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Daily Grind
Fara Far Fa raz K Kh han an bre reak aks do dow wn n his is day ay
Style Anatomy IIm mara ara H ar Ha ash hwa wan nii dec eco od d des ess he e err sty tyle le
One Piece, Three Ways Three T Thre Th hree ree ffashionistas re fa assh a shiio shi on niist sstas tas as w work orrk w o wi with itth ha Fara Fara Fa rah h Ta T lilib b Az Aziz Aziz iz wra rap
Step into summer with Rang R a s i y a ’s l at e s t co l l e c t i o n
Contents Society pages
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The Cut Our list of the best-dressed for the week
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Daily Grind Faraz Khan breaks down his day
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The Mother of All Loves Expecting and new mothers open up about motherhood
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Shoot Rang Rasiya showcases its latest collection
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Style Anatomy Imara Hashwani breaks down her style
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The Vault Zaheen Kamran unlocks her vault
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One Piece, Three Ways Three style-savvy ladies work with a Farah Talib Aziz wrap
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Top Drawer Browse through our selection of gifts for Mother’s Day
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The Corner Zainab Shaukat invites us to Bamboo Union
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The Notepad Kiran Aman jots down her favourite reads
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ff The Streets Hot Off We go style-spotting on the red carpet of the HUM Awards 2017
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Ahmed Ali Butt and Fatima
Tariq and Reema
Hamza Ali Abbasi and Maya Ali
STARRY NIGHT
HUM TV Network hosts PEL 5TH HUM Awards 2017 powered by QMobile in Lahore
Sana Bucha
Vaneeza Ahmed
Sanam Chaudhry
Meera
Osman Khalid Butt
Momina Mustehsan
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Ali Gul Pir
Anoushey Ashraf
Gohar Rasheed
Hadiqa Kiani
Ayesha Khan
Bushra Ansari
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Zaheer Abbas, Saher Agha, Muneera Lakhani, Tehmina Khalid, Rizwan Beyg, Amir Lakhani and Ehtasham Ansari
Mohsin Sayeed
CELEBRATORY LUNCHEON Al Zohaib Textile hosts a luncheon to celebrate the QMobile Hum Showcase in Karachi
Ihsan Shami and Noushaba Brohi
Tehmina Khalid
Yasmine Hashmi
Tabassum Mughal
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Nikhar Riaz
Omar Shehzad
Aneta
Alizeh Pasha
Zainab Chottani
Palesa
Adnan Pardesy
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Masarrat Misbah and Redah Misbah with team
SUCCESSFULLY TWO Pakistan’s fi first Halal Certiified Makeup brand, Masarrat Misbah Makeup celebrates two successful years in Lahore
Annie Chaudhry
Amber Liaquat Redah Misbah, Hira Asim and Masarrat Misbah
Rubia Moghees
Samra Muslim and Bushra
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Cast of SIR Kalam
Maha Kazmi
READY, SET, PLAY!
The Insane Productions presents Sir Kalam, a dark comedy theater play at the Karachi Arts Council, in Karachi
Tipu Sharif
Zainab and Osman
Sohail Ahsan with his wife
Ayesha
Aimen Shuja
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Maryam Hammad
FESTIVE PRÊT WEAR
Designer Mona Imran hosts her Prêt & Eid exhibition at Ensemble in Lahore
Mona Imran
Minahil Hafeez
Anam Sethi and Sara Omar Mian
Saira Asghar
Shireen Rehman
Rija
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Masooma Hasan, Hasan Murad, Emaan Ahmad, Tanzeela Hashwani, Nazish Bangash and Rabia
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HAIR TRENDS 2017
L’Oréal Professionnel hosts a series of IT LOOKS for 2017 in Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi
Hira Attique
Hareem Farooq, Meher Najeeb and Rehmat Ajmal
Norin Ejaz and Tayyaba
Hemayal Attique
Tarek Rizk
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Benzy
KAPRAY FOR ALL!
