A grand chandelier hangs in the foyer and Hassan shares why it is unique. “I hand carried this Turkish chandelier from Istanbul, especially for my entrance,,” she says.

Quickly making our way inside, our charming host for the day awaits us outside her drawing room; where she loves entertaining her guests.

There’s a certain charm in the way she’s decorated this space, and she’s made it look both lavish and cosy at the same time.

We can’t help but notice the walls adorned with beautiful, unique pieces of art. “My house is known as an art gallery as we have around 40 paintings in my lounge,” Hassan says.

She adds that, “My husband is very fond of paintings by Gulgee, Bashir Mirza, Moazzam Ali, Zoya, Iqbal Mehdi and Rind, amongst others.”

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above a sofa, upholstered in bottle green coloured velvet.

The same sofa, and the one beside it, is home to some fabulous silk embroidered cushions which Hassan incorporated to add colour to the drawing room. “To add colour to the space, I picked up a variety of cushions from Delhi,” Hassan shares as we perch ourselves on the sofa and get comfortable. Our attention is drawn to the fabulous carpet beneath us, which makes a bold statement in the room, with its vivid colour palette and striking design. A glass table with a carved wooden edge sits in the centre. Placed atop the table are some unique pieces that Hassan has picked up during her travels.

“I have been collecting plates from different countries like Turkey, London and Morocco,” she tells us.

Across from us sit two beautiful chairs, with beautifully painted birds in a tropical setting. Teamed with the more traditional design of the sofa, the chairs add a modern twist to the regal look of the drawing room. The animal theme continues with a handcrafted fish decoration piece which sits atop a mahogany shelf. We are intrigued by the variety of different pieces that make Hassan’s house a home. “I have collected all my decoration pieces from different countries, including Morocco and Spain,” she shares.

From the deep hues incorporated in the drawing room, to the luxe fabrics and unique pieces, Hassan’s favourite corner is truly charming and truly is an ode to old world charm. The space offers an eclectic yet tasteful aesthetic and we loved having our cups of tea, chatting with Hassan.

But as the day comes to an end, and it’s time for us to leave, we’ve enjoyed spending our afternoon in Hassan’s favourite corner.

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FOOD

THE NOTEPAD Dessert connoisseur and extraordinaire, Amna Tauqeer known for her delicious works of art, her too-prettyto-eat cakes, brownies and other delectable desserts shares with us some of her impressive dessert spread settings for different events!

The top of the list has to be the pure chocolate installations that I did for Magnum as part of their Magnum chocolate party in 2015. This was a challenge and then some! The weather couldn’t have been more horrid and consequently, the chocolate installations, more than a 1000 pure chocolate giveaways and dessert spread for over 1000 people proved to be a gargantuan task!

Having done countless dessert spreads, I came up with the idea of a dessert wall instead of a regular dessert table. The wall was the focal point of the baby shower and ended up being used as a photo backdrop as the party progressed!

Having worked on quite a few fashion shoots, this set for a designer’s shoot has to be my absolute favourite. The theme was ‘Sugar Rush’ and the palette was pastels. Half of the candy in the shoot was our in-house creation and the rest was flown in from abroad. The place did end up looking like a whimsical candy shop and I couldn’t have been happier with the final result.

The chocolate installation for the second magnum chocolate party was a tribute to the surrealistic moment. Team Raka and I had a fabulous time conceptualising the installations. The task of translating our vision into chocolate was challenging, to say the least and hadn’t been done in Pakistan before that. Quite a few sleepless nights and about 80 kilogrammes of the finest Belgian chocolate later, the installations received huge accolades from every forum!

“Striking and fun” — this was the brief given by the client for this dessert spread. The wheels for the spread were sourced from a small town near Hyderabad and lugged to Karachi on the day of the event!

What makes this cake so special is the fact that we had about 24 hours to create this giant masterpiece that featured hand moulded flowers, edible lace and embossing. It was a gigantic 80 pound cake and stood 5 feet tall!

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SOCIAL CALENDAR

T3CAMP Phase 8 DHA,, Karachi

JULY 24 JU

Fit with SZ is bringing T3 by train-fitness fi to Karachi. T3, also known as Train, Track and Transform, are 30-minute long high intensity workouts which adapt to the fitness level of each participant. This group exercise version is exclusively designed by industry leaders such as Michael Steel, Rebecca Small, Greg Sellar, Jo Parry, and Dwain Chambers. The T3camp starts from July 24 until August 18 2017 and is priced at Rs5,000. First five sign-ups will receive 20% off! Book your spot by sending a message to +60149221432 or 0336 2364137. Limited spots available, so hurry!