Iram and Maria
Kinza
Clothing brand Kapray launchs its Spring/Summer 2017 Volume 2 lawn collection in Karachi
Sumbul Adil
Umair Mirza
Maliha Rao
Farhat Kapadia
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Saman Saeed and Mohammad Ahmed with a guest
Mahira Khan
#HAMESHAREADY Veet Pakistan announces Mahira Khan as the new face of the brand at a meet and greet in Karachi
Marium Karimi and Aimen
Amina
Anusheh Shahid and Sumbul Adil
Maliha Rehman
Sahar and Sumbul
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FASHION
The most awaited lawn of the season — Mahgul Lawn 2017 is out for grabs and it sure is fabulous! This week we pick out our favourite prints, and choose which fashionistas styled it to utmost perfection
Ayesha Noon Ayesha is understated in her monochrome kameezz and pants — The printed green dupatta a really accentuates the dynamics of her entire look. She accessorises with a black bag and some cool fringed sandals. We love her effortless-chic style!
Farwa Farwa’s look is as easy breezy as it gets! She wears a bright floral sleeveless kameez with white flared pants. She cleverly stitches her silk dupatta a to her kameezz so it’s draped across as loose ruffles.
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Mahgul Rashid Mahgul is right on trend with the short length of her kameez and airy flared pants. We love how she wears her dupatta a like a scarf around her neck! All eyes on those strappy buckled shoes — Such a fun, easy and practical look!
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Selina Rashid Selina wears a classic boxy kurta a over her floral cropped pants — The colour combination and print of her lawn outfit is a breath of fresh air and one of our favourite prints from the collection! She goes with all black accessories keeping it fuss free.
Attiya Noon Attiya’s outfit has a neutral base, so the pop of orange and green in the border and dupatta a really makes it stand out! The kimono style sleeves work really well with her flared pants. She tops off her look with matching orange and black heels — very elegant!
LIFESTYLE
WITH FARAZ KHAN The multi-talented entrepreneur and CEO of SEED Venture es gives us a om taking his glimpse of his life. Fro daughter to school to o handling startups, he does it all.
5am: Wake up, rub my eyes, stare at thee ceiling and then head to the loo. I stand on my terrace, listening to the birds and looking at the city – we have a nicce view and a beautiful terrace that looks like it is part of a villa in Umbria.
6am: I watch my daughter sleeping blisssfully for five minutes and then wake her up softly. I love the way she looks at me when she wakes up – her smile tells mee she is genuinely happy to see me.
7am: I switch on the television while my wife gets our daughter ready for school. Once she is readdy, I take her to school
8am: This is the part of the day where crazy hasn’t begun yet. These are calm, uninterrupted mom ments I spend with my wife. We have breakfast together; I have a boiled egg with cottage cheese and a cup of green tea.
9am: I get to the offifice. Greet Lala at thee door, and then walk in. Jeean or Iqbal (our offifice peons) greet me and pre-empt what I need: one tall glass of waterr and a cup of tea (black with no milk). I begin checking my emails. This is my alone time. I talk to no one, smile at no one and plan my day. Almost always, the day is packed with meetings!
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4pm: The strategic hour! I say straategic because we reserve this slot to meet the members on o the Board of our ventures. It’s overwhelming to see the am mount of vision and brilliance they have when they get togetheer for a meeting, and they ask the right questions, ones thaat force me to reflect and review organisational direction.
6pm: We say goodbye and shakee hands – sounds like I am done right? Far from it! The SEEDD team get their chance to meet me now. I try to retain my smile as we talk, discuss, converse and plan for the next day.
7pm: We have a table tennis setuup in the basement. It’s a good thing we have this, because it creeates a chance for physical activity, not just for me but for the staff s too. They love their jobs but they hate their paunches – courtesy their desk jobs.
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Crazy officially begins. Meetings, conference calls, Skype calls, flustered colleagues, colleagues asking for cigarettes or just peeking in to say hello – it all starts to roll in. Then Khusro Ansari, my partner and comrade, walks in and I think to myself, ok, we’ve got this.
Homeward bound. I must have dinner with my family; which is why I disapprove of business dinners. It’s the only time I get to see my father, my wife, my daughter, my brothers and my nephew in one place. That’s the great thing about food, it brings people together; and if there is daal chawal, kebabs and watermelon, well then life is beautiful.
1pm: I cannot bear to sit in my chair anymore, I must move, but first lunch. Jeean brings in my soup; sometimes clear chicken, sometimes mulligatawny with salad. Ideally I would like to switch off but I think about what’s next on my to-do list. I check my phone; I have tonnes of unchecked Whatsapp messages. Personally, I don’t like Whatsapp, too much is said and very little is understood.