PLAN OF ACTION

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

Youm-e-Khawatoons Thotspot, Karachi

Clap Clap, I Approve!

Rabia Farooqui, a visual artist based in Karachi, will display her first solo exhibition at Sanat Gallery. Farooqui’s work aims to bring about the use of gestures and objects in everyday situations to represent conflicting thoughts and viewpoints. The show is a taste of what is to come, for the talented artist will be showing an extensive array of works in her first solo exhibition on the July 25 from 5pm – 8pm. For more information contact 0300-8208108

Salt Soirée 14 Ft. The Alycia Dias Ensemble

JULY 28

The Khawatoons are celebrating their one year anniversary this July and bring to you two highly entertaining shows at The Thotspot, on Friday July 28 (8-9 PM) and Saturday July 29 (8-9 PM).

Tickets are for Rs600 each! So come rejoice with them as they make the nation proud one show at a time. Come prepared to be in fifits of laughter with this uber talented group!

Côte Rôtie, Karachi

JULY 26

Salt Soirée brings to you one more time a fun combination of music and divine food! The fabulous group behind The Alycia Dias Ensemble will be singing popular covers in Jazz and Pop on Wednesday, July 26 2017 from 9pm - 11pm sharp. Tickets are priced at Rs3,500 per person and seats are limited! Doors open at 8.30pm sharp. Call on 0316-2882880 or 021-35296345 for more information or follow Salt Arts on Instagram.com/saltarts

Shandoor Polo Festival 2017

Rashak E Watan

Empire Productions, Lahore

JULY 25

Sanat Gallery, Karachi

JULY 29

Chairman Empire Productions, Mr Rashid Mahmood will honour our very own world renowned Sufifi folk singer, Arif Lohar — as a tribute to the noble personality and living legend who is an International folk singer; for his historical journey and marvellous contribution to the folk music industry, TV, film and for making the nation proud!

The event will take place on the July 29 2017 at 6pm at Al-Hamra Hall I, The mall Lahore. For more information call on 0300-2131075.

Tafreeh Adventure Club, Lahore

JULY 27 JU

Don’t miss the chance to witness this exclusive event of the year enriched with traditional music, dance, polo and other sports.

Experience the passion for Polo at its highest peak on one of the world’s best Polo grounds. Every year, Shandoor invites visitors to experience a traditional polo tournament between the teams of Chitral and Gilgit. The festival also includes folk music, folk dance, traditional sports and camping villages will be set up too! For more information call on 0321-4657379 — 0334-4332980

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FEATURE

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Karafuru Cushions Add colour and funk to your home décor with Karafuru Cushions – a new home décor company offering original hand-painted cushions. Choose from an array of creative cushion cover designs for an artsy living space, each costing Rs5,600. Browse through their designs on Instagram.com/ karafurucushions/ or visit Facebook. com/karafurucushions/

Popistan Let your style speak for itself with these luxurious yet vibrant digital print scarves, capes and kimonos by Popistan. For those looking to make a statement through their accessories, you can find an edgy range of digital prints with famous icons on them such as Marilyn Monroe and our very own Noor Jehan. Each icon inspires the creation of a uniquely crafted square-to-wear designed by Mona Khan, to reconcile her love for fun, fashion and fine art. Check out their designs on Instagram. com/popistan_/ or contact them on Facebook.com/POPistan

The Wonder Room by Amna Josh Brighten up your interiors with a new home décor venture called The Wonder Room by Amna Josh. Take your pick from a super stylish range of statement homeware pieces that are bound to make your home décor stand out. Apart from homeware, the company also offers mural and functional art with many creative and contemporary interior options. Check out their latest collection on Instagram.com/thewonderroom. amnajosh/ or email them on: thewonderroom@hotmail.com

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RADAR Rabal Jewellery Update your accessory collection with a striking and chic line of handcrafted jewellery called Rabal Jewellery from Lahore.

If you’re into the latest trends, then look no further because the line has everything from tassel earrings, to stone jewels to pearls and beaded bangles. Browse through their collection on Instagram.com/rabaljewelry/ or email them on enquiriesrabal@gmail.com

Dialogue, Karachi The much hyped eatery, Dialogue is a brand new addition to the already buzzing food scene in Karachi. The eatery opened its doors last month in the Bukhari Commercial Area with a number of dishes gaining popularity already. Indulge in their tempting mushroom chicken or lava cake to tantalise your taste buds. For more information call 021-37180206 or visit Facebook.com/dialoguekhi/ JULY 23-29 2017

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