10pm: My wife, Beenish, and I love watching movies and TV series. New, old, you name it. We aren’t even looking for a star cast – it’s the story that counts. While we watch, my wife nibbles on the world’s unhealthiest goodies. How she manages to remain stick thin is beyond my understanding.
3am: 2pm: This time is dedicated to the start-ups SEED has invested in. If you ask me what we looked for when putting our money in ventures – commercial potential is important, but more often we are looking for people who look like they can handle the heat. We’ve been right, we’ve been wrong and we’ve learnt that, without tenacity, businesses can neither be created nor can they survive. I’m not the sort to micro-manage, but I do understand that owners look at me for a sense of direction and need to connect with me to revive their creative energy. I spend the next two to three hours meeting with the CEOs of each venture. There are debates, healthy arguments, coffee and lots of laughter. 37
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My head hits the pillow; I’m dead tired.
FEATURE
The
M THER of all loves
Alyzeh Rahim Shirazi — Owner Magicosmetix Expecting mum Name something you’d want to be gifted on your first Mother’s Day: A necklace that says my baby’s name on it so I can wear it all the time A memory from your pregnancy you’d share with your child: The amazing bonding time I spent with my mother prior to delivering, would love to have these kinds of moments with my baby too.
It’s time for us to honour the mothers of our families, celebrate motherhood and appreciate maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. Check out what these expecting and new mums have to say about their expectations on Mother’s Day
A secret you’d share with your child only on Mother’s Day: The importance of grandparents, but it’s not really a secret, it’s something to learn over time and cherish. I’m very close to my grandmother so the important life lessons you can learn from them are the most precious things in life.
Laraib Zahra — PR Manager for Savvy PR and events New mum Day backed by the warmest hug would just instantly make my day.
Name something you’d want to be gifted on your first Mother’s Day: A letter written to me by my daughter and some handpicked flowers that she picks out for me while she is in the garden. But since she is only one and a half years old, the letter has a few more years to go, however, calling me mama early morning on Mother’s
A memory from your pregnancy you’d share with your child: I had a complicated pregnancy and I still remember that it was my 11th week and I was terrifi fied. My husband was with me and I kept looking at him scared to the core and when the doctor said she is now going to listen to the heartbeat my heart stopped. The moment I heard her heartbeat I had tears streaming down my face, it was like I was alive again, and her heartbeat was music to my ears. She was, is, and always will be my miracle. A secret you’d share with your child only on Mother’s Day: That she has my unconditional support no matter what and sometimes parents forget to mention that in their daily routines when they’re chastising their kid and trying to set rules and boundaries for them. I want her to know all of this and not let it be an unspoken assumption. I want her to know I’m finitely her number one fan and the world is her oyster. It’s not a secret but defi something she needs to know every Mother’s Day, after all I wouldn’t be a mother if she wasn’t there.
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Fatima Afham — Designer Expecting mum
A memory from your pregnancy you’d share with your child:
Name something you’d want to be gifted on your first Mother’s Day: My first Mother’s Day will be next year. I’d like my husband to be creative and make a cute card or wall hanging for me with my baby. Maybe with the baby’s hand print or foot print. S Something thi I can cherish h i h and d keep forever.
Name something yo ou’d want to be gifted on your first Mother’s Day: Nothing yet because everything a r-old toddler my almost two-yea does every single moment of the day is a gift to me.. Every day she surprises me with a new word o n. I just want or a new expressio more and more hugs from her every day. A memory from your pregnancy ur child: you’d share with you The first time she kicked and I made all my family gather ar arou ound
Romisa Rafay — Housewife Expecting mum
My husband made Valentine’s Day extra special for me. At midnight he got me a tray with a box of chocolates and a baby’s shirt that said “I love Mommy to the moon and back”. I was so touched by it. Usually Valentine’s Day is so cliché with roses and hearts, but this is something I’d never thought my husband would do. A secret you’d share with your child only on Mother’s Day: I don’t keep secrets so I don’t think I’d have anything thi to t share. h I’ an open b I’m book k so I thi think k my child would know everything about me.
Saniya Waqar — Owner of Sweet Affairs New mum and feel her tin iny kick. A secret you’d s ha hare with your child on n ly on M ther’s Day: Mo I ac ct an a gry when you have avve chocol ollat a e all over your face ce e but in rea alil tyy I am just trying to control my lla a au ughter and ug ught resist kissing you alllll over your chocolaty face.
Name something you’d want to be gifted on your first Mother’s Day: T hat Th at w o u ld indirectly be from the father so definitely a piece of jewellery that I can treasure forever. A memory from your preg pr egnancy you’d share with eg egn your child: Baby shopping for the new baby with my 3-year-old son. Wasn’t expecting itt but he was thrilled and it was as adorable watching
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him m pick things for the baby by.. A secret se you’d share with th h your child only on n Moth h er e ’s Day ay: It’s not e xa x ct ctly ly a s ec c ret re but I would tell m y son/ daughter that ther ere is not a er thing in the world t hat they can’t tell me and that I will always have their back and be their support system in any way that they need me to be. Also that my love for them is unconditional!
pretending he was hugging him.
Breakhna Zarnab — Owner of Crepe Tease and BZ Productions Expecting mum Name something you’d want to be gifted on your first Mother’s Day: A photo shoot with my little man. A memory from your pregnancy you’d share with your child: Once my husband and I went shopping for him and when we came home and browsed through the things we had bought, my husband kept his batman romper on his chest for hours
Name something you’d want to be gifted on your first Mother’s Day: Flowers on Mother’s Day or any day make me happy. A memory from your u pregnancy you’d share with your ch hil i d: The cutest memoryy I’d share is when my m midwife told me that the right side of my sttom o ach sticking out u was my baby’s bum and every day that one side is higher than the e other. It gave
Nimrah Ghumro — Owner of peacelovefashionkarachi Expecting mum Name something you’d want to be gifted on your first Mother’s Day ay:: ay Since th hiss wilil be the fi first time e I’ I ll be on the receiving end on Motther’ her’s Day, I’d probably wa ant n a day off to relax! So some ethin thi g like a spa day wou uld be nice. A mem mory from your pregn nan a cy y you’d ’d sha are re with yo y ur child: This win in nter in London I spent mo m st of my time at Win nte terr
A secret you’d share with your child only on Mother’s Day: I don’t think I’ll ever share my secrets with my kids..hahah!
Alyza Puri — Socialite Expecting mum me a good laugh. Although it feels uncomfortable on my ribs, it’s still cute. A secret you’d share e with your child only on Mother’s Day: We’ll be best friends sooner or later.
Wonderrla and n in Hyde Park — all I wa ant nted to do was spend time in amusement parks eating popcorn and sipping on hot chocolate. A secret you ou’d u’d sha hare hare wiith you our ch our chiild only on Mother’s Day: It’s no secret really but the love you have for your child can’t compare to any oth the er kind of love – I d te I’ telll them how sp pec ecia ia ial al th t ey ey arre to me.
Zarmina Faisal — Yoga Instructor Expecting mum
Name something you’d want to be gi g fted on y ur first Mother’s Day: yo Since this is coming from my husband and nd d not my child, an all-expenses paid trip to Bali, preferably to a yoga retreat!
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A memory from your pregnancy y you o ’d share with your child: First time I heard the he e heartbeat, and th the e fi firrst s time I felt kicks - I do on’t think I could ever tru uly
A secret you’d share wiith your child only on Mother’s Day: I wouldn’tt want to keep any a secrets from my chi my hild l . ld MAY 14-20 2017
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How would you describe your body type? I would describe my body type as petite.
skinny jeans. When wearing them, I have the option of going for either a casual or a slightly trendy look.
Has your body type changed over the last five years? From the time I started university, I had been carrying around my ‘freshman 15’ weight, until just over a year ago. However, over the last year I made an effort to become fit by making exercise part of my lifestyle, which in turn has helped me to become lean and toned. How has your style changed over the years? Considering I was living in Montreal for four years, where the weather was extremely cold or chilly for majority of the year, I felt restricted and demotivated when it came to dressing. However, after moving back to Karachi, my style has changed. From wearing boots, oversized sweatshirts and scarves I am now more simple and chic, and prefer a clean look. In your opinion what is your most troublesome area? Over the years, I have grown to accept my body the way it is, while focusing on exercising to make myself stronger. How do you dress your body according to your body type? Since I am lean, I enjoy wearing ripped or
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In your opinion what is the biggest mistake a person can make while dressing here? I believe that fashion is a form of art and allows for creativity enabling one to have a unique identity. The biggest mistake anyone can make while dressing up is not being authentic to that means of expression. I think it is essential for people to dress according to what they love and feel most comfortable in. When you follow that motto, confidence comes naturally. Which silhouettes suit your body the most? Silhouettes that are neither too loose nor too fitted. What is the one piece of clothing that you shy away from wearing and why? I don’t necessarily shy away from any particular clothing, however, my fashion pet peeves are feeling too tight in my outfit and wearing materials that can be sharp on my skin. I physically need to feel comfortable in everything that I wear.
FEATURE
THE VAULT WITH ZAHEEN KAMRAN
Former fashion student, jewellery designer for Mor Mahal and owner of the eponymous jewellery brand, talks to us about her designs and inspirations
How and when did you become interested in jewellery? I have always loved metal smiting, and the concept of making something miniature yet valuable with your hands is just mesmerising. It was in my foundation year at Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design (PIFD) when I decided to pursue jewellery designing. What are your favourite pieces from your collection? I won’t be doing justice to my work if I name one piece as my favourite. There are a number of pieces, which are close to my heart and mind. From our latest collection the ‘Ball Braid Choker’ is the piece I admire the most. It’s a blend of art and simplicity. Is there any piece that you are emotionally attached to and why? I designed and manufactured the jewellery collection for a TV project titled Mor Mahal by Sarmad Khoosat. Each one of those pieces is close to my heart. Designing each piece according to the characteristics of a particular character and then getting it manufactured, the experience made me emotionally attached to each and every piece. Share a story with us about how you acquired one of your favourite pieces: This is the story of how the ‘Ball Braid Choker’ came into being. I was working on my ‘Chasing Tray’, in which we embed the design on a metal sheet using hammering and chasing tools. The old school braid was stuck in my mind and I started moving my tools that way on the sheet. The result was amazing, so I picked the ‘Chased Dooms’ and arranged them besides the braid. Then I soldered the pieces, bended it and the ‘Ball Braid Choker’ was created. Is there anything on your radar that you want to make in the future? There are a lot of things that I want to achieve.
First is the revival of our local craftsmanship. We are working with NGO’s and are looking to provide opportunities to the labourers in remote areas of Pakistan. I am also working on some big projects with renowned names in the fashion and film industry. There is a lot more we have lined up which you will get to know about really soon! MAY 14-20 2017
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WITH FARAH TALIB AZIZ
While trends fade, style remains eternal and one piece can be put together in many diff iff fferent 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!
Aniqah Sheikh Fitness Instructor, Health Act
I styled this Farah Talib Aziz wrap with white skinny pants and teamed it with gold heels and a miniature Rema bag. I kept my hair casual and tousled, with soft make-up and a glossy lip. To complete the look I had my nails painted white. I would wear this look to a brunch.
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Nida Shahbazker Partner, Impact
I chose to pair comfort with fashion! I wore denim capris as I wanted to keep all the attention on my top. I styled my outfit in a very versatile way — so it was balanced enough to be worn from lunch all the way to dinner! I matched my Gucci clutch and high heels, added a statement ring paired with pearl earrings which completed the look for me!
Aminah Tariq Owner of Amo and The City
This trendy wrap by FTA is perfect to be worn to a semi-formal dinner or even on Eid. I paired this mustard wrap with black flared pants and wore a black tank underneath to make the colour pop out more! I felt that the top was detailed enough so I went for minimal make-up and accessories, topped off with a bouncy blowdry.
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INTERIORS
THE CORNER WITH ZAINAB SHAUKAT
The creative architect gives us a tour of Bamboo Union — the hottest sensation situated in the heart of Lahore By Minahil Qasim
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ainab Shaukat’s latest creation is home to Lahore’s famous eatery, Bamboo Union. She takes us through the inspiration behind its design and some of her favourite areas as we take a tour of the restaurant located right in the heart of Lahore. As we walk in, attention is immediately drawn to the hanging bamboo structure and light fittings, which are the focal point of the restaurant. “The name Bamboo Union inspired me to add a touch of bamboo. I made a structure out of bamboo and hung it from the ceiling,” Shaukat tells us as we enter. The textured walls, together with the lightwood seating make for a calm and collected ambience. Inspiration was drawn from the British-headquartered Asian chain, Wagamama, which is evident in the benched seating and minimal décor. “Since this was going to be an eatery serving pan-Asian food, I followed the lines of Wagamama. The concept of benches was used to
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keep the place minimal rather than cramped with décor,” says Shaukat when asked about her inspiration behind the design. As is the case with many of Shaukat’s projects, the use of natural-coloured wood is prominent throughout the eatery. The whitepolished wood used under the counter gives the place a unique feel, while the single grey wall gives the restaurant character and breaks the monotony of the wood. “I really wanted to add white somewhere, and since no one had really done white polished wood with visible grains in Lahore, I went ahead,” she says, adding that “white also gives the feel of openness, in whatever way it is used.” Shaukat’s use of white with a concrete-like texture not only makes the space look bigger but also gives it a sense of openness. As we move on to the live kitchen on the ground floor, food sizzles and the chefs are hard at work. It is precisely this aspect that makes the eatery one like no other. “Basically the ground floor is my favourite. As it has the live kitchen, you get to see the fire flaming and the chefs in action with your food,” she says. We walk over to the first floor and immediately notice how bright the area is. The design enables sunlight to enter through the beautifully panelled windows and offers a pretty view while you eat your meal. Just as we have a hard time deciding what our favourite part of the restaurant is, Shaukat too says she doesn’t think it an easy feat. “Since I designed the entire thing I seem to be in love with it altogether,” she says laughingly. Shaukat’s design aesthetic for Bamboo Union is minimal yet modern. The minimal approach gives you room to breathe while all the interior accents effortlessly complement each other.
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BOOKS
THE NOTEPAD Kiran Aman, the versatile designer behind Kiran Fine Jewellery and the founder and CEO of Markings Publishing, jots down the books that have been the most infl fluential to her Shantaram by Gregory David Roberts The 2003 novel by Gregory David Roberts titled Shantaram, is reportedly all about fate, love and belief. One of my favourite quotes from the book is: “Sometimes we love with nothing more than hope. Sometimes we cry with everything except tears.”
The Mathnawi of Rumi translated by Reynolds Nicholson A true classic, The Mathnawi of Rumii has been translated into six volumes. This is a concise understanding of the six volumes with commentary. It’s one of the best I have read, even though it has been translated by many.
Secrets Of The Lost Mode Of Prayer by Greg Braden In this book, Braden describes this ancient form of prayer that has neither outward expressions nor words. He leads readers through a journey exploring our most intimate experiences and deepest beliefs. Secrets Of Lost Mode of Prayerr is another read that keeps my heart intellect in line.
Personal History by Katharine Graham My all-time favourite autobiography is Katherine Graham’s Personal History. I love her frank and honest approach while honouring privacy for close friends and family.
How To Love by Thich Nhat Hanh How To Love is one part of a series of books called Zen Masterr written by Thich Nhat Hanh. It explores the essential foundations of mindful meditation and practice. It is a bed side book. I have read it a hundred times and read a page of it every day before I sleep.
Women Who Run With Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés Estés unfolds rich intercultural myths, fairy tales and stories in order to help women reconnect with their fierce, healthy and visionary attributes. Women Who Run With Wolvess is by far the most perfect book for any woman who wants to explore her creative, passionate and instinctive side. MAY 14-20 2017
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SOCIAL CALENDER
King Edward Literary Festival Kingg Edward Medical University,y, Lahore
May 17—18
The English Literary Society of the King Edward Medical University is hosting, for the first time, a two-day intercollegiate literary festival! The itinerary of the event comprises the all-Pak quiz, creative writing workshops, an author discussion panel and a movie screening. The event is open to the public and will be held on both days from 8am to 3pm. Stay tuned and look out for more details here Facebook.com/ King Edward Literary Festival
PLAN OF ACTION Don’t miss out on these upcoming events in your city!
Mountain Awakening
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This spiritual workshop will guide you to look within and practice self-love. Be ready to move your body while being surrounded by the mountains, river and clean air. Activities include dance meditation, music circles and inner child work. Learn to leave all your negative thoughts behind through singing, self-exploration exercises and free-form movement. For bookings and queries contact 0311-0253117.
Saadia Noor’s celebratory brunch and exclusive preview! Tuscany Courtyard, Lahore May 14 Noor Luxe festive collection by Saadia Asad, featuring Mawra Hocane, launches nationwide on May 18. The collection features old school French patterns in pastel hues with intricate jewels and pearls. Saadia Asad, the name behind the brand is hosting an exclusive preview at Tuscany Courtyard Lahore on May 14, 2017. We can’t wait to see the entire collection!
It’s Raining Cosmetics The Royal Rodale, Defence, Karachi May 19 Cosmetic Candy is bringing Karachiites the biggest make-up fair in collaboration with Nadia Hussain Salon and Clinic. Browse through limited edition make-up palettes to branded bags and jewellery. With lots of makeup, deals, giveaways and more, this event will be the perfect retail therapy experience. Timings are from 2:30pm to 8:30pm. For more details check Facebook.com/cosmeticcandypk
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Mohsin Naveed Ranjha launches flagship store MM Alam Road, Lahore May 20 Hailing from the culturally rich and historic city of Gujranwala, Mohsin Naveed Ranjha has made a name for himself in a short span of time. MNR’s signature aesthetic is quintessentially traditional and pays tribute to the vintage hand crafted embellishments fused with modern silhouettes. The brand is set to launch its first flagship store at MM Alam Road, Lahore on May 20, 2017.
Coco Splash Pool Party
Opposite Central Park, Ferozpur Road, Lahore
May 20
Beat the heat this summer at the all-girls pool party hosted by Coco Splash. The event is back this summer on popular demand and will have a number of fun games and activities from water fights, to pool games, water slides, food stalls and much more! Each ticket is priced at Rs1,500 and you’ll be leaving with a goody bag too. So pack your floaties and your bathing suits too, the Coco Splash pool party is waiting for you! The event will be held from 12pm to 6pm on Saturday May 20. For further information contact 03069408262 or 03069408292
FASHION
HOT OFF THE
STREETS We go style-spotting on the red carpet of the HUM Awards 2017 in Lahore. Here we find the quirkiest ensembles and the most fi striking accessories!
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The Bubble Waffle – Waffle Cart The Bubble Waffle has finally landed in Pakistan and is taking Karachi by storm. Waffle Cart bakes the Bubble Waffle with love and it is then loaded with all the fillings and toppings of your choice. It’s not your average waffle! The unique waffles are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and come with several yummy flavours. To try out this delicious treat drop by at the Malang’s Café or visit Facebook.com/thewafflecart
ON OUR
Sapphire opens its doors to Allama Iqbal Town Leading highstreet retail brand Sapphire expands its retail foot in Lahore with the opening of its fifth flagship store in Allama Iqbal Town. The store reflects the brand’s signature aesthetics with its pristine interior and is equipped with all your favourite items from its extensive clothing and accessories range.
RADAR OddPot The Oddpot is a design-led stationary house. They have a huge selection of bright and colourful stationery, journals, notebooks, diaries, t-shirts, calendars, coffee mugs, canvas pouches and even some super cool totes! So choose something from their collection of colourful, cheery, and fun products to brighten up any regular day! For more information visit Facebook.com/theoddpot
Jade Jewellery for kids A girl is never too young to wear the latest trends while playing dress up and make-believe! Shop Jade’s new variety of kids’ jewellery. The collection is full of delightful colours and super cute designs, perfect for any little princess. From beaded bracelets and fun trinkets with charms, there’s something for everyone. For any queries email them at jadegreendot@gmail.com or visit Facebook.com/Jadegreendot
Crimson’s Scintilla Collection Crimson’s Scintilla Eid Collection featuring Armeena Khan, is lawn at its luxury best and launches on May 20. Taking inspiration from different time periods and synchronising everything under one radar, Scintilla Collection features cutting edge aesthetics, hand drawn prints and exquisite embroidery details and meticulously developed fabric weaves. This is one brand we have our eyes on!
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